Faculté de biologie et de médecine (www.unil.ch/fbm) :
The Department of Fundamental Neuroscience offers a:
Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Neuroscience
Description
A post-doctoral position in Neuroscience is available in the group of PD Dr. Jean-Yves Chatton starting October 2012. Our research projects are centered on the relationship between neuronal activity, glial cells, and the regulation of brain metabolism. Experimental approaches will make extensive use of electrophysiology and dynamic cellular imaging techniques (wide-field, one- and two-photon confocal fluorescence microscopy) for acute brain slice in vivo studies. Projects include the development of imaging and optical tools.
Requirements
Applicants must have a PhD with neuroscience background and preferably have experience in brain slice or in vivo work, and a keen interest in biophysical approaches of biological research.
Seeking to promote an equitable representation of men and women among its staff, the University encourages applications from women.
Duration
1 year, extensible for 2 x 2 years
Workload
100%
Start
01.10.2012
Address
If you are interested in working in this field of research send a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, past research background, accomplishments, copy of diplomas and names of three references to: Dr. Jean-Yves Chatton, PD MER, Head of Cellular Imaging Facility, University of Lausanne, Switzerland, via e-mail to: jean-yves.chatton
unil.ch
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