Postdoc

Our lab is currently accepting applications for two postdoctoral positions. The first position is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong background in circuits and embedded systems. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing a brain-machine interface hardware prototype and participating in human experiments. The second position is for applicants with substantial programming and signal processing algorithm experience. The successful candidate will analyze neural signals to improve decoder accuracy and reduce decoding latency. They will have the opportunity to develop cutting-edge brain-machine interfaces for amputees. Both positions offer exciting opportunities to work on cutting-edge research projects at the forefront of the field. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are passionate about advancing our understanding of brain-machine interfaces and developing innovative approaches to improve human-machine interaction. The initial appointment for each position will be for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal.

PhD Student

Our lab will have two PhD student openings available. The successful applicant for the first position will be responsible for developing a regression-based AI model that can continuously decode human motor intention, unlike the current classification-based BMI model. Specifically, the model should enable the amputee to move their individual finger and stop it at will, making the motor intention continuous and natural. The second position involves developing an on-chip neural data compression algorithm and its VLSI implementation. Our lab has developed advanced neural interface technology that can record and stimulate nerves with Fasicle resolution. The successful candidate will advance this technology by adding data compression capabilities, making it possible to stream at least 100 channels of human nerve data to the cloud.

Master Student and Undergraduate Student

Our lab is currently looking for Master’s and undergraduate students to join our team. As a successful candidate, you will work collaboratively with a team member to develop project scopes of work, schedules, and deliverables. You will be compensated based on an agreed-upon schedule. Projects may include cleanroom device fabrication, device testing and modeling, BCI and video game development, as well as participation in patient experiments. The ideal candidate should be committed to at least one full day per week, and project locations may or may not be on campus, depending on the project. The initial appointment will be for three months or one semester, and based on project progress, the appointment may be renewed. We may also consider students from other universities in the twin cities area, provided that they can commute to work at least one day per week. This is an excellent opportunity for students to work on cutting-edge research projects at the forefront of the field and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative and dynamic research environment.