Research Associate 2, SOM

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The University of Miami is currently seeking a Research Associate 2 to work at Soffer Clinical Research Center in Miami. The incumbent supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director.

Dr. Zhang's research aims to achieve the long-term goal of advancing Precision Rehabilitation. This will be accomplished through the comprehensive and quantitative assessment of dynamic activation and interactions of the brain, muscles, and brain-to-muscle pathways, using a combination of multimodal neuroimaging, neuroengineering, and neuromodulation techniques. Current research is dedicated to the advancement of innovative technologies aimed at achieving quantitative and precise diagnosis, phenotyping, and personalized treatment for a variety of neurological, neurodegenerative, and neuromuscular conditions. These conditions encompass psychiatric disorders, Alzheimer's disease (AD), stroke, spinal cord injury, pelvic floor dysfunctions, as well as the resultant movement disorders and pain conditions. Prof. Zhang currently serves as a standing member for the NIH study section: Motor Function, Speech and Rehabilitation (MFSR) , and an associate editor for several peer-reviewed journals, including IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, and Neurourology and Urodynamics .

Research associates will be mentored by Prof. Zhang in BME at UM, and co-mentored by scientists/clinicians at the Desai Sethi Urology Institute and the Miami Project to cure paralysis at UM Health system.

Core Job Fucntions

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, etc...
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Advances expertise through continued education, training and/or research.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance.

Position Description: 

• Multimodal neuroimaging and neuroengineering: Developing novel technologies in precision diagnosis, phenotyping and personalized treatment of movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases and pain including the chronic pelvic pain. Experience in EMG, EEG, and/or tACS is desirable. 

• Multimodal neuroimaging and neuromodulation: Developing novel techniques in precision diagnosis, phenotyping and personalized treatment of psychiatric disorders and Alzheimer's disease. Experience in EEG, NIRS, MRI, TMS and/or Transcranial Focused Ultrasound is desirable. 

• Regenerative rehabilitation: Developing regenerative therapies to enhance reduced muscle mass, restore impaired muscle innervation and coordination in conjunction with rehabilitative interventions. Experience in tissue engineering, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and endogenous stem cell activation is desirable.     

Requirements:

• Three years of relevant experience
• MS or PHD degree, preferred.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A6