Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Location: Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter Campus
Closing date: March 1st, 2025
Job Description
A Postdoctoral position is available at Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter Campus, in an established research group. The candidate will utilize electrophysiology, imaging, and behavioral techniques to investigate how experience-dependent plasticity shapes hippocampal function, with a focus on learning and memory.
The lab is located in the brand-new Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, equipped with state of-the-art neuroscience tools. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate within a vibrant research community, including the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, and the FAU neuroscience community.
The position is supported by start-up and grant funding. The successful candidate will conduct high-quality research related to:
- Cellular and molecular mechanisms of circuit plasticity and connectivity
- Interneuron physiology and its role in information processing
- Impact of experience-dependent plasticity on neural circuit function
The Principal Investigator is dedicated to providing comprehensive training in lab management, student mentoring, grant writing, and budgeting to enhance scientific achievements and foster professional development.
The candidate
The preferred candidate will have the following qualifications:
- PhD in biomedical sciences (or pending completion)
- Evidence of published scholarly work
- Ideal candidates will have experience in electrophysiology, behavioral techniques, or in vivo recording methods
- Additional expertise in molecular biology and imaging (e.g.,immunohistochemistry) is a plus
How to apply
To apply, please use this link and include your CV, a brief description of past research and technical expertise, future research interests, and contact information for three references.
Contact Dr. Simon Pieraut if you have any questions.