Subject: 6-year Postdoctoral Position Available (Optical Imaging in rodents) From: =?UTF-8?Q?Marc_Sch=C3=B6nwiesner?= <marc.schoenwiesner@xxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:16:34 +0100 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>A full-time postdoc position (6 years, TVL 13) is available at the Biology Institute of the University of Leipzig, Germany. PROJECT: The research project aims at understanding the principles that govern how auditory sensory experience shapes sound perception and the function and organization of the auditory cortex. The newly established auditory cognitive neuroscience lab is building two optical imaging setups as a new core facility. The applicant will map auditory cortex using optical indicators of neural function in anesthetized and awake rodents and train rodents in various behavioural tasks. Topics of interest include spatial hearing, interaction of motor and auditory cortex, predictive coding, hearing disorders, and pitch processing. The candidate will work closely with postdocs and students carrying out parallel experiments in humans at our sister laboratory at the University of Montreal, Canada. POSITION: The applicant will have considerable freedom to develop research questions, and, if desired, gain supervision and teaching experience. The 6-year position is intended to provide the qualifications necessary to obtain a faculty position and can optionally be concluded with a German 'Habilitation'. SKILLS: Successful candidates will: - have a strong background in optical imaging methods in mammals (genetically encoded Ca2+ or voltage indicators, or intrinsic signals). - have a track-record of published research using these methods in peer-reviewed journals. - have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, engineering, or a related field. - have good programming (Matlab/Python) and statistical data analysis skills. LAB: The auditory cognitive neuroscience lab, lead by Dr. Marc Schönwiesner, aims to integrate research on animal models (optical imaging, animal training, in-vivo single and multi-unit electrophysiology) with human work (high-resolution fMRI, EEG, and behavioral testing) to advance understanding of auditory encoding and computation in the cortex. We are part of an international network of major auditory labs through the Erasmus Mundus program in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience. ENVIRONMENT: The University of Leipzig is a large research university with about 30,000 students (10% international). We collaborate closely with the three local Max-Planck-Institutes (Human Cognitive and Brain Sciencees, Evolutionary Anthropology, Mathematics in the Sciences). Leipzig is has a thriving creative scene and excellent quality of living. http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/sep/11/is-leipzig-the-new-berlin http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/07/travel/new-berlin-or-not-leipzig-has-new-life.html HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV, cover letter describing relevant experience and research interests, as well as the names and contact information of 2 references to Dr. Marc Schönwiesner at marcs@xxxxxxxx The position remains open until filled. Applications will be reviewed immediately.