Postdoctoral fellow in Neuroscience

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  Institución:University of Massachusetts Medical School
  Contacto correo-e:carlos.lois@umassmed.edu
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We are seeking highly motivated individuals to work on a research project focused on
the assembly and wiring of brain circuits. Our laboratory is interested in the
mechanisms that regulate the connectivity between neurons.  We focus on
the process of neuronal integration during adult neurogenesis in the olfactory bulb
and hippocampus.  The research combines techniques in electrophysiology, molecular
biology, neuroanatomy, viral tracing, and transgenesis in rodents. Representative
recent publications: • Watching synaptogenesis in the adult brain.
(2010) Annu Rev Neurosci. 33:131-­‐49. • Genetically  increased cell-­‐intrinsic
excitability enhances neuronal integration into adult brain circuits (2010) Neuron
65:32-­‐39.  • Wandering neuronal migration in the postnatal vertebrate forebrain.
(2012) J Neurosci.  32(4):1436-­‐1446. • Increased cell-­‐intrinsic excitability
induces synaptic changes in new neurons in the  adult dentate gyrus that require
npas4. (2013) J Neurosci.  33(18):7928-­‐40. See
http://profiles.umassmed.edu/profiles/ProfileDetails.aspx?From=SE&Person=1380
for more information.
REQUIREMENTS:
A Ph.D. in neuroscience  or a related field is required and candidates should have
a record of research excellence demonstrated by publication. Experience with
electrophysiological recordings, developmental neuroscience or molecular
neurobiology is highly desired. Candidates must have a strong interest to work
as members of a team.  Applicants who are motivated to develop careers as
independent investigators are especially encouraged.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Depending on qualifications, postdoctoral fellows will receive salaries according to
NIH guidelines (starting salary is 40,000 USD or approx. 30,500 Euros). It is
anticipated that  the postdoctoral fellows will stay in the lab for 4-­‐5 years.
CONTACT:
In your application, include  a detailed curriculum vitae, a short statement  on
future research  ambitions, and names and contact details for at least two
references to
carlos.lois@umassmed.edu

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carlos.lois@umassmed.edu