Subject: [AUDITORY] Postdoc Opportunity: Crossmodal plasticity @xxxxxxxx University of Western Ontario From: Blake Butler <blakeebutler@xxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 17:25:40 -0400--0000000000006aea4005c447cda5 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The Neuroplasticity in Sensory Systems Lab (NiSSL.ca) at Western University is seeking a postdoctoral associate interested in how profound hearing loss gives rise to reorganized function in =E2=80=98auditory=E2=80=99 cortex. Th= is may involve optogenetic/pharmacological methods to manipulate neural projections between brain areas, and the use of fiber photometry, extracellular electrophysiology and/or behaviour to quantify the effects. Previous experience in one or more of these approaches is considered an asset. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to develop independent projects that build upon the laboratory=E2=80=99s ongoing work. Our lab is in the Department of Psychology <https://www.psychology.uwo.ca/>= and the Brain and Mind Institute <https://www.uwo.ca/bmi/>, and is part of highly- productive and interdisciplinary group of researchers spanning a wide breadth of topics in cognitive neuroscience. We strongly value the principles of open science, and collaboration across labs and departments is highly encouraged; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with established collaborators, and to form new partnerships. Our group is firmly committed to the support of equity, diversity, and inclusivity in neuroscience, and applications from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. The successful candidate should have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, physiology, or a related discipline, with evidence of the ability to conduct independent research. In addition, quantitative and programming skills in Python, MATLAB or similar are expected. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with animal care staff and will be expected to complete training in and participate actively in animal handling as required for data collection. That said, previous experience with animal work is not mandatory. Funding is available for two years with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Blake Butler ( bbutler9@xxxxxxxx) and provide the following: 1. A cover letter describing your current research, and interest in our lab 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Names and contact information for 2 references --=20 Blake E. Butler, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Brain & Mind Institute University of Western Ontario www.NiSSL.ca --0000000000006aea4005c447cda5 Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <div dir=3D"ltr"> <p style=3D"margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Ti= mes New Roman",serif"><span style=3D"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;f= ont-family:"Garamond",serif">The Neuroplasticity in Sensory Systems Lab (NiSSL.ca) at Western University is seeking a postdoctoral associate interested in how profound hearing loss gives rise to reorganized function in =E2=80=98auditory=E2=80=99 cortex. This may involve optogenetic= /pharmacological methods to manipulate neural projections between brain areas, and the use o= f fiber photometry, extracellular electrophysiology and/or behaviour to quantify th= e effects. Previous experience in one or more of these approaches is consider= ed an asset. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to develop independent projects that build upon the laboratory=E2=80=99s ongoing work.= <span></span></span></p> <p style=3D"line-height:115%;margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:12p= t;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style=3D"font-size:1= 1pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Garamond",serif">Our lab is in = the <span style=3D"color:blue"><a href=3D"https://www.psychology.uwo.ca/" s= tyle=3D"color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">Department of Psycho= logy</a> </span>and the <span style=3D"color:blue"><a href=3D"https://www.uwo.ca/bmi/" style=3D= "color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">Brain and Mind Institute</a></span>, and is part of highly- productive and interdisciplina= ry group of researchers spanning a wide breadth of topics in cognitive neuroscience. We strongly value the principles of open science, and collaboration across labs and departments is highly encouraged; the success= ful candidate will have the opportunity to work with established collaborators,= and to form new partnerships. Our group is firmly committed to the support of equity, diversity, and inclusivity in neuroscience, and applications from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. </span><span></span></p> <p style=3D"line-height:115%;margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:12p= t;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style=3D"font-size:1= 1pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Garamond",serif">The successful= candidate should have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, physiology, or a related discipline, with evidenc= e of the ability to conduct independent research. In addition, quantitative and programming skills in Python, MATLAB or similar are expected. The successfu= l candidate will work collaboratively with animal care staff and will be expe= cted to complete training in and participate actively in animal handling as requ= ired for data collection. That said, previous experience with animal work is not mandatory. </span><span></span></p> <p style=3D"line-height:115%;margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:12p= t;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style=3D"font-size:1= 1pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Garamond",serif">Funding is ava= ilable for two years with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Blak= e Butler (<span style=3D"color:blue"><a href=3D"mailto:bbutler9@xxxxxxxx">bbutl= er9@xxxxxxxx</a></span>) and provide the following: </span><span></span></p> <p style=3D"margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Ti= mes New Roman",serif"><span style=3D"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;f= ont-family:"Garamond",serif">1. A cover letter describing your current research, and interest in our lab <span></span></span></p> <p style=3D"margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Ti= mes New Roman",serif"><span style=3D"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;f= ont-family:"Garamond",serif">2. Curriculum Vitae<br> 3. Names and contact information for 2 references <span></span></span></p> <br clear=3D"all"><br>-- <br><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_signature" dat= a-smartmail=3D"gmail_signature"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div><div dir=3D"ltr"><div= ><div dir=3D"ltr"><div>Blake E. Butler, PhD<br>Assistant Professor<br>Depar= tment of Psychology</div><div>Brain & Mind Institute<br>University of W= estern Ontario<br></div><div><a href=3D"http://www.NiSSL.ca" target=3D"_bla= nk">www.NiSSL.ca</a></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></di= v></div> --0000000000006aea4005c447cda5--