The Headache and Orofacial Pain Effort (H.O.P.E.) Lab at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry requests applications for a postdoctoral position to work on migraine/pain research programs funded by the National Institute of Health. The programs use novel methodologies in neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and genetics to investigate and target central mechanisms of chronic pain in vivo. Extensive knowledge of neuroimaging analysis software systems and programming experience are required. Previous research experience and publications with positron emission tomography (PET) and/or MRI-based neuroimaging methods and analyses are also needed.
We are seeking applicants with advanced degrees and strong self-motivation to work in a highly creative, altruistic, and mentoring environment with students and residents from different departments across campus. The applicant will be exposed to several tech-innovations, many developed in-house, for clinical translational pain research (e.g., migraine, TMD, fibromyalgia, dental and cancer pain), such as mobile technology (GeoPain), augmented/virtual reality, artificial intelligence, multimodal neuroimaging (PET, MRI, fNIRS, EEG) and neuromodulation montages (TMS and [HD]-tDCS).
Initially, a curriculum vitae, letter of intent, and contact information for three professional references should be emailed to adasilva@umich.edu.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Alex F. DaSilva, DDS, DMedSc
Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain
Associate Professor, Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Director, Headache & Orofacial Pain Effort (H.O.P.E.)
"Brain as the Target for Pain Research, Treatment, and Education"
http://media.dent.umich.edu/labs/hope/
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