The Department of Computational Neuroethology is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong interest in exploring circuit mechanisms and the evolution of the vertebrate retina. Much of what is known about the circuitry of the retina is based on mammalian studies, but it remains unknown which of these circuits generalize to earlier vertebrates or if they represent phyla specific adaptations. Our lab is interested in extending a correlative function/structure approach to various vertebrate retinas including those of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Our approach is to first functionally characterize the retina using multiphoton microscopy or multielectrode array recording and subsequently obtain volume electron microscopy datasets from the same volumes.  We have established a connectomics pipeline to rapidly collect and analyze entire retinas at nanometer resolution following functional imaging. This project aims to develop mechanistic models of retinal circuits that are constrained by neuronal function and synaptic wiring. Candidates should have a strong background in retinal neurobiology or related field and ideally have prior experience in multiphoton imaging and/or connectomic methods.