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Position Summary
The Integrative Neural Interface Laboratory in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative at Rice University has an open postdoctoral associate position, to be advised by Dr. Lan Luan. The position will have a flexible start date and is available immediately. The selected candidate will be expected to lead research in applying ultra-flexible electrodes for visual and motor prosthetics. The interdisciplinary research includes further development of bi-directional ultra-flexible electrodes for large animal models and humans and their application in elucidating visual pathways and motor control in rodent models. The key technical pillars include in vivo large-scale electrophysiology and electrical stimulations using ultra-flexible indwelling electrodes, two-photon imaging, and behavioral paradigms. The scientific interest is in the plasticity of visual pathways after deprivation of input and motor control after ischemic stroke.
Candidates will benefit from the unique technical capabilities of the lab centered on large-scale, long-term stable neural recording, encoding and decoding, modulation, and integration with various optical techniques, which are reflected in our recent publications ( Cell Reports (2024) , Cell Reports (2023) , Nature BME (2022) , Biomaterials (2022) , Neuron(2020) , Science Advances (2020) , Neuron(2019)). The Rice Neuroengineering Initiative also provides unparalleled learning and collaborative environments for trainees, including neuroengineering seminar serials, annual conferences, and numerous trainee events.
Successful applicants are expected to bridge the development of state-of-the-art neurotechnology with application in neuroscience and have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: in vivo electrophysiology; in vivo imaging; neural electrode technology; motor and visual neuroscience; and neuropathology. Candidates in quantitative fields (e.g. Physics and other branches of engineering) with strong instrumentation and microfabrication knowledge without prior experience in neuroengineering or neuroscience will also be considered and are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Luan ( lan.luan@rice.edu ). The candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills, evidenced by their previous publications and presentations. As a key senior team member, the candidate will also be expected to aid in supervising junior lab members and preparing research proposals. The candidate will be mentored in application for competitive internal and external postdoctoral fellowships.
This position is a one-year term-limited position funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.
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