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Postdoctoral Scholar

Job #JPF03578

INSTITUTE NEURAL COMPUTATION / Research / UC San Diego
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POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $60,000-$72,000.
“The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position [https://www.ucop.edu/academicpersonnel-programs/_files/2022-23/april-2023-ase-gsr-postoc-salary-scales/t23.pdf]

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: April 19, 2023
Next review date: Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Drs. Scott Makeig and Arnaud Delorme at the Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience (SCCN) of the Institute for Neural Computation https://inc.ucsd.edu/index.php (INC) at the University of California San Diego https://ucsd.edu/ are seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a minimum of twoyear, compute-intensive neuroimaging project/collaboration between SCCN and the Child-Mind Institute https://childmind.org/ of New York. The Healthy Brain Network https://healthybrainnetwork.org/ (HBN) project of Dr. Michael Milham and colleagues, is making HBM data available via the NEMAR data portal https://nemar.org/ for accessing and processing human neuroelectromagnetic data on the high-performance computer network of The Neuroscience Gateway (NSG) https://www.nsgportal.org/ . HBN project EEG, behavior, and eye tracking data during viewing of short movies is being analyzed at the source and source network levels using advanced applications of Independent Component Analysis (see Makeig et al., 1996, Delorme et al., 2012, Akalin Acar et al., 2016, 2020, Akalin Acar & Makeig, 2021). Additional data now being collected by Dr. Milham uses touch screen tasks to increase participant motor involvement. Tools and pipelines developed in the project will be made available in EEGLAB through NSG. Our neuroscientific goal is to model the development of cortical EEG source dynamics and associated eye gaze patterns during viewing of 'moving pictures', and to model and explore individual differences in these processes.
Job duties may include but will not be limited to:
• Annotating events in HBN short films to operate both standalone and our EEGLAB signal processing environment running on Matlab
• Developing an applicable library of event-descriptive terms for the Hierarchical Event Descriptor system (HED) and related open-source tools
• Exporting HBN data to OpenNeuro using BIDS standards, for transfer to NEMAR.
• Analyzing synchronous source-resolved EEG and eye tracking data using advanced applications of Independent Component Analysis, Bayesian source and network clustering, and SCALE-optimized forward head models.
• Modeling the development of cortical EEG source dynamics and associated eye gaze and reach-to-touch patterns
• Modeling and exploring individual differences in these pattern processes
The University of California employs about 6,000 postdoctoral scholars (approx. 1,200 at UCSD) who contribute to the academic community by enhancing the research and education programs of the university. Postdocs have access to many services, union and health benefits at UCSD which can be explored here:
https://postdoc.ucsd.edu/postdocs/index.html

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (Required at Time of Application)
Doctorate degree, or equivalent terminal degree, in fields related to Computational or Cognitive Neuroscience or Biomedical Engineering.
Preferred qualifications
The preferred applicant will have a strong background in signal processing and computer science, and an interest in contributing to cognitive neuroscience.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
None
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03578
Help contact: sschumacher@ucsd.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
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JOB LOCATION

La Jolla, CA

EEG data sharing coordinator

DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of project Co-PIs, the EEG data sharing coordinator conducts the archiving and analysis of EEG data using the EEGLAB environment and the NEMAR.org gateway to high-performance computing.

Accurately gathers and enters specialized data into the database from data holders at several institutions in preparation for archiving and analysis. Works with data holders to add innovative annotations of events occurring during neuroimaging experiments using the system of Hierarchical Event Descriptors (HED). Ensures the proper formatting and archiving of data are implemented at all times. Ensures integrity of research files and works with research unit IT staff on data format or storage issues.

Participates in evaluating data and providing recommendations as needed. Annotate and archive existing datasets into the NEMAR database and ensure data is documented in the BIDS and HED formats and maintains compliance with the University's procedures.

This is a unique position where you will get to work with leaders in the field of EEG research methods and apply these methods to thousands of subjects, potentially leading to groundbreaking discoveries. This is also a position that can evolve over time based on the applicant skillset and interest, and lead to Ph.D. for applicants who do not have one. The title of the job can be different based on the person qualification and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master or Ph.D. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, computer science, physics or related field and two (2) years of experience OR - an equivalent combination of education and laboratory work experience.
  • Experience with EEG is required.
  • Acquired ability to perform research analysis duties. Ability to acquire knowledge of the research process and designs.
  • Acquired statistical analysis, systems programming, and database design skills to perform research analysis duties. Ability to acquire database design skills to perform research annotation and analysis duties. Knowledge of EEG data collection apparatus, and MATLAB.
  • Basic consultation and communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate data and statistics to others in team meetings reports, and abstracts. Ability to understand research designs as communicated by data holders.
  • Understanding of and demonstrated ability to follow IRB protocols.
  • Experience with regulations and procedures relating to documentation and archiving requirements for research participants.
  • Ability to provide work direction to student employees and volunteers.
  • Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline. Ability to track, maintain and organize research data for various research proposals and projects in a timely manner.
  • Experience analyzing research data and creating reports for review. Ability to make suggestions to improve research data and database management for efficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to adhere to university guidelines and protocols pertaining to research data management and data analysis.
  • Remote work is possible for exceptional candidates that we would not be able to recruit otherwise (requires US residency status)

Please send a CV and a motivation letter to smakeig@ucsd.edu and adelorme@ucsd.edu.

EEG data sharing assistant

DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of project Co-PIs, the EEG data sharing assistant assists with the archiving and analysis of EEG data using the EEGLAB environment and the NEMAR.org gateway to high-performance computing.

Accurately gathers and enters specialized data into the database from data holders at several institutions in preparation for archiving and analysis. Works with data holders to add innovative annotations of events occurring during neuroimaging experiments using the system of Hierarchical Event Descriptors (HED). Ensures the proper formatting and archiving of data are implemented at all times. Ensures integrity of research files and works with research unit IT staff on data format or storage issues.

Participates in evaluating data and providing recommendations as needed. Annotate and archive existing datasets into the NEMAR database and ensure data is documented in the BIDS and HED formats and maintains compliance with the University's procedures.

This is a unique position where you will get to work with leaders in the field of EEG research methods and apply these methods to thousands of subjects, potentially leading to groundbreaking discoveries and publication. This is also a position that can evolve over time based on the applicant skillset and interest, and lead to Ph.D. for applicants who do not have one. The title of the job can be different based on the person qualification and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree, Master degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, computer science, physics or related field and two (2) years of experience OR - an equivalent combination of education and laboratory work experience.
  • Experience with EEG and/or BIDS is required.
  • Acquiring knowledge of research function. Acquiring ability to perform research analysis duties. Ability to acquire knowledge of the research process and designs.
  • Acquiring statistical analysis, systems programming, and database design skills to perform research analysis duties. Ability to acquire database design skills to perform research annotation and analysis duties. Knowledge of EEG data collection apparatus, and MATLAB.
  • Basic consultation and communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate data and statistics to others in team meetings reports, and abstracts. Ability to understand research designs as communicated by data holders.
  • Understanding of and demonstrated ability to follow IRB protocols.
  • Experience with regulations and procedures relating to documentation and archiving requirements for research participants.
  • Ability to provide work direction to student employees and volunteers.
  • Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline. Ability to track, maintain and organize research data for various research proposals and projects in a timely manner.
  • Experience analyzing research data and creating reports for review. Ability to make suggestions to improve research data and database management for efficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to adhere to university guidelines and protocols pertaining to research data management and data analysis.
  • Remote work is not possible.

Please send a CV and a motivation letter to smakeig@ucsd.edu and adelorme@ucsd.edu.