The Muzzio lab, in the Psychological and Brain Sciences Department at the University of Iowa (https://psychology.uiowa.edu/people/isabel-muzzio) is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral scientists with expertise in in vivo techniques and computational analysis to investigate neurobiological mechanisms of learning and memory and navigation. The research will be funded through the National Institute on Mental Health and National Science Foundation. The appointment will include full University of Iowa benefits.  

Requirements: 
This position requires expertise with at least one of the following techniques, proficiency with stereotaxic surgeries using viral constructs, in vivo single unit recordings, calcium imaging using miniendoscopes, and/or chemogenetic/optogenetic approaches.  Strong computational, statistical, and modeling background would be an asset.  The ideal candidate must have a record of high productivity as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties:
The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for the following:
• Manage, conduct, and coordinate research in the lab using the techniques listed above

• Handle all aspects of data collection and analysis
• Train graduate and undergraduate students and supervise their work and presentations

• Work efficiently with other lab members and collaborators

• Present findings at local and international meetings and attend regular lab meetings

• Maintain a good productivity record by publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals

• Contribute to grant application preparation and apply for external funding when opportunities    arise

Benefits:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. Stipend is commensurate with NIH guidelines and will consider experience and productivity records. The University of Iowa offers extensive benefits to all postdoctoral fellows (https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/ui-student-insurance/postdoctoral-scholars-fellows-benefits) as well as excellent network opportunities to enhance career paths.

If you are interested, please fill the application

The Muzzio lab is part of the Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience (BCN) area in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. The BCN program is a doctorate program with a strong research-focus aiming at training students for careers in neuroscience. The coursework of the program requires a small number of courses, that can be expanded depending on the students’ background, interests, research needs, and/or future goals. The program brings students into the labs as soon as they join the program with the goal of providing in depth research training to ensure successful research careers. You can apply for the program here.

Please do not hesitate to contact Isabel Muzzio (Isabel-muzzio@uiowa.edu) with any questions regarding the Muzzio lab. The lab is always interested in finding new motivated graduate students! The Muzzio lab values students who have background in biology, neuroscience, and/or psychology and, in particular, those with strong computational background. We encourage applicants who have already gained research or computational research experience prior to graduate school.

The Muzzio lab is also a part of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. Therefore, students joining the Muzzio lab will be able to have interactions, connections, and potential collaborations with neuroscientists across campus, including the medical school. As a result, we also welcome graduate students in the Neuroscience Program.

If you are an undergraduate and would like to join our lab, please fill the application

If you would like to work as a lab manager or technical staff member (non-postdoc or non-student), then please fill the application