Postdoc: In Vivo Basal Ganglia Circuit Analysis

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fuccillo Lab at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study cortico-basal ganglia circuits and their role in valence, outcome and sensory-guided actions.

The successful candidate will perform in vivo recording and imaging during behavior, apply quantitative modeling, and employ ex vivo electrophysiology, molecular and viral tools to dissect circuit function in disease models. Collaborative work in a dynamic neuroscience environment.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD required.
• Strong background in physiological analyses, in vivo or in vitro.
• Familiarity with extracellular recording, calcium imaging, and large-scale data analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vivo recording and imaging during behavior.
• Apply quantitative behavioral modeling to interpret results.
• Conduct ex vivo biophysical measures of neural circuit function.
• Utilize molecular, genetic, and viral tools as needed.

Skills

In vivo electrophysiology

In vivo calcium imaging

Quantitative data analysis

Acute slice electrophysiology

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Job description

The Fuccillo Lab at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study cortico-basal ganglia circuits and their role in valence, outcome and sensory-guided actions.

The successful candidate will perform in vivo recording and imaging during behavior, apply quantitative modeling, and employ ex vivo electrophysiology, molecular and viral tools to dissect circuit function in disease models. Collaborative work in a dynamic neuroscience environment.