Postdoctoral Fellow - Raghavan Gopalakrishnan Lab

16 Jul 2024

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Highly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in relevant area are encouraged to apply. This training position, under the direct supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator will provide practical training and experience in a research setting. This position is appointed through the Lerner Research Institute. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to research, a collaborative work ethic and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This program is expected to be completed within 5 years.Principal Investigators Involved: Raghavan Gopalakrishnan, DEng (supervisor for this position), Ken Baker, PhD, and Andre Machado, MD, PhD.Principal Investigator: Raghavan Gopalakrishnan, DEngDepartment: Center for Neuro-Restoration (CNR)Lab Research Topics:Neuromodulation

Sensorimotor disorders

Movement disorders

Signal Processing

Electrophysiology

For more information about the lab's research, please contact Dr. Gopalakrishnan at gopalar@ccf.org

Job Responsibilities:Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation

Support data collection and analysis for a clinical trial evaluating the effect of electrical stimulation of the dentate nucleus plus physical therapy on motor function in patients with upper extremity hemiparesis due to Ischemic stroke.

Characterize neurophysiological signatures of stroke recovery in patients receiving DBS plus physical therapy.

Evaluate the effect of DBS plus physical therapy on motor function within and across stroke patients.

Support collection and analysis of magnetoencephalography (MEG) and behavioral data in patients with chronic pain.

Education:PhD or MD/PhD required

MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.

Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:Develop computational models to fit pain behavior and regress model parameters against neurophysiological data to understand brain function.

Develop data analysis tools and analyze electrophysiological, behavioral, and imaging data.

Write peer-reviewed publications and participate in the preparation of grants.

Personal Protective Equipment:PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Raghavan Gopalakrishnan at gopalar@ccf.orgCV

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Keywords: Postdoc, ResearchCleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Full-time
  • ID: #44146846
  • State: Ohio Cleveland 44101 Cleveland USA
  • City: Cleveland
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-07-16
  • Deadline: 2022-09-14
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