Post-doc opening - Shepherd lab, Northwestern University

Join Our Team in the Dept of Neuroscience at Northwestern UniversityWe are seeking applicants to join our group in the Dept of Neuroscience, Northwestern University, Chicago. Our research focuses on understanding how motor-related circuits are organized to integrate diverse signals and control movements, particularly ethological actions such as food handling.

We utilize various techniques including:

In vivo and in vitro electrophysiology

Imaging

Optogenetics

Viral labeling

High-speed video

Behavioral tracking

Familiarity with these techniques is welcome though not required. Experience with programming, data analysis, and instrumentation is recommended. Projects can be tailored based on experience and interest.

The training experience offers opportunities to branch out in various scientific and technical directions as projects evolve, and is geared toward supporting the trainee’s development as an independent scientist. Northwestern has excellent research facilities and a large and interactive neuroscience community.

We welcome applicants with:

An imminent or recent PhD in neuroscience or related fields

High-quality publications

A strong eagerness to think and work creatively towards understanding circuit-behavior relationships in the mammalian brain

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Start date and other details are flexible.

To apply, please send your CV (PDF format) along with a list of references.

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