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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Research Specialist in MADISON, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: This position will require the analysis of high-density EEG data acquired in epileptic patients undergoing clinical recordings as well as neurotypical subject in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and at the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, with a scientific focus on understanding sleep abnormalities in patients and mechanisms of sleep in neurotypical subjects. Specific responsibilities will include high density EEG, behavior and intracranial EEG data acquisition, programming for data preprocessing and analysis, and writing of manuscripts. Duties will include acquisition of 256-electrode EEG data in neurotypical subjects and patients with neurological disorders, which require knowledge of systems of care as well as technical skills for EEG impedance check, signal monitoring online and electrical connection check as well as digitization. Duties will also include combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation with electroencephalography with high-density which is a highly specialized skill only practiced by a handful of research groups in the world. Advanced preprocessing methods include sleep scoring independent component analysis, filtering and bad channel/epoch rejection based on recognition of artifact vs physiological patterns, connectivity analysis and time-frequency analysis in both Python and Matlab programming languages. Primary purpose of the position is to fulfill requirement for NIH and privately funded grants which requires such advanced skills to be performed by highly trained personnel. Responsibilities: Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision. 30% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results 30% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders 10% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/3E8B4E6DACD4476E

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