[visionlist] Postdoctoral Position in Retinal Neurophysiology

[Erika Eggers]

Postdoctoral Position in Retinal Neurophysiology

A postdoctoral position is available to study the synaptic, cellular and
network properties of retinal inhibition in the Departments of Physiology
and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arizona.  Seeking a highly
motivated PhD with a solid publication record and experience in
electrophysiology, biophysics or neuroscience.  The retina is a unique
system to study the roles of inhibition because the roles of synaptic
factors can be investigated in an intact system with physiological
stimulation - light.  Additionally, inhibition in the inner retina plays
several important roles in retinal signal processing, as it both comprises
part of the center-surround receptive field spatial organization of the
retina and affects the gain and temporal processing of retinal signaling.
Possible projects include determining how neurotransmitter release timing
temporally shapes inhibition in the retina and investigating the spatial
sensitivity of different components of retinal inhibition.  All projects
will primarily use electrophysiological techniques, as well as imaging.  For
more details on recent research see http://www.u.arizona.edu/~eeggers.  

To apply, please send cover letter detailing your past research and interest
in the position, curriculum vitae, and list of references to Erika Eggers at
eeggers at u.arizona.edu.

Dr. Erika Eggers

Departments of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering

University of Arizona 

 <mailto:eeggers at u.arizona.edu> eeggers at u.arizona.edu

 

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