Postdoc Position in Neurophysiology of Behavior - Open Immediately.

Neurobiology of Context Dependent Decision-Making. The goal of this new NIH-funded research program is to understand the neurobiology of decision-making and to understand how ‘choice neurons’ are modulated by factors that influence the value of alternatives.

Using electrophysiology, the postdoctoral fellow will identify neurons that participate in decision-making during an ecologically relevant discrimination task (mate choice) using spadefoot toads as a model system. Additionally, the postdoctoral fellow will investigate the mechanisms by which the internal factors (energetic condition) and external factors (environmental conditions) that change the value of alternatives modulate neural activity.

Previous experience with electrophysiology is required. The position is open immediately and is guaranteed for a year with possible extensions. Pay will be based on experience and is expected to be in accord with the NRSA stipend levels.

This research program is a collaboration between the laboratories of Dr. Karin Pfennig and Dr. Sabrina Burmeister. For information or to apply, email sburmeister@unc.edu.