A post-doctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Tosini to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms that control circadian rhythms in the mammalian retina [Tosini et al., (2007) Faseb J.; Sakamoto et al., (2004). J. Neuroscience 24: 9693-9697; Fukuhara et al., (2004) J. Neuroscience 24:1803-1811; Tosini G., Menaker, M. (1996) Science, 272: 419-421).The position is funded by a grant from the National Institute of Health.
The work will focus on the characterization of newly developed transgenic mice using physiological (ERG), molecular (Q-PCR and Laser Capture Microdissection) and bioluminescence recording from the whole retina or single photoreceptors. Previous experience in the circadian field and with retinal tissue is a plus, but not necessary.
The Neuroscience Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine is equipped with state-of-the-art equipments for research in Neuroscience and in particular on circadian rhythms and sleep disorders.
Gianluca Tosini, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Disorders Program
Neuroscience Institute
Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Dr. Atlanta, GA
Postdoctoral Research position available to study the control of circadian rhythms by sustained attention. Emphasis is on the ACh projection from the basal forebrain to the suprachiasmatic nucleus and the control of circadian rhythms. Ph.D. in Biopsychology, Neuroscience, or related fields is preferred. Familiarity with chronobiology and/or control of behavior through operant conditioning will be helpful. Primary responsibilities: designing and coordinating experiments to study the control of daily rhythms by a task that requires high, sustained attention; microdialysis; stereotaxic surgery; histology; managing students that will also work on this project. Salary commensurate with experience; health insurance provided. Length of appointment could be 3 yrs. Please send resume and contacts for recommendations to: Dr. Theresa M. Lee, University of Michigan, Dept of Psychology, 530 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043. Review of applications will begin Sept 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable.
Theresa M.Lee, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience Program
Chair, Department of Psychology
University of Michigan
530 Church St
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043
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