[Comp-neuro] 2 Postdoc positions: Multielectrode arrays and robotised electrophysiology, Barcelona, Spain

[Enric Claverol]

2 POSTDOC/ENGINEER POSITIONS at the CATALONIA BIOENGINEERING INSTITUTE
(IBEC), BARCELONA, SPAIN

Position 1:  Neuroengineering and neurophysics

The neuroengineering lab at IBEC has developed novel all-polymeric
multielectrode array chips (ApMEAs) supporting multi-site recording and
stimulation of individual patterned neurons and neuronal aggregates in
vitro. As part of a multinational European project, these devices are being
integrated with an imaging subsystem to exploit voltage-sensitive
nanoparticles (VSNs) for optical measurement of membrane potential. ApMEA
chips and VSNs hold tremendous potential for basic research on neuronal
computation as well as in drug screening in vitro.  We offer a postdoc
position to pursue research on these technologies.
This opportunity is open to biomedical engineers, neurobiologists and
physicists.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in neuroscience and
experience in at least one of the following areas; bioinstrumentation for
electrophysiology (either conventional patch-clamp and/or multielectrode
arrays), microfabrication of biosensors or biomedical optics. We seek a new
member for our team with demonstrated academic excellence and ability to
work independently. Interest in technology transfer is a plus.
Start date: Immediate.
Deadline for applications: 1/10/07
Duration: Two years with midterm renewal conditional upon performance.
Salary: 25000 euros/year (34000$) .
Send CV, email addresses of three references and brief statement of career
goals to: Enric Claverol-Tinturé  (claverol at eel.upc.edu)
For more info on our work check: petrus.upc.es/~claverol
About our research facilities see:  www.pcb.ub.es
About lifestyle in Barcelona: http://www.bcn.cat/english/ihome.htm


Position 2: Robotised electrophysiology

We offer a position for a biomedical engineer with experience in robotics to
develop a novel electrophysiology robot. This system will render possible
high-throughput studies of network activity in vitro to support development
of therapeutic compounds against neurodegenerative diseases and theoretical
models of network level dynamics.
Candidates with a background in neurobiology or physics will also be
considered as long as the following requirements are met.
The successful candidate will have experience in the development of
biomedical instrumentation, with emphasis in automated systems. Previous
experience in electrophysiology would be desirable. Ability to work
independently and demonstrated academic/industrial excellence are essential.
Start date: Immediate.
Deadline for applications: 1/10/07
Duration: Two years with midterm renewal conditional upon performance.
Salary: 25000 euros/year (34000$) .
Send CV, email addresses of three references and brief statement of career
goals to: Enric Claverol-Tinturé  (claverol at eel.upc.edu)
For more info on our work check: petrus.upc.es/~claverol
About our research facilities see:  www.pcb.ub.es
About lifestyle in Barcelona:   http://www.bcn.cat/english/ihome.htm

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Dr. Enric Claverol-Tinturé
Technical University of Catalonia
Lab. Nanobioenginyeria
c/ Josep Samitier 1-5
Barcelona 08028
Spain
Phone: 34 934 037 180
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Dr. Enric Claverol-Tinturé
Catalonia Bioengineering Institute
Technical University of Catalonia
c/ Josep Samitier 1-5
Barcelona 08028
Spain
Phone: 34 934 037 180
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