Connectionists: Postdoctoral position on novel stimulation techniques

[Pulkit Grover]

*Postdoctoral position in Grover/Chamanzar/Barth labs at CMU in experiments
on novel invasive and noninvasive neurostimulation*
A postdoc position at the intersection of experimental and computational
neuroscience is available working jointly with the labs of Pulkit Grover,
Maysam Chamanzar, and Alison Barth at Carnegie Mellon University
(Pittsburgh, PA).  The team's goal is to develop advanced theoretical
techniques, closely with experimental validation, for invasive and
noninvasive neurostimulation for advancing treatment of disorders such as
epilepsy, Parkinson's, and brain injuries. The research project will
exploit previously unknown or unexploited biological and physical phenomena
that arise from examining the neural system from a combined biological,
physical, and information-theoretic/control perspective. The project spans
studies on rodents, monkeys, and eventually humans. The role of the postdoc
will be to conduct and lead electrophysiology experiments on rodents with
novel as well as existing instruments. This is an opportunity to work on a
challenging scientific problem in a highly interdisciplinary and vibrant
environment. The postdoc will be affiliated with the Carnegie Mellon
Neuroscience Institute, and will get the opportunity to work with a team of
researchers from various disciplines ranging from Biological Sciences, ECE,
BME at CMU as well as clinicians at University of Pittsburgh.

*Requirements*: PhD in a related discipline (Neuroscience or Biomedical
Engineering) with a strong experimental research record. Experience in
invasive electrophysical recordings and/or stimulation in mice or non-human
primates. Prior experience with patch clamp recording and slice
electrophysiology. Experience with in-vivo recording and stimulation will
be helpful. Experience with optical (1-photon or 2-photon) calcium imaging
is also a plus. The labs are committed to the professional development of
the members, making this position a valuable preparation for those
interested in academic, industrial or entrepreneurial careers. The position
has no mandatory teaching or administrative duties.

The ideal start date is Jan 2019. The position is initially for 12 months
with the possibility of renewal. Compensation will be commensurate with
relevant experience. CMU has competitive benefits (including comprehensive
medical insurance) and is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates should send a CV, a statement of research experience and
interests, expected date of availability, and the contact information for
three references to pulkit at cmu.edu and mchamanz at andrew.cmu.edu with the
subject line "Neuro-Stimulation Postdoc". Application review will proceed
until the position is filled.
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