Postdoc job in Ikuko Smith’s Lab

A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated candidate to join the Ikuko Smith Lab in the Neuroscience Research Institute at UC Santa Barbara (https://www.mcdb.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/ikuko-smith). A strong background in Systems Neuroscience with skills in electrophysiology and/or virally mediated gene transduction is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for curious and energetic candidates who are enthusiastic about partaking in shaping this newly established lab in a fully renovated new space with new equipment, new ideas and new challenges. The goal of our research program is to elucidate the cellular and network mechanisms underlying cortical functions., One current focus is to elucidate the role of neuronal dendrites in synaptic integration in vivo, using mouse visual cortex as a model.

Expectations from the successful candidate after joining the lab include: publication of research in leading peer-reviewed journals and at conferences, writing postdoctoral fellow grant proposals, and a good citizenship to contribute to the healthy working environment of the lab.

Applications should be sent to Prof. Ikuko Smith (ikukots@ucsb.edu). Please include Curriculum Vitae, a research statement describing your background, scientific interests, and career goals, and a list of three references. Starting salary is based on the NIH guidelines and includes benefits. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.