PhD student in medical sciences, neurophysiology, especially motion vision
at the Department of Neuroscience.
We are looking for a motivated person to join a project investigating the brain’s analysis of motion vision. The aim of the project will be to investigate how visual information is processed and analyzed at the neuronal level. With intracellular electrophysiology we can see how single neurons respond to visual input, and then especially to small objects that move relative to the remaining visual surround. We are especially interested in understanding how simple nervous systems execute complicated analyses, and the underlying processes generating neuronal selectivity. The research will potentially involve training in behavioral studies, neuroscience and programming.
Suitable background is a masters or equivalent (like civil engineering) in biology or computer science. Good grades are warranted. Experience in one or several of the following subjects is beneficial: neuroscience, sensory biology, programming, behavioral studies, electrophysiology, entomology. It is important that you are focused on results, are structured and independent and strongly motivated. You should also be good at communicating in English, and you should be able to work independently as well as part of a group.
A PhD position normally includes 4 years of full-time studies. Department duties such as teaching can amount to a maximum of 20%. Salary is based on local guidelines at Uppsala University.
Uppsala University is striving to achieve a more even gender balance and men are especially encouraged to apply.
The application should include a short letter detailing research interest and relevant experience, your CV, copies of relevant diploma and University transcripts, and a copy of your undergraduate thesis (or draft) and other relevant publications. The application should also include name and contact information of two adequate reference persons.
For more information please contact Karin Nordström, phone +46 18 471 4195, web page: http://www.neuro.uu.se/forskning/forskargrupp.html&id=64, e-mail: Karin.nordstrom@neuro.uu.se. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO , +46 (0)18 4715380, Carin Söderhall, TCO/ST, +46 (0)18 4711996, and Stefan Djurström SEKO +46 (0)18 4713315.
The application should be sent to: Registrar's Office, UFV-PA 2009/2038, Uppsala University, Box 256, 751 05 Uppsala, or faxed to: +46(0)18-4712000; or e-mailed to: registrator@uu.se. Applications should arrive no later than 1 October, 2009. If application is sent by fax or e-mail, original documents must be sent by mail within one week after the application deadline.