Chair, Dept. of Neuroscience
UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has formed a new Department of Neuroscience, incorporating faculty from the former departments of Anatomy and Physiology. This new department will consolidate the strengths in research and teaching in neuroscience, an important area of biomedical research within the School of Medicine and Public Health. The Department has 31 faculty members with excellent basic research programs in molecular, cellular, developmental and systems neuroscience. The new department will strive for excellence in research and medical, graduate and undergraduate instruction.

The UWSMPH invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Neuroscience... We seek an exceptional scientist and a recognized leader with an outstanding academic background, including a state-of-the-art research program that complements the department's existing strengths, demonstrated commitment to education, experience in mentoring junior faculty, proven leadership and management skills and an exciting vision for the future of neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Candidates must have a PhD degree or equivalent and must have academic credentials for a tenured faculty appointment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Send a letter of application or nomination, with curriculum vitae, to Ned Kalin, MD and Robert Pearce, MD, PhD, Neuroscience Chair Search Committee, c/o Jamie Edge, 4150 HSLC, 750 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53705-2111, jledge@wisc.edu

Applications from minorities and women are encouraged. To receive full consideration, applications should arrive by August 1, 2011.

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Wisconsin Caregiver Law applies. The University of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
PVL #: 70108  

Postdoctoral Fellow

Required Degree(s) and Area of Specialty: Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Physiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biophysics or related field

Principal Investigator: Gail Robertson, PhD

We are seeking a postdoctoral trainee to study mechanisms of sudden cardiac death associated with acquired and inherited long QT syndrome (LQTS). Efforts focus on the hERG channel, the primary target of acquired LQTS and the basis of a toxicity screen used worldwide to ensure drugs in development do not cause catastrophic cardiac arrhythmias. We study biophysical properties of hERG channel gating and pharmacology, determinants of surface channel density, pathways of intracellular trafficking, and mechanisms of channel assembly and subunit composition, all of which are critical for cardiac repolarization and represent targets for perturbations resulting in LQTS. We use manual and high throughput patch clamp electrophysiology in heterologous expression systems, quantitative western blot analysis of expressed and native proteins, immunocytochemistry and a variety of screening methods for protein-protein interactions. Creative, highly motivated individuals with demonstrated strength in membrane protein biochemistry are particularly encouraged to apply, but applications in any relevant area will be considered. A strong quantitative background is highly desirable. Opportunities for technology development and commercial applications abound in this highly translational area of research.

Please submit applications to:
Gail Robertson, Ph.D.
Professor
Dept. of Neuroscience
Email: garobert@wisc.edu
608-265-3339  

Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral position available for studying epigenetic regulations of neural stem cells

Principal Investigator: Xinyu Zhao, PhD

A postdoctoral position is available in my laboratory to study epigenetic regulations of postnatal neurogenesis and neural stem cell functions. Potential projects include using cultured neural stem cells and gene knockout mice as model systems to investigate the effect of epigenetic factors (DNA methylation, RNA binding proteins, noncoding small RNAs) on the self-renewal and lineage determination of neural stem cells. We are seeking a highly motivated and self-directed individual with good communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills. A strong background in mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, and animal models is required. Knowledge in neuroscience and experience in molecular biology are desired. This position is an NIH-funded 3-year appointment. The salary and benefits are competitive US-standard

If interested, please contact Dr Zhao by email: xzhao@waisman.wisc.edu

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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