Postdoc in Systems Neuroscience

Investigating circuits for using memory in decision making

The Tamura Lab for Circuit Physiology of Cognition is based in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN) of the University of Cambridge. Why can we easily notice a friend in a crowd and say 'Hello'? Previous neurophysiological studies have revealed how visual inputs are analysed, memorised and recalled, but how the recalled memory is then used to improve perception and make cognitive decisions remains poorly understood. We are investigating brain-wide neuronal circuits signalling object memory for guiding cognitive and perceptual decision makings by developing cutting-edge opto-physiological approaches to marmosets.

The common marmoset is a small non-human primate highly suited for advanced circuit interrogation techniques including high-density electrophysiology, optical imaging and optogenetics, and is developing into the next generation animal model to study physiology and pathology of cognitive functions. University of Cambridge has a world-renowned marmoset neuroscience facility equipped with a 9.4-Tesla MRI and a PET scanners, fully supported by experienced staff.