Post Doctoral Associate
University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Mendoza-Halliday Lab is seeking candidates for a Postdoc position in Cognitive Neurophysiology. The lab utilizes advanced tools for multi-area neuronal recordings and optogenetics in NHP animal models to study how neurons generate, monitor, and transform mental representations in working memory for cognitive functions. The position is affiliated with the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh and located at Carnegie Mellon University.
Requirements
- PhD in Neuroscience, Physiology, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Psychiatry, or related fields studying the brain mechanisms of cognition by the start of the position.
- Research experience related to the lab's research field, animal model, and experimental methods.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in Cognitive Neurophysiology using high-count multi-area neuronal recordings and optogenetics in NHP animal models.
- Investigate how neurons generate, monitor, and transform mental representations in working memory for their use in cognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
