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Postdoctoral Researcher in Brain Monitoring after Cardiac Arrest

We are recruiting a highly qualified postdoctoral researcher to investigate electrophysiological and cellular mechanisms of brain injury after cardiac arrest with therapeutic hypothermia, including using in vitro and in vivo models for brain monitoring by EEG, somatosensory evoked potentials and neuronal spikes.

We are looking for a highly motivated, independent, interactive, and career-oriented research individual, with a PhD in neuroscience or neuroengineering and with hands-on experience in translational animal models. Experience in neuroscience, electrophysiology, brain injury and related translational model and molecular/cellular biology is a prerequisite. Proven superior knowledge and research ability in two or more of these areas are desirable: ischemia brain injury, therapeutic hypothermia, signal processing, electrophysiology, small animal surgery, brain imaging (MRI or PET), and neurobehavioral testing. Good English skills are desired. A successful candidate will possess interdisciplinary skills and hands-on experience in conducting cellular and animal studies based on a detailed understanding of neuroscience of brain injury. The research projects of our team focus on these targets with the primary goals of discovering new therapeutic strategies for brain injury and elucidating the underlying electrophysiological and cellular mechanisms. The postdoctoral researcher will assist in planning experiments, methods development, and will conduct productive research in the fields of brain monitoring and therapeutic hypothermia.

The research environment is outstanding. Funding for the position is from the NIH and is currently available. Position is available for immediate occupancy for a 1-2 year appointment, contingent on background experience, performance, and continued availability of funding. Individuals who are interested should send a detailed CV, a brief statement of research plan, interests and skills, and the names of three references to Xiaofeng Jia, M.D, Ph.D at xjia1 AT jhmi.edu.