Post Doctoral Associate - 26004902

Post Doctoral Associate Neuroscience - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26004902 ) The Mendoza-Halliday Lab is currently seeking candidates for one Postdoc position in the field of Cognitive Neurophysiology. Our Lab uses cutting-edge tools for high-count multi-area neuronal recordings & optogenetics in NHP animal models to investigate how neurons generate, monitor, and transform mental representations in working memory for their use in cognition. The Lab is affiliated with the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh and is located in the Mellon Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. By the start of the position, candidates must have completed a PhD in Neuroscience, Physiology, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Psychiatry, or related fields studying the brain mechanisms of cognition. Candidates with research experience related to the lab's research field, animal model and experimental methods are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information about the lab, visit https://www.mendoza-halliday-lab.com/ . To apply, candidates should submit PDF documents of the following to Talent Center (htp://join.pitt.edu): (a) a letter of application, (b) a current CV, (c) a brief (2-3 pages) statement of research interests. Applications will be reviewed starting 5 days after posting will continue until the position is filled. The Department of Neuroscience is a highly interactive community situated on the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh. We are dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students in our research, education, and outreach missions. The department and university nurture a strong teaching community with active efforts in teaching innovation and pedagogical research. Pittsburgh is a city that is often voted "most livable" in the nation. Further information about the Department of Neuroscience is available at: https://www.neuroscience.pitt.edu/ . The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, candidates should submit PDF documents of the following to Talent Center (htp://join.pitt.edu): (a) a letter of application, (b) a current CV, (c) a brief (2-3 pages) statement of research interests. Applications will be reviewed starting 5 days after posting will continue until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category : Full-time regular Campus : Pittsburgh Child Protection Clearances : Not View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286421112 / 29-1217.00 Neurologists