Real-World Neuroimaging Technologies

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) seeks a Research Associate to work on real-world neuroimaging technologies at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Basic science research is needed to address critical knowledge gaps underlying efforts to seamlessly integrate humans and advanced technology for future military and civilian applications. The Real-World Neuroimaging program at ARL has the goal of furthering our understanding of how laboratory-based research findings in human performance translate to real-world situations. The program focuses on developing and executing experimental research which furthers our ability to assess brain activity as it occurs within real-world settings, where neuroimaging conditions are less than ideal and often target cognitive states which are elusive in traditional laboratory scenarios. Example topic areas include: 1) development and testing of novel neuroimaging hardware, such as dry, non-metallic, highly flexible sensors for EEG, ultra-low-power system design, and custom-adaptive cap design; 2) development and use of novel methods and tools for assessing data quality, such as EEG 'phantoms' and new analytical comparison techniques; 3) novel software algorithms for dealing with motion artifacts, improving data SNR, and improving interpretation of noisy data; and 4) methods for displaying and interpreting EEG data in real-time. The Research Associate will assist with all aspects of the process from designing and executing experiments to publishing and presenting findings. Primary location is at ARL at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, but could involve travel to partner universities.