Postdoc: Cross-Species Visuo-Motor Neuroscience

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI); Town of Ithaca (NY); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 91 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits

One-on-one mentorship

Opportunities for professional development

Resumo da oferta

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is hiring a Postdoctoral Scientist for the Sarvestani Lab at Cornell University. The position focuses on systems neuroscience, investigating how the brain and body integrate for perceptual abilities in different species.

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in neuroscience or bioengineering and have experience in programming, electrophysiology, and animal behavioral testing. A competitive compensation package and mentorship with Dr. Sarvestani are offered.

Qualificações

• Experience in researching visual and motor systems.
• Advanced analysis of brain and behavior datasets.
• Skills in lab animal husbandry and surgical techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct experiments integrating brain, body, and behavior.
• Collaborate with the Sarvestani lab on various studies.
• Mentor junior colleagues and assist in research projects.

Conhecimentos

Programming in Python

Electrophysiology

Behavioral testing

Histology and fluorescence imaging

Engineering (CAD/3D printing)

Formação académica

Ph.D. in neuroscience or bioengineering

Ferramentas

Matlab

Microcontrollers

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is hiring a Postdoctoral Scientist for the Sarvestani Lab at Cornell University. The position focuses on systems neuroscience, investigating how the brain and body integrate for perceptual abilities in different species.

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in neuroscience or bioengineering and have experience in programming, electrophysiology, and animal behavioral testing. A competitive compensation package and mentorship with Dr. Sarvestani are offered.