We Are Hiring!
We are always looking for talented, motivated graduate students and postdocs interested in neural computation. Postdocs with experience in patch clamp electrophysiology and/or computational and theoretical neuroscience are especially encouraged to apply.
Post-Docs
The laboratory of Greg Schwartz at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago is seeking applications for a postdoctoral fellow to work on circuit tracing in the early visual system of mice. Our lab’s core expertise is on visual circuits in the retina, including neuronal biophysics, synaptic connectivity, and computational modeling.
We have expanded our work to study the targets of retinal ganglion cells in the brain and their contributions to innate visual behavior. We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to lead projects in this branch of our work, tracing visual circuits from the retina to the brain and behavior. Discussions about different potential directions will be part of the application process.
A prerequisite for this position is strong technical expertise in stereotactic surgery and optogenetics and/or in vivo electrophysiology or photometry in mice. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in data analysis. Our lab includes individuals from diverse personal and academic backgrounds working together as a highly collaborative team, so excellent communication skills and teamwork are critical. The successful candidate will receive strong mentorship from Dr. Schwartz and his network of colleagues both within and outside Northwestern.
Training and collaboration opportunities within Northwestern include the labs of Yevgenia Kozorovitskiy (anatomical and physiological circuit mapping, imaging, optogenetics/photometry) and Ann Kennedy (machine-learning approaches to behavior and neural activity analysis). Salary is competitive based on experience and is negotiable.
Come work with us on visual circuits while enjoying the quality of life and reasonable cost of living in Chicago!
Applicants should send the following information to greg.schwartz@northwestern.edu:
- Cover letter
- CV including all publications
- Names and contact information for 3 references
Graduate Students
- Potential graduate students already at NU: email Greg Schwartz (greg.schwartz@northwestern.edu) to discuss a rotation in our lab.
- Potential graduate students not currently at NU: please apply directly to the Northwestern Interdepartmental Neuroscience PhD program (NUIN) Apply here!
Undergraduate Students
The Schwartz Lab sometimes take on undergrad students. As undergrads, students can learn the day-to-day operations of a working lab, and get experience in the following techniques: mouse work, genotyping, brain slicing, immunohistochemical staining techniques, and electrophysiology. Some students that demonstrate a great facility with our techniques and knowledge of our studies, have gone on to have their own projects. Please contact Greg Schwartz (greg.schwartz@northwestern.edu) if interested.
Undergrads must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours a week and can be hired through the following opportunities:
- Northwestern Work-Study: Apply here!
- Northwestern Neuroscience Research Fellowship: Apply here!
- Other Northwestern or private fellowships
- Volunteer