Neuroscience at The University of Birmingham
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Department of Neurophysiology, Division of Neuroscience
Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Research Technician - 2 posts
1. Applications are invited from postdoctoral electrophysiologists to work on the neuronal (patho)physiology of prion proteins: (1) neuronal pathophysiology of transgenic mice infected with Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease and (2) electrophysiological phenotypes of mice with mutations of prion protein genes in the search for structure-function relationships. web page: Prion Disease Research
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a Neuroscience area and experience in cellular electrophysiology in brain slices. Experience with biohazards is desirable.
Applications are invited from cellular electrophysiologists for the above post, funded by the MRC.
Informal enquiries to Professor J Jefferys on 0121 414 7525 or email J.G.R.Jefferys@bham.ac.uk. Web site http://medweb.bham.ac.uk/neuroscience/jefferys/grpopen.htmStarting salary will be in the range 15,735 - 20,867 pounds sterling a year. The post is funded by the MRC and is available for 3 years. The project is in collaboration with the group of Professor John Collinge in London.
Application forms (returnable by 5 May 1999) and further particulars are available from the Director of Staffing Services, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, telephone 0121 414 7044, email R.M.Williams@bham.ac.uk, Web Page http://www.bham.ac.uk/staffing/
Please quote reference M17009/99
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2. Applications are invited from laboratory technicians to maintain two research laboratories in a clean, safe and efficient state, and to assist in experimental research on brain function and disease. The primary responsibility will be for an MRC Special Project Grant on "Brain pathophysiology in experimental models of human prion diseases".
The post will be at level C or D according to experience, and is available from June 1999 until at least June 2002 (negotiable).
Informal enquiries to Professor John Jefferys on 0121 414 7525 (e-mail j.g.r.jefferys@bham.ac.uk), web site http://medweb.bham.ac.uk/neuroscience/grpopen.htm
Application forms (returnable by 30 April 1999) and further particulars are available from The Director of Staffing Services, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, telephone 0121 414 7044 (e-mail STAFFING@BHAM.AC.UK), web site http://www.bham.ac.uk/staffing. Please quote reference number xxxxxxxxx(to be announced - watch this space)
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