Postdoctoral Position - Neural Circuits of Spatial Orientation

The role involves developing and conducting novel behavioural experiments to study spatial orientation abilities in mice, recording neural activity using electrophysiology and/or calcium imaging techniques, manipulating specific circuits and cell types with opto- and chemogenetics, as well as designing and performing data analysis. In addition to research activities, the postholder is expected to present research findings, contribute to writing articles, and provide training and supervision to students and other junior lab members.

Research Environment and Training Opportunities:

We are a welcoming and inclusive group, strongly committed to providing mentoring, training, and support for the career development of all lab members. The postdoctoral fellow will join a multidisciplinary research environment, closely interacting with other circuit/systems neuroscience groups. The regular seminars held at the Department and various scientific and networking events organised by the Cambridge Neuroscience Network will further provide excellent opportunities for scientific discussion and networking with fellow researchers and the wider neuroscience community.

Training opportunities in experimental and computational approaches new to the applicant will be available, including support for attending top international workshops/courses. Additionally, regular interactions with the principal investigator will ensure continuous career mentorship and support, along with scientific supervision. The position also offers possibilities for collaboration with hardware and software engineers and computational neuroscientists.

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with prior experience in circuit/systems neuroscience research. Applicants should hold (or be close to receiving) a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related disciplines.,

• Experimental proficiency in electrophysiology (patch clamp or single-unit recording) or in vivo calcium/voltage imaging.


• Proficiency in data analysis with strong critical thinking skills.


• Excellent science communication skills in English, both verbal and written.


• A clear interest in the lab's research program.


Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating the following desirable skills and achievements:

• Proficient programming skills in Python (or Matlab).


• Expertise in designing and controlling bespoke experimental setups.


• Expertise in developing quantitative behavioural tasks for rodents.


• A strong track record of research output and achievements.
  
  Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in the lab of Dr. Sepiedeh Keshavarzi at the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/), University of Cambridge.