Postdoctoral Research Associate, Auditory Circuits and Behavior

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Auditory Circuits and Behavior

Job Number: 79789

Location: Urbana, US

Job Description

The Auerbach lab (auerbachlab.org) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on projects studying the synaptic and circuit mechanisms underlying auditory perception, experience-dependent plasticity, and perceptual impairments associated with hearing loss and neurodevelopmental disorders. The studies will involve a variety of approaches and tools including in vivo multichannel extracellular electrophysiology, innate and operant perceptual decision-making tasks, ex vivo whole-cell patch clamp recordings, opto/chemogenetics, and genetically modified viral tracing. The position is on a yearly basis, with full funding support from NIH and other federally sources available for at least 3 years.

We are excited for motivated, independent scientists to join our research group. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Physiology, Neurobiology, Bioengineering, or a related discipline. Candidates close to defending the Ph.D. dissertation will be considered. Candidates with experience in in vivo extracellular electrophysiology and/or whole-cell patch clamp recordings are highly desired. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team are required. Competitive candidates will have at least one first-author publication.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with current NIH funding levels. The University of Illinois provides an excellent compensation and benefits package.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

Start Date: Fall 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants should email: 1) a cover letter describing your research interests, relevant background, and career goals; (2) current CV; and (3) names of 2-3 references with email and phone contact information to: Prof. Benjamin D. Auerbach, Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, [Please click the Apply button for the link or email].

Application Deadline: 2024-11-29