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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear colleagues, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please forward these details about a Research Associate (postdoctoral) / Research Assistant position at the University of Cambridge (<b>application deadline 31st January 2019</b>)<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>to any people that might be interested: <a href="http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/19878/">http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/19878/</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thank you, b</span>est wishes,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jasper<o:p></o:p></p><h2>_________________________________________<o:p></o:p></h2><h2><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Research Assistant/Associate on Neural Circuits for Visual Learning (Fixed Term)<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p>Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate or research assistant position in the Selective Vision lab (<a href="http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/svl/">www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/svl/</a>), led by Dr Jasper Poort and based at the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will work on a research project funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Royal Society that will investigate the neural circuit mechanisms of visual perceptual learning. <o:p></o:p></p><p>The project will combine long-term two-photon calcium imaging, electrophysiology and optogenetic manipulation of specific cell types and neural projections in visual cortical areas and decision-making brain areas to understand how mice (including mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders) learn to become experts in different visually-guided decision-making tasks. The successful applicant will join a supportive and multi-disciplinary research environment and collaborate with experts on learning and executive function in rodents and humans, experts on learning and executive impairments in mental disorders, and computational neuroscientists. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Find more details and apply here: <a href="http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/19878/">http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/19878/</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See our recent work for background:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Khan, Poort et al. (2018). Distinct learning-induced changes in stimulus selectivity and interactions of GABAergic interneuron classes in visual cortex. Nature Neuroscience. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-018-0143-z">https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-018-0143-z</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meyer, Poort et al. (2018) A head-mounted camera system integrates detailed behavioral monitoring with multichannel electrophysiology in freely moving mice. Neuron, <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2018.09.020">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2018.09.020</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Poort et al. (2015). Learning Enhances Sensory and Multiple Non-sensory Representations in Primary Visual Cortex. Neuron. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2015.05.037">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2015.05.037</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Applicants should have completed (or should be about to submit) a PhD (research associate) or (under)graduate degree (research assistant) in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, biology, or other relevant disciplines. Previous experience with either imaging, optogenetics, and/or behavioural training in rodents, and data analysis (e.g. Matlab or Python) will be valuable. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a health assessment. <o:p></o:p></p><p>The research position is available from May 2019 onwards for an initial 2 year period with the possibility for extension. More information about the lab can be found here including recent publications: <a href="http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/svl/">www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/svl/</a> . <o:p></o:p></p><p>Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Jasper Poort (<a href="mailto:jp816@cam.ac.uk">jp816@cam.ac.uk</a>) <o:p></o:p></p><p>In addition to the covering letter and CV, applicants are asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) describing the questions and approach they consider important for the study of visual perceptual learning and their future research ambitions. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Please note the closing date for applications is 31 January 2019. Applications received after this time will not be considered. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Please quote reference PJ17689 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.<o:p></o:p></p><p>The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.<o:p></o:p></p><p>The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.<o:p></o:p></p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>