Post date: 05/01/19
The Burgess laboratory studies neural circuits underlying sensorimotor transformations. We are interested in understanding the precise chain of neuronal connections for detecting changes in the environment and initiating appropriate behavioral responses. As sensorimotor integration is disrupted in several neurodevelopmental disorders, we use this information to analyze how associated gene mutations alter the development of these circuits. We use genetic and transgenic techniques to manipulate circuitry in zebrafish, and computational techniques to analyse behavior and brain structure.
The laboratory is situated within the Division of Developmental Biology in the NICHD, along with 4 other zebrafish labs. Apart from weekly lab meetings, we interact regularly with members of the developmental biology and neuroscience communities at NIH and collaborate with many laboratories interested in neurodevelopmental disease models.
Roles and Responsibilities
This position will use molecular genetic and transgenic approaches in zebrafish to map neural circuits underlying the influence of motivational state on sensory guided behavior. Postdoctoral fellows are trained in computational analysis of behavior, brain imaging, molecular genetic techniques and bioinformatic methods.
About You
We seek highly motivated candidates with a strong background in neurobiology and/or development, an interest in the neuronal basis of behavior and experience working with zebrafish, molecular genetics and confocal imaging.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree awarded within the past 3 years and a record of at least one first-author publication in a high-quality peer-reviewed international journal.
Application
To apply submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bibliography, and names of three references to: Dr. Harold Burgess (haroldburgess@mail.nih.gov)
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