Postdoctoral Fellow in Neural Engineering and Prosthetic Control

University of Michigan

Posted: 19 July 2026 - Ann Arbor, United States of America

About this opening

The Section of Plastic Surgery at the University of Michigan is looking for a talented and highly motivated applicant for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position supporting two clinical trials investigating the use of Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNIs) for prosthetic limb control. The position will involve working at the intersection of implanted neural interfaces, electrical stimulation systems, and clinical biomechanics. Key responsibilities include supporting hardware and electrode interfacing for data acquisition systems, coordinating experimental sessions with research participants, and contributing to data collection. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and experience with neural signal acquisition hardware. This role offers opportunities for student mentoring, managing clinical research projects, and manuscript writing.

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