Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate
About The Position
The University of Southern California (USC) Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is seeking two Postdoctoral Scholars – Research Associates to join the Neural Plasticity and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory led by Dr. Sook-Lei Liew. These positions are funded by an NIH R01 grant focused on advancing research in stroke neurorehabilitation using big data, data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and brain imaging (MRI). About the Role The Postdoctoral Scholars will contribute to multidisciplinary research investigating how brain imaging can predict long-term motor recovery after. Specifically, this project will focus on the use of large structural brain imaging datasets (brain MRIs) to identify prognostic biomarkers of post-stroke sensorimotor recovery and other functional outcomes. The scholars will work closely with Dr. Liew and collaborators across neuroscience, engineering, computer science and rehabilitation disciplines, gaining valuable experience in both basic and translational research.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, occupational therapy, kinesiology, psychology, or a related field
- Strong background in neuroimaging (e.g., MRI)
- Demonstrated record of scientific productivity (e.g., publications, conference presentations)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with neurorehabilitation or stroke motor recovery research
- Proficiency in programming, structural brain imaging and data analysis tools (e.g., FreeSurfer, Python, bash, R)
- Experience with applying AI and machine learning to structural brain imaging analyses
- Familiarity with human subjects research and IRB protocols
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in neurorehabilitation, neuroimaging, and AI
- Design, implement, and analyze neuroimaging and behavioral experiments
- Prepare manuscripts for publication and assist in grant writing
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in related research
- Present research findings at conferences and other academic venues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
