Post Doctoral Fellow (Robotics) - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute/Department of Neuroscience

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow (Robotics) in the Department of Neuroscience.

About the Opportunity

A postdoctoral position in computational neuroscience/robotics/machine learning is available in Dr. Latifi's Lab at West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. We are looking for outstanding candidates interested in employing cutting-edges technologies, ML, and graph theory-based analytics to understand multiscale brain networks dynamics. The postdoctoral associate can work under a specific project as well as general research involving the applications of ML, robotics, or graph theory in evaluating brain functions in specific disorders such as stroke.

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
• A range of health insurance and other benefits
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks

What You'll Do

• Analyzing neuronal data from large scale electrophysiological recording or two-photon microscopy and contributing to developing/modifying analytical pipeline.
• Developing ML/AI models to decode behavior from extracted neuronal signals.
• Design robotics structures (in collaboration with other labs in the project).
• Provide intellectual contribution to other ongoing projects in the lab.

• PhD in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Physics, or related quantitative disciplines.
• A minimum of 0-6 months experience in the following:
  
  
  
  • Analyzing high-dimensional data using MATLAB or Python.
  
  
  
  
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong quantitative and programming skills.
• Experience with two-photon microscopy and/or EEG.
• Candidates from other quantitative disciplines should be willing to work with animal models and perform experiments.

• This position may require Medical Monitoring, including periodic health monitoring and/or training.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.