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The Department of Anesthesiology seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct basic and translational research on the neurobiology of consciousness. The fellow will lead projects investigating the neural correlates and mechanisms of diverse states of consciousness, including sleep, anesthesia, coma, and non-ordinary states induced by psychoactive compounds.

Responsibilities include experimentation and data collection in human participants using functional MRI (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and neuromodulation with low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU); computational analysis of fMRI and EEG data; development of new research methodologies; presentation of findings at national and international meetings; and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication. The position emphasizes advanced neuromodulation and analytical approaches to human neuroimaging and electrophysiology. The fellow will also have substantial opportunities for career development, including preparation and submission of individual fellowship and training grant applications.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Project Specific Responsibilities: 

• Conduct human-participant experiments, including behavioral paradigms, neuromodulation procedures, and physiological data acquisition

• Analyze large-scale and existing fMRI and EEG datasets

• Prepare technical reports and manuscripts summarizing research findings

• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team science environment

• Supervise and train undergraduate and graduate students and research staff in research methods and analysis

• Perform literature reviews and contribute to manuscript and grant preparation

• Present research results at scientific conferences and seminars

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, or a related field

• Experience in human fMRI and/or EEG experimental acquisition and data analysis

• Demonstrated research productivity, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or fellowship or grant applications

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.