CONTACT

dfeldman at berkeley dot edu

University of California, Berkeley
189 Life Sciences Addition
Berkeley, CA 94720-3200

POSITIONS

Research positions are often open for postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. Research areas include cellular and circuit physiology (synaptic physiology, optogenetics, whole-cell recording in vitro and in vivo), systems neuroscience (sensory physiology, multi-site polytrode and NeuroPixels recording, 2-photon Ca imaging in vivo, computational analysis of ensemble activity), quantitative sensory behavior, and developmental neuroscience (plasticity and development of cortical circuits and sensory maps). We also study neural circuit dysfunction in autism using physiology and behavior in transgenic mouse models. Highly motivated postdocs with physiology or imaging experience are encouraged to apply. Applications for postdoctoral positions should include a CV and names of two references.

We accept PhD students through the Neuroscience PhD program, MCB PhD program, and Biophysics PhD programs at Berkeley. Students apply directly to those programs (application due dates are in the late fall), and then once admitted to Berkeley, can do thesis work in our lab.

Undergraduates who are interested in neurophysiology, animal behavior, or microscopy may apply for research internships or assistantships. In these positions, students assist PhD students and postdocs in ongoing research. A commitment of 2 semesters is required. Independent research is available for successful students.