Postdoc in sleep circuits at Center for Translational Neuromedicine

at  Kbenhavns Universitet

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 2-year position, who will investigate the role of sleep on cognitive deficits in neurodegenerative disorders.
The candidate will work with mouse models of neurodegenerative disease and perform in vivo characterization of sleep composition (EEG/EMG recordings) and wake behaviors as well as fluorescent imaging and optogenetic modulation of cells and neuromodulators in circuits related to memory consolidation. Preferably, the candidate would have in vivo experience with rodents.
Information on the department can be found at: https://ctn.ku.dk/.

PROFILE

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in neuroscience
• You are highly experienced in fluorescent imaging and modulation techniques such as fiber photometry and optogenetics including the surgical procedures associated with these techniques
• You have an active interest in sleep, general knowledge about sleep composition and experience in EEG/EMG recordings in rodents
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

Experience within the following will be an advantage:

Desirable experience and skills:

• Behavioral assessment of rodents
• Coding (MATLAB)

Please refer the Job description for details