Post Doctoral Associate
About The Position
The Runyan Lab in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a postdoctoral associate in systems neuroscience. Our research is focused on determining the local circuit computations in the cerebral cortex, and how these are reshaped by internal states. A new research direction involves a collaboration with Josh Tenenbaum (MIT) to apply cognitive science models to neural activity in mice performing probabilistic inference tasks. As part of this project, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn computational cognitive modeling methods at MIT with the Tenenbaum group. The Department of Neuroscience is part of a highly collaborative systems and computational neuroscience community situated on the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh, and we are also affiliated with the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition. Pittsburgh is a city that is often voted “most livable” in the nation.
Requirements
- PhD in neuroscience.
- Background in systems neuroscience.
- Experience in rodent physiology (either two-photon calcium imaging or large-scale electrophysiology).
- Experience with behavior.
Nice To Haves
- Possible interest in adding two-photon optogenetics.
- Possible interest in adding projection tracing.
Responsibilities
- Determine local circuit computations in the cerebral cortex.
- Investigate how local circuit computations are reshaped by internal states.
- Apply cognitive science models to neural activity in mice performing probabilistic inference tasks.
- Learn computational cognitive modeling methods at MIT with the Tenenbaum group.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
