[Eeglablist] Postdoctoral Fellowship/Research Associate positions at the TIRN labs, University of Texas Health Science Center [UTHealth], Houston, Texas.

[Ganne, Chaitanya]

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

Mentors:
Prof. Samden Lhatoo, MD, FRCP (Lon)
Prof. John C Mosher, PhD
Asso Prof. Sandipan Pati, MD, MRCP (UK)
Asst. Prof. Nuria Lacuey, MD, PhD

Lab description: The mission of the Texas Institute of Restorative Neurotechnologies [TIRN] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.uth.edu/tirn/__;!!Mih3wA!F4suNc61EHbxqJ9bCPFMddCPnDsOp9ATCVacCUljvXkmTAbJwk6o7k1afA8FOyzXU9OxvXQmwRqgq8nfNqVwi-cYPdOAu3S4To8a$ ) is to understand the neural networks that are operant in determining (1) postictal consciousness and cardio-respiratory abnormalities [SUDEP] and (2) the surgical outcomes of thalamic neuromodulation. Using integrated polygraphy-neuroimaging-electrophysiology techniques, we map neural circuits in patients undergoing invasive electroencephalography/ stereoencephalography [iEEG/sEEG] evaluation for seizure monitoring.

Our multidisciplinary team includes neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, biomedical engineers, and neuroscientists. The Center for SUDEP Research [CSR] housed at TIRN, UTHealth is one of the largest bodies performing research on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Patients [SUDEP] and has collaborations with different universities around the USA. Our data sets include over a thousand de-identified multimodal imaging and electrophysiology data from patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. These include 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 abdominothoracic plethysmography, all of which were continuously monitored for multiple days in the epilepsy unit. Thalamic neuromodulation data is also available in the form of sensing-deep brain stimulation [DBS] recordings, responsive neurostimulation [RNS] raw ECOG data, and post-DBS neuroimaging. Unique to our data set are the recordings from the human thalamus and basal ganglia to study the role of subcortical structures in modulating epilepsy.

Qualifications: A Ph.D./Masters in computational neuroscience/network neuroscience, neuroscience, with a 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.com/v3/__https://med.uth.edu/neurology/specialty-programs/texas-comprehensive-epilepsy-program/__;!!Mih3wA!F4suNc61EHbxqJ9bCPFMddCPnDsOp9ATCVacCUljvXkmTAbJwk6o7k1afA8FOyzXU9OxvXQmwRqgq8nfNqVwi-cYPdOAu3FErEIj$ 

Application: To apply, please send a cover letter describing your research interests and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and at least two 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
Department of Neurology
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

Thanks,

Chaitanya Ganne, M.D., Ph.D.
UTHealth | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | McGovern Medical School
Texas Institute of Restorative Neurotechnologies | Neurology
6431 Fannin Street | Suite JJL 440 | Houston, TX 77030 USA
+1 713 500 0201 telephone