Postdoc Opportunity-Wang Lab- closed-loop deep brain stimulation for gait in Parkinson's patients

Location: 
United States
Job Posted Date: 
August 10, 2022
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Dr. Doris Wang (https://doriswanglab.ucsf.edu/) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to study the neurophysiology of human gait and balance control using sensing-enabled, deep brain stimulation devices and to develop closed-loop/adaptive stimulation algorithms to improve gait functions in patients with Parkinson's disease

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to investigator cortico-basal ganglia network interactions in freely-moving human patients in the natural world. The project involves using next generator bidirectional implanted neurostimulation devices that wirelessly stream cortical and basal ganglia physiology data remotely from patients, in their homes chronically. Using biomechanical wearable sensors, we will study the neural control of gait in the laboratory and at home. 

The project will used signal processing and machine learning methods to identify biomarker of gait and balance control to develop adaptive stimulation algorithms to improve gait functions. The position will involve extensive data collection from and interacting with patients.

Our team involves a multidisciplinary group of clinicians, biomedical engineers, neuroscientists, and physical therapists at UCSF.

This work is supported by Michael J Fox Foundation Grant and pending NIH/VA grants.

 

Job Requirements: 
  • PhD in Nueroscience, biomedical engineering, or related disciplines
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
  • Advanced analytical skills in neurophysiology, machine learning, and/or control theory
  • Previous experience with completing independent research projects
How to Apply: 

Please send your current CV, cover letter, and 2 references to Dr. Doris Wang ([email protected])

Location: 
San Francisco
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California