Postdoctoral Researcher​/Lab Scientist – Deep Phenotyping

Position Overview

Salary range:
The salary range for this position is $66,737-$82,836. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale salary.

Application Window:
Open date: April 20, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Monday, Nov 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team working on deep phenotyping of movement disorders. The Postdoctoral Researcher/Lab Scientist will work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary neurophysiology lab focused on studying movement disorders through advanced electrophysiology techniques, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Electroencephalography (EEG), and Electromyography (EMG). The role involves the acquisition, processing, and analysis of signal data, application of machine learning techniques, programming and coding for data analysis, biomarker discovery, and collaboration with clinicians and students.

Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for grant writing, manuscript preparation, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. Experience and Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields is required.

• Conduct and manage experiments involving TMS, EEG, EMG, and MRI in patients with movement disorders.
• Develop protocols for data acquisition, ensuring high-quality and reproducible results using appropriate filtering, artifact rejection, and preprocessing techniques.
• Perform complex data analysis using statistical software such as Python, MATLAB, and/or R; develop, maintain, and implement custom scripts and machine learning algorithms to classify and predict outcomes based on electrophysiological data.
• Perform statistical analysis on experimental data, ensuring appropriate methods for hypothesis testing and interpreting results in the context of neurophysiology and movement disorders.
• Engage in biomarker discovery projects using electrophysiological and neuroimaging data; validate novel biomarkers associated with movement disorders and collaborate with clinicians to integrate findings into clinical practice.
• Design new research methodologies and experimental techniques related to neurophysiology, focusing on movement disorders, and stay updated on the latest advancements.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals, write research protocols, ethical approvals, and other documentation required for funding applications; identify funding opportunities and develop strategies to enhance the lab’s research portfolio.
• Write, revise, and contribute to scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals; prepare figures, tables, and supplementary materials and employ data visualization techniques.
• Collaborate with clinicians, students, and researchers on multidisciplinary projects; mentor undergraduate students in the lab, providing guidance on research techniques and data analysis; participate in lab meetings, seminars, and collaborative discussions.
• Coordinate clinical trials, including patient recruitment, retention, and conduct of research.

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline at date of hire.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reference Requirements – 3 references (contact information only)

Orange, CA / Irvine, CA

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti‑discrimination…