Post Doctoral Associate

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community. This role supports the PI in launching new interdisciplinary neural engineering, neuroimaging and neuromodulation research and educational initiatives. The position involves leading and contributing to research in movement dysfunction, pain and psychiatric disorders, utilizing precision medicine, AI-powered and AI-enabled neuromodulation and physical rehabilitation systems. It also facilitates strategic collaborations, assists with lab setup, supports grant proposal preparation, mentors students, designs and conducts experiments, and presents research findings.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in relevant field required
• No previous experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Neuroscience, Applied Mathematics, or another closely related engineering or quantitative discipline is required.
• Less than 5 years of research experience following completion of a Ph.D.
• Advanced Understanding of electrophysiological signal acquisition and analysis, including EEG, EMG, and related bio-signals.
• Advanced knowledge of human neurophysiology, motor control, neuromuscular function, pain mechanisms, psychiatric, and the neural circuits underlying behavior, cognition, and functional recovery.
• Knowledge of multimodal neuroimaging principles and methodologies, including EEG, NIRS, MRI and diffusion imaging techniques.
• Familiarity with human-subject research methodologies, experimental design, and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of clinical research involving neurological, psychiatric, pain-related, or movement disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, implement, and manage complex human-subject research studies.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills and Hands-on experience with multimodal imaging including EMG, EEG, NIRS, MRI, or other neurophysiological and neuroimaging technologies.
• Experience with signal processing, machine learning, statistical modeling, and multimodal data integration.
• Strong scientific writing skills, with a demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to contribute to grant writing, particularly NIH-style proposals and progress reports.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration with engineers, clinicians, and scientists.
• Strong motivation to pursue independent, high-impact research.
• Initiative and ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic research environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies and continuously expand technical expertise.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to scientific rigor and reproducibility.
• Enthusiasm for translating engineering and neuroscience discoveries into clinically meaningful applications.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Support the PI in launching new interdisciplinary neural engineering, neuroimaging and neuromodulation research and educational initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to research in movement dysfunction, pain and psychiatric disorders, involving precision medicine, AI-powered and AI-enabled neuromodulation and physical rehabilitation system, including human physiological sensing, biosignal processing, feature extraction, deep reinforcement learning, and human-machine interaction.
• Facilitate strategic collaborations across departments within the College of Engineering and with the UM Miller School of Medicine, to advance research in disease phenotyping, neuromodulation, and physical rehabilitation for movement dysfunctions, chronic pain, and psychiatric disorders.
• Assist with setting up the PI’s new research lab, including hardware/software integration, experimental platforms, and safety protocols.
• Support preparation and submission of competitive grant proposals to foundation, industry, and federal funding agencies, including the NIH and NSF.
• Mentor and help recruit and train graduate students and undergraduate researchers.
• Design and conduct experimental studies.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences and contribute to the preparation of peer-reviewed publications in leading scientific journals and conference proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree