Associate researcher in associative learning - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace 

In the research group Associative Learning we study motor learning and memory of quantitative information in the nervous system. Our research is at the forefront within classical conditioning and learning of temporal intervals. We are a small team of researchers (Fredrik Johansson, Germund Hesslow and Anders Rasmussen) as well as technical staff. The research group is located at the Biomedical Centre ("BMC") in Lund.

You can read more about our research at the following link: https://portal.research.lu.se/portal/en/ organisations-researchgroups/associative-learning(1bbc4860-ab1b-4f2b-b017-1eb7a2601609).html

Within the research group, we care about a good working environment, and strive to maintain a stimulating environment for all employees.

We are now recruiting an associate researcher for a research project which will study learning of temporal intervals in neurons. The position is limited to approximately 2 months full-time, starting November 22nd or according to agreement  to 2024-01-31.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

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Work duties and responsibilities

The aim is to study associative learning, specifically learning of temporal intervals, in cerebellar Purkinje neurons. Experiments and data sampling will be done with extracellular electrodes in vivo and patch- clamp in vitro. The primary tasks are to perform electrophysiological experiments, analyze sampled data as well as reading and writing scientific papers. Additional shared responsibilities include for example maintenance of the laboratory environment and participation in joint scientific activities.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

- Ph.D. in a relevant field

- Postdoctoral experience in relevant field

- Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The ability of applicants to cooperate and work independently will be taken into account.

Desired qualifications:

-Proven expertise of neurophysiological studies with cell recording in vivo or in vitro

- Expertise in neurophysiological studies of associative learning in the Purkinje cells of the cerebellum

-Previous experience in analyzing data from cell registrations

Further information

This is fixed term fulltime  employment with desired start date 2023-11-22  with end date 2024-01-31. 

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to/should include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application is to/should also include a CV, degree certificates or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc