Postdoctoral Position / Scientist in Systems Neuroscience (m/f/d)

Job Description

Your Tasks

• Investigating neural dynamics and coding that organize the activity of neural circuits underpinning instinctive (innate) behaviors
  
• Perform experiments using in vivo electrophysiology, opto-, chemogenetics and analyze data
  
• Perform data processing and signal analysis to identify patterns of network oscillations
  
• Work closely with our research team to discuss findings and plan further studies
  
• Present results and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the project

Your Profile

• Master's or Ph.D. (or equivalent) in neuroscience or a related field
  
• Prior experience with in vivo brain activity recording and behavioral methods would be an advantage
  
• You are strongly motivated to develop skills in signal processing and data analysis
  
• You bring a constructive, problem-solving mindset to the project
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer

• Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
  
• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
  
• Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme

• Training in high-density electrophysiology by those who first applied it in behaving mice. Access to advanced training courses, workshops, and career development programs offered by the FAU Graduate School of Life Sciences.
  
• Direct supervision and mentoring by the PI, ranging from hands-on guidance to regular feedback during independent troubleshooting and research.
  
• Potential international collaborations: many of our previous projects involved teaming up with leading neuroscience groups.
  
• State-of-the-art facilities: The lab features an excellent surgical facility, optogenetic setups, a workshop, and multiple multichannel recording systems, with imaging facilities available at the institute.
  
• Work-life balance: We value a long-term perspective, balancing research and personal life over years and decades - a sustainable approach to a fulfilling academic career. Our institute is located in the city center with direct access to a historic park, offering a relaxing environment just a few minutes' walk from the train station connecting Erlangen with the Nuremberg metropolitan area.

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