Assistant Investigators

Core Responsibilities: 1. Conduct independent research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) of the research group. 2. Lead nonhuman primate (NHP) research efforts focused on implementation of novel electrophysiological probe technologies within the context of cognitive and motor disease models. 3. Assist with rodent research efforts focused on implementation of novel electrophysiological probe technologies for model studies and treatments of neurodegenerative disease and stroke. 4. Assist in academic manuscript preparation. 5. Mentor postdoctoral researchers, students, and research assistants. 6. Independently or collaboratively assist the PI in applying for research grants. 7. Support lab management tasks. Qualifications & Requirements: 1. Ph.D. and/or postdoctoral research experience from a leading research institution or university. 2. Strong background in neuroscience or related field with demonstrated independent research capabilities and extensive experimental experience. 3. Experience with NHP surgery, neural probe implantation, as well as cognitive and related studies. 4. Experience with rodent disease models, electrophysiology and histology. 5. Proven track record of high-quality publications as the first or corresponding author. 6. Proficient in English for academic communication. 7. Strong passion for exploring new research directions. 8. Excellent communication, teamwork skills, and academic integrity.