5/10/12

Postdoctoral Researcher Studying Ecological Genomics of Non-model Plants

Location: Department of Plant Sciences
Start date: September 2012 (flexible)
Salary: UC Davis postdoc scale starts at $39,264 (new Ph.D.) and increases with experience

A postdoctoral researcher is invited to join a collaborative, international project on the ecological and genomic diversification of two lineages of plants in the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. This position will be based in Andrew Latimer's lab in the Department of Plant Sciences and Ecology Graduate Group.

Requirements include: a Ph.D. in Genetics, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Bioinformatics, or closely related field. Experience in producing, analyzing and interpreting genomic data. Enthusiasm for collaborating with an interdisciplinary research group that includes ecologists, systematists, population geneticists, and plant scientists. Skill in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

This will be a one-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment for up to three years. For more information about this position, please see full position description at the Department of Plant Sciences website.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and what approaches or projects you would like to pursue within it, CV, names and contact information for three references, and one of your papers to Dr. Andrew Latimer.

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5/10/12

Postdoctoral Research Position in Global Agricultural Sustainability Assessment

Location: Agricultural Sustainability Institute

The Agricultural Sustainability Institute seeks one researcher to join their sustainable sourcing project team. This researcher, in collaboration with their broader research team and stakeholder representatives, will design and lead stakeholder engagement activities for targeting and prioritizing potential economic, social and environmental impacts related to agricultural production and commodity sourcing choices and evaluate specific indicators that may be used as proxies to represent target economic, social and environmental issues and key strategies to address these issues. From this work, indicators will be selected to build decision-making tradeoff frameworks/platforms to enable and promote the inclusion of agricultural sustainability issues in agricultural commodity sourcing decisions and also analyze strategies to counter negative effects.

Applications for this research and assessment position on sustainability indicators and strategies are invited from recent recipients of an M.B.A., M.P.P., or Ph.D. in agricultural or development economics, sustainability science, agroecology, agronomy/soil science, public policy, agribusiness, or related fields.

Full description and application information, please go to the Agricultural Sustainability Institute website.

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5/10/12

Three-year Postdoctoral Research Position Studying DNA Damage
Location: Department of Plant Biology

This NSF-sponsored project focuses on the cell-type specificity of DNA damage response in Arabidopsis. Plants exhibit a robust transcriptional response to ionizing radiation, governed by damage-sensing kinases (Culligan, Tissier, and Britt, Plant J, 2006). Different cells within the plant exhibit very different responses to irradiation, and these responses require the damage-induced transcription factor, SOG1. Recent advances in the purification of specific cell types from developmentally complex organisms allow us to break down the transcriptional response according to cell type.  Thus plants provide us with a unique window into the developmental specificity of damage response in eukaryotes. The postdoc sought here will investigate both the mechanism and biological significance of the transcriptional response to DNA damage. This project will be performed at the Department of Plant Biology under the supervision of Dr. Anne Britt. 

The candidate should be familiar with standard molecular techniques and have an interest in chromosome biology. Previous experience with RNA-SEQ, expression analysis, and hormone response would be a definite plus. The candidate should have obtained his or her Ph.D. within the last three years.

Applications should be submitted in electronic form, and should include a CV, a PDF of two publications and two letters of reference. Inquiries and applications should include the subject line “Postdoctoral Position” and should be sent to Dr. Anne Britt.

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5/7/12

Postdoctoral Position to Study Positive Youth Development Program

Location: Department of Human Development and Family Studies

A postdoctoral research position in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies is available beginning August or September 2012. The position is supported by a four-year grant directed by Kali Trzesniewski, Ph.D., Associate Director of Research for the Statewide 4-H Program. This study seeks to evaluate a new positive youth development program that is being delivered throughout the state of California. The program, 4-H Thrive, is modeled after the Step-It-Up-2-Thrive program. October 2012 is the beginning of a three-year randomized control trial to test the efficacy of the 4-H Thrive program for youth aged 9 to 19. This first trial will be conducted in the 4-H community club program. In October 2013 a separate three-year randomized controlled trial will be conducted in 4-H partnered afterschool programs.

