Research Scientist I - Center for Dementia Research

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This Research scientist position involves the investigation of brain signals in animal models of temporal lobe epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease using advanced electrophysiology approaches and targeted neurostimulation. Specifically, the position involves implantation of electrode arrays, design and construction of implants, implant optimization, data acquisition, advanced processing of such recordings and post-mortem histology. Advanced neurofeedback protocols will be implemented to test candidate therapeutic interventions to mitigate comorbid behaviors. Additionally, the position involves clinically-relevant behavioral tests and integration of human datasets to translate preclinical discoveries into breakthrough and actionable clinical targets.

JOB DUTIES:

- Data collection and analyses of multichannel electrophysiology signals
- Development and implementation of advanced signal processing pipelines using Python and clustering algorithms
- EEG surgeries in mice and post-mortem histology
- Analyses of human EEG datasets to enhance translational relevance and back-translation of preclinical findings
- Coordination of data analyses with internal and external clinical and preclinical collaborators
- Presentation of data in conferences
- Manuscript preparation and submission to scientific journals
- Grant writing for fellowship and early career level applications to advance professional growth and independence

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two years of professional research in an appropriate field or master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of the experience.

Preferred Qualification:

- Documented experience with coding and advanced signal analyses of neural signals
- Prior documented experience with behavioral paradigms and simultaneous recordings of brain electrical activity
- Experience with high precision stereotaxic surgeries and histological validations in mice
- Experience with machine learning and advanced statistical analyses
- Experience with quantitative EEG analyses and biomarker discovery in a clinical/industry setting

Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements :

Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

*The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

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