Our Mission
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We seek to understand the neural basis of behavior through the interdisciplinary study of network dynamics. We combine electrophysiology, imaging, brain stimulation, and behavioral assays. We use advanced data analysis and computational modeling strategies in close conjunction with our experimental work. We closely work with the Carolina Center for Neurostimulation to translate our findings into novel treatments of network disorders. We strive to make our laboratory a productive, collaborative, and happy workplace. Our core values are outstanding mentorship, highest scientific integrity, and world-class innovation. Together we will change the world!
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Join the Frohlich Lab!
We are hiring a postdoc for our latest research project "The causal role of large-scale network dynamics in cognitive control"
Interested in the causal role of brain rhythms in cognition? Excited to use cutting-edge circuit perturbation strategies and advanced data analytics? We are looking to hire a postdoc to join our team at UNC. We have developed a comprehensive toolset to examine the large-scale network dynamics in an exciting preclinical model. We combine optogenetics, multisite multielectrode array recordings, and touch-screen based behavioral assays to delineate the role of theta and alpha oscillations in cognitive control. We are a unique team that brings together preclinical and clinical research to advance the rational design of circuit-based therapeutics in psychiatry.
Established in 2011, the Frohlich Lab has focused on the development of an intermediate model system for the study of network oscillations. Recent papers include Stitt et al 2018 (Nature Communications), where we demonstrate the antagonistic interactions of alpha and theta oscillations in the thalamo-cortical system as a function of arousal. Our group also has a long-standing track record of translating preclinical discoveries about brain stimulation into human studies and treatment clinical trials, such as our recent work on transcranial alternating current stimulation for the treatment of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and chronic pain.
We are part of the vibrant UNC-Chapel Hill neuroscience community. An abundance of seminars, workshops, and meetings provide ample opportunities for collaborations, professional development, and career advancement. Chapel Hill is an exciting yet affordable town, which is part of a rapidly growing larger community that includes Durham (Duke University) and Raleigh (Research Triangle Park and NC State University).
Academic qualifications and requirements:
- PhD degree in relevant discipline
- Experience with electrophysiology techniques and/or computational neuroscience
- Programming experience (e.g. Matlab, Python)
Application deadline: open until the position is filled.
Application checklist:
1) A single page research statement demonstrating your fit with the program described above.
2) Current academic CV demonstrating research excellence and a capacity for leadership.
3) Contact information for two references from academic supervisors or current employers.
Learn more about us here: www.frohlichlab.org. Please reach out to Flavio Frohlich (flavio_frohlich@med.unc.edu) to discuss this unique opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!
Announcements:
Learn how Dr. Flavio Frohlich is combining music and neuroscience to better understand how multiple brains synchronize and communicate with each other!
- Tuned into Neuroscience
- Tuned into Neuroscience
New online resource for people curious about transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS). Includes frequently asked questions and a growing list of ongoing clinical trials.
Dr. Flavio Frohlich discusses the story behind our treatment trials using brain stimulation to treat mental illness in UNC-CH's Well Said podcast:
- Well Said: A new treatment for mental illness
- Well Said: A new treatment for mental illness
Press releases on our study using brain stimulation to improve depression symptoms:
- UNC Health Care
- UNC Health Care
Press releases on our study using brain stimulation to treat chronic back pain:
- UNC Health Care
- National Pain Report
- Wall Street Journal (subscription needed)
- UNC Health Care
- National Pain Report
- Wall Street Journal (subscription needed)
Thank you to VIDA Strings for helping us make this musical hyper-scanning event come to fruition! We had so much fun listening to you all perform!!
Frohlich Lab Tweets:
We are funded by...
- Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness
- NIH National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
- Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP)
- North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBC)
- National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)
- Tal Medical
What people are saying...
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"I really appreciated that there were lots of opportunities for hands on work, which allowed me to gain skills in several areas such as histology, imaging, and animal training."
"Open and flexible work environment" "I was given a lot of responsibility as an undergraduate and Flavio and the grad students helped me develop a lot of skills that have helped me in future research and have made me a good candidate for grad school." "Research projects, research dynamics and atmosphere, good mentoring relationship etc." "Exciting projects, well-established platform for documentation, regular feedback from Flavio, freedom in implementing my own algorithms and code changes." "The opportunity to grow and be around such amazing research/potential." |
"Flavio's dedication to his work and his team is unparalleled. He has very high expectations but does reward and acknowledge accordingly when one meets them. I still find myself missing some of my colleagues from the Frohlich Lab for their friendship, intelligence, and sense of ownership. I know that I owe a lot of my success to Flavio's mentorship and his willingness to challenge me to push myself to my limits which is very much not something that had ever been asked of me before I joined the Frohlich Lab."
"The lab was very welcoming and instructive. "Collegial environment, wonderful people, patience with my relative lack of bench work experience." "The personal attention from the PI. While standards were high, mentorship was provided to help you reach your goals." "goal-oriented, productive, exciting" |