fertile myspell: Postdoctoral position in Cellular Neuroscience Ume? University ...

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A postdoctoral position is accessible, provided and available under the direction of Prof. Staffan Johansson in the Department of Integrative Medical Biology (Physiology Section). The candidate will work with electrophysiological (mostly patch clamp) and/or optical techniques to study, examine synaptic transmission and neuronal excitability in cell/tissue preparations. The research will address the role of ion channels and ion transporters of importance for synaptic plasticity and for conditions of raised excitability, such as in epilepsy and neuropathic pain. Presynaptic ion channels and the control of GABA release in addition to the postsynaptic control of excitability via GABA- and/or glycine-gated channels and intracellular ion concentrations should be in focus. The candidate will work in close collaboration, teamwork with the members of the research panel at the laboratory of ion channels and neuronal signalling and is anticipated to contribute directly to the project design, experimental, trail work and advanced data analysis, study.

Eligibility:

The applicant must have doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (neuroscience/physiology) and not in excess of three years old. Practical experience, skill with patch-clamp recording and analysis, brain slice preparations, acute dissociation of neurons or related techniques is necessary, required. Special education in bioethics and animal research is considered a merit. It is presupposed that the candidate masters scientific English and have first-class general communication skills in English (written and verbal). The applicant must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Much focus will be given to the candidate?s prospective, potential collaborative expertise.?

Application should include:

A short cover letter (not more than 2 pages) to include a concise summary of previous research experience and interests, and a short statement telling why the applicant is interested and desire to take part in this position.?
CV including: copies of appropriate certificates, list of scientific publications, technical skill, education, and names and contact information for at least two reference persons.?

For more information, contact Professor Staffan Johansson, Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Ume? University, 901 87 Ume?, Sweden. Phone: +46 90 786 77 31, E-mail: staffan.johansson@physiol.umu.se.?

The position is for one year with option of extension. The earliest date of start is April 1, 2012.?

Other information:

Union information is available from

SACO +46 (0)90-786 53 65,?
SEKO civil +46 (0)90-786 52 96 and ST +46 (0)90-786 54 31.?
The applications will be discarded or, if the applicant wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled. Applications that are submitted email should be in Word or PDF format.?
Your complete application, marked with reference number 315-130-12, should be sent to jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the Registrar, Ume? University, SE-901 87 Ume?, Sweden. ?

Application Deadline: 27 February 2012.

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