Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our research team at University of California San Francisco (UCSF) dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of focused ultrasound neuromodulation, epilepsy, and network neuroscience (https://epilepsyfus.ucsf.edu/join-us). The successful candidate will lead projects in the use of transcranial focused ultrasound to modulate epileptogenic networks, combining electrophysiology and neuroimaging to develop next-generation therapeutic strategies for drug-resistant epilepsy.
Qualifications
- A PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in electrophysiology with experience in signal processing and neural data analysis and/or neuroimaging modalities (functional MRI)
- Analyze experimental results using advanced computational tools and statistical methods
- Proficiency in scientific programming: Python, MATLAB, or both.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including biologists, physicists, and engineers to foster innovative research solutions
- Strong publication record commensurate with career stage, including first-authored peer-reviewed contributions
- Hardworking, positive, and team-oriented
Responsibilities
- Design and execute experiments using focused ultrasound to modulate targeted cortical and subcortical structures in participants with and without epilepsy, including collection of simultaneous EEG, LFP, and/or fMRI data.
- Develop and apply analysis pipelines for electrophysiology and neuroimaging datasets, with an emphasis on biomarker identification and network-level interpretations.
- Lead manuscript preparation and contribute to grant writing, including progress reports and new funding applications.
- Collaborate with clinical partners (neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists)
- Mentor junior lab members and contribute to a positive, inclusive lab culture.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Pay: $69,043.00 - $82,836.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
