"RESEARCH FELLOW"

Job summary

The Apostolides Lab has multiple, fully-funded positions for postdoctoral fellows to undertake projects related to auditory perception, reinforcement learning, and neural plasticity. We study questions at a variety of levels, ranging from synaptic and cellular studies using patch-clamp electrophysiology, large-scale population recordings using 2-photon Ca2+ imaging in awake behaving mice, and advanced modeling + machine learning analyses. Please read more about our research at www.apostolideslab.org.

Key questions we want to answer are:

• How do neural circuits extract meaningful information from noisy or ambiguous sensory signals?
• To what extent does neural plasticity in the auditory system occur via mechanisms dictated by classic theories of reinforcement learning, or does it differ?
• How does the brain adapt to changes in peripheral input after hearing loss?

The Apostolides Lab is located in the Kresge Hearing Research Institute (KHRI), University of Michigan Medical School. KHRI and the neuroscience community at the U-M provide a highly supportive and diverse research environment and excellent career development opportunities for postdoctoral fellows. We are committed to mentoring the next generation of scientists, and ample opportunities are available to refine 'soft skills' during the training period (e.g., grant writing, scientific presentations, networking).

Mission statement

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Required qualifications*

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. in neuroscience or related field.
• Experience in electrophysiology, 2-photon imaging, animal behavior, and prior experience researching the auditory midbrain (inferior colliculus).
• Detail-oriented, quantitative mindset and experience with scientific programming (Matlab, python, or R) is critical.
• Strong organizational, leadership skills and passion for scientific discovery.
• Exceptional ability to work with a team as well as to work independently and be extremely self-motivated to complete projects.
• Willingness to learn new techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Modes of work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background screening

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Application deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Opening ID

263465

Working Title

RESEARCH FELLOW

Job Title

RESEARCH FELLOW

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

Kresge Hearing Research Instit

Posting Begin/End Date

6/03/2025 - 7/31/2025

Career Interest

Research Fellows