The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine invites applications for a 100% postdoctoral position on a collaborative project within the Human Brain Research Lab in the Department of Neurosurgery and the Multimodal Imaging in Neurological Disorders lab in the Department of Radiology. The project is aimed at understanding the brain mechanisms underlying misophonia using multimodal measurement techniques (fMRI/EEG/intracranial EEG) to build a comprehensive model of misophonia. 

The current project will investigate the factors that drive the aberrant brain activity and distress evoked by trigger sounds in misophonia. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG) will be used as measurement techniques, along with machine learning approaches. In addition, The Human Brain Research Lab at Iowa offers a unique opportunity to record single units and local field potentials (LFPs) from a range of cortical and subcortical brain areas, using intracranially implanted surface and depth electrodes in human patient volunteers undergoing neurosurgical treatment. Successful candidates will be trained on analyses for intracranial techniques – prior experience in this particular area is not necessary.

The multidisciplinary project requires both experimental and computational skills. The ideal candidate will have a PhD degree in Neuroscience/Neuroimaging. Experience in analyzing either fMRI or EEG data using general linear modelling (GLM) and machine learning algorithms will be an added advantage. The candidate is expected to be able to design fMRI experiments and should have programming skills in Matlab and/or Python.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments


• Analyze data


• Prepare and present research findings at meetings


• Support writing scientific manuscripts


• Apply for fellowships/grants

A competitive salary (range of $65K) will be commensurate with research experience. The position is for a minimum of 2 years with advancement to the second year dependent upon satisfactory progress during the first year.  The appointment may be extended beyond 2 years contingent on funding.

Applicants should submit a C.V., a letter of interest describing research interests and career goals, and contact information for three professional references.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

• The successful candidate will have a recent PhD or MD

• Research training in Neuroscience, Psychology, Engineering, or related field


• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills


• Ability to take initiative and excel in problem solving


• Ability to work both independently and participate in teams


• Experience in MRI and image processing


• Data analysis and statistical skills

• Computer programing in Matlab, Python, or similar


• A strong publication record


• Experience in machine learning methods and applications

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