Job Opportunity

Mar 29, 2016

The Neural Plasticity and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory (NPNL) of the University of Southern California, directed by Dr. Sook-Lei Liew, is now looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow. The laboratory is devoted to the study of neuroplasticity and motor learning in healthy individuals and individuals after stroke. The overall aim is to understand mechanisms of brain plasticity and to apply this knowledge to the development of novel interventions to enhance motor recovery after stroke. The laboratory utilizes neuroimaging (functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)), and behavioral and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electric stimulation (tES, including tDCS, tAS, and tRNS). A key portion of research also involves brain computer interfaces, using electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and virtual reality (VR). Research will also entail working with a number of community and clinical partners throughout Los Angeles, California. More information about the NPNL can be found at NPNL.

The ideal candidate should have, or will soon have, a doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline for the Postdoctoral Fellowship. The successful applicant should be highly motivated, organized, quick to learn, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Technical knowledge with Matlab and other programming languages (python, Linux, C++, C#) and environments (Unity), an understanding of research methodology, and experience with neuroimaging, brain computer interfaces, and/or brain stimulation data acquisition and analysis is strongly preferred.

This position is a full-time, one-year (renewable) position, preferably with a two-year commitment, and can start as early as April/May 2016.

For further information about these positions or to apply, please send a brief cover letter and CV to Sook-Lei Liew, PhD, OTR/L at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).