Computation and Neuroscience Research Assistant at Yale

There is a computation and neuroscience research assistant position available in the laboratory of Yale Professor Hal Blumenfeld for 1-2 years beginning June 2011. This position would be appropriate for a student (taking a year off) or recent graduate who wishes to spend at least one year doing full time research before pursuing a career or graduate studies in computation and neuroscience related fields (computer science, neurobiology, experimental psychology, etc.).

His research is on loss of consciousness during epileptic seizures, and on what this may teach us about normal brain mechanisms of consciousness (see also http://www.yale.edu/blumenfeldlab/).  Ongoing projects include functional neuroimaging with simultaneous EEG and behavioral testing in patients with epilepsy.  In addition, we perform in vivo electrophysiology and fMRI recordings from animal models of epilepsy to investigate cortical and subcortical network interactions.  This position involves participating in a multi-disciplinary team, working on improving computational methods for localizing and treating epileptic seizures.  Research or work experience particularly in computer programming, mathematics and neuroscience or
equivalent advanced coursework in these fields is highly desirable.

Ample opportunities will also be available for exposure to clinical Neurology, Neurosurgery, and related fields depending on the student's interests.  Mentoring will be provided on how to pursue a career in computer science and neuroscience research, or on how to combine basic research and clinical work through a career in academia.

Interested applicants should send a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references via email to: hal.blumenfeld@yale.edu