[Comp-neuro] postdoctoral position in sleep modeling

Applications are invited for NIH-funded post-doctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Maxim Bazhenov at the University of California, Riverside to study mechanisms and functions of sleep oscillations and sleep related plasticity. This project involves close collaboration with laboratories of Eric Halgren (UCSD), Terry Sejnowski (Salk), Sydney Cash (Harvard).  The ultimate goal of this work is to understand the functions of sleep rhythms and the role of sleep oscillations in memory and learning.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design of the thalamocortical models generating sleep rhythms based on existing experimental data. These models will be used to understand underlying neural mechanisms, as well as guide data analysis and produce novel experimental predictions. Qualified applicants are expected to have experience in computational/theoretical neuroscience and conductance-based neural modeling. Programming experience with C/C++ is required. Knowledge of PYTHON or MATLAB is a plus.

 

The University of California offers excellent benefits. Salary is based on research experience. The initial appointment is for 1 year with a possibility of extension. Applicants should send a brief statement of research interests, a CV and the names of three references to Maxim Bazhenov at maksim.bazhenov@ucr.edu

--   Maxim Bazhenov, Ph.D.  Professor, Cell Biology and Neuroscience  University of California  Riverside, CA 92521  Ph: 951-827-4370  http://biocluster.ucr.edu/~mbazhenov/