A postdoctoral position is available in the Laboratory for Rehabilitation Neuroscience (lrnlab.org) at the University of Florida.  The laboratory is supported by the National Institutes of Health.  Our main focus is to develop a better understanding of motor systems neuroscience and treatments for motor disorders in humans.

LRNLAB seeks a candidate for a NIH funded postdoctoral position in motor neuroscience using functional MRI and diffusion imaging.  The specific focus of the research is to investigate brain degeneration in Parkinson’s disease and dystonia.   

QUALIFICATIONS:  The candidate should have a Ph.D. in bioengineering, neuroscience, motor control, psychology, or related field.  Experience in using fMRI and/or diffusion imaging is highly desirable.  Experience with neuroimaging analyses, ability to work with patients with movement disorders, and/or strong evidence of writing ability will be important. 

APPLICATION:  Applications must be submitted online at: http://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/27120 and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and email address of three references.  Please send inquiries to Dr. David Vaillancourt ([log in to unmask]).  Applications are encouraged to be submitted prior to the deadline and they will be reviewed continually up until the deadline of July 15, 2013.

LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT:  The Laboratory for Rehabilitation Neuroscience is co-directed by Drs. David Vaillancourt and Stephen Coombes.  The laboratory is supported by the National Institutes of Health.  Our main focus is to develop a better understanding of motor systems neuroscience and treatments for motor disorders in humans.  There is 3000 square foot of space within the laboratory supporting an EEG lab, Pain lab, and Motor Neuroscience lab.  In addition, there is office space dedicated to the personnel working with the group and dedicated for computing and printing, software and hardware development, and scientific meetings amongst collaborators. The laboratory is less than 1 mile from the AMRIS facility which is located in the McKnight Brain Institute where the 3T research dedicated Phillips magnet is housed.  We also have excellent collaborations with the Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration co-directed by Drs. Michael Okun and Kelly Foote. 

David E. Vaillancourt, PhD

Laboratory for Rehabilitation Neuroscience (LRN)
lrnlab.org