Postdoc Position in Development of Cortical Circuits

We are seeking an enthusiastic postdoc to join the De Marco lab at Cornell. Our focus is to elucidate how perinatal sensory experience shapes the development of cortical circuits. We use a combination of techniques including viral tracing, patch-clamp recording, optogenetic mapping and in vivo calcium imaging to study neuronal development in the mouse brain (Che et al., Neuron 2018; Duan, Che, Chu et al. Neuron 2020). Applicants should have a PhD or MD/PhD degree in Neuroscience or a related field and demonstrated previous productivity.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team is expected. Strong writing and communication skills are essential. Prior experience in electrophysiology, in vivo imaging or mouse genetics is desirable. Interested applicants should send application materials including a CV that describes past research experience, cover letter and contact information of at least three references by email to Dr. Natalia De Marco Garcia (nad2018@med.cornell.edu), Associate Professor, Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College.

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