Join Our Lab

Human Brain Function Lab at the University of Virginia welcomes students to fill different roles within the laboratory.

If you are interested in studies of pain and want to make an impact. Send us a message with the following information to apply for a position in the lab.

  • Your brief BIO

  • Why you are interested in our laboratory

  • Intended position

  • Your commitment and availabilities

  • Your short- and long-term goals

Job Opportunity: Research Associate Position

The Human Brain Function Lab at the University of Virginia is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Research Associate. This position will involve research work focus on pain-related human brain recordings including scalp EEG, intracranial LFP, and single unit recordings. Our research interests are basic and clinical pain neuroscience. Applicants holding a related Ph.D. degree with human and/or animal electrophysiology recordings, and experience with all aspects of neural signal processing are required.


Responsibilities:

  • Conducting experiments and neural signal data collection related to pain-related human brain function

  • Analyzing data and assisting in data acquisition

  • Collaborating with other lab members on research projects

  • Contributing to the preparation of research findings for publication

Requirements:

  • Strong background in signal processing

  • Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in neuroscience research (e.g., MATLAB, Python)

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Interested applicants should apply to

Jeff.c.liu@virginia.edu