Postdoctoral opportunity in Retinal Neurophysiology at UC Berkeley

Postdoctoral position for a neuroscientist available in the School of Optometry at the University of California, Berkeley.

Position is supported by National Eye Institute funding. The central goals are to further our understanding of the neural basis of signal processing in the mammalian retina. The research focuses on revealing the synaptic and circuit mechanisms that allow inhibitory interneurons to regulate the visual information relayed by ganglion cells to higher visual centers.

Studies utilize multi-photon calcium imaging, single-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology,  immunohistochemistry and computational modeling. Molecular approaches are used to manipulate circuits, stimulate specific neural sub-types and target specific cell-types for recording.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, vision science, or related STEM disciplines. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in neuroscience, especially the visual system, and with experience in electrophysiology, imaging, or application of molecular/genetic approaches.  Experience with programming, neural modeling, and data analysis is advantageous.

For informal enquiries, further information, or applications please email Rowland Taylor (wrtaylor at berkeley.edu). Applications should include your curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, and contact information for three referees.