Jobs
The following positions are available:
Postdoctoral Fellow in Musculoskeletal Modeling
Neuromechanical Modeling of Postural Responses
The W.H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering
Emory University and Georgia Tech (http://www.bme.gatech.edu links open in new pages)
Candidates are invited to apply for a postdoctoral fellow position the Neuromechanics Group (http://www.neuro.gatech.edu/groups/ting/) in the Laboratory for Neuroengineering (http://www.neuro.gatech.edu) at Emory University and Georgia Tech, led by Dr. Lena H. Ting. The laboratory is investigating the neural control and biomechanics of locomotion and balance in both human and animal models using experimental and computer modeling techniques.
The goal of the project is to integrate the analysis of detailed experimental data with computer simulations to understand how muscle synergies provide the nervous system with 'building blocks' for generating natural motor behaviors. We are using a SIMM (Musculographics, Inc.) model to simulation muscle coordination and movement in the cat hindlimb. The long-term goal is to develop closed-loop models for controlling musculoskeletal motion based on neurophysiological experiments. For more information about the project, please see: http://www.neuro.gatech.edu/groups/ting/research.html. This work is supported by NIH HD46922 and will be performed in collaboration with Dr. Richard Nichols, of Emory Physiology and BME departments, Dr. Thomas Burkholder of Georgia Tech Applied Physiology, and Dr. Jane Macpherson of Oregon Health and Science University. Fellows will also have many opportunities to interact , and collaborate with the motor-control and neuroenginering communities at Georgia Tech and Emory, which reside many departments across both campuses.
Candidates should have a PhD in engineering, neuroscience, motor control, or related field. Experience in computer programming (particularly C, C++, Matlab), and biomechanics is desirable; an in an interest in neural control of movement is critical. Please send CV, research statement, and names of references to:
Lena H. Ting, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
The W.H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering
Emory University and Georgia Tech
313 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332-0535
404-894-5216
404-385-5044 (fax)
lting@emory.edu
Research Technician 1
A research technician position is available immediately in the Injury Biomechanics and Repair group, housed within the Laboratory for Neuroengineering. The majority of research within the group focuses on either: 1) studying the mechanisms of acute injury following biomechanical insults to brain and spinal cord and their cellular components, or 2) developing novel tissue engineering constructs for central nervous system injury. Specific duties include:
- Maintain cell culture facility
- Harvest and culture primary neural cells
- Tissue sectioning, histology, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry
- Image analysis
- Train students in aseptic technique and in specific lab protocols
- Maintain microscopes and other lab equipment, including scheduling cleanings and training students
A qualified applicant will have a minimum of a B.S. in biology, neuroscience, or related field and experience in cell culture and immunochemical techniques. Interested persons should forward a resume with references to Dr. Michelle LaPlaca (michelle.laplaca@bme.gatech.edu).
Information Manager for Cutting-edge Brain Interface Lab
We wish to fill a full-time IM position ASAP for an enthusiastic, curious, intelligent person to create and maintain information systems for a research laboratory of ~15 researchers within the Laboratory for NeuroEngineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. The lab of Dr. Steve M. Potter conducts basic research on learning and memory using brain cells grown in culture dishes that are interfaced to computers. We are part of the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, the Cognitive Science Program at Georgia Tech, and the Neuroscience Graduate program at Emory University. (See links below)
Examples of relevant information systems include: Electronic laboratory notebooks, web-based data sharing, reference material, databases of lab supplies and equipment, methods and training systems, handheld knowledge bases, appointment scheduling, travel and expenses, and videoconferencing systems.
The ideal candidate is willing to get intellectually involved in the Potter Group's research, to the extent necessary to be very familiar with the information management needs of every lab member. The IM will pro-actively create or improve systems to solve information management problems before they arise. The position will provide an exciting and diverse set of activities, and the IM must work well with people and be able to multi-task. Excellent written and spoken English are required. The more prior experience with computers and information systems you have, the better. We use Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows operating systems, so familiarity with all three is a plus. The informal and enjoyable academic laboratory environment, and the potential to play a crucial role in cutting-edge research to advance brain science should make it worthwhile taking a job with perhaps lower pay than in the private sector.
Potter Group web page: http://www.neuro.gatech.edu/groups/potter/index.html
Articles about our research in the popular press: http://www.neuro.gatech.edu/groups/potter/press.html
Neurolab web page: http://neuro.gatech.edu/
Georgia Tech web page: http://www.gatech.edu/
Department of Biomedical Engineering web page: http://www.bme.gatech.edu/
Emory University Neuroscience Program: http://www.emory.edu/NEUROSCIENCE/
TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND to Prof. Steve Potter <steve.potter@bme.gatech.edu>:
- A cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and highlighting the qualities mentioned above
- A resume or CV, and
- The names, positions, and _phone_numbers_ of three people who can recommend you.