A postdoctoral position is available in the Hooks lab in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine for a highly motivated researcher interested in mapping neural circuits underlying motor control and motor learning in mice. Our lab uses state-of-the-art methods for circuits mapping: cell-type specific mice to identify subtypes of neurons; stereotaxic surgery and viral vectors to target, label, excite, and manipulate selected neurons; and neurophysiological methods to map local and long-range circuits. The neurobiology department has exceptional resources and opportunities for career development and collaboration with a number of other leading laboratories interested in understanding cortical circuits and motor control. An ideal candidate will have experience with whole-cell recording approaches and programming skills (MATLAB preferred). Scientific creativity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and technical expertise are essential. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter stating research interests, and contact information for three references to Bryan (Mac) Hooks (hooksm@pitt.edu).
More information about the lab is available at http://www.neurobio.pitt.edu/faculty/hooks.htm
Bryan (Mac) Hooks, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurobiology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
200 Lothrop Street BSTWR Suite W1458
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-624-8465