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The Action Control Lab (https://actioncontrollab.uoregon.edu) in the Department of Human Physiology and the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on an NIH-funded project investigating the computational roles of inhibition in the human motor system. The project will incorporate a combination of behavioral testing, electromyography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and MR spectroscopy.
The postdoctoral scholar will assist with multiple aspects of the study, including study start-up, data collection and analysis as well as the dissemination of code, data, and study results in online repositories, manuscripts, and presentations. They will share responsibility for supervising and training study staff (research assistants, graduate students, and undergraduate students), developing data processing pipelines, and overseeing data management and quality control. The position is ideal for candidates who are interested in understanding the neurophysiological mechanisms involved in action preparation and initiation.
We are looking for a highly conscientious and motivated individual with excellent management, data analysis, and communication skills, as well as substantial experience in the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of TMS, electrophysiology, and/or MRI/MR spectroscopy data.
Minimum Requirements
• Ph.D. in Human Physiology, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
• Two years of experience with acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting TMS and/or MRS data as part of the candidate’s doctoral training
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to conduct human subjects research as part of the candidate’s doctoral training
• Strong scientific communication skills demonstrated through a record of publication (including first-author manuscripts) in peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to function effectively as a team member and team leader
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, requiring participatory decision-making and cooperative interactions among employees
• Strong computer coding skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, R)
• Strong conceptual and technical skills in collection, processing, analysis, and software for MRI and/or MR spectroscopy (e.g., FSL, AFNI, SPM, Gannet, Osprey) and signal processing of electrophysiology
• Strong technical skills in interfacing computers with external devices (e.g. EMG, TMS, MRI)
Preferred Qualification
• Topical expertise in motor control
• Conceptual and technical skills in programming software (e.g., Matlab, Python, E-prime, Github)
• Experience collecting and analyzing MRI and MR spectroscopy data
• Experience collecting and analyzing electromyographical data collected during TMS administration
• Experience planning, implementing, and tracking research projects comprising multiple assessments • Experience with equitable and inclusive recruitment and engagement of community samples
• Interest and experience in open science and reproducible research practices
How to apply
Applications can be submitted at the following link:
Please address your cover letter to Dr. Ian Greenhouse (img@uoregon.edu), and feel free to reach out with any questions about the position.
The Action Control Lab (https://actioncontrollab.uoregon.edu) in the Department of Human Physiology and the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on an NIH-funded project investigating the computational roles of inhibition in the human motor system. The project will incorporate a combination of behavioral testing, electromyography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and MR spectroscopy.
The postdoctoral scholar will assist with multiple aspects of the study, including study start-up, data collection and analysis as well as the dissemination of code, data, and study results in online repositories, manuscripts, and presentations. They will share responsibility for supervising and training study staff (research assistants, graduate students, and undergraduate students), developing data processing pipelines, and overseeing data management and quality control. The position is ideal for candidates who are interested in understanding the neurophysiological mechanisms involved in action preparation and initiation.
We are looking for a highly conscientious and motivated individual with excellent management, data analysis, and communication skills, as well as substantial experience in the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of TMS, electrophysiology, and/or MRI/MR spectroscopy data.
Minimum Requirements
• Ph.D. in Human Physiology, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
• Two years of experience with acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting TMS and/or MRS data as part of the candidate’s doctoral training
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to conduct human subjects research as part of the candidate’s doctoral training
• Strong scientific communication skills demonstrated through a record of publication (including first-author manuscripts) in peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to function effectively as a team member and team leader
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, requiring participatory decision-making and cooperative interactions among employees
• Strong computer coding skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, R)
• Strong conceptual and technical skills in collection, processing, analysis, and software for MRI and/or MR spectroscopy (e.g., FSL, AFNI, SPM, Gannet, Osprey) and signal processing of electrophysiology
• Strong technical skills in interfacing computers with external devices (e.g. EMG, TMS, MRI)
Preferred Qualification
• Topical expertise in motor control
• Conceptual and technical skills in programming software (e.g., Matlab, Python, E-prime, Github)
• Experience collecting and analyzing MRI and MR spectroscopy data
• Experience collecting and analyzing electromyographical data collected during TMS administration
• Experience planning, implementing, and tracking research projects comprising multiple assessments • Experience with equitable and inclusive recruitment and engagement of community samples
• Interest and experience in open science and reproducible research practices
How to apply
Applications can be submitted at the following link:
Please address your cover letter to Dr. Ian Greenhouse (img@uoregon.edu), and feel free to reach out with any questions about the position.