Post-doctoral Research Associate: Cellular Neuroscience

(Fixed Term)

Salary: £27,854-£36,298 pa

Reference: PM01155

Closing date: 15 June 2013

A postdoctoral position is available to join Prof Roger Hardie's group working on Drosophila phototransduction - an influential genetic model for calcium signalling, TRP channels, and G-protein signalling.  The project will combine biophysical and molecular approaches to study mechanisms of TRP channel regulation and will involve patch-clamp from photoreceptors and cell lines. Applicants must have a PhD and experience in a relevant discipline, e.g.  cellular neuroscience, sensory physiology, Ca2+ signalling, or Drosophila neurobiology.

This position is funded by BBSRC for 22 months, from Aug 1 2013.

For informal enquiries and further information contact Roger Hardie  rch14@cam.ac.uk; (http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/staff/hardie/index.html).

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 22 months in the first instance.

This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

To apply, please send completed form CHRIS6 (Parts 1 and 3 only), CV and covering letter to reception@pdn.cam.ac.uk

CHRIS6 application forms can be downloaded from the Apply link below.

Please quote reference PM01155 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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