International science careers website  Research Assistant/Research Fellow (Level A) Electrophysiologist- Monash UniversityApplications are invited for a full time Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Department of Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology at the Victorian College of Pharmacy (Monash University). The successful applicant will work with an established team in the area of electrophysiological and pharmacological characterisation of the spontaneous activity in the prostate. Applicants for the position must hold an honours degree (Research Assistant) or PhD (Research Fellow) in Physiology, Pharmacology, or a relevant Biological Science and have significant experience in electrophysiological techniques, preferably in the area of intracellular recordings. Prior work experience in immunohistochemical techniques is desirable. Salary Range – $41 975 - $56 965 pa (Academic Staff Level A)Applications including a curriculum vitae with names, addresses, phone/fax numbers and email addresses (if available) of three referees should be forwarded by Friday 27th January, 2006 to:Dr Betty Exintaris, Lecturer, Department of Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology, Victorian College of Pharmacy,Monash University (Parkville Campus), 381 Royal Parade, Parkville, Vic 3052. For further information, please contact Dr Betty Exintaris on 9903-9071 or betty.exintaris@vcp.monash.edu.au Laboratory Technician positionsee pdf file at bottom of page Systems Neurophysiologist positionSee pdf file at bottom of this page Patch-clamp positionA full-time, post-doctoral research assistant position is available in the Membrane Biophysics Laboratory in the School of Medical Sciences at the University of New South Wales. The position is funded by an Australian Research Council discovery project grant investigating the mechanisms of flavonoid actions on recombinant and native glycine receptors. The successful applicant will be offered an initial 6 month probationary position followed, upon successful completion, by a contract until the end of 2007. The essential criteria are some previous experience with patch-clamp recordings and the ability to work well in a team. Desirable criteria include experience with one or more of the following: mechanical dissociation of neurons and analysis of spontaneous synaptic currents; investigating ligand gated ion channel properties; single channel recordings and analysis, structure-function studies on ion channels, pharmacological approaches including concentration-response curves.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application, including a CV and the names and addresses of at least two referees, to:
Dr Andrew Moorhouse
School of medical Sciences
UNSW
ph: (02) 9385 2575
email: a.moorhouse@unsw.edu.auInformal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Dr Moorhouse or from Emeritus Professor P.H. Barry (p.barry@unsw.edu.au). Postdoctoral Position in Molecular Neuropharmacology Postdoctoral Scientist
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Molecular Neuropharmacology Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Sydney. The project involves determining the effects of N-arachidonyl amino acids on a range of neurotransmitter receptors, transporters and ion channels. The N-arachidonyl amino acids show particular promise as analgesic agents and we want to identify the targets for these compounds that mediate their analgesic properties. The project will involve patch clamp recording from cells transfected with the various proteins of interest and is part of a collaboration between A/Prof Robert Vandenberg (University of Sydney) and Drs Mark Connor and Chris Vaughan (Royal North Shore Hospital).
The successful candidate will have:
· a PhD or an equivalent qualification
· knowledge and experience in patch clamp techniques
· appropriate computer skills
· a desire to be part of a strong team environment
· the ability to help supervise research staff and undergraduate students
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Evidence of a high standard of written and oral communication skills
Salary will be according to the Research Officer range of the NHMRC
Information on this position can be obtained from Associate Professor Robert Vandenberg
Email: robv@med.usyd.edu.au, 02 9351-6734 Full-time Research Position (15 months)Cerebrovascular Disease Research Group, ANRI. The project will involve the use of experimental rat stroke models to assess the efficacy of a novel peptide therapy. The person should have experience in small animal surgery and behavioural assessment. Salary: $44,745 - $49,379 For further information contact: Bruno Meloni.Australian Neuromuscular Research Institute,QEII Medical Centre, Nedlands, WA, 6009. Tel: 08 9346 3535 Fax: 08 9346 3487. Mob: 0431 095 413 Email: meloni@cyllene.uwa.edu.au
A Post-Doctoral position for a skilled molecular/cellular neuroscientist is now available in the Department of Physiology at the University of Auckland. The position will be based in the Molecular Neurophysiology Laboratory of Prof. Janusz Lipski and is funded by the University of Auckland Research Fund in the first instance for 2 years. The successful applicant will be part of a multidisciplinary group investigating novel mechanisms underlying neuronal death evoked by lack of oxygen. One of the major goals of the laboratory is to determine the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in stroke, with emphasis on the role of calcium permeable TRP channels. The studies are conducted using an in-vitro model of brain ischemia using hippocampal brain slices. Major experimental approaches include molecular biology (eg. RT-PCR), electrophysiology (whole-cell patch-clamp and intracellular recording), calcium imaging (the fura-2 technique), measurement of cell swelling (via tissue impedance) and immunocytochemistry. Highly motivated applicants who have interest in studying mechanisms of neuronal death are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of molecular biology techniques and/or electrophysiology would be an advantage. The position is expected to be filled by February/March 2005 at the latest. Starting salary level approx. 54,000 NZ$/year.
For further information contact: Prof. Janusz Lipski
Molecular Neurophysiology Laboratory
Department of Physiology
University of Auckland,
New Zealand
Email: j.lipski@auckland.ac.nz Post-Doctoral Position in Stroke Research
University of Auckland, New ZealandThis 3 year appointment is available from the beginning of 2006.Enquiries to: Professor Elspeth McLachlan 02 9399 1031 e.mclachlan@unsw.edu.au.
Please forward your application to Lee Hilton l.hilton@unsw.edu.au. Fax: 02 9399 1026.
Mail: PO Box 82 St Pauls NSW 2031. Closing: Friday 16 December 2005.
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