Connectionists: Postdoc position - Optical Imaging of Visual Cortical Plasticity

[dirk jancke]

In the framework of the newly established DFG Sonderforschungsbereich 
874 "Integration and Representation of Sensory Processes" at the 
Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany,

we are seeking a postdoctorate researcher for project A2 "Stability and 
Plasticity of Activity and Specificity Maps in Early Visual Cortex".

Our group uses cutting-edge voltage-sensitive dye (VSDI) and intrinsic 
optical imaging approaches in combination with electrophysiology to 
characterize network activation dynamics and plastic reorganization 
processes in cortical primary visual areas.
The Ruhr-University Bochum is home to a vibrant research community in 
neuroscience with many laboratories focusing on all aspects of 
neuroscience research. The SFB 874 hosts in total 13 projects, realized 
in close collaboration between theoretical neuroscientists and 
experimenters.

Successful candidates should have a PhD in the field of neuroscience, 
expertise in electrophysiology in vivo, and good programming skills 
applicable to complex data recordings, analysis and mathematical 
concepts. The willingness to work within integrative frameworks is 
highly desirable.

The position (full-time, E13 TV-L) is presently available for 3 years. 
Application process will remain open until the position is filled.
To apply please send a statement of research interests and a complete CV 
and names (incl. contact info) of two possible references.

Contact:
Dr. Dirk Jancke
Bernstein Group for Computational Neuroscience
Institut für Neuroinformatik, ND 04/584
Ruhr-University Bochum
D-44780 Bochum
Germany
email: jancke at neurobiologie.rub.de

for further information see:
http://homepage.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/Dirk.Jancke


The Ruhr-University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity in 
employment and gender equality in its working environment. To increase 
gender distribution in all job categories and at all levels, we strongly 
encourage applications from qualified women. Female applicants will be 
given preferential consideration when their level of qualification, 
competence and professional achievements equals that of male candidates, 
unless arguments based on the personal background of a male co-applicant 
prevail. Applications from appropriately qualified handicapped persons 
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