POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN NEUROMODULATORY CONTROL OF FMRI CONNECTIVITY IN THE MOUSE (A)

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OUR TEAMThe Functional Neuroimaging Research Unit is looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join its neuroscience team, in Rovereto, Italy, under the supervision of prof.
Alessandro Gozzi.
he research activity is aimed to understanding how the brain works as an integrated network, with a strong focus on functional neuroimaging and cross-species neuroscience.
The Gozzi lab addressed these questions by combining causal neural manipulations in rodents with functional neuroimaging methods, multimodal recordings, and cutting-edge neuro-computational approaches.
roject descriptionThe goal of this project is to design, implement and conduct concurrent measurement of fMRI and widefield optical imaging in murine models.
This work will be carried out in Rovereto (Italy), with key input by Prof.
Evelyn Lake, at Yale University (USA).
For research relevant to this position, please see Lake et al., () Nature Methods.
Technical help from onsite experts in design and application of advanced optical technologies will be provided.
This research is funded by the European Research Council (ERC,#Brainamics, GA nr ), and it is ultimately aimed at understanding how endogenous neuromodulation controls the functional architecture and dynamics of brain networks.
SSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSA PhD degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Imaging or equivalentPrior hands-on experience in experimental neuroscience methods in rodentsThe ability to properly report, organize and publish research dataDocumented experience in coaching junior scientistsGood command in spoken and written EnglishADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSProficiency in coding languages commonly used in image analysis, such as Python, R, or MATLABPrior experience with the use of complex optical setupsKnowledge of brain imaging techniques and concepts in systems neuroscienceInterest in pursuing a career in academic researchGood communication skillsStrong problem solving attitudeHigh motivation to learnSpirit of innovation and creativityGood in time and priority managementAbility to work in a challenging and international environmentAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environmentCOMPENSATION %26amp; BENEFITS%26bull; Competitive salary package for international standards%26bull; Private health care coverage%26bull; Wide range of staff discountsWHAT'S IN FOR YOU?%26bull; An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms.
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