Postdoctoral Scholar - Neurology
Position description
Summary:
Seeking a highly motivated candidate for postdoctoral fellow position in systems neuroscience and human neurophysiology applied to Movement Disorders in the laboratory of Dr. Katy Cross, MD, PhD in the Department of Neurology at UCLA (https://crosslab.dgsom.ucla.edu/pages/opportunities). We combine detailed behavioral, physiologic and kinematic characterization with electrophysiological recordings (EEG, LFP, ECoG), neuroimaging and neuromodulation (DBS, TMS) techniques to study circuit mechanisms of abnormal movement, gait and cognition in patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. The overarching aim is to discover novel therapeutic targets and identify biomarkers for early diagnosis, response to treatment, and disease subtypes. Active projects include characterizing heterogeneity and individual differences in freezing of gait and response to visual and auditory cueing strategies in Parkinson’s disease using EEG, intracranial recordings and functional/structural MRI. In addition to supporting ongoing projects, the fellow will have the opportunity to develop a subproject that promotes the core mission of the lab. Start date is flexible. The position is fully funded for two years, and may be extended depending on satisfactory progress and the availability of funding.
Duties & Tasks:
Lead and perform experiments of human movement and gait using EEG, intraoperative ECoG/LFP, chronic DBS sensing devices, MRI and related techniques
Mentor students and technical staff and collaborate with other scientists to design, implement and analyze experiments.
Prepare manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and present at scientific meetings
Prepare grant applications, including career development awards
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Required Qualifications:
PhD and/or MD with concentration in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering or related field
Experience in electrophysiology, neuroimaging and/or neuromodulation in humans
Signal processing and MATLAB proficiency
Strong record of productivity and communication through publications and scientific meetings
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work professionally and compassionately with patients
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in human behavior, biomechanics, computational modeling or other complementary area
Application requirements:
CV
Statement of research
Contact information for 2-3
Qualifications
Advanced Degree.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
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Misc / Additional (Optional)
None Required.
Help contact: eaguirre@mednet.ucla.edu
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