A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION to investigate the functions of recently-identified psychiatric disorder risk genes in synaptic circuits is available at Northwestern University in Chicago (Russell et al., 2014, Nature Communicatons 5, 4858; Smith et al., 2014, Neuron 84, 399; Varea et al., PNAS 112, 6176). Strong background in molecular and cell biology and/or neuroscience is required. Enthusiastic applicants with a recent Ph.D. and experience in advanced imaging, optogenetics, electrophysiology, molecular biology, cell biology or systems biology are strongly encouraged to apply. Projects will employ cutting-edge approaches including advanced imaging methods, superresolution imaging, optogenetics, and iPSC-derived neurons. Northwestern University is home to a very large and vibrant neuroscience community (http://nuin.northwestern.edu/) and has excellent research facilities. Please email CV, a short essay describing career goals, and names of at least 3 references to:

Prof. Peter Penzes, p-penzes@northwestern.edu.
http://penzes.wix.com/penzes-lab
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Job details

Employer:Northwestern University- Feinberg School of Medicine

Location:Chicago, United States

Expires:June 11, 2016

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Permanent

Job hours:Full-time