Signal Analyst Position in Neurology (University of Bern, Department of Neurology)

Signal analyst position in Neurology 50% The Center for Experimental Neurology (ZEN) is a unique translational research center in the Department of Neurology at the Inselspital University Hospital Bern, Switzerland. The ZEN fosters strong collaborations between clinical and experimental laboratories with long-standing expertise in sleep, epilepsy and stroke. To further strengthen our group, we are seeking a motivated candidate to be part of our translational research program. Tasks This project aims to study direct links between thalamic stroke patients and mouse models of mini-targeted thalamic strokes, including the circuit dissection of sensory-evoked auditory responses and sleep-wake behavior as a function of thalamic lesion topography. The candidate will investigate the role of neuronal/glial networks in animal models of stroke recovery using state-of-the-art techniques, including in vivo electrophysiology, imaging technologies and behavioral testing. Requirements PhD in engineering or computer programing Solid communications skills in English A strong scientific motivation and interest in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team Strong skills in Matlab (Spike, python, etc) Experience with sleep and wake EEG signal analysis is recommended (e.g. advance filtering, wavelet-base transform analysis, semi-automatic correction, interpolation, component analysis, refereeing strategies, wave analysis). Ability to synchronize and integrate different signal sources (e.g. familiarities with close loop systems and protocols). Scientific background with experience in research. Candidates with good understanding of statistical tools will be strongly considered. We offer Position involves working with an interdisciplinary and translational team of experimental and clinical scientists. International environment Salary according to the rules of the Swiss SNSF. If you are interested, please send us your complete online-application (CV, motivation letter and contact information for at least two references) until 31 December 2019 If you have questions, please contact Dr. Carolina Gutierrez Herrera, phone +41 31 632 66 49, e-Mail: carolina.gutierrez@dbmr.unibe.ch If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Signal analyst position in Neurology
50%

The Center for Experimental Neurology (ZEN) is a unique translational research center in the Department of Neurology at the Inselspital University Hospital Bern, Switzerland. The ZEN fosters strong collaborations between clinical and experimental laboratories with long-standing expertise in sleep, epilepsy and stroke.

To further strengthen our group, we are seeking a motivated candidate to be part of our translational research program.

Tasks

This project aims to study direct links between thalamic stroke patients and mouse models of mini-targeted thalamic strokes, including the circuit dissection of sensory-evoked auditory responses and sleep-wake behavior as a function of thalamic lesion topography. The candidate will investigate the role of neuronal/glial networks in animal models of stroke recovery using state-of-the-art techniques, including in vivo electrophysiology, imaging technologies and behavioral testing.

Requirements

PhD in engineering or computer programing
Solid communications skills in English
A strong scientific motivation and interest in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
Strong skills in Matlab (Spike, python, etc)
Experience with sleep and wake EEG signal analysis is recommended (e.g. advance filtering, wavelet-base transform analysis, semi-automatic correction, interpolation, component analysis, refereeing strategies, wave analysis).
Ability to synchronize and integrate different signal sources (e.g. familiarities with close loop systems and protocols).
Scientific background with experience in research.
Candidates with good understanding of statistical tools will be strongly considered.

We offer

Position involves working with an interdisciplinary and translational team of experimental and clinical scientists.
International environment
Salary according to the rules of the Swiss SNSF.

If you are interested, please send us your complete online-application (CV, motivation letter and contact information for at least two references) until

31 December 2019

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Carolina Gutierrez Herrera, phone +41 31 632 66 49, e-Mail: carolina.gutierrez@dbmr.unibe.ch

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

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