Positions

We are looking for a post-doctoral fellow with interest in somatosensory neurobiology. The position is grant-funded and renewable on an annual basis depending on performance. The candidate will use modern neurophysiological approaches to examine signal processing in the somatosensory system.

Responsibilities:

• • Design and conduct an independent research project related to the interests of the laboratory.

  • Develop new ideas that promote current research.

  • Assist in grant writing and manuscript preparation.

  • Present research findings at scientific conferences.

  • Provide mentorship to students and trainees within the laboratory.

  • The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.

Requirements:

• • A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.

  • Preferably with expertise in electrophysiology, calcium  imaging, and/or computational methods.

  • Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.

  • The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.

Salary and Benefits:

• • Salary commensurate with experience

  • Excellent benefits

To apply: send an email to alan.emanuel@emory.edu with a cover letter and your CV.

If you are a prospective graduate student interested in the laboratory, please apply to the Emory Neuroscience PhD program or the joint Biomedical Engineering Program at Georgia Tech and Emory.

If you are a current student who is interested in rotating in the laboratory, please contact alan.emanuel@emory.edu.

We occasionally have openings for undergraduate students who are interested in gaining research experience in neuroscience. If you are interested in joining the lab as an undergraduate student, please fill out this form and send your resume/CV and transcript to alan.emanuel@emory.edu.