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Dr. Jianhua Cang's lab</a> at the University of Virginia to study the organization, function and development of the mouse visual system.
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</a>Our lab studies how neural circuits in the superior colliculus and 
visual cortex process sensory information and how these circuits are 
shaped by experience during development. The incumbents will become key 
members in advancing these studies using an integrative
 approach that combines physiology, imaging, genetics, behavior and 
computational techniques.
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related discipline is required by the appointment start date. Candidates
 with a strong background in electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, 
and/or animal behavior are preferred. Initial
 appointment is for one year; however the position may be renewed up to 
an additional two, one year appointments contingent upon satisfactory 
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">To apply, please submit a candidate profile on-line
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0621823 (you can also access directly at 
<a href="https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=82900">https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=82900</a>). Attach a
 cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three 
references. Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2017; 
however, the position will remain open until filled.</span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jianhua Cang (<a>cang@virginia.edu</a>), and questions regarding the application process should be directed to Michelle Atwell (<a>mla2d@virginia.edu</a>).</span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
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Jianhua "JC" Cang, Ph.D.<br>
Paul T. Jones Jefferson Scholars Foundation Professor of Neuroscience<br>
Departments of Biology & Psychology<br>
University of Virginia</span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

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