[Eeglablist] Position: Postdoctoral Fellowship (funding for 2 years with the possibility of extension) in the Texas Institute of Restorative Neurotechnologies [TIRN] at the University of Texas Health Science Center [UTHealth], Houston, Texas.

[Ganne, Chaitanya]

Dear all,


Welcome from the Texas Institute of Restorative Neurotechnologies [TIRN]. We are now recruiting postdoctoral fellows.


Mentors:

Prof. Samden Lhatoo, MD, FRCP (Lon)

Prof. John C Mosher, PhD

Dr. Sandipan Pati, MD, MRCP (UK)

Dr. Nuria Lacuey, MD, PhD


Lab description: The mission of the Texas Institute of Restorative Neurotechnologies [TIRN] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.uth.edu_tirn_&d=DwIFAw&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=kB5f6DjXkuOQpM1bq5OFA9kKiQyNm1p6x6e36h3EglE&m=E1aAhp2kB9HMD3lcpBPLUS9dcpWaMU-4_JbQISCIBudnpDvoimJF8mhGz2Y-yhzM&s=HlWLY_W03_wafC8xSP06IDqyP6XkIXCIuOn0JuWdcqY&e= ) is to understand the neural networks that are operant in determining (1) postictal consciousness and cardio-respiratory abnormalities and (2) the surgical outcomes of thalamic neuromodulation. Using integrated polygraphy-neuroimaging-electrophysiology techniques, we map the neural circuits targeted in patients undergoing invasive electroencephalography/ stereoencephalography [iEEG/sEEG] evaluation for seizure monitoring.

Our multidisciplinary team includes neurologists, neuropsychologists, and neuroscientists including the collaborations with different universities involved in the Center for SUDEP Research [CSR]. Our data-sets include over a thousand de-identified multimodal imaging and electrophysiology data from patients with drug resistant epilepsy who undergo iEEG/sEEG implantation, neuroimaging data including post-implantation CT scans for both SEEG and DBS, polygraphy recordings including electrocardiogram, arterial oxygen saturation, end-tidal and transcutaneous carbon dioxide, nasal airflow, and abdominal and thoracic plethysmography were continuously monitored during stimulations. Neuromodulation data is available in the form of sensing deep brain stimulation [DBS] recordings, responsive neurostimulation [RNS] raw ECOG data, post-DBS neuroimaging. Unique to our data set is the recordings from the human thalamus and basal ganglia to study the role of subcortical structures in modulating epilepsy.

Qualifications: A PhD in computational neuroscience/network neuroscience, neuroscience, with major in biomedical engineering or computer sciences or related fields. Expertise in neuroimaging and computer programming (Matlab, Python, R, etc.) is required. Previous experience working with clinical neuroimaging and/or electrophysiology is preferred.

About TIRN team and TCEP [Texas Comprehensive Epilepsy Program]: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__med.uth.edu_neurology_specialty-2Dprograms_texas-2Dcomprehensive-2Depilepsy-2Dprogram_&d=DwIFAw&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=kB5f6DjXkuOQpM1bq5OFA9kKiQyNm1p6x6e36h3EglE&m=E1aAhp2kB9HMD3lcpBPLUS9dcpWaMU-4_JbQISCIBudnpDvoimJF8mhGz2Y-yhzM&s=yRBqqRPBs5ZOEFmGVgKJY97KYtxFtNph6Huy64iGvF4&e= 

Application: To apply, please send a cover letter describing your research interests and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and at least three references to chaitanya.ganne at uth.tmc.edu and johnson.p.hampson at uth.tmc.edu.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Chaitanya Ganne, MD, PhD
Intracranial electroencephalography [iEEG/sEGG] fellow
Texas Institute of Restorative Neurotechnologies [TIRN]
1133 John Freeman Blvd, JJL440, UTHealth, Houston, Texas 77030
P: +1-713-500-0201
E: chaitanya.ganne at uth.tmc.edu