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Postdoctoral position in neural circuit mechanisms of learning and memory

Employer
University of California, Riverside
Location
Riverside, California
Salary
$53,460 - $61,800
Closing date
Jul 2, 2021

Job Details

Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Cho laboratory at the University of California, Riverside. Our research program is focused on the neural circuit and synaptic plasticity mechanisms of emotional learning and memory [Link]. Projects funded by the NIH will incorporate memory engram cell labeling, electrophysiological analysis, virus tracing, and optogenetic/chemogenetic control of neural circuits in transgenic mouse models. Please, see the following articles.

  • Kim WB and Cho J-H (2020) Encoding of Contextual Fear Memory in Hippocampal–Amygdala Circuit. Nature Communications, 11: 1382 (2020) [Link]
  • Kim WB and Cho J-H (2017) Encoding of discriminative fear memory by input-specific LTP in the amygdala. Neuron, 95: 1129-1146 [Link]
  • Kim WB and Cho J-H (2017) Synaptic targeting of double-projecting ventral CA1 hippocampal neurons to the medial prefrontal cortex and basal amygdala. Journal of Neuroscience, 37: 4868-4882 [Link]
  • Shao Z, Noh H, Kim WB, … , Cho J-H*, Chung S* (2019) Dysregulated protocadherin-pathway activity as an intrinsic defect in iPSC-derived cortical interneurons from patients with schizophrenia. Nature Neuroscience (* Corresponding author) [Link]

We are seeking highly motivated scientists with a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical science or a related field. Experience in brain slice electrophysiology, stereotaxic surgery or two-photon microscopy is desirable. Please contact Dr. Cho at juncho@ucr.edu and include curriculum vitae.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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