Postdoctoral Position in Visual Neuroscience

A postdoctoral position in visual neuroscience is available in the Unit on Retinal Neurophysiology, National Eye Institute (NEI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) located in Bethesda, MD.

Research in the unit addresses the correlation of retinal structure and function, using a combination of anatomical, physiological, and imaging techniques, such as confocal microscopy, dual whole cell voltage clamp recording, and two-photon microscopy. Ongoing and future projects include: retinal circuits involved in the processing of the blue cone signals, synaptic alterations during hibernation, and function of Müller cells in cone photopigment regeneration.

Candidates with expertise in any (or a combination) of these techniques are encouraged to apply: patch clamp recording, confocal imaging, two-photon live cell/tissue imaging, and bioengineering. Programming experience such as Igor or C++ is very desirable. Salary will be commensurate with level of experience according to NIH guidelines.

The NIH hosts one of the largest neuroscience research centers in the world, containing over 150 laboratories with a broad spectrum of expertise. The NEI has state-of-the-art core facilities including animal care, imaging, central transgenic, and virus delivery facilities. The overall resources and training opportunities are superb for a postdoctoral fellow.

Please email CV, a brief statement of research interests, and names and addresses of three references to: liwei2@nei.nih.gov

DHHS, NIH and NEI are Equal Opportunity Employers.