One
postdoctoral research position is available at the NeuroImaging and
Electrophysiology Lab (www.tandonlab.org) in the Department of
Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. This position
is funded by a recently awarded BRAIN Initiative U01 grant for which Dr. Tandon
is the PI. The project uses intracranial EEG (iEEG) recordings on a large
cohort (n=80) to evaluate psycho-linguistic models of reading and speech
production with the goal being to create network level representation of
language. Collaborators on the project with whom the post-doc will work closely
are Nathan Crone (Hopkins), Greg Hickok (UCI), Stanislas Dehaene (College de
France), Xaq Pitkow (Baylor) and Josh Breier (UT Houston).
Project Description:
This
is a close multi center collaboration that brings together investigators with
established track records in iEEG recordings, neuroscience of language and
computational neuroscience to better understand the uniquely human behavior of
reading and producing language. More details about the U01 grant are online at NIH Reporter. The post-doc will benefit from a close interaction
with several experts in the fields of reading, semantics, and speech
production.
Post-doc Responsibilities:
The
selected individual is expected to be a highly motivated, team player that has
the passion to study cognitive processes using direct recordings in
humans. He or she will be responsible
for 1) optimizing and refining paradigms for use in the project, 2) data
collection in the epilepsy monitoring unit and in the MRI scanner, 3) iEEG data
analysis using a analysis pipelines existent in the lab and via the development
of innovative strategies, and 4) data presentation at conferences, manuscript
and grant writing.
Requirements:
The selected
individual must have a Ph.D. in one or more of the following - neuroscience,
psychology, cognitive science, mathematics, electrical engineering or computer
science. Previous experience in neural time series data analysis or functional
imaging studies of reading or speech production is highly desirable. Crucial is
the ability to independently code in either or all of the following – MATLAB, R
or Python. Given the multiple unpredictable variables and privacy issues around
data collection in human patients, the individual must possess high ethical and
professionalism standards, be able to adapt to a changing environment,
reorganize schedules dynamically, and work with tight deadlines. The individual
must possess the ability to work effectively independently, yet collaborate
effectively on projects with multiple investigators. A strong publication
record and excellent prior academic credentials are highly desirable.
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