<div dir="ltr">Our laboratory at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience in
Cooperation with Max Planck Society is seeking candidates for Postdoc
and Ph.D. positions.<br><br>Projects involve the application of
parallel, large-scale electrophysiological recording techniques of
single units and EEG in combination with closed-loop optogenetic
manipulation methods to investigate mechanisms of information encoding
and transmission in mice brains. We are particularly interested in the
way in which the brain efficiently encodes information, and the way in
which sensory predictions established in higher areas influence sensory
representations in earlier sensory areas. We are furthermore interested
in investigating the role of GABAergic interneurons in selective
attention and neuronal oscillations. We address these questions using
laminar recordings in combination with optogenetics in mice, as well as
through the development of novel tools for the quantitative analysis of
large-scale electrophysiological data. Within the ESI, tight
collaborations exist with the lab of Prof. Dr. Pascal Fries. <br><br>Because
we are searching for members that can strengthen an interdisciplinary
team, we are encouraging students/researchers with a background either
in biological/medical sciences or in physics/engineering/mathematics/etc.
to apply. The ideal PhD or postdoc candidate has previous experience
and strengths either in 1) performing hands-on experimental work and
electrophysiological recordings or 2) hardware engineering and
quantitative analysis of large-scale data. We are searching for
applicants with good communication skills and a high commitment and
curiosity about neuroscientific questions.<br><br>Interested candidates are invited to send their application materials in electronic form (PDF format) to <a href="mailto:martin.vinck@esi-frankfurt.de" target="_blank">martin.vinck@esi-frankfurt.de</a><br><br>Applications
should contain a letter of intent, a detailed curriculum vitae, lists
of university courses completed with marks obtained (only for PhD
candidates), and the names of at least two scientists who can give
references. The advertisement will be valid until positions are filled.<br><br>Dr. Martin Vinck<br><a href="mailto:martin.vinck@esi-frankfurt.de" target="_blank">martin.vinck@esi-frankfurt.de</a><br>Research Group Leader<br>Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI) for Neuroscience in Cooperation with Max Planck Society<br>Deutschordenstr. 46, D-60528<br>Frankfurt am Main, Germany</div>