Subject: [AUDITORY] research technician positions in the Geffen laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania From: Maria Neimark Geffen <mariageffen@xxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:52:01 -0400--000000000000810c6305db88ff95 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" An exceptional opportunity is available immediately for an early- or mid- career neuroscientist in the Geffen laboratory <http://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing> at the University of Pennsylvania. <http://www.upenn.edu> The long-term goal of our research is to identify the neuronal circuits and neuronal codes that support hearing and auditory memory and learning in complex acoustic environments. Auditory perception is shaped by the interaction of sensory inputs with our experiences, emotions, and cognitive states. Decades of research have characterized how neuronal response properties to basic sounds, such as tones or whistles, are transformed in the auditory pathway of passively listening subjects. Much less well-understood is how the brain creates a perceptual representation of a complex auditory scene, i.e., one that is composed of a myriad of sounds, and how this representation is shaped by learning and experience. Over the last ten years, our laboratory has made transformative progress in the quantitative understanding of neuronal circuits supporting dynamic auditory perception, through a combination of behavioral, electrophysiological, optogenetic and computational approaches <https://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing/methods>. <https://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing/methods> As a research technician, you will have the opportunity to learn a host of innovative techniques and to make a direct impact on the laboratory's research. The Research Specialist A will conduct research and provide technical support to several projects studying the neuronal circuits for auditory perception and cognition using electrophysiological, optogenetic, imaging and behavioral methods in mice. The position requires basic knowledge of neuroscience, biology and chemistry. Responsibilities include: behavioral training of rodents, assistance with electrophysiological, optogenetic and imaging experiments, maintaining a mouse colony, genotyping, immunohistochemistry of brain tissue, data analysis, organization and maintenance of laboratory logs, data curation and backup, laboratory maintenance. Ability to keep accurate records and excellent organizational skills are essential. We are looking for a creative, friendly and responsible individual. In addition to the above responsibilities, the Research Specialist B is expected to develop novel solutions to research questions in addition to using established methods. Technology development and troubleshooting will be expected as well as independently planning experiments with minimal oversight. We also have an advanced technician/lab manager position available. Research Specialist C will take leadership of a specific project and/or supervise other laboratory members working as part of a team. Our laboratory is a close community of fun-loving scientists, striving to help each other while exploring the mysteries of the brain. Our trainees have won numerous awards and have been awarded government and private foundation grants. We value diversity and promote equity in the scientific community and beyond <https://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing/philosophy/>. The systems neuroscience community at the University of Pennsylvania is top-notch and highly collaborative, and our lab members will have opportunities to engage in interdepartmental initiatives, including MindCore <https://mindcore.sas.upenn.edu/>, MINS <https://www.med.upenn.edu/ins/> and CNI <https://www.cni.upenn.edu/>. Penn has a gorgeous campus and offers many cultural activities. Philadelphia is a beautiful city with world-class music, food and entertainment. To apply, please email your CV and a paragraph on why you're interested in the position to mgeffen@xxxxxxxx . --000000000000810c6305db88ff95 Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div style=3D"text-align:left"><font size= =3D"2"><span style=3D"font-family:arial,sans-serif">An exceptional opportunity is available immediately for an early- or mid- car= eer neuroscientist in the <a href=3D"http://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing" = target=3D"_blank">Geffen laboratory</a> at the <a href=3D"http://www.upenn.= edu" target=3D"_blank">University of Pennsylvania.