Are you interested in elucidating the neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory using innovative neurotechnology? And are you a recent PhD or a postdoc with less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience?

Then apply to this open postdoc position:

A 3-year postdoc position is available in Mark Bear’s lab at MIT to study the cellular and circuit mechanisms underlying stimulus-selective response plasticity (SRP) in visual cortex. SRP is a long-lasting form of visual recognition memory that is induced over the course of just a few days. This position will be in close collaboration with Neural Dynamics Technologies (NDT), a neurotechnology company developing implantable neural probes for recording and stimulating in the brain. You will use custom high-density, closed-loop neural probes developed by NDT in combination with optogenetic, imaging and biochemical tools, to elucidate how SRP is established and maintained.

The ideal candidate for this position is driven by a strong curiosity and drive to identify the cellular and circuit mechanisms of memory formation and storage in the brain. Prior experience with and an affinity for in vivo and/or in vivo electrophysiology, as well as strong data analysis capabilities are required.

To apply, please send an email describing your interest and motivation, together with your CV, to both Mark Bear (mbear@mit.edu) and Ingrid van Welie (ingrid@neuraldynamicstechnologies.com). Please include “SRP postdoc” in the subject line.

Mark Bear’s lab, MIT:https://bearlab.mit.edu/
Neural Dynamics Technologies (NDT):https://neuraldynamicstechnologies.com

We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

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