Positions

Post-Doc in Rodent Neurophysiology and Behavior

We are seeking a post-doctoral scholar to perform neural recordings from awake behaving rodents (rats). Our group has developed a novel robotically controlled 3D rat reaching preparation with video monitoring. We have also pioneered the use of μECoG to record from hundreds of channels distributed across the cortical surface with millisecond resolution. These technologies enable us to ask how distributed neural activity is coordinated across brain areas to produce complex reaches. This position has the specific focus of collecting data using simultaneous surface/depth recordings from the rat sensorimotor cortex during complex rat reaches.  Analysis of the ensuing data with state-of-the-art statistical machine learning methods to understand network-level phenomena will be performed in collaboration with other lab members. Utilization of optogenetics for manipulation of specific neural circuits underlying behaviors is a goal, as well as testing multi-thousand channel electrophysiological recording systems.   To apply, please send CV to:kebouchard@lbl.gov.

 

Post-Doc in Rodent Auditory Neurophysiology

We are seeking a post-doctoral scholar to perform neural recordings from rat auditory cortex. Our group has created and annotated a large dataset of natural sounds, including many animal vocalizations. We have also pioneered the use of μECoG to record from hundreds of channels distributed across the cortical surface with millisecond resolution, and utilize laminar polytrodes (e.g., Neuropixels). These tools enable us understand the distributed representation and transformations underlying the perception of complex, ethological sounds. This position has the specific focus of collecting data using simultaneous surface/depth recordings from the rat auditory cortex in response to complex sounds. Analysis of the ensuing data with state-of-the-art statistical machine learning methods to understand network-level phenomena will be performed in collaboration with other lab members. Utilization of multi-thousand channel electrophysiological recording systems is also possible.     To apply, please send CV to:kebouchard@lbl.gov.

 

Research Assitant in Rodent Neurophysiology

We are seeking a research assistant to perform neural recordings from rodents. Our group is developing and applying novel, massive channel count electrophysiological recording systems to understand the brain. This position has the specific focus of collecting data using simultaneous surface/depth recordings from the rat auditory cortex and assisting with rat behavioral tasks. On site, hands on training will be provided for all required surgical and experimental skills. To apply, please send CV to:kebouchard@lbl.gov.