We seek a highly motivated individual to design and execute image analyses of anatomical data in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our goal is to advance bioelectronic medicines: electrical stimulation, block, and recording of peripheral autonomic nerves for disease treatment and restoration of function.

We have a large NIH-funded project, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University, to dissect the vagus nerves from 50 human cadavers, and visualize the vagal complex with multiple imaging modalities, spanning gross anatomy to nerve morphology to microscopy resolving individual neurons. These imaging data provide inputs to computational models of autonomic nerve stimulation so that we can design therapies and study mechanisms of action.

The applicant will also gain exposure to other projects in the lab, spanning computer-based modeling of neurons and electric fields, in vivo stimulation and recording in preclinical models, and translational clinical feasibility and physiology experiments in humans. The strong interdisciplinary and collaborative environment at Duke is ideal for our translational research efforts.

Applicants must :

1.      Hold a PhD with relevant skillsets in programming (including Python) and machine learning methods for image analysis

2.      Have excellent informal and formal written and oral communication skills

3.      Be capable of balancing independent, rigorous research progress with collaboration and team work, as appropriate

4.      Bring curiosity, enthusiasm, and initiative!

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV with GPA, and the names and contact information of three professional references.

Lab website: https://grill-lab.pratt.duke.edu/

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