Broad Fellows Program in Brain Ciruitry
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THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is looking for a few outstanding scientists from any relevant backgrounds to study how networks of neurons give rise to perception, memory, emotion, and behavior. We encourage applications from individuals employing genetic manipulations in relevant animal model systems, electrophysiological recordings, functional imaging, and computational analyses and related tools to the arena of brain circuitry.

Broad Fellows are independent researchers who have recently received their PhD. They will receive internal funding for a group of up to three people (up to $150,000 in direct costs per year per fellow). The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of renewal for two more years. Excellent salary ($75,000 per year) and benefits.

Applications should be submitted no later than November 15th, 2009 through our website link to the program director, Prof. Christof Koch, and include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans, and three letters of recommendation (letters may be sent by email to heather@klab.caltech.edu). Your curriculum vitae and statement of research plans should be submitted as pdf files.

If you have questions, please contact the program director:

Professor Christof Koch
koch at klab.caltech.edu

Caltech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.