[vslist] Postdoc opening - retinal & circadian neurobiology, Brown Univ.

[David Berson]

                       POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

                                            Retinal neurobiology

Postdoctoral position available immediately for functional studies of 
mammalian retinal ganglion cells that are directly photosensitive and serve 
as circadian photoreceptors. Experience in electrophysiology is required. 
Send CV, statement of research interests and names of three references to 
David Berson, Department of Neuroscience, Box 1953, Brown University, 
Providence RI 02912.  Submit applications before 3/15/03 for full 
consideration.  E-mail: David_Berson@brown.edu.  Brown University is an 
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are 
encouraged to apply.



Additional information:

We are currently exploring the functional properties of a novel 
photoreceptor of the mammalian retina.  These photoreceptors are ganglion 
cells, with direct projections to the brain. They faithfully encode the 
intensity of bright environmental illumination, synchronize circadian 
rhythms to the day/night cycle, drive pupillary responses to light, and 
perform a variety of other "non-image-forming" visual functions.

The successful candidate will participate in ongoing studies of the 
phototransduction mechanism in these cells and of their interactions with 
rod- and cone-driven retinal circuits.  For these studies, we use 
whole-cell patch clamp recording in vitro, light stimulation, 
pharmacological manipulation, axon-transport tracing, immunohistochemistry 
and confocal microscopy.   This NIH-funded position is available 
immediately.  Special consideration will be given to applicants who have 
training in retinal neuroscience, circadian biology, microscopy or histology.

David Berson
Professor
Department of Neuroscience
Brown University

Telephone:	
       (401) 863-2555 voice
       (401) 863-1074 fax

Mailing address (except for courier services):
       Box 1953
       Brown University
       Providence, RI 02912
	
Address for courier services (e.g., FedEx):
       Dept. of Neuroscience
       Brown University
       190 Thayer Street
       Metcalf Research Laboratory, Room 337
       Providence, RI  02912

Web site:
       http://neuroscience.brown.edu/Faculty/Berson.html