Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary:

The Eissa lab is seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow. The position will focus on the collection, analysis, and modeling of intracranial neural recordings from epilepsy patients performing cognitive tasks. The lab is located within the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Physiology & Biophysics and the Aurora/Denver Anschutz Medical campus. Postdoctoral fellows will benefit from a multidisciplinary, vibrant, open, and collegial department. The Eissa lab provides rich opportunities to interact with other biophysics and physiology laboratories within the department, also with an even larger collection of computational and translational neuroscience laboratories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop pipeline for collecting and processing intracranial recordings across multiple institutions

• Run behavioral tasks with patients

• Data analysis and modeling

• Oral communication of preliminary results at lab meetings

• Oral and written communication of completed work at national or international meetings.

• Create figures and write papers

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions

• Independently and creatively identify laboratory solutions

• Independently review, develop and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projects

• Provide laboratory science expertise and leadership in study design, study oversight, data management, data analysis and manuscript preparation to assist all levels of investigators, researchers and clinicians on new research activities across a wide range of disciplines

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Dr. Tahra Eissa's laboratory is part of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, which is known for its highly collaborative environment with many opportunities to interact with other sensory systems, behavior and decision making, and computational neuroscience groups.

Why work for the University?

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see what benefits are available for Post-Doctoral Fellows, please visit:

* Payroll & Benefits Orientation for Post-Doctoral Fellows | University of Colorado (cu.edu)

* benefits guide cover-post-doc-2024 (cu.edu)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, computer science, or a closely related field

• A record of first-author publications in high-caliber field journal.

• Experience in the field of physiology, neuroscience, physics, computer science, or biology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) - Three (3) years of prior experience in a computational neuroscience or systems neuroscience lab

• Experience in coding, electrophysiology (human intracranial preferred), behavioral quantification and modeling, Bayesian inference approaches, neural network modeling, signal, and grant or protocol application and management.

• Experience with research design, development of research hypotheses, collaborative multi-site research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Knowledge of computational and systems neuroscience

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Tahra Eissa, Tahra.Eissa@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by December 1, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

$65,000 - $70,000/year FT

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.