Undergraduate & graduate students

Open-door policy for engineering and neuroscience students at Philadelphia-area universities.

Recommended skills

• Proficiency with MATLAB / Python (strongly recommended)
• Signal processing
• Linear algebra
• Human neurophysiology

Projects are independent and self-motivated. A 10-hour-per-week commitment is required, and presence at the weekly lab meeting is encouraged.

To apply: email Dr. Cajigas directly with the subject line Volunteer Student.

Post-Doctoral Fellow

The lab is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Fellow with a background in engineering, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience. The work focuses on the coordination of cortical and deep brain structures during natural movement, using human intracranial recordings, with translation to next-generation brain-computer interfaces.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research on the coordination of cortical and deep brain structures during natural movements.
• Work with human intracranial recordings, including in the operating room environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate findings into next-generation BCI design.
• Perform data analysis using MATLAB and Python.
• Communicate results in research publications and presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD or completed post-doctoral fellowship in engineering, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience.
• Strong expertise in computational neuroscience and systems neuroscience.
• Proficiency in data analysis with MATLAB and Python.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Professional development and collaboration with leading experts (Pesaran Lab, Halpern Lab).
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and intraoperative recording opportunities.

To apply: submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Cajigas.

Research Technician

Full-time research technician position to assist with the setup and conduct of intraoperative experiments, data collection, and data analysis. The role is well-suited to candidates with a strong interest in human neurophysiology, brain-computer interfaces, and deep brain stimulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, setup, and execution of intraoperative experiments.
• Collect and organize experimental data.
• Perform data analysis using statistical software.
• Collaborate to interpret and present findings.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Contribute to grant proposals and publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with human neurophysiology and/or brain-computer interfaces.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis and statistical software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior laboratory experience preferred.

To apply: email Dr. Cajigas directly with the subject line Research Technician.