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MUSC Health · 3 weeks ago

UNIV - Open Rank - Associate Professor/Professor in Neuro Research

Charleston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is recruiting a senior faculty member to establish a neurorehabilitation research program within the Department of Health Sciences & Research. The role involves collaboration with existing research teams to expand neurorehabilitation research and develop innovative approaches to rehabilitation for individuals with neurological conditions.

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Responsibilities

The successful applicant will collaborate with and complement current research teams/centers to help grow and expand neurorehabilitation research at MUSC. Key centers and collaborative opportunities include:

Center for Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions

Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Stroke Recovery (NIH funded)

The Center for Healthy Aging

Center for Health Data Innovation & Impact

MUSC Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (MIND)

South Carolina Alzheimer’s Network (SCAN) – based at MUSC

Qualification

Neurorehabilitation researchExternal research fundingCognitive rehabilitationNeuroplasticityNeuroimaging techniquesCollaboration skillsPhD in related fieldCutting-edge research methodologiesMultidisciplinary teamwork

Required

PhD in a field related to cognitive or rehabilitation science

History of obtaining external research funding

Strong skills in fostering collaborations

Expertise in cutting-edge research methodologies and design

Extensive experience collaborating with rehabilitation scientists

Preferred

Experience in cognitive and physical rehabilitation of aging related dysfunction

Knowledge of cognitive effects/benefits of exercise

Expertise in neural control of movement

Familiarity with brain stimulation/neuromodulation techniques

Experience with mindfulness and other rehabilitation approaches for improving brain and body function

Understanding of neuroplasticity/neural recovery and aging/degeneration processes

Experience with cognitive assessments and interventions for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias

Knowledge of neuroplasticity and brain health

Experience with post-acute care services and outcomes

Familiarity with neuropsychological, language/communication, behavioral and psychosocial function related to neural impairment

Knowledge of neuromodulation methods (TMS, tDCS, VNS)

Experience with neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, PET, EEG, diffusion, MRS, TMS-fMRI-EEG)

Familiarity with neurodegeneration biomarkers

Experience with advanced statistical approaches (machine learning)

Knowledge of connectomes

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

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