Postdoctoral Position in Systems Neuroscience

University of Lausanne; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 70’000 - 90’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Fundamental Neurosciences at the University of Lausanne invites applications for a Post-doctoral position in Prof. Hiroshi Ito's lab. The role focuses on understanding neural circuits involved in spatial navigation using advanced techniques in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong foundation in neuroscience and relevant experimental experience.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in systems neuroscience required.
• Experience in electrophysiological recording or imaging.
• Authorization for animal experimentation preferred.

Aufgaben

• Investigate neural circuit mechanisms for navigation in rats.
• Employ multidisciplinary approaches including pharmacogenetics and behavioral analyses.

Kenntnisse

Electrophysiological recording

Behavioral neuroscience

Machine learning

Computational modeling

Ausbildung

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Position: Post-doctoral Position

Deadline: 15 July 2025

Institution: University of Lausanne

Department:

Description:

The Department of Fundamental Neurosciences of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a Postdoc position in the research group of Prof. Hiroshi Ito. The Ito lab investigates the neural circuit mechanism for navigational planning and decision making. For more details, please consult the current website of the group: https://dnf-unil.ch/group/neural-dynamics-underlying-navigational-planning-andsimulation

Your responsibilities
The successful candidate will investigate the neural circuit mechanisms underlying goal-directed spatial navigation in rats. The project will employ multidisciplinary approaches including high-density multichannel recordings, pharmacogenetic and optogenetic manipulations, behavioral analyses, machine learning, and computational modeling.

Your qualifications
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with the following qualifications:
• Strong background in systems neuroscience
• Experience in electrophysiological recording or imaging of neural activity
• Experience in behavioral neuroscience experiments
• Authorization for animal experimentation is highly desirable
• Enthusiastic and collaborative mindset, with an interest in working in a highly interactive research environment
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Your application
Deadline: 15.07.2025
Please send your full application in pdf. The complete application should contain:
• Motivation letter describing previous experience and future goals
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for 3 references

Please apply from the following website.
https://shorturl.at/aoAHG