Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine invites applications for a Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Post-Doctoral Fellow to conduct computational neuroscience related research on human intracranial brain recordings. Specific projects will focus on the neural signals for sensory processing (olfactory, auditory, somatosensory), allocating resources of attention, and understanding communication through coherence in the salience network.  Data will come from intracranial epilepsy recordings from both local field potentials and single-units recorded from the human brain. Data are already being collected, with room for new projects tailored towards the fellow’s interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Duties of this position include, preparation of data recording equipment, development of tasks, and applying signal processing techniques using MATLAB and/or Python.
• The position will be expected to oversee data collection, assist in implementing tasks in the epilepsy monitoring unit, bedside, and clinic, and develop and maintain a signal processing pipeline.
• The Post-Doctoral Fellow will also train other laboratory personnel in experimentation and computational neuroscience techniques.

This is a 12-month Essential Position which requires the selected candidate to be present, in person or remotely, occasionally during times of campus closure due to weather and other events, or nights/weekends. Please note that as a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check. The selected candidate will require access to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus system in order to collect data during surgeries, and at the bedside, and the position will include patient contact.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28,000 students in metropolitan Denver and online. The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is well known for its distinctive and highly productive research programs, its world-class health facilities and its well-established partnerships in business, industry and government. These campuses currently have over $400 million in research awards each year.  Denver is one of America’s most vibrant urban centers, which affords our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

Hours of work for this position are variable. The post-doctoral fellow may choose their work hours as best fits in order to complete the work required.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• A qualified candidate must have a PhD or MD in neuroscience or biomedical/bioengineering-related fields. 
• The candidate will have experience with multiple recording modalities including micorelectrodes and macroelectrodes, with an emphasis on techniques in coherence communication (e.g. phase-amplitude coupling, spike-field coherence).  This includes detailed knowledge of setting up and troubleshooting recording systems. 
• They will also have significant experience with complex signal processing techniques for evaluating single-units, local field potentials, and the interaction between the two, as well as advanced statistical modeling.  High-level experience with Matlab is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Psychtoolbox and Python, as well as machine learning algorithms such as RNNs. 
• Previous experience with chronic recordings in non-human primates or humans is also highly-preferable. 
• Experience with local field potentials and analysis of coherence between signals is ideal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A successful candidate will be highly organized; has the ability to effectively communicate both written and orally; and can collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of clinicians and basic neuroscientists.
• The ability to generate hypotheses, design experiments, and troubleshoot issues is necessary.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Questions should be directed to: Daniel Kramer; daniel.r.kramer@cuanschutz.edu

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $56,484-$68,604

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.