| 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 Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, dystonia, traumatic brain injury, pain, Tourette’s 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 lab’s 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 Butson’s 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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, butsonc@ufl.edu; 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 http://www.naces.org/.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
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