Research Positions

Current openings

  1. Postdocs
  2. Scientific programmer or software/hardware engineer
  3. Research staff (NHP behavior and neurophysiology)

 

1. Postdocs

Postdoctoral positions are open to work on three newly funded projects:

    1. Circuit neurophysiology and modeling of sensorimotor learning

    We are studying the cortical basis of both sensory integration for reach planning and the intersensory adaptation that occurs when two sensory signals disagree. A more detailed description of the project can be found here ("Visuomotor Adaptation in Reaching").

    1. Causal studies of the cortical basis of sensorimotor learning

    In order to causally test models of sensorimotor learning, we are studying the effects of patterned stimulation of a cortical brain area on other cortical areas and on behavior. Both electrical and optical ("optogenetic") stimulation will be used. A more detailed description of the project can be found here ("Brain Reorganization and Plasticity to Accelerate Injury Recovery").

    1. Development of optogenetic tools for studying learning in primate cortex

    As part of of a multi-investigator, multi-instituion NINDS grant, we are developing optogenetic approaches to studying the cortical basis of sensorimotor learning. A more detaild description of the project can be found here ("Learning in neural circuits: applied optogenetics in nongenetic models").

For further information please contact Philip Sabes, sabes@phy.ucsf.edu.  Interested candidates should send a CV, research statement, and relevant publications/preprints to the same email address.

 

2. Scientific programmer or software/hardware engineer

A scientific programmer or hardware/software engineer is needed.  Primary responsibilities will be the ongoing development, testing, and maintenance of our systems for behavioral control, high channel-count electrophysiological recording and stimulation, and in-vivo multichannel optical stimulation.  We are looking for a candidate who can help design new technological solutions to expand our experimental capabilities and who can improve and develop user interfaces.

Applicants must meet the following requirements: bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline, with an advanced degree preferred; strong programming skills; experience in hardware/software interfacing and/or optical or electronic circuit design; communication skills to work effectively with lab members during design and implementation phases.  Applicants with the following will be preferred: experience working in scientific lab environment; experience dealing with high-volume data processing and analysis. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For further information, contact Philip Sabes, sabes@phy.ucsf.edu.  Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover letter describing their relevant experience and interests to the same email address.


3. Research staff

An experienced researcher or research technician is needed for three new project in the labs:

  1. Circuit neurophysiology and modeling of sensorimotor learning
  2. Causal studies of the cortical basis of sensorimotor learning
  3. Development of optogenetic tools for studying learning in primate cortex

Responsibilities will depend on experience and will include behavioral training and assisting with or conducting physiological experiments. Salary is comensurate with experience.

For further information, contact Philip Sabes, sabes@phy.ucsf.edu.  Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover letter describing their relevant experience to the same email address.