Postdoc: Systems Neuroscience - In Vivo Recording

Karolinska Institutet; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to modern gym facilities

Mentorship and training opportunities

Creative and inspiring research environment

Job summary

A leading medical university in Sweden is seeking a highly independent postdoctoral researcher to join the Stagkourakis Lab, focusing on systems neuroscience. Ideal candidates should possess experience in stereotaxic surgery, large-scale electrophysiology, and in vivo imaging. Responsibilities include conducting advanced research and data analysis. The position offers a creative environment and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Applicants must hold a doctorate and demonstrate strong experimental skills. Flexible start date available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in stereotaxic surgery, including viral injections.
• Experience with large-scale neural recordings in vivo.
• Familiarity with advanced imaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systems neuroscience research including neural population dynamics.
• Develop complex experimental setups for in vivo analysis.
• Analyze large datasets using data-driven approaches.

Skills

Stereotaxic surgery in mice

Large-scale electrophysiology

In vivo imaging

RNA sequencing

Proficiency in big data analysis (MATLAB or Python)

Education

Doctorate in relevant field

Tools

Neuropixels

Two-photon microscopy

Miniscope

Job description

A leading medical university in Sweden is seeking a highly independent postdoctoral researcher to join the Stagkourakis Lab, focusing on systems neuroscience. Ideal candidates should possess experience in stereotaxic surgery, large-scale electrophysiology, and in vivo imaging. Responsibilities include conducting advanced research and data analysis. The position offers a creative environment and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Applicants must hold a doctorate and demonstrate strong experimental skills. Flexible start date available.