Postdoctoral Position in Probing Sleep function. in Bern/Switzerland

The laboratory of Prof. Antoine Adamantidis in the Department of Neurology at the University of Bern is seeking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellows (position #2) to work in the field of sleep neurophysiology. The project aims at identifying the wiring and dynamics of thalamo-cortical neural circuits supporting sleep oscillations and sleep-dependent memory consolidation in rodent (see Nature 2007; Nat. Neurosci. 2013, 2016, 2018; and Science 2016).


The ideal candidate must have a recent doctoral degree (PhD) neuroscience, neuro-engineering, or related fields, and, evidence of publication history in the field of sleep or systems neuroscience. Applicants with previous experience in rodent stereotaxic surgery, optogenetics, in vivo electrophysiology (EEG, LFP, MUA, EMG) and behavioral analysis (e.g., sleep, fear conditioning. sensory integration, etc.) will have priority in the selection. Experience with signals analysis (spike sorting) and computer programming (Matlab, Spike, C++, etc.) will be an advantage. Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and together with a research team, and aptitude to mentor undergraduate and graduate students are also necessary attributes.
Ideal starting date: early 2020.


The Tidis Lab offers solid scientific and technical expertise in system neurosciences together with a highly collaborative environment within the Zentrum fur Experimentelle Neurologie (ZEN) and the University.


To apply: Please send your application package (CV, letter describing your scientific interests, contact of three references) by email to Prof. Antoine Adamantidis (antoine.adamantidis@dbmr.unibe.ch) or Claudia Wille (Claudia.wille@insel.ch). Screening of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Only selected applicants will be contacted for interview.