Postdoctoral Associate
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7101563 (Ref #: 11882-en_US)
- Posting Date: Jun 7, 2022
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The postdoc will lead the development of neurophysiological experiment and deep learning modeling for understanding of visual representation and information transformation in the visual cortex.
Job Duties
- Conducts research experiments, including multi-photon imaging and large scale electrophysiology.
- Performs technical laboratory procedures such as Rodent surgeries with aseptic technique.
- Leads the development of neurophysiological experiment and deep learning modeling for understanding of visual representation and information transformation in the visual cortex.
- Designs and performs neurophysiological experiments including two-photon microscopy and Neuropixels in mouse.
- Develops data analysis pipelines and deep learning models of the neurophysiological datasets.
- Helps with the development of Neuropixels recording setup in non-human primates.
- Helps with the development of data pipeline and models for non-human primates.
- Works closely and interact daily with NHP to assist with aspects of their daily routine.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in in vivo two-photon imaging, neural network modeling, designing visual stimulation and experiments, single-unit/multi electrode/laminar recordings preferred.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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