Research Associate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Research Associate in the Schwerdt Lab. The research involves applying multi-modal brain implantable systems in nonhuman primates (rhesus monkeys) to uncover the co-active molecular dopamine and electrical neural signals mediating plasticity and behaviors like learning, and decision making in health and in disease (e.g., Parkinson’s). The ideal candidate will lead experimental design to collect and analyze neural signals (dopamine, spikes, and oscillations) made from striatum and interconnected brain structures in task performing monkeys. The incumbent will be expected to work as a team with the principal investigator and other undergraduate and graduate students, and technicians. The incumbent will also be expected to prepare and write high quality journal papers for peer-review and scientific dissemination, present significant research progress in scientific workshops and/or conferences, and assist in grant writing.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.