The scholar will be responsible for: a) working with county staff throughout the state to ensure quality and timeliness of data collection; b) managing the data; c) hiring, training, and supervising undergraduates to code open-ended survey responses and videos of program delivery; d) developing and updating coding manuals as needed; e) managing IRB protocols; f) working with county staff to recruit participants into qualitative focus groups/interviews, facilitating focus groups/conducting interviews, and analyzing mixed-methods data; g) ongoing data analysis; h) ongoing dissemination of findings throughout the project, including peer-reviewed journals, extension journals, policy reports, newsletters, etc.

Completion of the doctorate prior to the start of the position is required. The candidate will have a doctorate in developmental psychology or related discipline with academic interests in positive youth development and applied and/or evaluation research. Knowledge of 4-H preferred, but not required.

Compensation for this position takes into account NIH salary guidelines. The appointment will come with the commensurate benefits offered for this position at UC Davis.

E-mail application materials (including CV, two letters of recommendation, cover letter explaining research experience, reason you are interested in the position, and career goals relevant to the position) to Dr. Trzesniewski by June 1, 2012 for full consideration. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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4/24/12

Postdoctoral Position to Study Stem Cell Genomics

Location: UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA

A postdoctoral position is available in the Knoepfler Lab at the UC Davis School of Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Cures, Cancer Center, and Genome Center. The position is funded by CIRM and NIH. The project will focus on stem cell genomics. Applicants can learn more by visiting the lab's website.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. or both, and have strong experience in molecular and cellular biology including publications in internationally recognized journals.

E-mail CV, a one paragraph summary of your experience, career goals, interest in the Knoepfler lab research, and three references to Dr. Paul Knoepfler.

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4/24/12

Postdoctoral Position to Research Atmospheric Aerosol

Location: Department of Environmental Toxicology

A postdoctoral position in the area of atmospheric aerosol research is available in Zhang’s research group at the Department of Environmental Toxicology. The research focuses on studying the characteristics, sources, and chemical and physical processing of airborne particulate matter, in both field and laboratory settings. The researcher will be responsible for operating a high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer and several other aerosol instruments. Complex data analysis and interpretation will be an important component of the research.

A Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, atmospheric sciences, or engineering is required. Experiences with mass spectrometry, chromatography, and complex data analysis are highly desirable.

Interested individuals should e-mail Dr. Qi Zhang and provide a CV, at least two first-author journal paper reprints in PDF, and the contact information of three references. In the e-mail, please also describe your research interests and indicate your date of availability. The initial appointment will be for one year with annual renewal, depending on performance, for at least one more year. The starting date is flexible but should not be later than Sept. 2012.

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4/18/12

Postdoctoral Position to Investigate the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Focal Adhesion Molecules in Tumorigenesis

Location: Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine

Postdoctoral research positions are available immediately in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying focal adhesion molecules in tumorigenesis. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in anatomic histopathology and general pathology preferably in mouse models of disease to analyze transgenic/knockout mice generated in this laboratory.

Desirable qualifications for this position include skills in H&E, IHC and frozen sections; mouse histopathology experience. Other postdoctoral fellows with strong background in cellular and molecular biology and/or biochemistry are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals should e-mail CV, research plan and three references to Su Hao Lo, Ph.D.

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4/16/12

Postdoctoral Position in Biomaterials Engineering

Location: Departments of Biological Engineering and Food Science and Technology
Principal Investigator: N. Nitin

A postdoctoral position is available to work at interface of biomaterials and applied microbiology. The projects will involve engineering of viral particles (phages) for integration with biological materials to develop the next generation of antimicrobial materials and novel biosensors. The project will provide excellent interdisciplinary research training to postdoctoral fellow in areas of biomaterial science, biosensing and applied microbiology. In addition to this primary project, the postdoctoral research fellow will also have opportunities to contribute to ongoing research projects in areas of molecular imaging and cancer detection, design of microfluidics systems for diagnostic applications and colloidal and surface science. Regarding the laboratory, we are a dynamic group working at interface of nanoscale materials, molecular imaging, surface science and biological systems. The laboratory currently has four graduate students, one postdoctoral fellow and on average 3-5 undergraduate researchers.

The potential candidate will have background training in bioengineering with a focus on biomaterials.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree, a strong publication record and excellent oral and written communication skills. Interested applicants should e-mail CV with a list of three references to N. Nitin, Ph.D.

