[visionlist] Postdoctoral Positions in Retinal Neurobiology - Updated

[Stuart Mangel]

Two postdoctoral research positions are available to study retinal  
neurobiology in the lab of Dr. Stuart Mangel at the Ohio State  
University College of Medicine. The postdocs will be able to work on  
one of two ongoing NIH-funded research projects. One project is  
investigating how the circadian (24-hour) clock in the retina  
modulates cellular and molecular processes and chemical and electrical  
synaptic transmission in the day and night (e.g. see Ribelayga, Cao  
and Mangel, 2008, Neuron). The other project is studying the cellular,  
subcellular (e.g. ion and neurotransmitter transporters; GABA and ACh  
receptors), and neural network mechanisms that underlie 1) the  
detection of the direction in which objects move (e.g. see Gavrikov,  
Nilson, Dmitriev, Zucker and Mangel, 2006, PNAS), and 2) how light and  
dark adaptation modulate the receptive field surround. We employ a  
multidisciplinary approach for these projects, utilizing genetically  
modified animal models, and electrophysiological, cell/molecular,  
neurochemical, anatomical, and computational techniques.



We seek highly motivated individuals with a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a  
related basic science discipline for these positions. Previous  
training in electrophysiology, especially patch-clamp recording, is  
desirable, but not required. Salary is NIH-scale and commensurate with  
experience, and benefits are included. The starting dates of the  
positions are flexible. A minimum commitment of 2-3 years is desired.  
These positions represent unique opportunities for career development,  
for learning a variety of techniques to study retina function, and for  
interactions with other Ohio State University investigators.



To apply, please e-mail a single pdf file that contains 1) a 1-2 page  
letter that describes your research interests and experience, 2) your  
curriculum vitae, and 3) the names of three references, including  
their contact information, to Dr. Stuart Mangel (mangel.1 at  
osu.edu).  Alternatively, application materials can be mailed or faxed  
to:

Stuart Mangel, Ph.D.

Professor

Department of Neuroscience

Ohio State University College of Medicine

333 W. 10th Avenue – 4198 Graves Hall

Columbus, OH 43210 U.S.A.



E-mail: mangel.1 at osu.edu

FAX: 614-292-5772

Webpage: http://biomed.osu.edu/neuroscience/4209.cfm



Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action  
Employer.






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