A NIH-supported postdoctoral position is available immediately for studying the processing of color information in primate cortex, and applying optogentics to visual prosthesis. The projects is under the direction of Dr. Youping Xiao at State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center, New York, New York.

We employ a multidisciplinary approach, including optical imaging of intrinsic signal and voltage-sensitive dye, multi-channel single-unit recording, optogentics, neuroanatomy, advanced statistical analysis, and modeling. Our current research focuses on the population based representation of color or other information, functional connectivity between neurons, neural circuitry for color perception, and the development of cortical visual prosthesis using optogenetics. For further information about the Xiao Lab see http://www.downstate.edu/ophthalmology/faculty/xiao.html .
The candidate should have a doctoral degree in any field of natural science or engineering with experience in electrophysiology, neural network, or neuroimaging. A strong quantitative background and experience in programming (Matlab, C/C++, or Python) is preferred.
Interested individuals should send a statement of interests, CV, 2-3 letters of reference, PDFs of representative publications, and the expected date of availability to Dr. Xiao ( youping.xiao@downstate.edu).
State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.