Brown University Postdoc in Systems Neuroscience

The Desrochers Lab at Brown University is currently recruiting multiple positions. The text that follows is specific to a postdoc. Please contact Dr. Desrochers if you are interested in other (e.g., graduate student or RA) positions.

We invite applications for a unique Postdoctoral Research Associate position to study the neural bases of cognitive and behavioral sequences in the laboratory of Dr. Theresa Desrochers in the Department of Neuroscience at Brown University. The position will include the opportunity to study behaving NHPs using fMRI, neurophysiology, and/or computational techniques. The Desrochers Lab (http://neuroscience.brown.edu/desrochers) provides a unique cross-level and cross-species training environment situated within a highly collaborative research environment fostered by Brown University and the Carney Institute for Brain Science (https://www.brown.edu/carney). With the research and brain science communities growing, it is an exciting time to be at Brown University.

Applicants should have a strong background in systems neuroscience, behavioral training, electrophysiology, or fMRI. Strong quantitative skills and previous experience with animals and/or NHPs is preferred. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related discipline or must show evidence that the Ph.D. will be completed before the start of the position. This funded position is initially for 12 months with the possibility of renewal. Compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience according to the NIH scale.  Brown University is an EEO/AA employer and encourages applications from minorities and women. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. For more information, please contact theresa_desrochers@brown.edu. Please apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/112024 and send email to theresa_desrochers@brown.edu to confirm receipt.