Connectionists: 2 PhD and 1 PostDoc Position at Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB)

[Felix Franke]

The Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB), an
associated institute of the University of Basel, is seeking a two PhD
Students and one PostDoc to join the Franke Group, as of 1st of June 2020
at the earliest.

IOB is a research institute combining basic and clinical research. Its
mission is to drive innovations in understanding vision and its diseases
and develop new therapies for vision loss.

While we have a general understanding of the neural circuitry within the
retina, many of the details remain unknown. Furthermore, we lack
understanding of the path from vision to behaviour as soon as the signals
leave the eye via the optic nerve. We want to bridge this gap by
understanding the principles of neural processing from the retina to
subcortical areas. We will study neural computations in the context of
reflexive visual behaviour and retinal diseases.

The successful candidates will work in a highly interdisciplinary team
addressing these questions and will use extracellular neural recordings,
Calcium imaging, and functional ultrasound imaging, and will build models
of neural circuits. IOB offers a highly competitive interdisciplinary
research environment with access to state-of-the-art recording technology
and genetic tools. Via a collaboration with ETH Zürich, we will have the
opportunity to be first users of newly developed in vivo extracellular
recording technology with large electrode numbers.

Requirements
-          MSc degree or equivalent
-          Background in Physics, Signal Processing, Machine Learning,
Computational Neuroscience, or related fields OR Experimental Neuroscience
-          Strong mathematical and programming skills (e.g., Matlab,
Python, C++)
-          Enthusiasm to work with real neural recordings and to
collaborate on establishing experimental setups
-          Hands-on experience, preferably with in-vivo electrophysiology,
is a plus
-          Fluency in English (oral and written) is a requirement, fluency
in German is an advantage
-          Willingness to work in a highly interactive and
interdisciplinary team of Postdocs and PhD students
-          Academic excellence, a professional work attitude, a proactive
and self-driven nature are expected

We offer
-          Highly competitive conditions in a dynamic and international
research community in Basel
-          IOB is an equal-opportunity employer with family-friendly work
policies
-          Initial appointment duration for 3 days with a possibility of
extension

Application / Contact

We look forward to receiving your application as a single PDF file
including a CV, a short motivation statement (half a page), transcripts of
records, publications, and 2 letters of recommendation to jobs at iob.ch.
Please indicate the position you are applying for by writing the reference
number (IOB046) on the subject line.

For further information on this position, please contact Felix Franke at
felix.franke at iob.ch (no application documents).

For general information, please visit our website www.iob.ch or contact
Lavinia Brunold (lavinia.brunold at iob.ch / +41 61 265 92 14).
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