POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for this National Multiple Sclerosis Society-funded Postdoctoral Research Scientist available in the Laboratory of Dr. Victoria Leavitt to study cognitive rehabilitation in MS with an emphasis on identifying the neural substrates of cognitive dysfunction and testing targeted interventions. Current studies in Dr. Leavitt’s lab test treatment
interventions involving neuromodulation (tDCS), identifying electrophysiological correlates of cognitive processes using electroencephalography (EEG), and developing digital cognitive tools that are cross-culturally acceptable for people with MS. Dr. Leavitt has ongoing grant-funded studies to identify neural candidate biomarkers for cognitive impairment in MS, treatment interventions, and longitudinal studies to
identify risk and protective factors for cognitive decline in MS. In addition, ongoing analysis of a cohort of 16,000+ MS patients provides a wide variety of projects for the motivated candidate. The Postdocotral Research Scientist position is designed to provide a solid research foundation for studying cognitive rehabilitation in MS with a specific focus on the development of science-based treatments. The ultimate
goal of the program is to prepare the Scientist for an independent research career. The Scientist will be involved in studies utilizing a broad range of interrelated research approaches including classic neuropsychological evaluation, experimental cognitive techniques, measurement development, clinical trial development, cognitive neuroimaging including structural and functional MRI, DTI, resting BOLD,
neuromodulation and electroencephalography / event-related potentials. There is an opportunity to work with a dataset of 16,000+ patients, applying machine learning approaches. Therefore, familiarity with large data analysis is a strength.
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