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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL" style="color:black">Dear all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">We have an exciting opportunity for a PhD-student or postdoc to investigate the logic of feedback connections in mouse visual cortex and their role in perceptual organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Project description</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">project addresses the </span><span style="color:black">logic of feedback connections in mouse visual cortex and their role in perceptual organization. Feedback
connections from higher visual areas back to the primary visual cortex are thought to play an important role in constructing a perceptual model of the visual scene, however we still have a poor understanding of the logic of the connectivity between cells in
higher and lower areas. In this project, we will use high-density electrophysiological recordings (Neuropixels), 2-photon microscopy and optogenetics to examine the interactions between cells in higher areas and V1. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">We expect from you:</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">You are a highly motivated, self-driven candidate. You have an MSc degree (or equivalent) in neuroscience or a related discipline; or an MSc degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. physics/biophysics, mathematics,
engineering) with strong interest and experience in neuroscience. Post-doctoral candidates should have, or should soon expect to obtain, a PhD in a relevant field and should have experience in collecting and analyzing neurophysiological data from awake, behaving
animals. A high level of written and spoken English and good programming skills are essential. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">You should expect from us:</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">• Mentoring, supervision and training <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">• Access to state-of-the art infrastructure<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">• A stimulating international research environment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Environment</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (www.nin.nl) is the country’s leading fundamental neuroscience research institute, in the international and progressive city of Amsterdam. It provides a critical mass
of scientists (spanning more than 27 nationalities) and neuroscience facilities, in a highly interactive, dynamic, multi-cultural environment, with English as the working language.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Appointment</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">We offer an exciting job at a dynamic research institute and an attractive package of fringe benefits. The position is for a period of 4 years in total for a PhD student or 3 years in total for a post-doc. The
first appointment is for one year with the option for an extension for the remaining period pending on an evaluation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Salary</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The salary will be commensurate with experience and institutional guidelines based on the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities: CAO NU. Full-time monthly salary for a PhD student is € 2.395,- in the
1st year to € 3.061,- in the 4th year before taxes. The starting salary for a postdoctoral researcher depends on experience and ranges from € 3.217,- to € 4.402.- before taxes. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">In addition, an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus are provided. We offer travel expenses, paid parental leave, flexible working hours, 30 days paid leave per year and assistance in finding an accommodation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Starting date</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The position is available from </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Summer</span><span style="color:black"> 202</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">1</span><span style="color:black">, but the
starting date can be later.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">To apply</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Please send your application to <a href="mailto:s.wolff@nin.knaw.nl">s.wolff@nin.knaw.nl</a> including: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">1. A Curriculum Vitae<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">2. An application letter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">3. Two reference letters <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. We aim to fill the position in the summer of 2021. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Any acquisition further to this advertisement will not be appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">____________________________________________</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">Prof. Dr. Pieter R. Roelfsema<span lang="NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">Director Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (KNAW)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">Meibergdreef 47, 1105 BA
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">Amsterdam, The Netherlands<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><img border="0" width="240" height="75" style="width:2.5in;height:.7812in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D75D7B.04393EA0" alt="Description: NIN Logo.jpg"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">Department of Integrative Neurophysiology, Vrije Universiteit
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">Amsterdam, The Netherlands<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">Department of Psychiatry (AMC)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">Amsterdam, The Netherlands<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">E-mail: p.roelfsema@nin.knaw.nl<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">tel: +31-20-5664587<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">fax: +31-20-5666121<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB">URL: </span>http://herseninstituut.nl/en/research/researchgroups/roelfsema-group/<span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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