I am looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on a
project using computational models of retina to understand
specific function of neural circuitry in the retina.
My laboratory is involved in several projects focussed on the
study of information transfer in the "identified" signal pathways
for rod and cone signals at various different light intenisties.
We attempt to discover why the circuits are constructed as they
are, i.e. what specific function each neural component plays in
the larger circuit. The work focusses on receptive fields of
neurons, with emphasis on the noise properties and transfer
functions of synapses. The work is highly integrative and
encompasses all levels of neural circuitry from the biochemistry
of transduction and synaptic transmission to retinal and cortical
receptive fields.
The post doc will strongly interact with colleagues in my
laboratory and several collaborating laboratories involved in
physiology and anatomy of the retina. The candidate should be
skilled in computational neuroscience and/or some aspect of
retinal circuitry, e.g. receptive field analysis, physiology of
synaptic transmission or anatomy of retinal microcircuits.
Experience with C programming, the mathematics of compartmental
models, or electronic circuit design is an advantage. Candidates
should have a good "theoretical" interest but strong motivation
to solve practical problems and work closely with colleagues.
The position is available starting in January, 1996. If you are
interested in this position, please contact me (e-mail, phone or
surface mail). If you know of any suitable candidates who might
be interested in this position, I would be grateful if you could
pass this information along to them.
Sincerely,
Robert G. Smith
Department of Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania
Rm 123, Anat-Chem Bldg
Phila., PA 19104-6058
Phone: (215) 573-3211
FAX: (215) 898-9871
Refs:
Smith, Vis. Neurosci (1995) 12: 545-561
Smith and Vardi, Vis. Neurosci (1995) 12: 851-860
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