| Position ID: | Duke-BME-DUKEPELOT [#24760, 1420] |
| Position Title: | Associate in Research |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Location: | Durham, NorthCarolina 27708, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering |
| Appl Deadline: | (posted 2023/04/27, listed until 2023/08/31) |
| Position Description: |
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Computational Modeling of Nerve Stimulation We seek a highly-motivated individual to pursue neural engineering research in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our goal is to advance bioelectronic medicines: electrical stimulation, block, and recording of peripheral nerves for disease treatment and restoration of function. We have NIH-funded and industry-sponsored projects to develop, validate, and apply computer-based models of electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves to design improved therapies. The successful applicant will become an expert in our ASCENT (Automated Simulations to Characterize Electrical Nerve Thresholds) pipeline for biophysical simulations of neural responses to electrical signals. They will develop new modeling methods and new models; they will apply those models to simulate neural responses and design new therapies. 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. This is a full-time position with University Benefits and provides exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary research and career development. Minimum Requirements:
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