Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral position – multimodal imaging of neurotransmitter functionThe Gozzi laboratory, at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (www.iit.it) is looking for an ambitious postdoctoral researcher to join its neuroscience team (www.fnimg.iit.it), in Rovereto, Italy.Research at the Gozzi lab is aimed at understanding how the brain works as an integrated network in health and disease.
The Gozzi lab addresses these questions by combining causal neural manipulations in rodents with functional neuroimaging methods (fMRI, fUS), multimodal recordings, and cutting-edge neuro-computational approaches.The goal of this project will be to design and implement concurrent measurement of fMRI and widefield optical imaging of neurotransmitter activity in the mouse neocortex.
This work will be carried out in Rovereto (Italy), with key input by Dr Evelyn Lake, at Yale University (USA).
For research relevant to this position, please see Lake et al., (202) Nature Methods.
Technical help from onsite experts in design of advanced optical technologies will be provided.This research is funded by the European Research Council (ERC, #Brainamics), and it is ultimately aimed at understanding how endogenous and exogenous neuromodulation controls the functional organization and dynamics of brain network.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSA PhD degree in Neuroscience, Bioengineering or equivalentPrior hands-on experience in in vivo experimental neuroscience methods The ability and motivation to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary teamGood English language skill, both spoken and written, is requiredADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSProficiency in coding languages commonly used in image analysis, such as Python, R, or MATLAB will be highly valued.
High motivation and ability to work both independently and as part of a teamKnowledge of brain imaging techniques (e.g., widefield optical imaging.
fMRI) and concepts in systems neuroscience is a plusThe IIT center in Rovereto is located in Trentino, a region of Northern Italy nestled in the Dolomite Mountains, offering spectacular natural beauty, vibrant culture and exceptional quality of life.Please submit your application to ****** including a detailed CV, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.
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