加拿大西安大略大学招收解剖与细胞生物学博士后

A Post-Doctoral Research Position is currently available in the Laboratory of Dr. Steven Laviolette, at the University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Our laboratory uses an integrative combination of neuroscience research techniques, including molecular biology, behavioural pharmacology, in vivo single unit and multi-unit neuronal recordings during behavioural conditioning and measures of synaptic plasticity related to learning and memory, such as long term potentiation. We are currently examining the underlying neurobiological basis of nicotine and opiate addiction, examining how functional interactions and neuronal plasticity within the mesocorticolimbic system controls the addictive properties of these drugs (see J. Neurosci.28:8025-33;PNAS, 109(8):3101-6; J. Neurosci. 31(31):11172-83). In addition, we are exploring how cannabinoid signaling within the mammalian brain controls the encoding and processing of emotionally salient information and how disturbances in these pathways may lead to neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia andPTSD(see J. Neurosci. 31(14):5300-12; Cerebral Cortex, 20(6):1486-96).
The successful candidate should have a background in behavioural neuroscience and/or experience in neuronal electrophysiological recording techniques. Experience with in vitro or in vivo electrophysiology (patch-clamp techniques, tetrode recordings, LFPs, voltammetry etc.) would be a strong asset.
The position is currently open and the search will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a CV and publication list, a short statement of research accomplishments and future research plans. Send applications directly to Dr. Steven Laviolette (SRLaviolette@gmail.com), Dept. of Anatomy & Cell Biology, University of Western Ontario.