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.
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