Post Doctoral Fellow V
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
The Barrow Neurological Institute invites applications for a
post-doc research position. The candidate will work closely with
Dr. Andrew Yang (Pl of Human Neurophysiology & Neuromodulation
[HNN] Lab) on a variety of interdisciplinary projects with a core
focus on computational analysis of big human electrophysiology
datasets. HNN utilizes high-throughout multiscale direct recordings
of human brain activity combined with behavioral tasks naturalistic
stimuli and intracranial stimulation to understand core circuit
mechanisms and computational principles underlying our cognitive
and emotional abilities as well as their perturbations in disease.
The overarching goal is to provide translational links between
human neurophysiology and clinical neuromodulation to guide the
rational design of next-generation brain stimulation therapies for
epilepsy as well as investigative indications in cognitive and
psychiatric diseases. HNN collaborates with faculty throughout
Barrow and ASU in engineering computer science neuroscience and
psychology as well as industry partners in neuromodulation and
brain-computer interface. The post-doc will serve as a project
leader focused on population-level and single-unit
electrophysiology of cognitive and affective processes that are
distinctly human as well as their derangements in disorders such as
epilepsy. Experiments are conducted in human patients implanted
with stereoencephalography (sEEG) electrodes (during hospital
admissions for seizure monitoring) or novel neuromodulation devices
that allow sensing concurrent with therapeutic stimulation. Primary
duties include data collection and analysis developing scientific
ideas and writing grant applications and manuscripts. The post-doc
is expected to have an integral role in training and supervising
junior lab members particularly related to software and hardware
solutions for data storage as well as maintenance and design of
data and image processing pipelines. Required Qualifications: PhD
in Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering
Neuroscience or other related areas of study Research experience in
electrophysiology data science (machine learning signal processing
network theory topological data analysis etc.) behavioral task
design medical image processing and/or audiovisual stimuli/virtual
environment design Track record of journal articles conference
presentations abstracts in relevant areas of research Proficiency
with computer programming (Matlab Python or equivalent) Excellent
organizational skills and attention to detail as well as excellent
written and verbal communication skills Ability to function in a
clinical environment to acquire data from patients; to interact in
a positive and productive manner with a diverse lab community; to
be self-motivated prioritize effectively and meet deadlines. Job
Requirements Required • Ph.D., post-baccalaureate M.D. or D.Sc.
degree or equivalent in a relevant field of endeavor • Three (3)
years of laboratory or clinical research at the post-doctoral level
with an interest in a faculty members line of study Preferred • in
a relevant field of endeavor and Beyond minimum required,
experiencelargely functioning independently writing research
reports concerning own work and familiarity with a biomedical
discipline, upon hire Where Youll Work Hello humankindness Located
conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Josephs Hospital
and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that
provides a wide range of health, social and support services.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Josephs was the first
hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St.
Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and
underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized
center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research.
St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow
Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at
St. Josephs, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Josephs Level I Trauma
Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The
hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics,
neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St.
Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for
treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every
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St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for
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Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs, and a
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