德国海德堡大学干扰RNA与突触可塑性研究博士后岗位

Institution

University of Heidelberg (http://www.izn.uni-heidelberg...)

Position

Postdoc in microRNA research in synaptic plasticity

Location

Heidelberg, Germany

Date Posted

July 11th 2008

Date Expires

September 9th 2008

Tags

postdoc, molecular neuroscience, heidelberg, and germany 

Description

A postdoctoral position is available in the research group of Dr. Gerhard Schratt at the Interdisciplinary Center for Neurosciences (IZN) of the University of Heidelberg, Germany.

Our research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of local mRNA translation in dendrites and its role in synapse development/plasticity, with special emphasis on microRNA-mediated control (Schratt et al., Nature. 2006;439(7074):283-9; Fiore and Schratt, Scientific World Journal 2007;7:167-177). See http://www.izn.uni-heidelberg.de/e/profiles/schratt.html for further details.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to establish a new project on the role of microRNAs in neuroplasticity related to mood disorders and addiction. The focus will be on the elucidation of microRNA-regulated mechanisms in the rodent striatum that control gene expression at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional level, neuronal morphology and ultimately addictive behavior.

Molecular and cell biology background with expertise in common molecular and cell biological techniques is essential. Experience in working with primary neurons and slice cultures, in particular of striatal origin, is desirable. Salary is according to the German TV?D scale.

Contact

Please send your application, including a short CV, a statement of past research experience and contact information of three referees electronically to schratt@ana.uni-heidelberg.de.