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4/16/12

Postdoctoral Research Position in Translational Epilepsy Research

Location: UC Davis Medical Center
Compensation: Depending on experience
Principal Investigator: Michael A. Rogawski, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Neurology

A postdoctoral position is available to study treatments for neurological disorders, including seizures, epilepsy, migraine and other conditions. The scholar will conduct studies using various models, including models of nerve agent seizures.

The applicant should have experience in neuropharmacology or neuroscience and training in the use of animals as experimental models.

Interested candidates should e-mail Dr. Rogawski. Please provide a description of your qualifications, previous research experience, the reasons you are interested in this opportunity, and the date you will be available to begin. Also include a copy of your curriculum vitae with a list of your publications.

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4/16/12

Postdoctoral Research Position in Cellular Neurophysiology

Location: UC Davis Medical Center
Compensation: Depending on experience
Principal Investigators: Christoph Lossin, Ph.D. and Michael A. Rogawski, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Neurology

A postdoctoral position is available to conduct studies with recombinant ion channels using patch clamp recording techniques. The scholar will investigate the action of drugs, including antiepileptic drugs, on neuronal ion channels. A major focus of the research is on recombinant voltage-gated sodium channels, including sodium channels bearing mutations for epilepsy and other neurological conditions.

Previous experience with patch clamp recording and methods for the analysis of patch clamp data is preferred, but applicants with experience in cellular electrophysiology and an interest in learning patch clamp techniques and ion channel biophysics will be considered.

Interested candidates should e-mail Dr. Lossin and Dr. Rogawski. Please provide a description of your qualifications, previous research experience, the reasons you are interested in this opportunity, and the date you will be available to begin. Also include a copy of your curriculum vitae with a list of your publications.

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4/11/12

Postdoctoral Research Positions in Embryo Developmental Epigenetics

Location: Department of Animal Sciences
Principal Investigator: Pablo J. Ross, Ph.D.

A postdoctoral position is available at the UC Davis Animal Science Department to study epigenetic mechanisms of preimplantation embryonic development using next generation sequencing technologies applied to in vitro produced embryos from domestic animal species. This position is funded by the NIH. Applicants should have a D.V.M. or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Genetics, Physiology, or related areas with emphasis in Animal Reproduction or Developmental Biology.

Experience with next generation sequencing data analysis and embryo technologies is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be involved in analysis and interpretation of existing nextgen sequencing data from preimplantation embryo development studies. It is also expected that the candidate will design and perform new experiments aimed at understanding the epigenetic bases of preimplantation development.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter describing training and research experience, their curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to Pablo J. Ross, Ph.D.

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4/2/12

Postdoctoral Research Position in Membrane Protein Biology

Location: Department of Plant Sciences
Compensation: Depending on experience
Deadline: April 22, 2012
Principal Investigator: Kentaro Inoue, Ph.D., Department of Plant Sciences

The goal of the research is to understand the molecular bases for functional diversification of BamA homologs called Toc75 and OEP80 in chloroplasts. Potential approaches include molecular genetic assay using the model plant Arabidopsis and biochemical assays. See Hsu et al. (2008; 2012) for background information about OEP80.

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field, and strong motivation and commitment are required. Preferred experience includes: study of protein sorting and/or membrane protein biogenesis in any system. Plant research experience is not essential.

Starting date is flexible – anytime on or after May 1, 2012. The initial appointment is for one or two years (with extension highly possible depending on the progress)

To apply, e-mail CV, statement of research experience and interests, and names of three references to:
Kentaro Inoue
Associate Professor
Department of Plant Sciences
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616

Website: http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/kinoue

E-mail Dr. Kentaro Inoue with any questions about this position.

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3/27/12

Postdoctoral Research Position in Neurobiology Research

Location: UC Davis Medical Center, MIND Institute Lab
Compensation: Depending on experience
Deadline: May 15, 2012
Principal Investigator: Lee-Way Jin, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Pathology

Postdoctoral research positions are available to investigate various topics regarding Alzheimer’s disease and Rett syndrome. The projects include: (1) glia biology in neurodevelopmental disorders, (2) microglia activation by Ab oligomer, and (3) development of small molecule compounds for therapy.

