The SinzLab (Prof. Fabian Sinz, University of Göttingen) and the research group “Circuit Mechanisms of Behavior” (Prof. Tobias Rose at the IEECR at the University Hospital Bonn) invite applications for a full-time position (38,5 h/week) as:

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our teams to work on a project funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The candidate would be jointly supervised by Prof. Sinz (Göttingen) and Prof. Rose (Bonn) and focus on experimental aspects of neural recording in freely moving animals (performed in Bonn) and data-driven characterization of visual-motor tuning principles (performed in Göttingen).

Project Description:

The project aims to develop a computational framework to understand how motor behavior influences visual processing in freely behaving mice. The successful candidate will perform neural recordings (miniature two-photon) in freely moving mice and analyze how motor behavior affects visual processing across multiple brain areas using deep learning models.

Tasks:

• Conduct neural recordings from visual cortex areas in freely moving mice using miniature 2-photon microscopy (established)
• Process and analyze high-dimensional neural and behavioral data
• Characterize visual and motor tuning principles using data-driven approaches
• Design and implement in silico task paradigms to test the behavioral benefits of motor signals
• Co-supervise PhD students and collaborate with computational team members
• Verify computational predictions with experimental tests

Requirements:

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, or related field
• Experience with in vivo neural recording techniques, particularly in rodents
• Strong background in visual neuroscience
• Proficiency in data analysis and programming (Python preferred)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with experimental design in freely moving animals
• Experience with miniature 2-photon microscopy or similar techniques
• Knowledge of machine learning approaches for neural data analysis
• Experience with behavioral paradigms in rodents
• Familiarity with computational modeling of neural systems

The Position

• 5-year, full-time position on E13 100% salary. Level will be determined based on experience
• Based primarily at the lab of Dr. Tobias Rose at the University of Bonn, Germany
• Opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team of experimentalists and computational neuroscientists
• Access to state-of-the-art recording equipment and computational resources