Postdoctoral Position - Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience

Description

The Neurobehavior Lab (led by Mehran Ahmadlou) in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics at the University of Oxford, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an exciting research program. The lab offers a vibrant, collaborative, and multidisciplinary research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and expertise, as well as numerous opportunities for career development.

The research will investigate the role of specific neurons and circuits across cortical and subcortical brain areas in processing and integrating internal states, external stimuli, experience, and competing motivations to shape and adapt behavioural strategies and decision-making in foraging and defensive behaviours. The lab is equipped with advanced techniques, such as extracellular electrophysiology recording with high-density probes and miniaturized two-photon microscopy in freely moving mice, EEG/EMG/ECG, pupillometry, body temperature recording, fibre photometry, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and pharmacological manipulations, and advanced viral tracing and in-situ hybridization.

The selected candidate will lead a project employing cutting-edge circuit neuroscience approaches to target, record, and manipulate genetically defined neuronal populations/pathways. The selected candidate will also be encouraged to develop and pursue their own research ideas, as long as they align with the broader objectives of the program.

We are looking for candidates with a strong drive to uncover how neurons and circuits function during behaviour, and with extensive interest and experience in behavioural neuroscience. Applicants are expected to have: (1) a significant hands-on experience with in-vivo single-unit electrophysiology or two-photon calcium imaging in mice, (2) a good knowledge in data analysis and computational modelling, and (3) a strong track record of publications.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application (including a motivation letter, CV, and contact information for three references) to Mehran Ahmadlou at: mehran.ahmadlou@dpag.ox.ac.uk.

Closing date: 30th July 2026

Contact Details

• Name: Mehran Ahmadlou


• Address: Sherrington Building, Parks Road Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford


• Email: mehran.ahmadlou@dpag.ox.ac.uk