Postdoctoral position at MIT sponsored by Neural Dynamics Technologies (NDT)

Boston, MA      ·     Full time

Job Description:

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? If the answer is yes to the above questions, then apply to this 3-year postdoc position available in Mark Bear’s lab at MIT ( https://bearlab.mit.edu/ ) to study the cellular and circuit mechanisms underlying stimulus-selective response plasticity (SRP) in the 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 us, (Neural Dynamics Technologies- NDT), using our implantable custom high-density, closed-loop neural probes for recording and stimulating in the brain. You will use our probes in combination with optogenetic, imaging and biochemical tools, to elucidate how SRP is established and maintained.

Ideal Candidate:

• 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.

Contact:

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 (careers@neuraldynamicstechnologies.com). Please include “SRP postdoc” in the subject line.

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.