[visionlist] Research Positions in Retinal Neurobiology

[Stuart Mangel]

Two Postdoctoral/Research Associate positions are available to study  
retinal neurobiology in the lab of Dr. Stuart Mangel at the Ohio State  
University College of Medicine. The Postdocs/ Research Associates 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. Experience with  
electrophysiological techniques, especially patch-clamp recording, is  
desirable. Salary is competitive with respect to NIH recommended  
levels, and benefits are included. The starting dates of the positions  
are flexible. A minimum commitment of 2 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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