美国密歇根大学安娜堡分校招收系统神经生物学博士后

A postdoctoral position is available beginning Fall 2012 in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Our lab studies the cellular and network mechanisms underlying effects of sleep on brain plasticity and memory consolidation.

The work will involve combining behavioral, electrophysiological, optogenetic, and biochemical techniques to improve our understanding of how waking experience and sleep affect neural circuits. The successful candidate should be a recent Ph.D. graduate with experience in neurophysiology, protein biochemistry, and animal behavior, with a record of creativity and scientific productivity. They should also have strong quantitative analysis and communication skills, and desire to work in a multidisciplinary and dynamic research environment. The position will be open until filled, and consideration of applicants will begin immediately. To apply, please send a letter detailing your experience and research interests, an updated CV, and contact information for three references to:saton@umich.edu.

About US:
Ann Arbor is a popular destination in the midwest, offering a unique blend of city sophistication and small town charm that appeals to both students and professionals, singles and families. Ann Arbor is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the United States by magazines and newspapers. With its excellent schools, wide variety of sporting and arts activities including seasonal festivals, and acclaimed restaurants, Ann Arbor is said to have the amenities of a city many times its size.

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer.