Postdoctoral Associate - Hattori Lab

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate 

Job Description:

A postdoctoral position is available in the Hattori lab at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology. The lab investigates the neural mechanisms underlying reinforcement learning and cognitive processes such as decision making and number sense using custom-built virtual reality behavior tasks for mice. Our major approaches include in vivo two-photon imaging of neural activity and synaptic plasticity dynamics, with a large FOV two-photon mesoscrope, imaging of neuromodulator releases with fiber photometry, optogenetics, computational modeling of complex animal behaviors and neural dynamics, and network simulations using AI. Successful candidates are expected to lead independent research under the guidance of Dr. Hattori and work collaboratively in the Hattori lab. Please visit our website for more information: https://hattori.scripps.ufl.edu/. 

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with experience. 

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a Ph.D. or M.D. degree in a relevant scientific/medical discipline. A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of Dr. Hattori. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred M.D. or Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, psychology, engineering, or computer science. 
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in: in vivo imaging, in vivo electrophysiology, animal behavior experiments, animal surgery, computational modeling of animal behaviors, or computational modeling of neural dynamics.
• Some programming skills for data analyses are necessary for this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.

The final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-24772477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. 

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 

This is a time-limited position. 

This position is open until filled.  Application review will begin September 13th, 2024. 

Health Assessment Required: Yes.