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1. Doctoral degree in Neuroscience or a closely related field.
2. Extensive experience with electrophysiological methods and statistical analysis of time series data.
3. Record of peer reviewed publications.
4. Demonstrated effective communication skills in presenting results to audiences of varying sizes and technical backgrounds.

1. Experience with electrophysiology in behaving animals.
2. Familiarity in mechanical engineering, computer aided design and neuroprosthetics.
3. Experience with Matlab programming and time series analysis.

have demonstrated ability in electrophysiological studies in behaving animals and in publishing research results.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Updated 11-21-2011: This position is still open and the screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit: (1) a letter of application that addresses the required and preferred qualifications listed above; (2) a curriculum vitae and (3) the names, emails, phone and addresses of three professional references. Electronic submittals in pdf format are encouraged and should have the applicants signature on the letter of application. If applying electronically, please indicate "Applicant 9900-3" in the subject line.

• Charles Gray, Ph.D.
• Center for Computational Biology
• Montana State University
• P O Box 173610
• Bozeman, MT 59717-3610
• 406-994-7338
• cmgray@cns.montana.edu