Postdoc in Systems Neuroscience at UCPH

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Are you passionate about Systems Neuroscience, research in memory and cognition, and high-throughput electrophysiology in rodents? The Department of Neuroscience, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a postdoc position in Systems Neuroscience. The starting date is 1 December 2024 or as soon as possible after that. The position is fixed-term, full-time, for two years, with the possibility of an extension.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow for a project focused on studying the generation and functions of theta oscillations in spatial navigation using systems neuroscience and population-level approaches. The project will involve conducting Neuropixels recordings from awake rodents, performing circuit manipulation, and analyzing spiking data at the population level. This research will take place at the Department of Neuroscience ( in.ku.dk ) at the University of Copenhagen in Dr. Peter C. Petersen’s lab ( PetersenLab.org ). The successful applicant will join a diverse, interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists and data analysts and will be part of a thriving international neuroscience environment at UCPH. The applicant will play a major role in all aspects of the project, including designing and performing experiments, developing technical advances, performing data analysis, and presenting the results.
Denmark is home to multiple funding bodies offering attractive grants and fellowships. The successful candidate will be provided mentorship and support to apply for their own funding.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

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

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or other related sciences.
• You are experienced in electrophysiology.
• You have an active interest in the brain’s memory mechanisms.
• Experience with data analysis of single cells.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent English skills, written and spoken.

Desirable experience and skills:

• In-vivo electrophysiological experiments in rodents
• Knowledge of and experience with optogenetics/virus/genetic techniques and tools.

• Data analysis using Matlab or Python applied to single cells and populations (e.g., spike sorting and LFP analysis).Computational neuroscience with knowledge in applying dimensionality reduction methods and population-level approaches.

As a Postdoc, your position is primarily research-based but may involve teaching assignments. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Conduct independent research of high international quality, including publications and other research outputs.
• Perform the project described above.

• Collaborate with lab members and other project participants.Assist with student supervision.