[visionlist] Postdoc in retinal neurophysiology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

[Maarten Kamermans]

NETHERLANDS INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENCE

 

The Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) is an institute of the
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Its main activity is
fundamental and strategic scientific research in the field of the
neurosciences, with an emphasis on brain research and research of the visual
system

 

Within the Dept. Retinal Signal Processing, headed by Dr. M. Kamermans,
positions are available for 

 

Postdoc in visual neuroscience

 

 

The project is focused on mechanism and function of lateral inhibition in
the outer retina. In particular: what is the contribution of outer retinal
lateral inhibition to the surround responses of ganglion cells and the
visual performance of the whole animal.

 

The lab is strongly multidisciplinary and has a background in
electrophysiology, morphology, molecular biology, computational modeling and
behavioral essays. The group makes extensive use of the wild-type and
transgenic zebrafish.

 

Candidates with expertise in patch clamping, two-photon imaging or zebrafish
genetics are strongly encouraged to apply. Knowledge of the visual system is
highly appreciated.

 

The postdoc positions involve a temporary appointment for 3 years.

 

To apply, please send application letter, CV and two letters of
recommendation, before 

1 May 2008, to:

 

Dr. M. Kamermans, PhD

Professor in the Neurophysiology

The Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience

Dept. Retinal Signal Processing 

Meibergdreef 47

1105 BA  AMSTERDAM

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 20 5665180

Email:  <mailto:p.roelfsema at nin.knaw.nl> m.kamermans at nin.knaw.nl

Webpage:  <http://www.nin.knaw.nl/~kamermans> www.nin.knaw.nl/~kamermans

 

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