Postdoctoral positions are available in the Hooks lab 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. 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

The Neurobiology Department at the University of Pittsburgh 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. The neuroscience community in Pittsburgh (including the Departments of Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering, and Mathematics at Pitt, as well as Carnegie Mellon University) is extensive.

PhD in Neurobiology or Neuroscience (or related fields), or MD with appropriate lab experience.

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Additional Salary Information: Per NIH Payscale
Internal Number: 20170815