Doctoral degree in related areas (neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, physiology, structural biology, pathology, etc.) is required. Experience in molecular biology or electrophysiology is favorable. Persons proficient in molecular cloning and construction of expression vectors or viral particles will be considered first.

Please e-mail a CV and list of three references to Dr. Lee-Way Jin.

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3/19/12

Postdoctoral Position in the Chemical Engineering of TALE Proteins

Location: UC Davis Genome Center

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. David J. Segal in the UC Davis Genome Center. This project will develop a high-throughput screen of artificial transcription factor libraries to select candidates for the treat infection of P. falciparum, the causative agent of malaria. The postdoc will develop new techniques and methods to synthesize 100s of TALE DNA binding proteins on microarrays.

The applicant must have a Ph.D. and experience in protein engineering and cell culture. Preferred qualifications include expertise in chemical synthesis of DNA and construction of microarrays.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications and description of research experience, along with contact information for three referees to Dr. David J. Segal.

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3/7/12

Postdoctoral Position Studying Vector Biology

Location: The Center for Vectorborne Diseases

The Center for Vectorborne Diseases at UC Davis has one opening for a postdoctoral fellow interested in research on the biology of human/animal disease vectors. Applicants must have received a Ph.D., D.V.M., M.D. or a comparable degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution. Fellows will be funded by an NIH T32 Institutional Training Grant, which requires recipients to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. This full-time position is available for up to a three-year term with the current NIH stipend amount based on the awardees' experience.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Applications consist of:

(1) completed application, download from http://cvec.ucdavis.edu/graduate/funding/training
(2) a copy of a current curriculum vitae
(3) a one-page statement of research training interests
(4) identification of possible mentors from the list above, and
(5) three reference letters

Submit completed application by March 15, 2012 to both Dr. Gregory C. Lanzaro, Program Director, and to Dr. Shirley Luckhart, Associate Director (addresses below). E-mailed applications preferred:

Gregory C. Lanzaro, Ph.D.
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
School of Veterinary Medicine
Dept. of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
1321 Haring Hall
Davis, CA 95616
gclanzaro@ucdavis.edu

Shirley Luckhart, Ph.D.
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
School of Medicine
Dept. of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
3437 Tupper Hall
Davis, CA 95616
sluckhart@ucdavis.edu

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2/21/12

Postdoctoral Position Studying Topics Concerning Comparative Analgesia and Therapeutic Modulation of Pain

Location: School of Veterinary Medicine

The individual who holds the appointment is expected to exercise considerable discretion in the selection of research related work consistent with the funding source from which the stipend is paid. The selected individual will be expected to conduct research on a variety of topics concerning comparative analgesia and therapeutic modulation of pain under the direction and guidance of Dr. Joanne Paul-Murphy in the School of Veterinary Medicine. Projects are focused on the clinical application of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of pain modulation working with zoological species such as birds, reptiles and fish. Laboratories are located on the University of California, Davis campus.

It is anticipated that the individual selected will participate in laboratory maintenance, will take responsibility for designing and carrying out research projects, and will assemble results of research into manuscripts for publication. The majority of the work will concern the use of animal models, though participation in ex vivo and in vitro experiments is anticipated. Additionally, the individual will participate in the preparation of grants for submission to funding agencies and in providing guidance and assistance to other laboratory personnel, residents and students as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: M.D., D.V.M. or Ph.D. is required with background and training in use of animals as experimental models. Specific experience in nociception and analgesimetry methods preferred though not required.

To receive full consideration, applications must be received by March 1, 2012. Position is open until filled. E-mailed applications will be considered immediately but should be followed up with signed applications in the mail. Interested applicants should submit 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experiences and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and addresses of three professional references to:

Joanne Paul-Murphy, D.V.M.
Attention: Pam Mazanet Belleau
Department of Medicine and Epidemiology School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue,
2108 Tupper Hall Davis, CA 95616-8745
Phone: (530) 752-1363
Fax: (530) 752-0414

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2/21/12

Entrepreneurial Postdoctoral Position in Raman Spectroscopy

Location: NSF Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology

A postdoctoral research opportunity in the area of novel cytometry methods for single cell analysis is available at the NSF Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology at UC Davis. We seek applications from candidates who are highly qualified in the field of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and Raman spectroscopy, and who possess demonstrable interest in medical technology commercialization. The Ecosystem for Biophotonics Innovation (EBI) “eFellows” will participate in exciting technology maturation and commercialization projects, as well as extensive commercialization and entrepreneurship training, and will receive competitive compensation. The project, which teams UC Davis with industrial partners, will involve the characterization of SERS nanoparticles and their application for use as cellular labels for flow cytometry and cellular imaging.

