Fully funded combined theoretical and
experimental neuroscience PhD at UCL
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to carry out a combined
theoretical and experimental PhD. The student will receive training
from two labs: Professor Peter Latham (Gatsby Computational
Neuroscience Unit; theory) and Professor Michael Hausser (Wolfson
Institute for Biomedical Research; experiment). The candidate will
initially be based at the Gatsby Unit with Professor Latham, taking
courses in computational neuroscience and developing theories at the
circuit level; the rest of the PhD will be with Professor Hausser
testing those theories using advanced experimental tools for linking
neural circuit function with behavior (most notably targeted
optogenetics and fast 2-photon imaging).
The applicant should have a strong analytical background and a keen
interest in neuroscience. Experience in an experimental lab is
desirable but not absolutely necessary. The applicant will be fully
funded for four years. Start date is flexible (but ideally by 1
October 2014).
Closing date is May 15!
Applicants should apply directly to Professor Latham
(pel@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk). Please send, in PDF or plain text format where
possible, the following:
- CV
- statement of research interests,
- transcript(s) for previous degrees,
and arrange for three academic letters of recommendation, also to
pel@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk .
For further details of research interests please visit our websites:
Latham
Hausser.