*Postdoctoral Associate – Noel Lab, University of Minnesota*
The *Noel Lab* (noel-lab.org) in the *Department of Neuroscience* at the *University of Minnesota* is seeking highly motivated *Postdoctoral Associates* to join our team. Funded by the *Simons Foundation*), these positions offer an exciting opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of systems neuroscience and computational modeling. Our lab is broadly interested in *Bayesian inference*, *perception*, *multisensory integration*, *spatial navigation*, *sensorimotor loops*, *embodied cognition*, and *computational psychiatry*. We work across levels of analysis—from single neurons to human behavior—using both *rodent* and *human* models. This position will focus primarily on *rodent research*, though exceptional candidates with expertise in human cognitive neuroscience are encouraged to apply. *Position Overview* Successful candidates will lead projects involving: - Large-scale *neurophysiology* (e.g., Neuropixels recordings) in *awake, behaving rodents.* - *Computational modeling* and *advanced data analysis.* At least one role will be embedded within the newly launched *Simons Collaboration on Ecological Neuroscience (SCENE)*—a multi-species, international consortium exploring ecological behaviors across *rodents, bats, non-human primates, and humans (* https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/24/simons-foundation-launches-collaboration-on-ecological-neuroscience/ *).* *Collaborative Network* You will engage with a global team of scientists, including but not limited to: - *Jan Zimmermann* (University of Minnesota) - *Mate Lengyel* (Cambridge) - *Daniel Wolpert* (Columbia) - *Cris Neill* (University of Oregon) - *Andreas Tolias* (Stanford) - *Alexander & Mackenzie Mathis* (EPFL) - *Constantin Rothkopf* (TU Darmstadt) - *Nanthia Suthana* (Duke) Opportunities for travel, data sharing, and joint publications across sites will be plentiful. *What We're Looking For* *Required Qualifications* - Ph.D. in *Neuroscience*, *Biomedical Engineering*, or a related field - Strong publication record - Interest in understanding perception and decision-making in real-world contexts - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - Proficiency in *MATLAB* and/or *Python* - Hands-on experience with *rodent behavior* and *surgeries* - Expertise in *large-scale neurophysiology* and *histology* - Skilled in *single-cell/population data analysis* (e.g., GLMs, decoding) *Preferred Qualifications* - Background in *machine learning* or *computational modeling* (Bayesian methods, neural networks, etc.) - Experience with *marker-less video tracking* and *computer vision* - Experience with *CAD design* and *3D printing* - Familiarity with *relational databases* (e.g., SQL) - Demonstrated success in *collaborative research environments* *Job Responsibilities* Research (95% effort) - Design and conduct innovative experiments (e.g., neurophysiology data collection) - Build and maintain behavioral and neurophysiology rigs (head-fixed and freely-moving paradigms, including video-tracking) - Rodent surgeries - Analyze data and contribute to computational models - Draft high-quality figures, manuscripts, and grant materials - Present findings at scientific meetings Mentoring and Instruction (5% effort) - Mentor students and foster a dynamic, collaborative lab culture. - Maintain proper documentation and keep standard operating procedures up to date. *How to Apply?* Option 1: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/367946 Option 2: - Send Dr. Jean-Paul Noel ([email protected]) your *CV (including publications)* and a *Cover Letter* indicating: - Your preferred *starting date* - Your *scientific interests* and *ambitions for the future* - *Dates (and time)* at which you would be available for a 30 minute zoom interview. - Who may be able to provide a *reference letter* (letter not required at this stage). *Details* - *Salary*: $61,008–$71,532/year, commensurate with experience - *Start Date*: July 1, 2025 (negotiable) -- Systems Neuroscience mailing list: www.systemsneuroscience.eu To post, send email to [email protected] --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Systems Neuroscience" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/systems-neuroscience/3823506b-d61b-4c8a-9247-e07efb03936en%40googlegroups.com.
