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Post-Doctoral Research Position in Cognitive Neuroscience
The research program is focused on cortical circuitry underlying processing and remembering visual motion in primates. Experimental approaches include extracellular recordings from extrastriate, prefrontal and posterior parietal cortical regions as well as microstimulation and inactivation of selected cortical areas during the performance of complex behavioral tasks. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in extracellular recordings in monkeys, although candidates with strong background in related disciplines of systems neuroscience are welcome to apply. Experience with Matlab is desirable. Proficient knowledge of the English language is required.
The University of Rochester offers a stimulating research environment and excellent opportunities for interactions and training in visual science and cognitive neuroscience. Interested applicants should send the following to Dr. Pasternak:
- a cover letter detailing your current research activities and the reasons for your interest in this position
- a CV
- the names/addresses of three references
Recent Publications
- (2009). Flexibility of sensory representations in prefrontal cortex depends on cell type. Neuron. In press.
- (2006 Nov 09). Directional signals in the prefrontal cortex and in area MT during a working memory for visual motion task. J Neurosci. 26, 11726-42.
- (2005 Nov 18). Area MT neurons respond to visual motion distant from their receptive fields. J Neurophysiol. 94, 4156-67.
