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<span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt">Postdoctoral Research Position in Neural Circuits of Learning and Memory in Non-human Primates</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Vanderbilt University, Dr. Kari Hoffman</span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:rgb(38,38,38)">The Perception and Plasticity lab (PI: Kari Hoffman) at Vanderbilt University
</span><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black" lang="EN-CA">is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the neural circuit dynamics underlying memory formation and flexible learning in macaques.
</span><span style="font-size:10pt;color:rgb(38,38,38)">Approaches include 1) multi-site electrode array recordings and closed-loop stimulation during visual exploration and 2) high-density wireless recordings during freely-moving tasks and in sleep to identify
neural correlates of learning. See <a href="http://wp.me/P5TndN-m" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://wp.me/P5TndN-m&source=gmail&ust=1495314919426000&usg=AFQjCNE3q3KwN3Y9YDoPOAo9g_efBBxUuw">
<span style="color:blue">http://wp.me/P5TndN-m</span></a>.</span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:rgb(38,38,38)">Successful candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Neuroscience, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering,
Psychology) and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants should have experience with macaque behavior or neural ensemble analysis, proficiency in programming/scripting and statistical modeling, and
</span><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">a record of published work related to the areas of interest.</span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black" lang="EN-CA">The candidate will join a vibrant research community of systems and integrative neuroscience and vision science
at Vanderbilt University, including the Vanderbilt Brain Institute and the Vanderbilt Vision Research Center. Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.</span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">The start date is flexible. Funding is available for at least three years. The initial appointment will be for one year, with
the opportunity for renewal. </span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Applicants should email
<a href="mailto:kari.hoffman@vanderbilt.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">kari.hoffman@vanderbilt.edu</span></a> with a research statement summarizing area of interest, previous accomplishments, and long-term research goals; a CV; and contact information
for three references.</span></span></div>
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