We are looking for curious individuals interested in neuroscience, behavior, and evolution
The lab will launch at Emory University in January 2027. Additional information about available positions and recruitment timelines will be posted on this page in fall 2026.
We welcome inquiries from prospective graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research technicians interested in joining the lab. Please contact Dr. Hiroshi Shiozaki to learn more about our research and future opportunities.
When reaching out, please include a brief description of your research interests and experience. Prior experience in neuroscience, animal behavior, programming, or quantitative analysis is helpful but not required. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Our research is highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, and we are looking for team members who are excited to:
Tackle challenging long-term projects with curiosity and persistence
Take initiative and contribute ideas
Discuss science openly, collaborate closely, and learn from others
Continuously develop new skills and expertise
Help build a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative lab environment
Opportunities
Potential opportunities in the lab include:
PhD students through Emory graduate programs (e.g., Neuroscience)
Postdoctoral researchers
Research technicians
Undergraduate researchers
Depending on their project, lab members may have opportunities to work with:
Animal behavior analysis, including audio and video recording of courtship behaviors
Functional imaging and electrophysiology in behaving animals
Neural circuit reconstruction and connectomic analysis
Genetic tool development using genetic engineering
Single-cell RNA sequencing across development
Neuroanatomy using expansion microscopy and immunohistochemistry
Computational analysis and modeling of neural circuit dynamics
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Hiroshi Shiozaki at: shiozakih [at] hhmi [dot] org
Mentoring philosophy / lab culture
Our lab aims to create a collaborative and supportive environment where curiosity, creativity, and kindness are valued. We strive to build a lab culture in which people openly discuss ideas, share knowledge and technical expertise, help one another, and celebrate discoveries together. Lab members are encouraged to think independently, develop their own ideas, and actively shape the direction of their projects. At the same time, we believe that science is a collaborative process, and that open communication and mutual respect are essential for supporting scientific discovery and personal growth.
As a mentor, I aim to provide scientific guidance, constructive feedback, and support for professional development. I value open communication and regular discussions so that mentorship can be tailored to each trainee's goals and needs. We aim to support broad scientific development, including experimental design, wet-lab techniques, computational skills, and scientific communication. My goal is to help each lab member develop skills and experiences that support their individual career goals, whether in academia, industry, education, or other paths. As a first-generation college graduate who trained internationally, I value supporting people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. I aim to create an environment where trainees feel supported, build confidence, and grow as independent and creative scientists.
Science is both exciting and challenging because research projects often do not progress as initially planned. Uncovering the principles of nature requires persistence, flexibility, and a willingness to rethink ideas and approaches when experiments lead to unexpected results. As a PI, I see it as my responsibility to create an environment where lab members can find fulfillment in this long-term process of exploration and discovery.
I resonate with the words of David Hubel and Torsten Wiesel, pioneers in visual neuroscience, who described themselves as “explorers of an unknown universe” and emphasized the importance of following one’s curiosity and enjoyment in science. I hope our lab embraces the same spirit of curiosity-driven exploration and finds joy in the process of discovery.
— Adapted from “Q & A: David Hubel and Torsten Wiesel” (2012) Neuron