Postdoctoral Associate: Cognition, Learning, Mouse

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  
  

  Research Overview
  
  We are recruiting a new postdoctoral researcher to join the Hattori Laboratory at the Wertheim UF Scripps Institute, University of Florida. The Hattori Lab aims to elucidate the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive functiosn and learning using mouse models. Current projects focus on numerical information processing in the brain, as well as the mechanisms of reinforcement learning and decision-making. The successful candidate will, in consultation with the PI (Dr. Hattori), either work on one of these ongoing themes or pursue a new research direction related to higher brain functions.

  
  

  The Hattori Laboratory
  
  The Hattori Lab develops novel mouse behavioral tasks using Unity-based virtual reality (VR). The lab is equipped with 16 VR behavioral experiment setups. We also have state-of-the-art equipment for in vivo imaging and neural activity manipulation, including a two-photon mesoscope. We also perform mathematical modeling of animal behavior and large-scale neural population activity, as well as network simulations using AI. Beyond fundamental neural mechanisms, the lab also investigates abnormalities in cognitive functions and learning associated with autism.

  
  

  https://hattori.scripps.ufl.edu/

• Work content and job description

  
  

  The selected postdoctoral associate will conduct research related to the projects above.

• Assigned department

  
  

  Existing departments

  
  

  The Hattori Lab, Department of Neuroscience, The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute

Job type

• Researcher/Postdoc level

Research field

• Life Science - Neuroscience-general
• Life Science - Function of nervous system
• Life Science - Basic brain sciences
• Life Science - Cognitive and brain science
• Life Science - Animal physiological chemistry, physiology and behavioral biology

Wages

• Commensurate with experience and NIH scale. At least $62,232.

Working hours

• Working hours :08:30-17:00

  
  

  Break time :12:00-12:30

Application requirements

Qualifications

• Work experience

  
  

  Applicants should have obtained, or be expected to obtain, a doctoral degree. While not required, we especially welcome candidates who meet one of the following criteria:

  
  
  1. Those with experience in brain imaging or electrophysiology.
  2. Those who may not have prior experience with animal experiments but are eager to learn, and who have substantial experience in data analysis using Python, MATLAB etc..

Employment Type

• Contract employee

  
  

  Postdoctoral Associate

Contract period

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  
  

  4 years

  
  

  Probationary period absent

Work location

• Others

  
  

  130 Scripps Way, Jupiter, Florida 33458, USA

Compensation

• Various systems

  
  

  Pay increase system : available

• Insurance

  
  

  Employees'' Health Insurance : available

  
  

  Employees'' Pension Insurance : available

  
  

  Employment insurance : available

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Application period

• 2025/11/06~2026/11/05 Deadline for receipt

  
  

  The position is open until filled.

Application method

• Attached documents

  
  

  Application Form : Online Submission

  
  

  Achievements and Activities : Online Submission

  
  

  Other online application forms
  
  Please send your CV, along with a statement outlining your previous research experience and interests, to the email address below. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.

URL of this job posting

Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  
  

  After screening of application materials, interview may be scheduled.

• Notification of result

  
  

  Interviewed candidates will be contacted via email.

Contact details

University of Florida

Department of Neuroscience, The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute

Ryoma Hattori

rhattori(at)ufl.edu

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