Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department of Pharmacology
£27,578-£35,938 pa
Limit of tenure: up to three years

A postdoctoral position, funded by the BBSRC , is available to work with Prof Peter McNaughton ( http://www.phar.cam.ac.uk/research/mcnaughton/index.html ) on the role of HCN ion channels pain sensation. The project will involve investigating the electrophysiology and expression levels of HCN ion channels in isolated pain-sensitive neurones using the patch-clamp technique and in situ hybridization, together with behavioural investigations on mice in which genes for HCN ion channels have been genetically deleted.
Applicants must have a PhD and a strong background in at least some of the areas of single-cell electrophysiology, in situ hybridization and experimental behavioural work on mice. Training will be provided if the appointee has limited experience in some of these techniques.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Peter McNaughton, Dept of Pharmacology, Tennis Court Rd, Cambridge CB2 1PD ( pam42@cam.ac.uk )

Applications, including a CV and the names of at least two referees, and the University’s standard application form (CHRIS /6, Parts I and III only) should be submitted to the Departmental Administrator, Dr Jo Dekkers, Department of Pharmacology, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1PD, Tel: (01223) 334002, e-mail: recruitment@phar.cam.ac.uk

Quote Reference: PL14581, Closing Date: 16 April 2012.

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