Qualified applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in engineering, physics, chemistry or a related field. The work will involve design, characterization, and testing of the optical instruments and nanoparticle labels on biological systems. Experience and knowledge of as many of the following is desirable: vibrational (Raman) spectroscopy, optical microscopy, optical design, nanoplasmonics, cancer biology, stem cell biology, microfluidics.

Interested candidates should send their CV accompanied by a cover letter describing training and research experience.

Address correspondence to: James Chan, Ph.D. at james.chan@cbst.ucdavis.edu and Dennis Matthews, Ph.D. at Dennis.Matthews@cbst.ucdavis.edu.

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2/8/12

Postdoctoral Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer Research

Location: 2700 Stockton Blvd, Oak Park Research Building, Sacramento, CA
Principal Investigator: Paul T. Henderson, Ph.D.

Two positions are available to develop nanoparticles for the isolation and study of ErbB-family tyrosine kinase receptors. We have developed a method to synthesize these receptor-nanoparticle complexes using cell-free protein expression. Our goal is to optimize the synthesis and purification, perform biochemical characterization of the resulting receptors and to use these novel constructs for drug screening. We have also developed several ligands that target bladder cancer cells and cancer stem cells. These ligands have the potentials for diagnosis, imaging and targeted therapy for cancer. Other projects in the lab include identification and molecular dissection of chemo resistance using accelerator mass spectrometry.

The applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related field, with experience in molecular and cell biology including cell culture. Other preferred qualifications include experience in animal models. We are looking for individuals who are able to design and conduct experiments independently, have interest in novel hypotheses testing and the communication skills to supervise and train students in the laboratory. The successful candidates are expected to prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, and participate in seminars and weekly lab meetings. Desired start date is September 1, 2011.

Applicants should submit CV, including list of publications, a description of their present research activity and contact information for three referees to:
Paul T. Henderson, Ph.D.
UC Davis Cancer Center
4501 X Street, Suite 3016
Sacramento, CA 95817
Fax: (916) 734-7946
E-mail: paul.henderson@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

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2/1/12

Postdoctoral Positions in Health Services and Policies

Location: Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Sacramento, CA

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis seeks two postdoctoral scholars in the following areas of emphasis: 

• Interprofessional health-services research — focuses on access, quality and safety of care  
• Health policy for vulnerable populations — includes families and children, health equity, impact of migration/immigration and health across the life span

Postdoctoral scholars may assist faculty in the education mission.

The scholars are funded through the school’s $100 million commitment from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Each position is for two years, through annual renewed appointments, beginning Sept. 1, 2012. Scholars receive an annual starting salary of $60,000, University of California benefits and a stipend up to $25,000 for two years in support funds for research and professional development. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in nursing or another health-related field. Applications are due no later than May 18, 2012. Qualified candidates are invited to interview with final decisions announced in June.

To apply, please submit a letter of intent specifying the applicant’s research goals, three letters of recommendation in PDF format directly from the recommender and a current curriculum vitae to Lisa Reevesman. For more information, please visit the School of Nursing website.

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2/1/12

Postdoctoral Position in Imaging Physics and Electronics

Location: UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Radiology

A postdoctoral position is open in imaging physics and electronics. This person will join the Badawi Lab, which has strong links with the Department of Biomedical Engineering (located on the UC Davis campus). The successful candidate will work closely with Drs. Ramsey Badawi, Abhijit Chaudhari, John Boone, Simon Cherry and Jinyi Qi from UC Davis, and Bill Moses from Lawrence Berkeley National Labs.

The research focus of this position will be the development of a high-sensitivity, high-resolution PET/CT extremity imager using depth-encoding detectors. The work will be multi-disciplinary, involving a mixture of software and hardware development and clinical trials.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in imaging physics or other numerate discipline. A background in electronics engineering is essential. Good laboratory and software skills are also essential. The successful candidate will be liaising with oncologists, rheumatologists, radiologists and imaging technologists as well as physicists, so good communication skills are very important. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension depending on funding and performance.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Ramsey Badawi at (916) 734-7940 or ramsey.badawi@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu or Dr Abhijit Chaudhari at (916) 734-0833 or ajchaudhari@ucdavis.edu.

