A postdoctoral researcher position
is available at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research (www.stowers-institute.org) in a lab that employs a combination of
techniques including molecular biology, mouse genetics, histology, confocal/2-photon
imaging and electrophysiology to study the development and function of the mammalian
nervous system (see references below).
The Stowers Institute provides
state-of-the-art research facility and equipment and a highly collegial
environment to conduct cutting-edge science. The institute offers highly
competitive compensation packages plus outstanding benefits to include retirement
contributions and full medical and dental insurance coverages
(see more details at: http://www.stowers-institute.org/ScientistsSought/ScientistsSought.asp).
The successful candidate will
have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a basic science or a related field. Prior experience with one of the
following techniques is highly desirable: molecular biology, mouse genetics,
optical imaging or electrophysiology.
Please contact:
C. Ron Yu,
Ph.D.
Stowers
Institute for Medical Research
816-926-4334
(Office), 816-926-4662 (Fax)
Email: CRY@stowers.org.
http://research.stowers-institute.org/yulab
References:
He,
J., Ma, L., Kim, S.S., Nakai, J., and Yu, C.R.
(2008). Encoding Gender and Individual Information in the Mouse Vomeronasal
Organ. Science 320, 535-538.
Yu,
C.R., Power, J., Barnea, G., O'Donnell, S., Brown,
H.E., Osborne, J., Axel, R., and Gogos, J.A. (2004). Spontaneous neural activity is required for the
establishment and maintenance of the olfactory sensory map. Neuron 42, 553-566