Fwd: PhD and Research Assistant positions, Omaha, USA

Applications are invited for multiple Research Assistant and PhD positions in the Center for Magnetoencephalography (MEG) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha. Successful applicants will work with Dr. Tony Wilson and other Center investigators on multiple NIH- and NSF-funded projects investigating the neural processes underlying motor performance, sensorimotor integration, and attention in healthy and neurological populations (adults and children). The Center for MEG in Omaha is an exciting and friendly multidisciplinary research environment with major resources and ample opportunities for training and collaboration. The Center is equipped with a 306-sensor MEG system, high-definition transcranial direct-current and alternating-current stimulation systems (HD-tDCS/tACS), traditional and wireless EEG systems, and is located adjacent to a 3.0T human MRI system. The Center has expertise in cognitive, clinical, and motor neuroscience, as well as oscillatory analyses and source reconstruction of neurophysiological signals. Successful applicants for the PhD positions will complete a 4- or 5-year training program in cognitive neuroscience, and have substantial liberty in choosing their thesis/dissertation focus area(s). Students will be trained in advanced MEG analysis methods and have ample opportunities to publish as the primary author, as well as collaborate with other Center personnel on related projects. Job duties for the Research Assistant positions will include some patient scheduling and screening (20%), along with more technically demanding tasks (80%). The latter will include acquisition and analysis of neuroimaging and behavioral performance data, thus strong computer skills are a requirement. All successful candidates will have a strong academic background in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, computer science, or physics. Candidates who have knowledge of MEG/fMRI analysis packages (SPM, Fieldtrip, BESA, Brainstorm, etc.) and/or programming skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, C++) will have an advantage. For the Research Assistant positions, at least a 2-year minimum commitment is strongly preferred. Outstanding Research Assistants may transition to open PhD positions. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest/cover letter to Dr. Tony Wilson at twwilson(a)unmc.edu <mailto:twwilson@unmc.edu>. Three letters of recommendation will be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Start dates are negotiable.