[Eeglablist] POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN NEUROMODULATION AND BRAIN PLASTICITY USING EEG/TMS/MRI

[William J. Tyler]

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN NEUROMODULATION AND BRAIN PLASTICITY USING EEG/TMS/MRI



A postdoctoral associate position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. William J. Tyler in the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI). Projects in the lab focus on developing novel brain stimulation approaches, as well as studying neuronal plasticity in a variety of model systems. A significant portion of our present research efforts involve translational investigations aimed at employing brain stimulation approaches to regulate brain plasticity. The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to cultivate his/her own intellectual interests within our lab, as well as through numerous ongoing collaborations while having access to state-of-the-art tools at the VTCRI. The candidate will be charged with employing our recently acquired 64-CH TMS- and MR-compatible EEG system to examine/quantify functional brain activity: i) in response to somatosensory evoked potentials; ii) during cognitive tasks; and iii) during TMS-based stimulation of the prefrontal cortex for the treatment of addiction. Several aspects of these studies will involve collaborations within the VTCRI where we will be conducting simultaneous MRI-EEG and TMS-MRI-EEG.



Required qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, psychology, biophysics, physiology, or a related field. Candidates must have a proven record of research excellence as indicated by peer-reviewed publications. Extensive experience in systems neuroscience, psychophysiology, neurophysiology, or cognitive psychology is required. Candidates should have significant experience in recording and analyzing EEG data to study circuit level brain physiology and/or plasticity in humans. Candidates who have experience in monitoring somatosensory evoked potentials and/or motor evoked potentials are preferred. Salary will be above competitive national averages/rates, yet based on experience.



The Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute located in Roanoke, VA USA is a premier institute for interdisciplinary and translational research within the medical sciences; it facilitates discovery based medical education; and works to sustain and strengthen the Virginia Tech Carilion partnership and biomedical research at Virginia Tech. See:  http://www.vtc.vt.edu/ For further information about the Tyler Lab see: http://www.tylerlab.com For further information about Roanoke, Va see:  http://www.visitroanokeva.com/ and http://www.roanokeoutside.com/



To be considered please send CV, a cover letter stating why you are qualified and why you are interested, and contact information for three references to: William J. Tyler, Ph.D. -  wtyler at vt.edu<mailto:wtyler at vt.edu>



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