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Postdoctoral Position: Beierlein Lab

Posted 02 January 2008

A postdoctoral position is available to study synaptic plasticity in neocortical microcircuits, using electrophysiological and optical techniques in brain slices. Research in the lab will focus on the functional properties of chemical and electrical synapses, the role of astrocytes in modulating synapse dynamics and retrograde signaling via endocannabinoids. Further information is available at http://nba.uth.tmc.edu/resources/faculty/members/beierlein.htm.

Candidates should hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree and have experience in cellular physiology and/or imaging techniques. To apply, send full CV, a brief outline of current research and the names and contact details of three academic referees to

Michael Beierlein, Ph.D.
Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy
University of Texas Medical School
6431 Fannin Suite 7.046
Houston, Texas  77030
Phone: 713-500-5619
Email: michael.beierlein@uth.tmc.edu

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V.

Postdoctoral Position: Byrne Lab

Posted 16 October 2007

A postdoctoral position is available to study the cellular mechanisms of associative learning.  The research interests of this laboratory are the neuronal and molecular mechanisms underlying learning and memory.  The marine mollusc Aplysia is being used as a model system to analyze and compare mechanisms that underlie two important forms of associative learning: classical and operant conditioning.  Our approach is to investigate classical and operant conditioning in a preparation in which both forms of learning are amenable to cellular and molecular analysis.   This approach of using two forms of associative learning to modify a single behavior, which is mediated by an analytically tractable neural circuit, is revealing similarities and differences in the mechanisms that underlie classical and operant conditioning.  Applicants should have a M.D. or Ph.D. and a background in cellular neurophysiology. 

Interested candidates should send a vita and the names and addresses of three references to: 

Dr. John H. Byrne
Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Houston, TX 77030
E-mail:  John.H.Byrne@uth.tmc.edu
Telephone: (713) 500-5602

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V.

Postdoctoral Position: Heidelberger Lab

Updated 01 May 2007

Postdoctoral position available in the laboratory of Ruth Heidelberger to examine the mechanisms of synaptic vesicle fusion and retrieval at ribbon-style synapses of the vertebrate retina. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and a background in cellular physiology or live-cell optical imaging.

Interested candidates should send a vita and the names and addresses of three references to:

Ruth Heidelberger, M.D., Ph.D.
W. M. Keck Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
6431 Fannin St.
Houston, Texas 77030
E-mail:  ruth.heidelberger@uth.tmc.edu

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V

Postdoctoral Position: Dash Lab

Posted 01 May 2007

Postdoctoral positions are available to study molecular basis of memory formation and memory dysfunction.  The ongoing projects are: 1)  Manipulations of genes and protein in specific brain regions to study the consequences on memory  2)  Identifications of proteins whose activity  is altered in specific brain regions as a result of behavior training 3) Investigation into molecular and cellular changes activated by brain injury that contribute to working memory and other high-level cognitive dysfunction.  Experience in either molecular/biochemical techniques or behavioral analysis is desirable.  If interested please contact:

Pramod Dash, Ph.D.
Professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy
Director of Research, The Vivian L. Smith Center for Neurologic Research
Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
P. O. Box 20708
Houston, TX 77225
E-mail: p.dash@uth.tmc.edu
Telephone: 1.713.500.5625

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V.

Postdoctoral Position: Dragoi Lab

Posted 01 May 2007

Postdoctoral position available immediately to study cortical mechanisms of visual behavior. The position will involve multiple-electrode recording techniques in the visual cortex of behaving animals to examine how individual neurons and networks encode visual features to control behavior.

Candidates should have Ph.D. or M.D. and a strong background in neurophysiology and/or psychophysics and computation. Qualified applicants should e-mail curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and the names of three referees to Dr. Valentin Dragoi, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Texas-Houston Medical School, v.dragoi@uth.tmc.edu. For more information about our work, see Dr. Dragoi's Faculty Page.

Postdoctoral Position: Bean/Heidelberger Labs

Updated 01 Sep 2005

Postdoctoral position available in the laboratories of Andy Bean and Ruth Heidelberger to examine the mechanisms of secretion/vesicular trafficking using biochemical and electrophysiological approaches.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. and a background in one of the following areas: molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular physiology (patch clamp/capacitance measurements or amperometry), or imaging.

Interested candidates should send a vita and names and addresses of three references to:

Dr. Andrew Bean or Dr. Ruth Heidelberger
W. M. Keck Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
6431 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030
E-mail:  a.bean@uth.tmc.edu 
            ruth.heidelberger@uth.tmc.edu

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V.