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Job Title

Postdoctoral Fellow – Raghavan Gopalakrishnan

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:

Department

Job Code

X1004

Shift

Variable

Schedule

12:00am-12:00am

Job Summary

Highly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in relevant area are encouraged to apply. This training position, under the direct supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator will provide practical training and experience in a research setting. This position is appointed through Cleveland Clinic Research. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to research, a collaborative work ethic and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This program is expected to be completed within 5 years. Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.

Job Details

NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale Years of Experience: Stipend for FY 2025
0: $62,232
1: $62,652
2: $63,120
3: $65,640
4: $67,824
5: $70,344
6: $72,960
7 or More: $75,564

Principal Investigators Involved: Raghavan Gopalakrishnan, DEng. The candidate might work on interdisciplinary projects with other PIs, including Dr. Ken Baker, Dr. Mandy Koop and Dr. Jay Alberts

Principal Investigator: Raghavan Gopalakrishnan, DEng

Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Center for Neurological Restoration

Lab Research Topics:

• Neural signal processing
• Neuromodulation
• Neural data analysis and statistics
• Brain imaging
• Electrophysiology
• For more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Gopalakrishnan at gopalar@ccf.org

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Develop data analysis tools and analyze electrophysiological, behavioral, and imaging data.
• Develop models to fit behavior and neurophysiological data to understand brain function.
• Support data collection and analysis for a clinical trial evaluating the effects of neuromodulation on brain and behavior
• Characterize neurophysiological signatures or biomarkers of neurologial and psychiatric disorders

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:

• Write peer-reviewed publications and participate in the preparation of grants.

• Strong foundation in EEG and/or MEG data principles and analysis

• Extensive programming experience with MATLAB and/or Python. Experience with toolboxes such as Brainstorm, Fieldtrip, MNE is required

• Background in signal processing, data analysis, and statistics.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and interact with patients.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Raghavan Gopalakrishnan at gopalar@ccf.org.

• CV
• Cover letter
• Reference list

Keywords: Postdoc, Research

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