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Postdoctoral Fellow - Functional Neural Circuits
National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
About the position
A postdoctoral position is available in the Lee lab (Unit on Functional Neural Circuits) in the National Institute of Mental Health, Intramural Research Program. This lab aims to understand the organization of neural circuits that enable corticocortical communication and support the computations of dynamic interactions between sensory and behavioral functions. To comprehend how the neocortex integrates and contextually computes relevant incoming information, a mechanistic understanding of the recruitment and role of the various cellular and circuit elements within the corticocortical communication is imperative. Using mouse whisker-dependent sensorimotor system, we are addressing this question with a research program that has four themes.
- What are the circuits underlying local and long-range cortical communication?
- What is the behavior relevance of these circuits?
- What do these circuits compute?
- What are the developmental specificity and plasticity of these circuits?
We are looking for highly talented and motivated postdoctoral fellows who have a MD/PhD or PhD in Neuroscience or related disciplines and who have a record of research productivity. We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong quantitative and programming skills and experience in at least one of the following tools; imaging, electrophysiology (in vitro and/or in vivo), and mouse behavior. Scientific creativity and communication skills are also important as the candidates will work both independently and as part of a team.
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What you'll need to apply
Interested candidates should contact Soohyun Lee at soohyun.lee@nih.gov and include their current CV, statement of interest outlining experience and research goals, and contact information for three referees.
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Soohyun Lee
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Qualifications
We are looking for highly talented and motivated postdoctoral fellows who have a MD/PhD or PhD in Neuroscience or related disciplines and who have a record of research productivity. We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong quantitative and programming skills and experience in at least one of the following tools; imaging, electrophysiology (in vitro and/or in vivo), and mouse behavior. Scientific creativity and communication skills are also important as the candidates will work both independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information
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