Postdoc position – Neurobiology of hippocampus in birds
Starting: presumably in March 2020
Duration: 2 years
Deadline for application: 16 January, 2020
The work of the post-doctoral fellow will be part of a wider research
project aimed at clarifying the structural and functional properties of
the hippocampus in domestic chicks and quails. Overall, we aim to
understand avian hippocampal functions both at the level of neural
response properties and providing a structural description of
hippocampal subdivisions, contribution of different types of neurons in
those functions, as well as their connectivity. The comparison with
data already available in mammals will allow to better understand the
mechanisms by which different structures can implement the same
functions, shedding light on the evolution of this crucial brain
region.
The ideal candidate would have a PhD in neuroscience, neurobiology or
related disciplines and experience with at least one of the following
methods: electrophysiology (not necessarily on the avian brain),
behavioural training and testing of animals, histological preparations,
immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridisation, stereotactic lesioning,
neural tracing, quantitative PCR. Experience with Python or MATLAB will
be also considered and add value.
The laboratory is fully equipped and offers an exciting international and interdisciplinary state of the art work environment.
To apply to this position, please follow the instructions of the formal call for applications: HERE
For informal inquiries and request of further information do not hesitate to contact: uwe.mayer (@) unitn.it
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