Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Job Title:

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Department: COE-Kinesiology, University of Georgia

Anticipated

Start Date:

07/01/2024. Open Until Filled:
Yes.

The postdoctoral research associate will work on an NIH‑funded project dissecting and modelling the behavior and neurophysiology of human hand dexterity before and after stroke. The work involves using advanced force and motion‑sensing devices to record human hand behaviors and apply neural tractography and brain stimulation techniques to delineate descending pathways, and computational modelling approaches to examine neural mechanisms supporting essential components of hand dexterity.

• Research activities: leading and conducting experimental and protocol design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Leading manuscript preparation and submission.
• Grant administration: assisting the PI and Co‑Is with preparing annual reports, tracking study progress, coordinating the study team to ensure smooth and concerted effort in every aspect of the project.
• Student advising: assisting advising graduate and undergraduate students and supporting ongoing student projects.

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Cognitive Psychology, or related areas.

Desired qualities include high motivation in scientific discoveries, strong work ethics and collegiality, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prior training and experience in human movement sciences, including biomechanics, neuroimaging and neurophysiology are preferred.

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