Connectionists: Postdoctoral position on the integration of vision and behaviour (Schröder Lab, University of Sussex, UK)

[Sylvia Schröder]

The Schröder Lab 
<https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/labs/schroeder-lab/>(Vision and 
Behaviour) at the University of Sussex, UK, offers a position for a

*Postdoctoral researcher***

to study information processing in the early visual system of mice using 
two-photon imaging, electrophysiology (Neuropixels probes), and opto- 
and chemogenetic manipulations.

The lab’s goal is to determine how behavioural and internal states like 
arousal are integrated with visual responses in the retina and superior 
colliculus. We want to discover the underlying mechanisms and the 
purpose of this integration in terms of visual processing and the 
animal’s behavioural demands. This paper describes our previous findings.

*Your profile*
·Phd degree in neuroscience or in physics, computer science or 
engineering with a keen interest in neuroscience
·You will take ownership of the project and drive it forward
·Experience in experimental biology and quantitative data analysis 
including programming in Python, Matlab or a similar language
·Experience with two-photon imaging and/or extracellular 
electrophysiology desirable

*Our offer to you*
The Schröder lab opens its doors in January 2021. The candidate will 
have the opportunity:
·to make use of the lab’s own two-photon microscopy and Neuropixels 
recording setups
·to benefit from the PI’s active support in research and her mentoring 
in career development
·to learn essential skills in organising and setting up a lab
·to shape the research culture of the lab based on the values of 
scientific excellence, team work, and diversity**

*Appointment*
The position is offered for 2 years initially and is funded through a 
Sir Henry Dale Fellowship (for 5 years) sponsored by the Wellcome Trust. 
Starting salary is between £33,797to £38,017 per annum depending on 
experience.**

*Environment*
The lab is integrated within Sussex Neuroscience 
<https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/sussex-neuroscience/>, which 
gives the researcher the opportunity to collaborate and benefit from the 
expertise of other labs in fields like the visual and other sensory 
systems, mouse behaviour, techniques of two-photon imaging and 
electrophysiology, and computational neuroscience.
The campus of University of Sussex is located just outside the vibrant 
city of Brighton at the coast of South East England, one hour away from 
London. It is surrounded by the South Downs National Park.

*Starting date*
January 2021 or later

*How to apply*
Please, see details in the job advertisement 
<https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/jobs/research-fellow-in-neuroscience-4726>.
Applications should be accompanied by a CV (2-3 pages), a statement of 
your research interests and relevant skills (1 page), and contact 
information of 2-3 referees. Applications must be received by 1st 
December, 2020.
Informal enquiries are highly encouraged and should be made to Sylvia 
Schröder (sylvia.schroeder at ucl.ac.uk <mailto:sylvia.schroeder at ucl.ac.uk>).
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