カナダDalhousie大学医学部 Alan Fine研究室ポスドク募集

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS: MECHANISMS OF SYNAPTIC TRANSMISSION AND PLASTICITY

Postdoctoral positions are available now for outstanding candidates to join a world-leading Canadian laboratory investigating molecular, physiological and cell biological mechanisms of synaptic transmission and information storage in the vertebrate brain. Current emphasis is on long-term synaptic plasticity and network behavior in mammalian hippocampus and neocortex, and in zebrafish forebrain. The interdisciplinary research uses advanced optical (multiphoton, confocal, TIRF and ultrafast CCD imaging), electrophysiological, molecular biological, ultrastructural and computational methods. Prior electrophysiology experience is highly desirable, but not essential; experience with other of these methods will be useful. For recent representative lab publications, see Neuron 38 (2003) 797-804, 37 (2003) 287-297, 29 (2001) 197-208; J. Neurosci. 24 (2004) 3618-3626, 21 (2001) 7993-8003, 21 (2001) 2206-2214. Other funded research topics include: cholinergic-mediated plasticity; the role of protein synthesis regulation in long-term plasticity; signaling by intracellular calcium waves. Additional information about the laboratory can be found at:
http://www.physiology.dal.ca/people/faculty/homepage.php?fid=1

Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is ranked among the world’s best institutions for postdoctoral research (The Scientist, Volume 17(3) Feb. 10, 2003). Halifax, a dynamic regional capital on the unspoiled Atlantic coast, offers outstanding quality of life, including rich cultural offerings, excellent schools, and great environment.

Candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a description of research interests and experience, and names and contact information of three references, by e-mail to a.fine@dal.ca or by ordinary mail to Prof. Alan Fine, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 1X5.

Fellowships are normally three years, but longer or shorter periods can also be accommodated. Salary levels are internationally competitive, and will depend upon the applicant’s experience.

Prof. Alan Fine
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada