[vslist] postdoctoral position at Vanderbilt University

[Casagrande, Vivien]

A postdoctoral/research associate position is available to study the role of the visual thalamus using awake behaving monkeys as a model. The experiments specifically test whether the neuronal activity in lateral geniculate nucleus is modulated in relation to behavioral demands including attention, memory and intended eye movements independent of the visual signals themselves. The student joining the laboratory also will have the opportunity to participate in other ongoing experiments designed to understand how parallel LGN pathways in primates contribute to the properties of primary visual cortex and its extrastriate targets using a combination of techniques including optical imaging, multielectrode recording and confocal microscopy. The Casagrande laboratory has active collaborations with the Bonds, Schall and Kaas laboratories. Vanderbilt University has a well known and active Vision Center (VVRC) and a strong Cognitive and Integrative Neuroscience Center (CICN). Additionally, a special program has been set up at Vanderbilt specifically designed to help postdoctoral fellows network and gain job training and grant writing skills. Experience in vision, computer programming and awake monkey models is desirable but not a requirement. Experience in electrophysiology, a PhD or MD, 3 letters of reference, examples of recent publications and a biosketch are required. The starting date is flexible with a duration of 3 years. Salary is commensurate with experience. Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Note that Dr. Casagrande and 3 students will be available to talk to potential candidates at the upcoming VSS meeting in Sarasota (phone: 615-397-6530)

Contact:

 

Vivien A. Casagrande, PhD
Professor
Departments of Cell & Developmental Biology, Psychology, and Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Address:
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
B2323 MCN (Office location T2302 MCN)
Vanderbilt Medical School
Nashville, TN 37232-2175

Phone: (615) 343-4538
Fax: (615) 343-4539
Email: vivien.casagrande at vanderbilt.edu
website: www.psy.vanderbilt.edu/faculty/casagrande/casagrandelab 

 
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