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Job

Postdoc position: spatial memory + two-photon imaging

Organization

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area

Scientific focus area

Neuroscience

Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Yi Gu, the Spatial Navigation and Memory Unit at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

About the position

The Gu laboratory aims to investigate the neural basis of spatial navigation and memory, with the ultimate goal to uncover the fundamental principle of spatial cognition and the cause of related neurological disorders. Projects in the laboratory mainly use mice as model animals and integrate multifaceted approaches, such as in vivo two-photon imaging, virtual reality behavioral paradigm, computational data analysis, and theoretical modeling. For additional information, please refer to the following webpage: https://research.ninds.nih.gov/gu-lab.

Salary and benefits will be set commensurate with experience and qualifications as well as NIH guidelines for intramural research training awards.

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What you'll need to apply

The application should include:

  1. Cover letter with a brief description of candidate’s interest in the position, research experience and long-term career goals
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. A representative first-author research paper
  4. Contact information of three references

Please email all materials as one PDF file to

Dr. Yi Gu ([email protected]), Investigator,
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,
Spatial Navigation and Memory Unit,
Building 35, Room 1C-1004,
35 Convent Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892.

Contact name

Yi Gu

Contact email

[email protected]

Qualifications

We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral candidates with a Ph.D. degree and having strong knowledge background and research training in neuroscience. We prefer, but not limited to, candidates with expertise in the following areas: in vivo imaging/recording, rodent surgery, rodent behavior, data analysis (MATLAB skill is preferred), and theoretical modeling. Candidate should have at least one first-author research paper in the area of neuroscience, and good oral and written communication skills in English. Candidates are expected to conduct independent research and cooperatively work with other colleagues.

Disclaimer/Fine Print

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.

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