Neurological Surgery

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R101905

Position Description:

Minimum Qualifications 

PhD and 0 to 3 years of related experience are required. The university offers market competitive salary and benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include a degree in Bioenergetics and/or a concentration in Biomechanics & Motor Control and 0-3 years postdoctoral experience and research related to cellular and molecular neuroscience, neuromodulation, and sensory-motor integration.
• Proficiency in Mablab is also preferred.

The primary function of this position is to conduct research and examine the efficiency of cognitive control and alteration by DBS/Parkinson's Disease and epilepsy. This position will also apply significant exposure to comprehensive cognitive metrics in context of neurological diseases. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research activities related to epilepsy, deep brain stimulation, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders
• Prepare manuscripts of research findings
• Read literature and review manuscripts
• Attend and present at meetings and seminars
• Organization and attendance at training activities
• Grant submission  
• Mentor research students

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.