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Postdoctoral positions to study retinal structure and function in mutant mice
Postdoctoral positions in structure/function of mouse retina
Our group at the University of Louisville (Maureen McCall and Ron
Gregg) has immediate openings for Postdoctoral Fellows to investigate
retinal structure and function in normal, spontaneous and induced mouse
mutants at both basic molecular and biochemical levels through to
electrophysiological and hopefull behavioraly levels.
Our labs use anatomical, electrophysiological and molecular techniques
to study normal retinal circuitry and changes that occur due to known
mutations in synaptic elements, particularly in relation to: (1)
transmission from photoreceptors to bipolar cells and (2) the role of
inhibition in retinal circuitry. Mouse mutants are identified or
generated "in house", then characterized using fluorescence and confocal
microscopy and their physiology assessed using extracellular,
intracellular and whole cell patch clamp recording. We seek individuals
with experience in at least one of these methodologies. Successful
candidates will have the opportunity to obtain training in other areas.
Experience in the visual system research would be an advantage, but is
not essential.
Applicants must have Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry or a related field. The salary is commensurate with NIH
guidelines and includes benefits.
Please send applications via email only, using the subject line:
UofL-postdoc position.
Applications will be considered when they complete and must include: a
cover letter outlining relevant research experience, a curriculum vitae,
and the names and contact information of three referees to either:
Maureen A. McCall (mo.mccall@louisville.edu )
or
Ron Gregg (ron.gregg@louisville.edu)
Our group at the University of Louisville (Maureen McCall and Ron
Gregg) has immediate openings for Postdoctoral Fellows to investigate
retinal structure and function in normal, spontaneous and induced mouse
mutants at both basic molecular and biochemical levels through to
electrophysiological and hopefull behavioraly levels.
Our labs use anatomical, electrophysiological and molecular techniques
to study normal retinal circuitry and changes that occur due to known
mutations in synaptic elements, particularly in relation to: (1)
transmission from photoreceptors to bipolar cells and (2) the role of
inhibition in retinal circuitry. Mouse mutants are identified or
generated "in house", then characterized using fluorescence and confocal
microscopy and their physiology assessed using extracellular,
intracellular and whole cell patch clamp recording. We seek individuals
with experience in at least one of these methodologies. Successful
candidates will have the opportunity to obtain training in other areas.
Experience in the visual system research would be an advantage, but is
not essential.
Applicants must have Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry or a related field. The salary is commensurate with NIH
guidelines and includes benefits.
Please send applications via email only, using the subject line:
UofL-postdoc position.
Applications will be considered when they complete and must include: a
cover letter outlining relevant research experience, a curriculum vitae,
and the names and contact information of three referees to either:
Maureen A. McCall (mo.mccall@louisville.edu )
or
Ron Gregg (ron.gregg@louisville.edu)
