Postdoctoral Position in Neuro- and Optophysiology

Vacancy Reference Number
Opatz_Lab
Closing Date
31 May 2019
Salary
€52,800 - 66,000
Address
University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf Institute of Neuroanatomy Developmental Neurophysiology Falkenried 94 20251 Hamburg, Germany
Duration
3 - 4 years
A postdoctoral position for neuro- and optophysiology is available at the Department of Developmental Neurophysiology, University Medical Center Hamburg, Germany. Our group investigates the synchronized patterns of electrical activity in the immature brain, their relevance for the development of cognitive and behavioral abilities and their impairment associated with neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. For more details: www.opatzlab.com. We seek a Senior Postdoctoral Neuroscientist to develop, execute and analyze state-of-the-art in vivo imaging, electrophysiology, and optogenetics in developing rodents as part of an ERC-funded research project aiming to elucidate the cellular dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders.

Further Information

The position offers an excellent opportunity to perform highly collaborative research within the DFG-funded Priority Program 1665 (www.spp1665.de/) and Collaborative Research Center 936.
Qualified candidates should hold a Ph.D, M.D. or equivalent qualification, and should have outstanding certificates and very good publication record. Candidates are also expected to have significant experience in in vivo imaging and electrophysiology as
well as strong background in mathematics with good programming experience (MATLAB). Good communication skills, creative and independent thinking are mandatory.

The placement will be open until a suitable candidate is found but preferential treatment will be given to applications received before May 2019 with a possible starting date between June and October 2019. Applications including (i) CV, (ii) statement of expertise and interests, (iii) academic achievements and list of publications and (iv) 2 references should be sent to Prof. Dr. Ileana Hanganu-Opatz by email (hangop@zmnh.uni-hamburg.de).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Details

Prof. Dr. Ileana Hanganu-Opatz, email: hangop@zmnh.uni-hamburg.de