Position title

Postdoctoral Fellow – Enhancing Child Development and Participation with Brain-Computer Interface Technology

Competition 629

Position Summary

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative research in child development and participation through brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. We seek candidates passionate about the clinical implementation of non-invasive (BCIs) for neurodiverse children and youth. This interdisciplinary patient and family-centered research involves medicine, rehabilitation, and engineering faculties, aiming to enhance participation and development through play, mobility, and communication for people with neurological impairments.

A background in rehabilitation sciences, neuroscience, or developmental psychology is preferred. Successful candidates will have strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills to work effectively with patients, families, researchers, clinicians, and industry partners and contribute successfully to this intersectoral research.

Participating in the learning of undergraduate and graduate students and research assistants is a key responsibility. Successful candidates will work with their supervisor to develop a learning and development plan and attend professional development training in research ethics, integrity, and project management. Formal training will be provided in:

• Biomedical data collection and signal processing (e.g., electroencephalography)
• Patient-oriented research strategies
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Entrepreneurship
• Safety
• Additionally, the Postdoctoral Fellow will have opportunities for learning and collaboration with interdisciplinary BCI experts through the BCI-CAN Network.

Duties

• Evaluate the impact of non-invasive BCI technology on play, mobility, and communication for neurodiverse children and youth.
• Design experiments, data collection protocols, and administrative approvals. Oversee participant recruitment, data collection, and data analysis.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment.
• Write research grant and scholarship applications. Prepare academic manuscripts and project reports.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing with partners, the academic community, and industry stakeholders.
• Create patient and provider-facing education and training materials to support BCI technology use.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Kinesiology, or another related field.
• Strong interest and experience in interdisciplinary and translational research with health scientists, healthcare systems, and industry.
• Keen interest and/or experience in non-invasive brain-computer interfaces, assistive technologies, powered mobility, neurofeedback, or related neurotechnology.
• Expertise in clinical research methodologies
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly work, prepare grant applications and publications, meet deadlines, and manage research projects.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple investigators.
• Experience supervising undergraduate and/or graduate trainees.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Strong interest and/or experience in patient-oriented research.
• Experience working with neurodiverse populations.
• Proficiency in biomedical data collection and signal processing (e.g., electroencephalography).
• Ability to develop and implement educational materials for patients and providers.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Interest in entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of BCIs.

Position Benefit (Salary)

Position benefit package: Postdoctoral Fellows Benefits.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

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