Post-Doctoral Associate

The Neuromodulation Research Center (NMRC) at the University of Minnesota is seeking a postdoctoral associate to study the effect of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) on the symptoms of movement disorders, chiefly Parkinson's disease. Under the direction Jerrold Vitek, MD PhD, the successful candidate will work collaboratively within the NMRC on a pre-clinical research project inside the University's broader Morris K Udall Research Center of Excellence.

We are a large collaborative research team and o ur research involves multiple fields including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, Radiology, and Biostatistics. We also have multiple clinical research projects that study the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease (PD), the mechanism of DBS and novel DBS approaches in PD populations. Together this provides a vibrant and enriching training and research environment for the successful applicant.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
70% Research duties:
Data collection, analysis, method development, publication of results in manuscripts, proceedings, and conference abstracts

15% 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

This will be a hybrid position with four (4) days on campus and one (1) day remote.

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
• Experience conducting pre-clinical research related to the alleviation of the symptoms of movement disorders

Preferred Qualifications:
• Programming in MATLAB

Benefits

Working at the University

At 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:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

How To Apply

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About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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