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Post-Doctoral Associate - Sleep-specific DBS for Parkinson's disease - Minneapolis Minnesota
Company: University of Minnesota Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted On: 04/25/2024
Apply for JobJob ID355602 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9546 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite JobsEmail this Job About the Job The Neuromodulation Research Center (NMRC) at the University of Minnesota is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to study the effects of Parkinson's disease (PD) and deep brain stimulation (DBS) on basal ganglia-cortical brain networks during sleep. Under the direction of Luke Johnson, PhD and Jerrold Vitek, MD PhD, the fellow will work collaboratively within the NMRC on a clinical research project and have the unique opportunity to perform cortical and subcortical electrophysiological recordings across the sleep-wake cycle in patients receiving DBS implants. The fellow will also be involved in a study utilizing high-field 7T MRI fiber tractography and computational modeling to associate pathway activation patterns with sleep outcomes following clinically optimized DBS in PD patients. The fellow's research will provide a better understanding of the brain circuitry involved in disordered sleep in PD, inform the development of electrophysiological based strategies (e.g., closed-loop DBS) for the treatment of sleep-wake disturbances, and provide the rationale for selection of DBS targets and programming settings in PD patients for whom sleep disturbances play a major role in their disease. We are a large collaborative research team and part of the NIH funded University of Minnesota Udall Center of Excellence in PD Research (Center Director: Jerrold Vitek MD PhD). Our research involves collaborations across multiple fields including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, Radiology, and Biostatistics. We also have a robust preclinical translational research program that includes sleep studies in the nonhuman primate model of PD. Together this provides a vibrant training and research environment for the postdoctoral fellow. The candidate should have a strong quantitative background and signal processing expertise appropriate for the analysis of neural activity. Candidates with a background in sleep physiology are especially encouraged to apply. Job Duties/Responsibilities: 75% Research duties: Data collection, analysis, method development, publication of results in manuscripts, proceedings, and conference abstracts 10% Supervision and Project Management: Manage junior lab members, and volunteers to ensure timely completion of project aims. 5% Career Development: Professional skills, leadership training, technical skills development 5% Outreach: Patient/community outreach, Industry Partnerships 5% Travel: Attending/presenting at local/national/international conferences Qualifications Required Qualifications: * PhD in Neuroscience, BME, ECE, or similar field * Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others * Strong quantitative background and signal processing expertise appropriate for the analysis of neural activity * Strong record of presenting research results through publications and conference abstracts Preferred Qualifications: * Programming in MATLAB * A background in sleep physiology Benefits Working at the UniversityAt the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: |
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