NSF-funded postdoctoral position starting September 2007 to study
visual-olfactory sensory fusion and sensory-motor integration for flight
control in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Our specific aims
include (but are not limited): (i) To determine the dependence of a
subset of optomotor flight maneuvers upon variation in the spatial,
temporal, and contrast structure of visual stimuli. (ii) To examine the
dependence of a subset of olfactory-mediated flight maneuvers upon the
intensity, identity, and spatial distribution of odor cues. (iii) To
investigate whether multimodal behavioral responses quantitatively
represent the linear sum of unimodal responses, or alternatively whether
cross-modal conditions synergistically enhance motor responses beyond
those evoked by unimodal cues. Experience with some combination of
electrophysiology, biomechanics, and computer programming (preferably
Matlab), are desired but not essential. Demonstrated expertise in either
the biology of Drosophila, or olfactory physiology, or visual physiology
are essential. Fellowship includes a competitive salary and fringe
benefits. Funding is available for three years, contingent upon
satisfactory progress and federal budgetary approval. Applicants must
hold a PhD in zoology, neuroscience, or a related discipline. UCLA hosts
vibrant, collaborative, and highly diverse neuroscience and Drosophila
research communities. Please see our website
<http://www.physci.ucla.edu/research/frye/> for information about our
lab. Interested candidates please email a CV including three references
along with a statement of interest to Mark Frye
<mailto:frye from physci.ucla.edu>
http://www.physci.ucla.edu/research/frye/
frye (at) physci dot ucla dot edu
