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爱尔兰大学Trinity学院神经生物学研究博士后岗位

日期:2008-04-23
Institution

Trinity College Dublin (http://www.neuroscience.tcd.ie)

Position

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN NEUROBIOLOGY OF DEPRESSION

Location

Trinity College Institute for Neuroscience, Dublin 2, Ireland

Date Posted

April 22th 2008

Date Expires

May 21th 2008

Tags

postdoctoral researcher, neurobiology, dublin, and ireland

Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified postdoctoral scientiststo work on the mechanism of action of antidepressant treatment in bothan animal model and patients with depression. The position is funded bya Health Research Board Translational Research Award to amultidisciplinary collaborative group based in Trinity College andUniversity College Dublin. The position will be for three years in thefirst instance. The work will involve proteomic studies (2-D gels, massspectrometry, bioinformatics) with appropriate validation plus cell andmolecular biology studies. Successful applicants will join acollaborative group of neuroscientists studying the molecularneurobiology of mood disorders and neuronal signalling.

The position will be based in TCIN/Dept of Psychiatry, Trinity CollegeDublin. Appointed candidates will report to Prof Declan McLoughlin.

Candidates ideally should meet the following requirements:

1. A PhD in a related area, i.e. molecular and cell biology, neuronalsignalling, protein chemistry
2. Previous experience working on the neurobiology of depression
3. Additional experience with immunohistochemistry, in situhybridization and confocal microscopy is desirable
4. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaborativelyboth within the research group and with external collaborators
5. An ability to develop research ideas; successful candidates will beencouraged to apply for their own fellowships

Applications, including a Covering Letter and CV with the names andaddresses of three referees via email, should be sent to Mr. CiaranConneely, TCIN Manager, Lloyd Institute, Trinity College, Dublin 2(email: neuroscience@tcd.ie).

The covering letter should provide a statement of research interestssummarising how your experience and expertise will contribute to aresearch program on the neurobiology of depression. Please quotereference number TCIN 08 in all correspondence.

Contact

Depending upon level of experience, starting salaries will be atPostdoctoral Researcher Level 2 scale, up to point 4 (i.e. up to€46,000). Further details about TCIN are available atwww.neuroscience.tcd.ie. Informal enquiries can be made to Prof DeclanMcLoughlin (d.mcloughlin@tcd.ie). Closing date for receipt ofapplications is Tuesday 20th May 2008 at 12 noon. Only shortlistedapplicants will be contacted.
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