How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
The department of Neurosurgery is seeking two additional Research Fellow who will be responsible for building the infrastructure of a new lab. This requires strong familiarity with real-time ML for brain machine interfaces and existing previous experience using these systems. This also requires experience with FDA and IRB regulatory processes for implanted neurological devices. The candidate will work with a team of clinicians, postdoctoral/doctoral students, medical students, and research scientists to generate and publish high-impact machine learning research.
- Collection, curation, and maintenance of neural datasets
- Building lab equipment and software infrastructure for neural engineering experiments
- Python and Matlab based data analysis
- Communicate results via publications, conference proceedings, and academic conferences
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Required Qualifications*
- PhD or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics or related fields
- Expertise in Python and Matlab programming
- Previous published first author work in areas related to brain machine interfaces
- Ability to work effectively with a team of scientists and students
Desired Qualifications*
- Substantial experience in the regulatory pipeline for neural devices.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.