We welcome motivated new members to rotate/join our lab. The primary goal of the lab is to identify how our brain processes sound inputs to extract complex patterns, such as vocalizations. Using the mouse auditory cortex as a model system, we combine multiple cutting-edge techniques (e.g., in vivo whole-cell recording, two-photon calcium imaging, and optogenetics) in behaving animals to dissect the circuits that connect sound inputs to behavioral outputs. Our lab values a collegial environment in which the PI and the members work closely in a small group.
References:
1. Onodera K and Kato HK. (2022) Translaminar recurrence from layer 5 suppresses superficial cortical layers. Nat Commun 13:2585.
2. Kline AM, Aponte DA, Tsukano H, Giovannucci A, Kato HK. (2021) Inhibitory gating of coincidence-dependent sensory binding in secondary auditory cortex.
Nat Commun 12:4610.
3. Aponte DA, Handy G, Kline AM, Tsukano H, Doiron B, Kato HK. (2021) Recurrent network dynamics shape direction selectivity in primary auditory cortex.
Nat Commun 12: 314.
4. Kato HK, Asinof SK, Isaacson JS. (2017) Network-level control of frequency tuning in auditory cortex. Neuron 95: 412-423.
5. Kato HK, Gillet SN, Isaacson JS. (2015) Flexible sensory representations in auditory cortex driven by behavioral relevance. Neuron 88: 1027-1039.
6. Kato HK, Gillet SN, Peters AJ, Isaacson JS, Komiyama T. (2013) Parvalbumin-Expressing Interneurons Linearly Control Olfactory Bulb Output. Neuron 80:1218-1231.
7. Kato HK, Chu MW, Isaacson JS, Komiyama T. (2012) Dynamic sensory representations in the olfactory bulb: modulation by wakefulness and experience. Neuron 76:962-75.
Qualifications for postdocs: The ideal candidate would have a Ph.D. in neuroscience-related fields.
Previous experience in electrophysiology, imaging, and/or engineering is appreciated.
Competitive applicants should have at least one first-author publication.
Contact: hiroyuki_kato@med.unc.edu with your current CV, cover letter, and at least
two references contact information.