</a> The long-term goal o= f our research is to identify the neuronal circuits=20 and neuronal codes that support hearing and auditory memory and learning in complex acoustic environments. Auditory perception is shaped by the=20 interaction of sensory inputs with our experiences, emotions, and=20 cognitive states. Decades of research have characterized how neuronal=20 response properties to basic sounds, such as tones or whistles, are=20 transformed in the auditory pathway of passively listening subjects.=20 Much less well-understood is how the brain creates a perceptual=20 representation of a complex auditory scene, i.e., one that is composed=20 of a myriad of sounds, and how this representation is shaped by learning and experience. Over the last ten years, our laboratory has made=20 transformative progress in the quantitative understanding of neuronal=20 circuits supporting dynamic auditory perception, through a combination=20 of <a href=3D"https://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing/methods" target=3D"_bla= nk">behavioral, electrophysiological, optogenetic and computational approac= hes</a><a href=3D"https://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing/methods" target=3D"= _blank">.</a> As a research technician, you will have the opportunity to learn a host of innovative techniques and to make a direct impact on the=20 laboratory's research.<br></span></font></div><div style=3D"text-align:= left"><font size=3D"2"><span style=3D"font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></s= pan></font></div><div style=3D"text-align:left"><font size=3D"2"><span styl= e=3D"font-family:arial,sans-serif">The Research Specialist A will conduct r= esearch and=20 provide technical support to several projects studying the neuronal=20 circuits for auditory perception and cognition using <span>electrophysiolog= ical,</span> optogenetic, imaging and behavioral methods in mice. The posit= ion requires basic knowledge of neuroscience, biology and=20 chemistry.=C2=A0 Responsibilities include: behavioral training of rodents,= =20 assistance with <span>electrophysiological,</span>=20 optogenetic and imaging experiments, maintaining a mouse colony,=20 genotyping, immunohistochemistry of brain tissue, data analysis,=20 organization and maintenance of laboratory logs, data curation and=20 backup, laboratory maintenance.=C2=A0 Ability to keep accurate records and= =20 excellent organizational skills are essential. We are looking for a=20 creative, friendly and responsible individual.</span></font></div><p style= =3D"text-align:left"><font size=3D"2"><span style=3D"font-family:arial,sans= -serif">In=20 addition to the above responsibilities, the Research Specialist B is=20 expected to develop novel solutions to research questions in addition to using established methods. Technology development and troubleshooting=20 will be expected as well as independently planning experiments with=20 minimal oversight.</span></font></p><p style=3D"text-align:left"><font size= =3D"2"><span style=3D"font-family:arial,sans-serif">We also have an advance= d technician/lab manager position available. Research Specialist C will tak= e leadership of a=20 specific project and/or supervise other laboratory members working as part= =20 of a team.</span></font></p><p dir=3D"LTR" style=3D"text-align:left"><font = size=3D"2"><span style=3D"font-family:arial,sans-serif">Our laboratory is a= close community of=20 fun-loving scientists, striving to help each other while exploring the=20 mysteries of the brain. Our trainees have won numerous awards and have=20 been awarded government and private foundation grants. <a href=3D"https://h= osting.med.upenn.edu/hearing/philosophy/" rel=3D"noopener noreferrer" targe= t=3D"_blank">We value diversity and promote equity in the scientific commun= ity and beyond</a>. The systems neuroscience community at the University of Pennsylvania is top-notch and highly collaborative, and our lab members will have=20 opportunities to engage in interdepartmental initiatives, including <a href= =3D"https://mindcore.sas.upenn.edu/" rel=3D"noopener noreferrer" target=3D"= _blank">MindCore</a>, <a href=3D"https://www.med.upenn.edu/ins/" rel=3D"noo= pener noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">MINS</a> and <a href=3D"https://www.cni= .upenn.edu/" rel=3D"noopener noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">CNI</a>. Penn has a gorgeous campus and offers many cultural activities.=20 Philadelphia is a beautiful city with world-class music, food and=20 entertainment.</span></font></p><p style=3D"text-align:left"><font size=3D"= 2"><span style=3D"font-family:arial,sans-serif">To apply, please email your= CV and a paragraph on why you're interested in the position to <a href= =3D"mailto:mgeffen@xxxxxxxx" target=3D"_blank">mgeffen@xxxxxxxx= dicine.upenn.edu</a> .</span></font><br></p><p><br><br></p></div></div> --000000000000810c6305db88ff95--