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We employ a multi-disciplinary approach to understand how
behavioral states regulate neural circuits and control animal behavior
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PROJECTS
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Animals make state-dependent decisions by integrating sensory cues and internal motivational drives in the nervous system. Our lab is specifically interested in understanding how state dependent decisions are regulated. We use a genetically tractable model organism, the fly (Drosophila melanogaster), to understand the fundamental principles of how motivational states regulate food intake decisions on the level of molecules, cells and circuits. Our lab uses techniques ranging from high resolution quantitative measurements of behavior, functional imaging, neural tracing and genetics.

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Open Positions: 
Applicants do not need previous experience working with flies. Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file containing a CV, a concise statement of research interests, and the names/contact information for three references to Dr. Nilay Yapici at ny96@ cornell.edu. 

Graduate students: 
We are always interested in motivated students who aim to pursue a career in systems and molecular neuroscience. Please apply directly to Cornell Graduate program in Neuroscience. ​ nbb.cornell.edu/graduate

Postdoctoral positions:
We are seeking motivated candidates for a postdoctoral position to work on a funded project. The project aims to characterize neural circuits and genes regulating feeding and foraging in flies and mice. This is an opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment and to participate in multidisciplinary studies utilizing diverse approaches including single cell sequencing, neurophysiology, in vivo optogenetics, 2- and 3-Photon microscopy. The candidate must hold a doctoral-level degree in neuroscience, molecular biology, physiology, or physics. Background in neuroscience, multiphoton imaging or neurophysiology is desirable. 
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