About the Job The Smith lab at the University of Minnesota is seeking a motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to employ optical approaches to study the mechanisms of cortical network formation in the developing brain. We have recently obtained funding to use wide‐field and 2‐photon optogenetics to investigate how perturbations of early network function impact development. Qualifications Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, biology, or a related field, and experience in one or more of the following areas: multiphoton imaging, optogenetics, calcium imaging, and / or in vivo electrophysiology. Applicants without prior experience in these areas but with a strong interest in systems neuroscience and applying optical approaches to investigate circuit function are also encouraged to apply. About the Department Smith Lab: The Smith lab is a member of the Optical Imaging Medical Discovery Team ( a $30M initiative at UMN establishing a highly collab...