Postdoc in Neuroscience: In Vivo Physiology & Optogenetics

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona seeks a Postdoctoral fellow in Neuroscience to advance research in in vivo neuroscience, optics, and data analysis. The successful candidate will lead independent projects, coordinate with the team, and push for rigorous methodological standards across studies.

The role requires a PhD in Neuroscience or related field, strong English, and expertise in electrophysiology or calcium imaging, optogenetics, and Python/MATLAB data analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Experience in in vivo physiology and neuroscience methods.
• Experience with optogenetics and 2-photon holography.
• Strong data analysis skills in Python or MATLAB.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Excellent oral and written English communication.
• Coordinating with the project team to ensure data quality and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent postdoctoral research in neuroscience.
• Collaborate with team to ensure methodological consistency and data quality.
• Analyze data with Python or MATLAB and document procedures.
• Publish scientific outputs and contribute to knowledge transfer.

Skills

Independent research

In vivo physiology

Calcium imaging

2-photon holography

Python

MATLAB

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona seeks a Postdoctoral fellow in Neuroscience to advance research in in vivo neuroscience, optics, and data analysis. The successful candidate will lead independent projects, coordinate with the team, and push for rigorous methodological standards across studies.

The role requires a PhD in Neuroscience or related field, strong English, and expertise in electrophysiology or calcium imaging, optogenetics, and Python/MATLAB data analysis.