We are always looking for talented individuals to join us!
Please feel free to send any inquires to Dr. Jiang (jing-jiang@uiowa.edu) for further information.
Open Positions
Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Scientist in Neuromodulation
Human Brain Circuits • Neuromodulation • Closed-loop • Electrophysiology • Neuroimaging
The Jiang Lab at the University of Iowa Health Care is recruiting a highly motivated scientist to contribute to our NIH R01-funded research. We welcome applicants at the postdoctoral or research scientist level, with the position and responsibilities tailored to the candidate's experience and expertise. The position offers the opportunity for 2-3 years of research and career development, with annual renewal based on satisfactory performance and continued funding.
Research Program
Our interdisciplinary and translational research aims to uncover causal human brain circuits underlying emotion and cognition and advance mechanistically informed precision neuromodulation for brain disorders. Our framework integrates brain network discovery and individualized circuit targeting, multimodal concurrent brain stimulation-recording, and computational modeling. We bridge invasive approaches, including intracranial electrical stimulation (iES) and electrophysiological recordings (intracranial EEG and single-unit recordings), with noninvasive brain stimulation and whole-brain neuroimaging to uncover causal brain circuit mechanisms across modalities, spatial scales, and diverse populations.
Position Highlights
- Work with cutting-edge multimodal concurrent stimulation-recording datasets spanning iES, TMS, iEEG, single-unit, and fMRI
- Study causal brain circuits relevant to emotion, cognition, and brain disorders in healthy, psychiatric, developmental, and neurosurgical populations
- Develop computational and network-neuroscience approaches for multimodal brain-circuit analyses
- Lead manuscripts and conference presentations, and contribute to grant applications and new research directions
Who We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- PhD and/or MD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, computer science, psychiatry, neurology, or a related field
- Strong experience in (i)EEG and/or fMRI data analysis
- Strong record of peer-reviewed scientific publications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting human neuroscience experiments involving brain stimulation, electrophysiology, and/or neuroimaging
- Expertise spanning both experimental and computational approaches is particularly valued
Training, Career Development & Environment
A primary goal of training in the Jiang Lab is to prepare mentees for successful independent research careers. Dr. Jing Jiang works closely with each mentee to develop an individualized career-development plan, with mentorship in scientific publishing, grant writing, leadership, mentoring, and career development. The laboratory is embedded within a highly collaborative neuroscience community at University of Iowa Health Care, with opportunities to work with neuroscientists, psychiatrists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and engineers.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits will be provided in accordance with University of Iowa policies.
How to Apply
Please email Dr. Jing Jiang (jing-jiang@uiowa.edu) with:
- A cover letter describing your research interests
- Your CV
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Start date is flexible based on candidate availability.
Other Oppotunities
Undergraduates
If you are an undergraduate student looking to pursue a neuroscience and/or medical career, come join us! Our team will be a perfect place for you to gain research experience. Please send inquiries to Dr. Jiang (jing-jiang@uiowa.edu) for further information.
Mentorship
You will work directly with Dr. Jiang and receive first-class mentorship for career development and to help you grow as a scientist. In the Jiang lab, you will have the freedom to conduct studies building on current lab research and/or develop your own project ideas. You will be imparted theoretical and methodological knowledge for your projects. You will receive weekly/bi-weekly feedback on your projects. Dr. Jiang will be accessible to all lab members via texts, emails, and calls. You will be involved in the scientific publishing and grant application processes. Your manuscripts will be returned with feedback within 2 weeks. You will be provided networking opportunities.