The Laboratory for Bionic Integration is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with interest in exploring the mechanisms of multisensory integration and the proprioceptive sense of kinesthesia. The lab works at the dynamic and exciting intersection of advanced sensory-motor bionics, experimental neurophysiology, cognitive and perceptual integration, and the molecular basis of proprioception. This position is supported by a funded research project to study peripheral muscle sensory systems using electrophysiological, genetic, and histological approaches to evaluate the functional relationships between muscular contraction and active movement sensing.

A PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have significant interest or experience in interdisciplinary research in systems-level neurophysiology, animal electrophysiological studies, neural data analysis in both animals and humans, and applied clinical-translational science. The candidate will join a vibrant Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, and Clinical Neurology environment in a rapidly-growing research institute within a leading US hospital. The candidate will have opportunities to grow and explore emerging interests while focusing on transitioning to career independence. 

Principal Investigator: Paul Marasco, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Biomedical Engineering

Lab Research Topics:

• Advanced sensory-motor bionics
• Experimental neurophysiology
• Cognitive/perceptual integration
• Molecular basis of proprioception
• Multisensory brain networks
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/bme/marasco/lab/#homelab or contact Dr. Marasco at [email protected]

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and execute complex research studies
• Lead and manage study activities
• Oversee data organization, synthesis, and analysis
• Prepare scientific reports, and manuscripts

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting.  Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:

• Interest/experience in systems-level neurophysiology
• Interest/experience in animal electrophysiology
• Interest/experience in neural data analysis: animal and human
• Interest/experience in applied clinical-translational science

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

• 1) Curriculum vitae including past research experience and published work.
• 2) Research statement including both current research interests and objectives.
• 3) Names of at least two references.

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI