*Postdoctoral Research Associate*

*University of Florida*

The Laboratory for Rehabilitation Neuroscience (lrnlab.org) and Neuromuscular Physiology Laboratory (www.neuromuscularphysiologylab.com), located in the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Performance, at the University of Florida seeks a candidate for a NIH funded postdoctoral position in motor neuroscience using functional MRI, motor unit physiology, and behavioral motor control. The specific focus of the research is to investigate how spinocerebellar ataxia affects brain circuits and connectivity and how this relates to motor unit action potentials and behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate should have a Ph.D. in motor control, bioengineering, neuroscience, psychology, or related field. Expertise in using fMRI, electrophysiology, motor control, and/or cognitive neuroscience is highly desirable. Ability to work with patients with movement disorders, and/or strong evidence of writing ability will be important.

APPLICATION: Applications must be submitted online at: http://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/63268and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and email address of three references. Please send inquiries to Dr. Evangelos Christou (eachristou@ufl.edu ../../../AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/XF2EUJNE/eachristou@ufl.edu) or David Vaillancourt (vcourt@ufl.edu mailto:vcourt@ufl.edu). Application deadline date is May 15, 2015, and applications will be considered beginning April 1, 2015.