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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN THE NEUROBIOLOGY OF EPILEPSY

Employer
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with experience and based on the prevailing wage set by US Dept of Labor
Closing date
Jan 15, 2022

Postdoctoral research positions are available in the Tandon Lab at The University of Texas in Houston (UTHealth; https://www.uth.edu/) as part of the newly formed Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies (TIRN; https://www.uth.edu/tirn/). The position is fully funded via a multi-year NIH (UH3) grant for the experimental trial of implantable neurostimulation devices in humans. 

Applicants must have an interest in the neurobiology of epilepsy and epilepsy modulation using novel devices and stimulation parameters. Ideal candidates will be MD, PhD or MD/PhD graduates with a strong background or interest in neural time series analysis and the neuroscience of epilepsy or related diseases of the central nervous system. They must be able to independently code in any or all of the following: MATLAB, R or Python. Experience with electronic devices and an interest in engineering principles is desirable but not required. 

The candidates must be self-starters, motivated, and enthusiastic scientists. It is anticipated that the individuals selected will take responsibility for carrying out research projects, assembling results of research into manuscripts for publication, and participate in laboratory maintenance. Additionally, the individuals will participate in the preparation of grants for submission to funding agencies and in providing guidance and assistance to other student members of the laboratory. 

The postdoctoral researchers will work under the guidance of Nitin Tandon, MD (Neurosurgeon, Chair ad interim, Department of Neurosurgery and Director of the Epilepsy Surgery Program at Memorial Hermann Hospital) in his lab that focuses on treating epilepsy and improving epilepsy patient outcomes. 

To apply for this position, send your CV with names/contact information of three references to Nitin.Tandon@uth.tmc.edu and Eliana.Klier@uth.tmc.edu. 

Dr. Tandon Laboratory website: 

https://med.uth.edu/neurosurgery/tandon-lab/ 

http://www.tandonlab.org 

Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and based on the prevailing wage of postdoctoral research trainees set by the U.S. Department of Labor. Full-scale state employee benefits will be provided in general. Houston is a dynamic world-class city that is alive with energy and rich in culture, history, diversity, sports, music and cuisine. Located in Texas Medical Center that is the biggest medical center worldwide, UTHSC Houston is an excellent academic environment and provides plentiful opportunities for career development. 

UT-Health is an EEO/AA employer. UT-Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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