We have a NIH-funded postdoctoral position available in the Motor Systems Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Laboratory at Cedars-Sinai’s newly formed Center for Neural Science in Los Angeles. Our lab is utilizing a combination of systems neuroscience & neural engineering methods, along with causal manipulation of networks to understand the process of motor skill consolidation in the brain. A specific focus is on sleep’s role in motor learning (Gulati et al, Nat Neurosci 2014; Gulati et al, Nat Neurosci 2017; Kim, Gulati & Ganguly, Cell 2019). We are also utilizing this knowledge to develop novel neurotechnology that promotes motor recovery in motor injuries such as stroke (Gulati et al, J Neurosci 2015; Ramanathan*, Guo*, Gulati* et al, Nat Med 2018). While this published work has looked at motor cortex, our next goal is to record simultaneously from motor cortex and cerebellum in rodents and study the emergence of shared variance as the skill consolidates. Postdoctoral fellow will be involved in multi-site recordings as well as data analyses and preparing manuscripts. Candidate will also have an opportunity to mentor junior trainees (interns/ graduate students).

Salary will follow new California labor laws (minimum is $54,080 + excellent Cedars-Sinai benefits) and is negotiable.

Requirements

• Applicants are expected to have a PhD in Biomedical Engineering/ Neuroscience or a related discipline.
• Experience in one or more of the following is needed: data analyses and programming (Matlab/ python)/ animal training/ experimental neurophysiology.
• Candidates with strong experience in computational analyses but limited experimental experience will also be considered.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should contact me with their CV, a letter stating their interests & experiences, and contact information for 2-3 references.

Email: tanuj.gulati@csmc.edu

Lab website: www.gulatilab.org