I have a position open for a postdoctoral fellow in my laboratory.
The focus of my lab is to study aspects of neuronal plasticity in cultures
from both invertebrates and from mammalian visual cortex. I am primarily
interested in the role of activity in modifying the intrinsic electrical
properties of neurons, and how this form of plasticity interacts with more
traditional forms such as synaptic plasticity. My lab uses a variety of
techniques to address these issues, including current and voltage clamp,
calcium imaging, and computational techniques. The postdoctoral Fellow
would use some combination of these techniques to study activity-dependent
changes in neuronal properties in visual cortical cultures. Ideally, I am
looking for someone with some background in intracellular recording
techniques.
Brandeis University is located just outside of Boston, and is home
to a thriving Neurobiology community. With the inception of the Center for
Complex Systems, strong interactions between Neurobiologists, Molecular
biologists, and Computational and Cognitive Scientists are common and are
ongoing in my lab. I believe that Brandeis offers a rich and
multidisciplinary environment in which to pursue a Postdoc.
Recent Relevant Publications:
Turrigiano, G.G., L.F. Abbott, and E. Marder (1994) Activity-dependent
changes in the intrinsic properties of cultured neurons. Science
264:974-976
Turrigiano, G.G., G. Le Masson, and E. Marder (1995) Selective regulation
of current densities underlies spontaneous changes in the activity of
cultured neurons. J. Neurosci. 15: 3640-3652
I would appreciate it if you would bring this letter to the
attention of any suitable candidates. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Gina Turrigiano
Assistant Professor of Biology and Center for Complex Systems
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA 02254
Turrigiano@binah.cc.brandeis.edu
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