Description: A Ph.D. position is open in the lab of Giuliano Iurilli, using automatic behavior segmentation, virtual reality paradigms, electrophysiology, and optical approaches in mice to investigate how motivational drives shape sensory-motor transformations in midbrain circuits.

About the lab

The lab is composed of researchers with wide-ranging and complementary skills and training. We aim to build a diverse and collaborative group of people who share their distinct approaches and thoughts to generate new ideas on the functions of neural circuits.

Our laboratory is situated in the beautiful Trentino region of Northern Italy, surrounded by the stunning Dolomite mountains. Apart from offering an exceptional environment for conducting research, this location also provides easy access to breathtaking landscapes, perfect for hiking and skiing, serene lakes, and an exceptional quality of life, making it an ideal place for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Your profile

Applicants should have expertise in animal studies using electrophysiology or imaging and good programming skills in Matlab or Python. Previous experience working with mice is a plus but not a requirement. Applicants primarily interested in computational positions are encouraged to apply, but priority will be given to applicants also interested in conducting in vivo experiments.

About the Ph.D. program

Our Ph.D. students are enrolled in the International Doctoral Program in Brain and Cognitive Science at the CIMeC (University of Trento). The program starts in November and lasts for four years. Applications usually close in May. More info is here.

Employer: Iurilli Lab - Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Location: Rovereto (Trento)

Offer:

Application deadline: 20240515

How to apply: Interested candidates should email Giuliano Iurilli at giuliano.iurilli@iit.it. Please include a cover letter describing your research experience and a Curriculum Vitae with a list of references.
Get in touch before the application deadline!

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