Research Assistant - Grant

Job description / Role

Job Description

The pediatric neuromodulation lab at United Arab Emirates University is offering a research assistant position.

The lab focuses on bench to bedside approach to examine brain plasticity, brain dynamics and connectivity of motor and cognitive functions in children with brain injury.

Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of brain- behavior correlation, map changes in brain plasticity after injury with the ultimate goal of developing individualized and targeted non-invasive neuromodulatory interventions for children with perinatal stroke, hypoxic ischemic injury, traumatic brain injury, and disorders of consciousness.

In our clinical group, we focus on EEG, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and behavioral phenotyping.

For this advertised post, the project will focus on understanding correlates of TMS-EEG in attainment of motor skills in adults with plan to standardize the methodology in children at later stages.

The research assistant will work closely with the PI, Dr Fatima Ismail, and the co-PI, Prof Milos Ljubisavljevic to collect and analyze TMS-EEG data and perform connectivity analysis.

This position will also provide the opportunity to work with international collaborators on existing data sets.

The position is for one year and is subjected to renewal based on performance.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification

- BSc. or MSc. in relevant discipline

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience

- Experience with EEG experimental and analytic methods.
- Good programming skills, preferably in Matlab (i.e. EEGlab).
- Strong communication skills including writing manuscripts.
- Demonstrate ability to complete projects, problem-solve and team work.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.