The NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital is seeking a highly motivated researcher to contribute to ongoing projects. The research center is part of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Texas – Medical School at Houston (UTHealth). The research center is housed in TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital that allows easy and convenient access to patient populations, including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation and pain. TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital is ranked Forum in Rehabilitation according to US News and World Report.
Qualifications of Candidates:
A successful candidate must have a recent doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD) in human movement science, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, rehabilitation engineering or related areas. The candidate must be highly motivated to advance his/her research career in neurorehabilitation. Experience with neuromodulation experiments (TMS, tDCS/tACS, EStim) involving human subjects is required. Proficiency in LabView and MatLab and experience with experimental studies of human movement neuroscience is desired. Skills in EEG and EMG signal processing are desired.
The post-doctoral fellow is expected to contribute to ongoing projects on neuromodulation using Breathing-controlled electrical stimulation and tES for post-stroke motor recovery. Development of new projects for possible grant proposal submission and collaboration with other faculty members are strongly encouraged. See our website for details: https://med.uth.edu/pmr/research/
The position is available immediately. Benefits include vacation, sick days, and health care coverage. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Required application materials
To apply for this 2-3-year postdoctoral fellowship please email a single PDF file, including cover letter with statement of research interests and experience, current CV, two journal articles, and contact information for two references to:
Sheng Li, MD, PhD
sheng.li@uth.tmc.edu
UTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
Qualifications of Candidates:
A successful candidate must have a recent doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD) in human movement science, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, rehabilitation engineering or related areas. The candidate must be highly motivated to advance his/her research career in neurorehabilitation. Experience with neuromodulation experiments (TMS, tDCS/tACS, EStim) involving human subjects is required. Proficiency in LabView and MatLab and experience with experimental studies of human movement neuroscience is desired. Skills in EEG and EMG signal processing are desired.
The post-doctoral fellow is expected to contribute to ongoing projects on neuromodulation using Breathing-controlled electrical stimulation and tES for post-stroke motor recovery. Development of new projects for possible grant proposal submission and collaboration with other faculty members are strongly encouraged. See our website for details: https://med.uth.edu/pmr/research/
The position is available immediately. Benefits include vacation, sick days, and health care coverage. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Required application materials
To apply for this 2-3-year postdoctoral fellowship please email a single PDF file, including cover letter with statement of research interests and experience, current CV, two journal articles, and contact information for two references to:
Sheng Li, MD, PhD
sheng.li@uth.tmc.edu
UTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.