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JOB SUMMARY
The Shore Lab at
the Kresge Hearing Research Institute is seeking highly
motivated postdoctoral fellows to investigate how neural
circuits in the auditory system perform computations
essential for hearing in normal and pathological
systems. In particular, this NIH-funded project aims to
understand how specific cochlear nucleus circuits,
including olivocochlear projections, are altered after
cochlear synaptopathy. Knowledge about
these circuits will assist our understanding of how
signals are extracted from background noise and how
these are degraded after cochlear synaptopathy or
‘hidden hearing loss’. Techniques used
include in vivo, multichannel single-unit
electrophysiology and optogenetics to study network
architecture and immunocytochemistry to study
neurochemistry.
Prior experience
with in electrophysiology, optogenetics, and
quantitative assessment (MATLAB, python…etc) is desired,
but candidates with other relevant experience and a
strong interest in the role of neural circuits in
sensory perception will be considered.
The Shore Lab is
an established member of the Kresge Hearing Research
Institute (KHRI), University of Michigan Medical School.
KHRI and the neuroscience community at the U-M provide a
highly supportive and diverse research environment and
excellent career development opportunities for
postdoctoral fellows.
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HOW TO APPLY
A cover letter is
required for consideration for this position and should
be attached as the first page of your application.
The cover letter should address your specific
interest in the position and outline skills and
experience that directly relate to this position.
Please send cover letter, CV, and a list of three
references (name/contact info) to Susan Shore, Ph.D.
(sushore@xxxxxxxxx).
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