Postdoctoral Associate Neurology Movement Disorders

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Ph.D. degree in an appropriate area
Job Description:	The Neurotechnology Laboratory of the Norman Fixel Institute of Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida led by Dr. Christopher Butson is seeking highly talented and self-motivated Postdoctoral Associate to participate in research projects focused on neuromodulation therapy for neurological and psychiatric conditions including Parkinsons disease epilepsy dystonia traumatic brain injury pain Tourettes syndrome and other disorders. The position starts immediately and is fully funded and supported in part by federal grants awarded to Dr Butson. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of experts conducting translational research on several projects depending upon aptitude and training. The applicant will have the opportunity to develop their research publication and presentation skills under structured mentorship from established faculty investigators. The work will focus primarily on developing novel therapies for patients with intractable neurological and psychiatric conditions using a combination of device development computational modeling and human studies. Depending on expertise and interest the successful candidate may work on one of multiple areas of focus that are available. The postdoctoral associate will be mentored and encouraged to seek extramural fellowships and develop their own project ideas in addition to working toward the labs research goals. The newly created Norman Fixel Institute is part of a vibrant research community that includes biomedical engineers neurophysiologists neurologists neurosurgeons and neuroscientists. Dr Butsons lab has access to top-notch facilities close interaction with leaders in Neurology Neurosurgery and Radiology workshops and training programs for building grant-writing and interviewing skills and ample funding opportunities for postdocs and graduate students.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with experience level and consisted with NIH salary scale. This position will be initially awarded for one year and contingent upon strong performance and conduct can be renewed for another year. Position is dependent on available funding after the second year.
Minimum Requirements:	Ph.D. degree in an appropriate area
Preferred Qualifications:	Preferred candidates will have a strong record of productivity from previous training Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory Expert knowledge in scientific computing including fluency in MATLAB and Python Advanced skills with Linux and scripting Experience with medical image (MRI DWI CT) processing using open-source programs such as Seg3d Slicer ANTS or similar Experience DSI Studio MRTrix or similar Experience with finite element modeling programs such as SCIRun COMSOL or similar
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applications should include a CV/resume a brief (1 page maximum) statement of their career goals and a list of 3 references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Christopher Butson ; however applications must be submitted online. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants remain under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Required Experience:

Classification Title:Postdoctoral AssociateClassification Minimum Requirements:Ph.D. degree in an appropriate areaJob Description:The Neurotechnology Laboratory of the Norman Fixel Institute of Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida led by Dr. Christopher Butson is seeking highly talente...

Classification Title:	Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Ph.D. degree in an appropriate area
Job Description:	The Neurotechnology Laboratory of the Norman Fixel Institute of Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida led by Dr. Christopher Butson is seeking highly talented and self-motivated Postdoctoral Associate to participate in research projects focused on neuromodulation therapy for neurological and psychiatric conditions including Parkinsons disease epilepsy dystonia traumatic brain injury pain Tourettes syndrome and other disorders. The position starts immediately and is fully funded and supported in part by federal grants awarded to Dr Butson. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of experts conducting translational research on several projects depending upon aptitude and training. The applicant will have the opportunity to develop their research publication and presentation skills under structured mentorship from established faculty investigators. The work will focus primarily on developing novel therapies for patients with intractable neurological and psychiatric conditions using a combination of device development computational modeling and human studies. Depending on expertise and interest the successful candidate may work on one of multiple areas of focus that are available. The postdoctoral associate will be mentored and encouraged to seek extramural fellowships and develop their own project ideas in addition to working toward the labs research goals. The newly created Norman Fixel Institute is part of a vibrant research community that includes biomedical engineers neurophysiologists neurologists neurosurgeons and neuroscientists. Dr Butsons lab has access to top-notch facilities close interaction with leaders in Neurology Neurosurgery and Radiology workshops and training programs for building grant-writing and interviewing skills and ample funding opportunities for postdocs and graduate students.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with experience level and consisted with NIH salary scale. This position will be initially awarded for one year and contingent upon strong performance and conduct can be renewed for another year. Position is dependent on available funding after the second year.
Minimum Requirements:	Ph.D. degree in an appropriate area
Preferred Qualifications:	Preferred candidates will have a strong record of productivity from previous training Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory Expert knowledge in scientific computing including fluency in MATLAB and Python Advanced skills with Linux and scripting Experience with medical image (MRI DWI CT) processing using open-source programs such as Seg3d Slicer ANTS or similar Experience DSI Studio MRTrix or similar Experience with finite element modeling programs such as SCIRun COMSOL or similar
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applications should include a CV/resume a brief (1 page maximum) statement of their career goals and a list of 3 references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Christopher Butson ; however applications must be submitted online. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants remain under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes