Gaunt Lab

The research trainee will work in the Rehabilitation and Neural Engineering Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh under the supervision of Robert Gaunt. The trainee will support research investigating how intracortical neural recordings from motor and somatosensory cortex can be used to assess the effects of intracortical microstimulation (ICMS). Responsibilities include organizing and processing neural and behavioral datasets, performing quantitative analyses of neural responses to stimulation, generating figures and summaries for scientific review, and maintaining reproducible analysis code. The trainee will also contribute to scientific writing and manuscript preparation. This role applies core concepts from neural engineering, biomedical signal processing, statistics, and data analysis directly tied to a graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering.

A High School Diploma or GED is required for this position and a Bachelor's degree is Preferred.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details
Job Description: All Temps, Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required
Average number of working hours per week for this assignment: 20
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?: No
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Requested Pay Rate: 17.50
Visa Sponsorship Provided: Yes
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume