Postdoctoral Fellowship

Indiana University


Posting Details
Position Details

Title Postdoctoral Fellowship
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Kinesiology
Position Summary A postdoctoral position is available in the Sensorimotor Neurophysiology Lab, under the direction of Dr. Hannah Block. This is a grant-funded position for a minimum of two years and is renewable for up to two additional years. The position includes benefits and compensation is congruent with NIH stipend levels. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, but applications received by 15 October 2022 will be given full consideration and the search will remain open until suitable candidate is found. The earliest anticipated start date is 1 January 2023.
The focus of the NIH-funded project is the neural basis of multisensory and motor learning in the control of hand movement. The project comprises behavioral, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging experiments in healthy adults.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be expected to lead studies and generate new knowledge that is congruent with the overall goal of the funded project. This includes generating peer-reviewed publications. Resources are available for travel to scientific meetings and formal training is available with regards to grant writing, research ethics, rigor and reproducibility, and clinical trial management. There will also be opportunities to develop your own independent research interests and to gain expertise in transcranial magnetic stimulation and fMRI techniques.
About us: The Sensorimotor Neurophysiology Lab (https://www.blocklab.net/) specializes in visuo-proprioceptive control of upper limb movement. We have a robotic manipulandum (Kinarm Endpoint lab, BKIN) and various custom touchscreen setups for behavioral and perceptual experiments, along with 2D virtual reality displays. For transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), we have equipment for single, paired pulse, and repetitive stimulation protocols (Magstim) as well as neuronavigation (Brainsight, Rogue Research) and EMG. The Imaging Research Facility (IRF), located across the street, has a Siemens Prisma MRI system and associated computing system exclusively for research use, as well as a mock MRI scanner for subject training (https://irf.indiana.edu/ ). The IRF employs a full-time MR physicist and technicians who run the scanner.
Located on the flagship campus of the Indiana University System, IU School of Public Health‐Bloomington has over 200 faculty in five departments. Indiana University is classified as an R1-Highest Research Activity university, is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), and boasts numerous resources. IU School of Public Health‐Bloomington combines aspects of a traditional university campus with a strong teaching focus and the research infrastructure of a research-intensive institution.
“Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.”
Basic Qualifications Applications are invited from any relevant discipline including neuroscience, kinesiology, psychology, cognitive science, etc. Candidates must have received a doctoral degree from an accredited educational institution by the start of appointment. Experience with human subjects research is required, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Candidates should possess strong scientific writing skills and programming skills (MATLAB).
Provide CV, cover letter summarizing research interests and fit for position, writing sample, and a list of three references. Interested candidates should submit applications at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/13819. Questions pertaining to the PeopleAdmin application procedure may be directed to [email protected]. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Hannah Block at [email protected].
Department Contact for Questions Dr. Hannah Block – [email protected]
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Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date 05/01/2022
Expected Start Date 01/01/2023
OAA # 22203-24

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