mardi 23 avril 2019

Postdoctoral Opportunity – Neurobiology of Vocal Learning

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.