<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:13px">Our laboratory at the Ernst Struengmann
Institute for Neuroscience in Cooperation with Max Planck Society is
seeking candidates for Postdoc and Ph.D. positions.</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Projects
involve the application of parallel, large-scale electrophysiological
recording techniques of single units and EEG in combination with
closed-loop optogenetic manipulation methods to investigate mechanisms
of information encoding and transmission in mice brains. We are
particularly interested in the way in which the brain efficiently
encodes information, and the way in which sensory predictions
established in higher areas influence sensory representations in earlier
sensory areas. We are furthermore interested in investigating the role
of GABAergic interneurons in selective attention and neuronal
oscillations. We address these questions using laminar recordings in
combination with optogenetics in mice, as well as through the
development of novel tools for the quantitative analysis of large-scale
electrophysiological data. Within the ESI, tight collaborations exist
with the lab of Prof. Dr. Pascal Fries. </span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Because
we are searching for members that can strengthen an interdisciplinary
team, we are encouraging students/researchers with a background either
in biological/medical sciences or in physics/engineering/</span><span style="font-size:13px">mathematics/etc.
to apply. The ideal PhD or postdoc candidate has previous experience
and strengths either in 1) performing hands-on experimental work and
electrophysiological recordings or 2) hardware engineering and
quantitative analysis of large-scale data. We are searching for
applicants with good communication skills and a high commitment and
curiosity about neuroscientific questions.</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Interested candidates are invited to send their application materials in electronic form (PDF format) to </span><a href="mailto:martin.vinck@esi-frankfurt.de" style="font-size:13px" target="_blank">martin.vinck@esi-frankfurt.de</a><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Applications
should contain a letter of intent, a detailed curriculum vitae, lists
of university courses completed with marks obtained (only for PhD
candidates), and the names of at least two scientists who can give
references. The advertisement will be valid until positions are filled.</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Dr. Martin Vinck</span><br style="font-size:13px"><a href="mailto:martin.vinck@esi-frankfurt.de" style="font-size:13px" target="_blank">martin.vinck@esi-frankfurt.de</a><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Research Group Leader</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Ernst Struengmann Institute (ESI) for Neuroscience in Cooperation with Max Planck Society</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Deutschordenstr. 46, D-60528</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Frankfurt am Main, Germany</span></div>