Postdoctoral position in Neuromodulatory control of fMRI connectivity in th

at  Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN NEUROMODULATORY CONTROL OF FMRI CONNECTIVITY IN THE MOUSE

• (2400007B)
  Commitment & contract: collaboration contract, up to 24 months
  Location: Center for Neuroscience and Cognitive Systems (CNCS), Rovereto (TN)

WHO WE ARE

At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.

YOUR TEAM

The Functional Neuroimaging Research Unit, under the supervision of Prof. Alessandro Gozzi, is looking for a motivated Postdoctoral researcher to join its neuroscience team, in Rovereto, Italy.
Research at the Gozzi’s lab is aimed at understanding how the brain works as an integrated network, with a strong focus on functional neuroimaging and cross-species neuroscience. The Gozzi’s lab addresses these questions by combining causal neural manipulations in rodents with functional neuroimaging methods, multimodal recordings, and cutting-edge neuro-computational approaches.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The goal of this project is to design, implement and conduct concurrent measurement of fMRI and widefield optical imaging in the mouse. This work will be carried out in Rovereto (Italy), with key input by Prof. Evelyn Lake, at Yale University (USA). For research relevant to this position, please see Lake et al., (2022) Nature Methods. Technical help from onsite experts in design and application of advanced optical technologies will be provided. This research is funded by the European Research Council (ERC, #Brainamics, GA nr 101125054), and it is ultimately aimed at understanding how endogenous neuromodulation controls the functional architecture and dynamics of brain networks.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• PhD degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Imaging or equivalent
• Prior hands-on experience in experimental neuroscience methods in rodents
• The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
• Documented experience in coaching junior scientists
• Good command in spoken and written English

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in coding languages commonly used in image analysis, such as Python, R, or MATLAB will be highly valued
• Prior experience with the use of complex optical setups would be a plus
• Knowledge of brain imaging techniques and concepts in systems neuroscience is a plus
• Motivation to pursue a career in academic research will be considered a preferential quality
• Good communication skills
• Strong problem solving attitude
• High motivation to learn
• Spirit of innovation and creativity
• Good in time and priority management
• Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment

Please refer the Job description for details