The candidate will have an opportunity to become involved in projects designed to understand how the parietal-frontal network mediates reaching and grasping in nonhuman primates. We use a multi-prong approach that involves intrinsic signal optical imaging, single- and multi-unit recordings, and intracortical microstimulation, in behaving and anesthetized animals. Our laboratory is housed within the Systems Neuroscience Institute, which is home to the laboratories of Peter L. Strick, Rob Turner, Aaron Batista, William Stauffer, and Charles Bradberry. Other groups working on sensorimotor systems are located in adjacent buildings, or a short walk away.
Energetic and self-motivated candidates with a proven track record in research are encouraged to apply. Research experience in sensorimotor systems, particularly in nonhuman primates, is desired. Expertise in one or more of the following techniques is a valuable asset: primate behavior; optical imaging; single-unit recording; analysis of imaging and electrophysiological data; tracing anatomical connections; and coding (e.g., MATLAB, Labview, Arduino IDE). Interested applicants should contact me directly and include the following in their correspondence: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) contact information for 2-3 references; and (3) cover letter with description of previous research, interests for postdoctoral work, and career goals.
Omar Gharbawie, PhD
Department of Neurobiology & Systems Neuroscience Institute
University of Pittsburgh