A PhD position is available for exploring information processing in the visual cortex of awake non-human primates. Our aim is to understand the basic mechanisms by which cortical microcircuits process sensory information as well as to investigating the role of spontaneous ongoing cortical activity. To achieve these goals we employ optical imaging based on voltage sensitive dyes together with optogenetic designed reporters and electrophysiology recordings of neuronal activity from the visual cortex during presentation of visual stimuli.
We are a newly established scientific team at the department of “Physiology of Cognitive Processes” at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen, Germany. The institute, headed by Prof. Dr. Nikos Logothetis, offers a unique stimulating
interdisciplinary scientific environment in which research is carried out at all levels of neuroscience.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and will have an educational background in neuroscience, computational neuroscience, biology, or related fields. Applicants require a university degree (Diploma or equivalent M.Sc.). Knowledge in psychophysics and/or
neurophysiology and/or is highly valued. Programming skills (e.g. Matlab) and experience in signal processing are highly desirable, and will need to be developed through the course of the PhD.
Applications should include a CV, a statement of research experience and interests, and names of at least 2 referees. Please send your application electronically as a single pdf file to David Omer.
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Dr. David Omer
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