Dear Hoover - Please post. Thanks!
-D. Berson
An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in my laboratory for work on
the functional organization of retinal ganglion cells in the cat. We use
whole-cell patch clamp recording in vitro to characterize the receptive field
organization and synaptic inputs of morphologically identified ganglion
cells.
Our immediate goal is a comprehensive description of ganglion cells with mixed
ON/OFF receptive field centers. We have evidence these cells are divisible
into at least five distinct morphological classes. We now seek to learn how
these cell types differ functionally from one another and to understand the
synaptic circuits that are responsible for those differences.
Brown Universityís Neuroscience Department is thriving, vibrant and highly
interactive. The successful candidate will receive training in intracellular
whole-cell patch recording, receptive field analysis, immunohistochemistry,
microscopy (transmitted light, epifluorescence, confocal), and laboratory
interface programming. The formal advertisement of the position follows:
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Retinal Neurobiology
Postdoctoral Postion available December 1, 1999 to study light responses,
synaptic pharmacology and structure of mammalian retinal ganglion cells using
whole-cell recording. Experience in electrophysiology is required. Send CV,
statement of research interests and names of three references to David Berson,
Ph.D., Department of Neuroscience, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912.
Submit applications before 12/1/99 for full consideration. Email:
David_Berson@Brown.edu. Brown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.