[visionlist] PhD or postdoc position in Cognitive Neuroscience

[Tini Eikelboom]

PhD or post-doc in Cognitive Neuroscience: 
Neurophysiology of visual cognition - how does acetylcholine mediate 
attention, memory and learning in the visual cortex?

A PhD or postdoctoral position is available to study the neural correlates of 
visual perception, attention, and conscious awareness in the Dept. Vision & 
Cognition (head Pieter Roelfsema) at the Netherlands Institute for 
Neuroscience in Amsterdam. 

Early areas of the visual cortex like V1, V2 and V4 contribute to attention and 
awareness (see e.g. Roelfsema 2006 Annu Rev Neurosci.). The present project 
aims to measure the involvement of acetylcholine in attention, awareness and 
short-term memory by using electrochemistry to measure the fluctuations in 
the acetylcholine concentration in the cortex during a task and by 
neurophysiological techniques. Are shifts in attention mediated by changes in 
the concentration of acetylcholine?

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience, 
preferably with some experience in neurophysiological techniques, and 
strong programming skills. Preference will be given to candidates with 
experience in collecting and analyzing neural activity in alert animals.

Appointment:
The position involves a temporary appointment for 3 (postdoc) or 4 years 
(PhD student).

To apply, please send application letter, CV and two letters of 
recommendation before 1 July to:

Heidi Lieveld
The Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience
Meibergdreef 47
1105 BA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Telephone: +31-20-5665500
E-mail: p.roelfsema at nin.knaw.nl



Tini Eikelboom
secretariat
Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN)
Meibergdreef 47
1105 BA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
tel  + 31 20 566 4587
fax + 31 20 566 6121
www.nin.knaw.nl
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