Connectionists: Postdoc position in neural coding

[Geoffrey Goodhill]

We are searching for a postdoc to help uncover the computational principles underlying neural coding in the developing nervous system, based on optogenetic recordings from zebrafish larvae. For lab publications see http://cns.qbi.uq.edu.au/pubs.html

The ideal candidate will have either (1) extensive experience in recording neural activity from zebrafish, and an interest in computational analysis, or (2) extensive experience in computational neuroscience and machine learning, and an interest in experimental neuroscience.

Applicants should possess a PhD in the area of neuroscience, mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or other relevant scientific discipline, and have a strong desire to further develop a successful and highly-productive research career and have excellent general research skills. Salary will be in the range AU$78-109k (currently US$57-79k). The position is for one year initially, with renewal contingent on funding.

The position is based at the Queensland Brain Institue (QBI) at the University of Queensland (UQ), Brisbane, Australia. QBI consists of over 40 labs and almost 500 total staff including about 100 PhD students and 100 postdocs, mostly based in two dedicated ajoining buildings. UQ is consistently ranked in the top 100 universities in the world, with a total enrolment of 50,000 students.

The link for applications is http://jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/500027/postdoctoral-research-fellow-research-fellow
Informal enquiries are also welcome. Application deadline is 11.55pm on Jan 29th AEST.

Professor Geoffrey J Goodhill
Queensland Brain Institute and School of Mathematics & Physics
University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
Email: g.goodhill at uq.edu.au
http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/professor-geoffrey-goodhill