Postdocs

The Elston Lab at UT Austin is searching for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to explore the neural foundations of cognitive control in non-human primates. Our goal is to understand how the prefrontal cortex interacts with other areas to facilitate aspects of cognitive control related to attention, decision-making, and self-control. Through understanding these mechanisms, we aim to create brain-computer interfaces that will enable us to directly interact with the physiology of cognition as it unfolds in the brain.

The successful candidate will perform large-scale, multi-area neural recordings using Neuropixels and help develop the next generation of closed-loop brain-computer interfaces. We are searching for a driven and clear-minded researcher committed to contributing to a multidisciplinary research program that connects extensive neurophysiological recordings across multiple brain areas with machine learning and neuro-engineering in awake, behaving non-human primates. This position promises a vibrant and cooperative atmosphere within the broad and diverse neuroscience community at UT Austin. The Elston Lab is committed to career development and actively supports diversity in science.

As a newly established lab, this role offers a unique opportunity for postdocs interested in gaining experience in building up a research laboratory. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in establishing the lab, providing valuable experience that will be beneficial for those aspiring to set up their own laboratories in the future.

To Apply: Please send your CV, research interest statement, and the contact information of 3 referees to Dr. Elston at: elston@utexas.edu

Graduate Students

Prospective graduate students must apply and be admitted to either the Neuroscience, Psychology, Computer Science, or Engineering programs at UT Austin. If you are interested in the lab, please list us as a group you are interested in when applying.

Laboratory Technicians / Managers

The Elston Lab at UT Austin is searching for a dedicated and organized Lab Technician/Lab Manager to support our research on the neural foundations of cognitive control in non-human primates. Our goal is to understand how the prefrontal cortex interacts with other areas to facilitate aspects of cognitive control related to attention, decision-making, and self-control. By studying these processes, we aim to create brain-computer interfaces that will enable us to directly interact with the physiology of cognition as it unfolds in the brain.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing day-to-day lab operations, including maintaining lab equipment, ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. They will also assist with experimental procedures, data collection, and preliminary data analysis. We are looking for a meticulous and proactive individual who is committed to contributing to a multidisciplinary research program that integrates neurophysiology, machine learning, and neuro-engineering in awake, behaving non-human primates. This position promises a vibrant and cooperative atmosphere within the broad and diverse neuroscience community at UT Austin. The Elston Lab is committed to career development and actively supports diversity in science.

As a newly established lab, this role offers a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in setting up and organizing a research laboratory. This position is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable laboratory experience before applying to graduate school, as well as for experienced individuals seeking a stable and rewarding role in carrying out cutting edge science.

To Apply: Please send your CV and a statement of interest to Dr. Elston at: elston@utexas.edu

Undergraduates

If you are a UT Austin undergraduate, please send Dr. Elston an email with your prior experience and your transcript (unofficial is fine) and we can arrange to meet or talk on the phone.