Postdoctoral Fellow/Pharmacology at University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Memphis, TN
About the Job
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in Dr. Alex M. Dopico laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Addiction Science and Toxicology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Only candidates with no more than 1 year between obtainment of Ph.D. and time of application will be considered. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct studies on lipid modulation of calcium- and voltage-activated, big conductance potassium (BK) channels in native tissue (cerebrovascular myocytes) and using heterologous systems (mammalian cell cultures, Xenopus oocytes, and planar lipid bilayers) to express genetically engineered channels.
Preference will be given to applicates with documented proficiency (i.e., doctoral thesis; original research articles) in electrophysiological recording of BK channel activity at single channel resolution is absolutely required.
Qualifications:
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in Dr. Alex M. Dopico laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Addiction Science and Toxicology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Only candidates with no more than 1 year between obtainment of Ph.D. and time of application will be considered. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct studies on lipid modulation of calcium- and voltage-activated, big conductance potassium (BK) channels in native tissue (cerebrovascular myocytes) and using heterologous systems (mammalian cell cultures, Xenopus oocytes, and planar lipid bilayers) to express genetically engineered channels.
Preference will be given to applicates with documented proficiency (i.e., doctoral thesis; original research articles) in electrophysiological recording of BK channel activity at single channel resolution is absolutely required.
Qualifications:
PhDin Biophysics, Biochemistry, Physiology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, CellBiology or a related field.
Interestedapplicants please send Curriculum Vitae or Resume and two signed lettersof recommendation to:
Alex M. Dopico, Ph.D., M.D.
Chairof Excellence and Professor
Email:adopico@uthsc.edu
Website: www.uthsc.edu/neuroscience/faculty/A_Dopico.php
Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and iscompetitive for postdoctoral fellows. The position includes an excellentbenefits package (). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich inculture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, theis one of the largest,most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solidcommitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is anEEO/AA/TitleVI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of itseducation and employment programs and services.
Qualifications:
PhDin Biophysics, Biochemistry, Physiology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, CellBiology or a related field.
Interestedapplicants please send Curriculum Vitae or Resume and two signed lettersof recommendation to:
Alex M. Dopico, Ph.D., M.D.
Chairof Excellence and Professor
Email:adopico@uthsc.edu
Website: www.uthsc.edu/neuroscience/faculty/A_Dopico.php
Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and iscompetitive for postdoctoral fellows. The position includes an excellentbenefits package (). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich inculture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, theis one of the largest,most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solidcommitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is anEEO/AA/TitleVI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of itseducation and employment programs and services.