Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher Position
University of Michigan Human Neuromechanics Laboratory
A position as an Assistant Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher is available immediately to work on studies involving high-density electroencephalography (EEG) to examine electrocortical dynamics during human locomotion. Research projects focus on overcoming technical issues with motion artifact during human movement, identifying benchmark tests and standards for new EEG technology, and examining how brain dynamics change during human locomotion with and without concurrent cognitive tasks. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Engineering, Neuroscience, Physics, or a related field. They must have strong technical skills including substantial MATLAB programming experience. Research experience with human locomotion, EEG, computational neuroscience, and/or signal processing is highly desirable. Experience with EEGLAB is helpful. Applicants for the Assistant Research Scientist should have prior postdoctoral experience, and would be appointed as research faculty at the University of Michigan if hired. The position is funded under the Army Research Laboratory Cognition and Neuroergonomics Collaborative Technology Alliance. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
For information about related projects, see the following journal papers:
Kline JE, Huang HJ, Snyder KL, Ferris DP (2015) Isolating gait-related movement artifacts in electroencephalography during human walking. J Neural Eng. 12(4):046022.
Gramann K, Jung TP, Ferris DP, Lin CT, Makeig S (2014) Toward a new cognitive neuroscience: modeling natural brain dynamics. Front Hum Neurosci. 8:444.
Kline JE, Poggensee K, Ferris DP (2014) Your brain on speed: cognitive performance of a spatial working memory task is not affected by walking speed. Front Hum Neurosci. 8:288.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and names of three references to:
Dan Ferris
ferrisdp@umich.edu
The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.
University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.
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Daniel P. Ferris, Ph.D.
Professor, School of Kinesiology
Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Adjunct Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Michigan
1402 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2013
