POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER, Fu Lab, Neurological Surgery

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Network activity underlying cognitive control using human single neuron recording. Neuronal mechanisms for metacognition in memory-based decisions

Artificial cognitive control.

Ultimately we aim to develop novel approaches to restore cognitive control in various psychiatric neurological conditions and enhance cognitive control in healthy individuals.

Applicants who are intellectually curious and passionate about tackling challenging neuroscience problems using a combination of approaches behavioral modelling intracranial recordings neuromodulation EEGMEG are encouraged to apply.

Postdoctoral scientist in the lab will conduct cutting-edge research in a protected interactive highly collaborative and well-funded environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities such as EEGMEG intracranial recordings high-performance computing sources.

Qualifications for this position include Ph.D. or M.D. degrees. Applicants who are proficient in Python MATLAB or R and with a strong background in statistics machine learning deep learning and signal processing are particularly encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

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Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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Benefits

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• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100 coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRSP)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

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