Applicants are invited for a postdoctoral position at the University of Washington, School of Medicine. This position is searching for an entry-level postdoctoral scholar, and will be given the title Post-doctoral Scholar. 

• Postdoctoral level researcher.  Minimum 3 years salary support with University of Washington benefits.
• Initial project aims focus on studying hippocampal and neocortical interactions during language behavior paradigms.
• Will be expected to do extensive computational coding and analytical background 
• Data sources:
  • Intracranial EEG local field potential recordings
  • Behnke-Fried microelectrode recordings for single neuron isolation
  • Responsive neurostimulation devices
  • Micro- and macro-electrode recordings during deep brain stimulation

The anticipated start date is 3/1/23. This is an annually renewed (12 month service period) appointment.

Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

Salary will be commensurate with research experience and based on the NIH guidelines for postdoctoral trainees.

Eligible applicants should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, bioengineering, computer science, a related field or foreign equivalent. The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and training histories.

• Skills/experience:
  • Extensive computational coding and analytical background (Python, Matlab); comfort with time series and single unit analysis
  • Experience or interest in applying machine learning / deep learning methods for modeling complex cognitive functions
  • Experience or interest in developing language related behavioral task paradigms
  • Experience or interest in mentoring medical and graduate students

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter for review.

For more information, please contact bgrannan@uw.edu.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.

About University of Washington

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