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1/31/12

Postdoctoral Position in Biomedical Sciences

Location: Department of Biomedical Engineering

The position is for a first-year postdoctoral fellow and requires expertise in biomaterials synthesis, cell culture and animal experience. The applicant should have a publication history in the research area of tissue engineering or biomaterials, and a Ph.D. in engineering or materials science.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, statement of research interests and a CV including the names of three references to Professor Kent Leach.

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1/31/12

Postdoctoral Position in RNA Engineering

Location: Department of Biomedical Engineering

The postdoctoral researcher will participate in a NIH-supported project to advance RNA engineering in mammalian cells, as well as other ongoing projects in the laboratory. The successful candidate should have a strong experimental background in molecular and mammalian cell biology, and be capable of carrying out research and learning new techniques with minimal supervision. Experience with recombinant techniques in yeast is a plus.

For further information on our current research interests, visit the lab's website. Interested candidates should submit a CV and contact information of at least two referees to Professor Yohei Yokobayashi.

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1/9/12

Postdoctoral Position in Statistical Modeling, Analysis and Mining of Technical and Social Networks

Location: Computer Science Department
Start Date: July-September 2012
Duration: One year with possibility to extend

A postdoctoral position is open to work on data analysis and modeling of technical and social networks of Open Source Software projects. The goal of the project is to establish a strong connection between network structure (eg topology) and network function (as software projects move through various tasks), especially temporally. Our lab has been working in this area for the past five years and we have published a number of significant results. Our interdisciplinary group includes a statistical network scientist, Prof. Vladimir Filko; a physicist, Prof. Raissa D’Souza; a software engineer, Prof. Prem Devanbu; and a sociologist, Prof. Diane Felmlee.

The candidate should have experience in programming and background in at least one of statistical modeling and/or complex network analysis (both are recommended). We are looking for individuals who are independent, ambitious, self-motivated and can share supervision of graduate students.

For full consideration, please submit your application before March 1, 2012. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Please submit CV and names of three references with contact information to:

Prof. Vladimir Filkov
Computer Science Dept.
University of California, Davis
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
Webpage: http://www.cs.ucdavis.edu/~filkov
E-mail: filkov@cs.ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 752-8393

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1/3/12

Postdoctoral Position to Study Cellular Development in Autism

Location: UC Davis MIND Institute in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Highly motivated applicants with a proven research record for a postdoc are being sought by the UC Davis MIND Institute in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The primary focus of the laboratory is to investigate the cellular basis of brain development in individuals with an autism spectrum disorder relative to typical development. The laboratory applies histological, immunohistochemical, and stereological methods to human postmortem brain tissue. Specific project for this postdoc position is to focus on dendritic development in postmortem amygdala tissue from patients diagnosed with autism during life compared to typically developing individuals from early childhood through adulthood. Methods will include Golgi impregnation, 3D reconstruction of neurons, and analysis of neural spine morphololgy.

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, neuroanatomy or related field. Training in histology or other wet laboratory techniques utilizing brain tissue preferred. Previous publication in the English-language literature is essential.

Position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Salary based on NIH scale. Position is for one year with possible renewal up to five years.

E-mail CV, pertinent publications and research statement/letter to Dr. Cyndi Schumann. Supplying three letters of recommendation is suggested.

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12/13/11

Postdoctoral Research Positions to Study How Inherited Mitochondrial Defects Cause Neurodegenerative Disease

Location: Department of Molecular Biosciences, Cortopassi Lab

The Cortopassi Lab seeks two postdoctoral fellows to study how inherited mitochondrial defects cause neurodegenerative disease, and to use this information in therapeutic screening. Expertise in mouse models, neuron and cellular studies, as well as molecular and biochemical excellence are very strongly preferred. DRG/RGC injury models, Schwann cell co-culture and/or microarray experience a plus.

Salary depends upon experience (NIH scale).

E-mail CV to Dr. Gino Cortopassi.

Last Updated: May 10, 2012