Postdoctoral Researcher in Translational Neuroscience - Remote

Overview

The position of Post Doctoral Researcher at Mass. Eye and Ear focuses on translational neuroscience applied to Auditory Brainstem Implants (ABI), aiming to understand how the central nervous system integrates and adapts to electrical stimulation to restore hearing.

In Short

• Postdoctoral position at Mass. Eye and Ear, Boston MA.
• Research focused on Auditory Brainstem Implants (ABI).
• Multidisciplinary approach combining anatomy, electrophysiology, behavior, and computation.
• Collaboration with Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL, Switzerland).
• Fully funded for 3 years starting January 2025.
• Opportunity to produce high-impact publications.
• Mentoring in scientific and career development.
• Regular travel between the US and Switzerland expected.
• Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Neuroscience or related fields.
• Experience in imaging or electrophysiology and proficiency in MATLAB/Python desirable.

Requirements

• PhD in Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, or related fields.
• Interest in neural mechanisms underlying motivated behavioral decision-making.
• Quantitative background.
• Experience with in-vivo electrophysiology in large models is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Access to high-impact research opportunities.
• Mentorship in scientific and career development.
• Regular collaboration with international institutions.