Job ID: 98336
Postdoctoral Position in Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
Position: Post-doctoral Position
Deadline: 15 January 2023
Contract Length: 1 Year Renewable
City: Fribourg
Country: Switzerland
Institution: University of Fribourg Department of Medicine and Physiology
Department:
Description:
We have a postdoctoral position available in the laboratory of Gregor Rainer at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. There are two main research questions being addressed in the lab: First, we are examining how basal forebrain modulates the circuit mechanisms underpinning sensory processing, and sensory guided decision making. We use multiple approaches to address these questions including optogenetics, neurophysiology and behavior. The second focus is establishing methodologies toward the restoration of visual function using the tree shrew (T. belangeri) as a model organism. This work involves targeted viral injections, optogenetics, neurophysiology as well as behavior.
Candidates must be highly motivated, have a strong background neuroscience, the ability to work with Matlab, Python, or R, and at least one first author peer reviewed publication.
The laboratory is well equipped providing ample opportunities to perform state of the art experiments in a collegial atmosphere. The initial appointment will be for one year, and can be extended depending on performance.
In order to apply please send a cover letter and CV to:
Michael Harvey
michael.harvey@unifr.ch