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The Meletis laboratory, in the Department of Neuroscience, has two open positions for postdoctoral fellows to investigate the function of neuron subtypes during motivated behavior and decision-making, including circuit dysfunction in mouse models of stress and mood disorders. The project will address the in vivo role of molecularly defined neuron subtypes in the basal ganglia, hypothalamus, and the lateral habenula.
Duties
The research will be based on the functional investigation of the role of neurons and circuits in motivated behaviors through a number of advanced circuit approaches to target, record and manipulate molecularly defined neurons. The project will involve the use and development of genetically modified mice to target neuron subtypes using in vivo optogenetics and behavioral paradigms (freely moving and head-fixed) to define the contribution of specific circuits to motivated and aversive behavior. The project will benefit from ongoing projects that have established the identity and connectivity of neurons in candidate circuits based on single cell RNA-seq and monosynaptic rabies tracing.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating and collaborative environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
We expect applicants to have a strong determination to reveal the role of neurons and circuits to behavior, with extensive experience and interest in behavior, electrophysiology and/or in vivo imaging. Extensive knowledge in methods to quantify neuron activity, statistics and programming, are required.
Entry requirements
Scholarships for postdoctoral qualification can be established for foreign researchers who place their qualifications in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent.
A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.
To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post doctoral education.
The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate or higher.
Location: Solna
Type of scholarship
The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.
Application process
An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:
- A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
- A complete list of publications
- A summary of current work (no more than one page)
The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.
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