POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE IN SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE

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A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Systems
Neuroscience and Neuromorphic Engineering Laboratory at Washington
University in St. Louis. 

 

The main focus of research in my lab is to understand the design and
computing principles of biological sensory system using relatively
simple invertebrate models. To achieve this goal, we combine a
variety of electrophysiological recording techniques and
computational modeling approaches and study how the multi-dimensional
and dynamic odor signals are encoded as neural representations (odor
coding) and processed by olfactory circuits in the insect brain. In
parallel, we apply these biological principles to develop
neuromorphic devices (~Qelectronic nose~R) and algorithms for solving
parallel engineering problems.

 

More information can be found on the lab web site:

http://labs.seas.wustl.edu/bme/raman/

 

Successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn and combine
theoretical and experimental techniques to investigate fundamental
principles of neural computation. Qualified applicants are expected
to hold a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering, neuroscience,
computer science or in a related discipline. Applicants must have
less than four years postdoctoral research experience. Prior
experience in single-unit/multi-unit electrophysiology techniques is
highly preferred. Proficiency in Matlab or other programming
languages is required. Highly competitive salary and benefits are
available and will commensurate with experience.

 

Washington University offers a highly collaborative, top-notch
training and research environment in computational and systems
neuroscience. Wash U has a very active and highly regarded
neuroscience community, and there will be ample opportunity for
collaboration both within the department and with faculty in the
medical school.

 

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a letter of
interest outlining experience and research goals, and the names and
contact information of at least three references to:

 

Barani Raman

Assistant Professor

Department of Biomedical Engineering

2007 Brauer Hall

Washington University

One Brookings Drive


Campus Box 1097

St. Louis, MO 63130

 

Phone: 1-314-935-8538

Fax: 1-314-935-7448

Email: barani at seas.wustl.edu