Starting August 2019, funding for a postdoctoral
position is available for a period of 3+ years with the Birdsong
Research Group (Richard Bertram, Rick Hyson, Frank Johnson, Wei Wu) at
Florida State University. The research group is funded
by the NSF and studies the neural basis of the developmental learning
and adult production of song in zebra finches (https://birdsong.neuro.fsu.edu/).
Birdsong learning is controlled by a forebrain network that
supports dynamic processes of learning, memory, perception, and
action. The goal is to elucidate these processes at single-neuron and
population levels of analysis and develop predictive biophysical and
computational models of neural and behavioral function.
The candidate will be working on these topics and experience in one or
more of the following – electrophysiology, molecular anatomy,
tract-tracing, computational methods – is preferable. Examples of the
research group’s publications can be found at
https://birdsong.neuro.fsu.edu/publications.
The research group is a part of the FSU Program in Neuroscience (http://neuro.fsu.edu/),
an interdisciplinary research-intensive training program that includes
35 faculty labs in the Departments of Biological
Science, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, and Psychology. Our group
encourages multidisciplinary science and candidates will have access to
outstanding scientific facilities for a variety of research techniques
targeting behavioral, physiological, cellular,
molecular, and genetic levels of analysis, as well as multiple
microscopy cores and instrument, electronics, and machine shops for
customization of research needs. FSU is in the capital city of
Tallahassee, which offers a culturally rich and family-friendly
environment with ready access to a variety of outdoor attractions,
while maintaining a moderate cost of living.
Candidates are invited to send their curriculum
vitae, a statement of interest, and a list of 3 individuals who could be
contacted for reference to Frank Johnson, at
johnson@psy.fsu.edu.
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.