Postdoctoral Fellow
Software Engineering
Postdoctoral Fellow
Stern Lab
The Stern Laboratory at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) is currently inviting applications for postdoctoral research fellows. If you are interested in examining the neural circuits underlying complex motivated behaviors (and in particular related to feeding and/or reward) and if you want to work in a dynamic, open and collaborative environment, then we are interested in you!
The Stern Laboratory focuses on elucidating the neural mechanisms, from genes to circuits, that coordinate complex behaviors. In particular, we use state-of-the-art molecular profiling and RNA sequencing technologies to discover novel cell types that define specific neural circuits and behaviors. We combine this with optogenetics, chemogenetics and calcium imaging (including bulk fluorescence and single cell imaging) in order to gain comprehensive and mechanistic knowledge about how complex behaviors are coordinated and orchestrated. Producing high quality science is a priority, but so is creating a lab environment that is collaborative, diverse, and inclusive to all, with supportive mentorship and a positive space for everyone.
We are looking for candidates with an upcoming or recent Ph.D. or M.D./PhD. in neuroscience or another relevant scientific discipline (e.g. cell biology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, etc.). Most important is that you have a strong interest in the research question and are ready to take on a multidisciplinary approach towards studying the brain & behavior. Previous experience with behavior, stereotaxic surgery, and molecular biology and/or biochemistry is highly preferable. We are particularly interested in those with prior research experience in computer programming and data science.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit the following documents to Dr. Sarah Stern for consideration:
- Curriculum vitae including publications (please send pre-prints if available)
- Names and complete contact information for three references
- A research statement summarizing previous experience and future research interests (1-2 pages)
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