Postdoctoral position in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa

The Muzzio lab, which is part of the Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience (BCN) area  in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa (https://psychology.uiowa.edu/people/isabel-muzzio ) is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral scientists with expertise in in vivo techniques and computational analysis to investigate neurobiological mechanisms of learning and memory and navigation (for project descriptions see, https://muzzio.lab.uiowa.edu/ ). The research will be funded through the National Institute on Mental Health and National Science Foundation. The appointment will include full University of Iowa benefits.

Duties:
The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for the following:
• Manage, conduct, and coordinate research in the lab using the techniques listed above
• Handle all aspects of data collection and analysis
• Train graduate and undergraduate students and supervise their work and presentations
• Work efficiently with other lab members and collaborators
• Present findings at local and international meetings and attend regular lab meetings
• Maintain a good productivity record by publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Contribute to grant application preparation and apply for external funding when opportunities arise

Benefits:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. Stipend is commensurate with NIH guidelines and will consider experience and productivity records. The University of Iowa offers extensive benefits to all postdoctoral fellows (https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/ui-student-insurance/postdoctoral-scholars-fellows-benefits ) as well as excellent network opportunities to enhance career paths.
If you are interested, please contact Dr. Isabel Muzzio (isabel-muzzio@uiowa.edu).

• PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology or related field.

Requirements:
This position requires expertise with at least one of the following techniques, proficiency with stereotaxic surgeries using viral constructs, in vivo single unit recordings, calcium imaging using miniendoscopes, and/or chemogenetic/optogenetic approaches. Strong computational, statistical, and modeling background would be an asset. The ideal candidate must have a record of high productivity as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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