Research Technologist

We are actively seeking a research technologist to join our research team in developing neural prostheses, including brain machine interfaces (BMIs) and myoelectric computer interfaces (MyoCIs), to help people with severe motor impairment from neurologic disorders. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to start as soon as possible on a project using a wearable, home-based MyoCI game to rehabilitate arm motor function in people with stroke.   This project at Northwestern and the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab (SRALab) is multidisciplinary and involves a collaboration with Temple University. We collaborate closely with several other neuroprosthetics laboratories at Northwestern and SRALab, thus providing tremendous educational and networking opportunities. Responsibilities will include executing experiments with patients, recruiting and scheduling patients with stroke, data collection (including EMGs, arm kinematics, and motion tracking) and analysis, assisting development of behavior/interface software, maintaining records, and maintaining inventory.

Desired qualifications include a B.S. or higher in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, neuroscience, computer science or related fields. Experience with EMG recordings, BMIs or other neuroprosthetics application is a plus. Candidates should possess some neuroscience and basic signal processing/machine learning/statistical background. Proficiency with Matlab and Python preferred.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, brief statement of research interests, and contact information for at least 2 references to

Marc Slutzky, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Neurology, Physiology, Biomedical Engineering and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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