[OFER-TRABEC] NAC: OPEN POSITION IN SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE

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Institución:Centre de Regulació Genòmica
Contacto correo-e:rrhh@crg.eu
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We are looking for a highly motivated researcher interested in quantitative behavioural neuroscience. One position is available to conduct a Ph.D. in the laboratory of Dr. Matthieu Louis (CRG, Barcelona, Spain). The successful candidate will join the Marie-Curie Initial Training Network FLiACT for Drosophila system neuroscience. The aim of FLiACT is to elucidate how circuit-function relationships are genetically encoded and how circuit computation controls behaviour. The FLiACT network is composed of 12 partners across Europe together with the Janelia Farm Research Campus (www.fliact.eu).

The main research interest of the Louis lab is to clarify the link between sensory coding, neural circuits and behaviour. We are following a systems approach to understand how odour tracking comes about in terms of neural computation in the Drosophila larva. In previous work, we have established larval chemotaxis as a paradigm to dissect the molecular and cellular bases of sensorimotor integration and decision making in a genetic model organism. We take advantage of optogenetics to create virtual olfactory realities where quantitative models about the mechanisms controlling chemotaxis can be tested and refined.

We are seeking to recruit a PhD student to participate in this exciting project. The successful candidate will benefit from an European Marie-Curie PhD fellowship with a competitive salary (approx. annual gross salary 28.000 € + monthly mobility allowance). This project is ideal for an early career researcher with a strong interest in systems neuroscience, modelling and behavioural neurogenetics. The research will be conducted in collaboration with other partners of the FLiACT network, in particular the laboratories of Dr. Vivek Jayaraman (Janelia Farm) and Dr. Roland Strauss (Mainz University).

Requirements:
- BA/MA degree in neuroscience, biophysics, physics, bioengineering or any related fields. Candidates with a background in systems biology, engineering and computer sciences are encouraged to apply.
- The fellow should have less than 4 years "experience in research" (= less than 4 years after obtaining of diploma that gives access to doctoral studies).
-At the time of appointment (beginning of contract), the fellow should not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work , studies, etc) in Spain for more than 12 months in the past 3 years. Note however that compulsory national service and/or short stays (holidays) are not taken into account
- English is the official language of the FLiACT network. Fluency in English is thus expected from each fellow.

Desirable skills (preferred but not required):
- Good level of comfort with instrumentation
- Prior experience in scientific programming (C, C++, MATLAB)
- Experience working with insects and/or Drosophila

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Información complementaria de la oferta:
Starting date: prior to January 31, 2013
Applications must be submitted through the FLiACT website: www.fliact.eu.
Deadline: January 20, 2013.
The application package should include your CV, a letter of motivation and two letters of reference.
For more information, feel free to contact Dr. Matthieu Louis by email (matthieu.louis@crg.eu) — please indicate "FLiACT position" in the subject line.

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