A postdoc position is available for a mixed computational and experimental study of synaptic conductance dynamics in neocortical pyramidal neurons ("HR-CORTEX" project). This project will be conducted in the laboratory for integrative and computational neuroscience (UNIC) at the CNRS of Gif sur Yvette, France. The project will consist in the conception of methods to estimate synaptic conductances from intracellular recordings (Alain Destexhe's laboratory), the test of these methods experimentally using dynamic-clamp in vitro (Thierry Bal's laboratory) and during visual stimulation in primary visual cortex in vivo (Yves Fregnac's laboratory). This project will also be in collaboration with INRIA Odyssee group at the ENS, Paris (Romain Brette, Olivier Faugeras). It will require strong knowledge in biophysics and modeling (conductances), and a very close interaction with experimentalists - previous experience in electrophysiology is preferable.
The CNRS campus of Gif-sur-Yvette is entirely devoted to research and situated in the vicinity of Paris. The UNIC consists of an integrated and interactive environment comprising in vivo electrophysiology (Y. Fregnac, D. Shulz), in vitro electrophysiology (T. Bal, K. Grant), comparative anatomy (J-P. Denizot) and computational neuroscience (A. Destexhe).
The candidate should have a Doctoral degree, experience in neuroscience and computer programming, and a sufficient knowledge of electrophysiology. There is no restriction on nationality. The salary will be paid by a grant from ANR, for an initial period of 1 year, and possible extension up to 2 years. Candidates should contact for more details, and consult the HR-CORTEX project page at http://cns.iaf.cnrs-gi f.fr/hr-cortex.html.
Unité de Neurosciences, Information & Complexité
(UNIC)
CNRS
UPR-3293, Bat 33,
1 Avenue de la Terrasse,
91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France.
Tel: 33-1-69-82-34-35
Fax: 33-1-69-82-34-27
URL:
http://cns.iaf.cnrs-gif.fr