Neuron, Vol. 5, No. 6, December 1990

Positions Available

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Faculty Positions in Pharmacology Vanderbilt University

Tenure track faculty positions are available for

qualified candidates: applicants for Assistant Professor

should have demonstrated exceptional potential to

develop strong independent research programs; senior

candidates with ongoing programs of excellence will be

considered for Associate or Full Professor, as

appropriate. Preference will be given to investigators

who integrate a variety of experimental approaches,

including recombinant DNA, homologous recombination

or transgenic animal strategies, to address fundament-

al questions in Neurobiology. A new University-wide

commitment to foster molecular neuroscience, recog-

nized research strengths in signal transduction, regula-

tion of gene expression and cell growth, and a strong

graduate student training program in Pharmacology

makes Vanderbilt an excellent research environment, Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, three letters

of reference and a description of research interests to:

Dr. Lee E. Limbird, Ph.D., Professor, Department of

Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville,

TN 37232. FAX (615) 343-6532.

Vanderbilt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant Professor Molecular/Cellular Neurobiology The Department of Neurobiology and Physiology,

Northwestern University invites applications for a

tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant

Professor beginning Fall 1991. Outstanding applicants

working in any area of neuroscience will be considered,

although candidates working in molecular or cellular

neurobiology are particularly encouraged to apply. There are 21 faculty members in the Department with

research programs in sensory neurobiology, neuro-

endocrinology, development and plasticity. The

Department is a central component of the newly formed

Institute for Neuroscience consisting of over 70 faculty

members. Our Department forms part of the life

sciences division on the Evanston campus. Applicants

should have Ph.D. or M.D. and have completed postdoc-

toral training. Curriculum vitae, list of publications, a description of current and future research, and three

letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Dr. Lawrence Pinto, Search Committee Chairman, Dept. of Neurobiology and Physiology, Northwestern

University, 2153 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60206.

The department encourages applications from women

and minority candidates. M/EOE. Hiring is contingent

upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Neuron, Vol. 5, No. 6. December 1990

Hereditary Disease Foundation Request for Applications

The Hereditary Disease Foundation invites proposals for projects directed toward understanding the neurobiology of

Huntington’s disease. The Foundation’s interests are targeted toward specific research goals:

1. Generation of markers for neurons implicated in Huntington’s disease: Subtractive strategies (for cDNAs or

antibodies) are especially encouraged. Regions of particular interest include the caudate, putamen and globus

pallidus; markers for cortico-striatal projection neurons are also sought. Approaches using material from either

experimental animals or human brain would be appropriate.

2. Establishing systems for the long term culture of striatal neurons. Three general areas are of special interest:

a. The investigation of growth factors that might support the survival and/or differentiation of striatal neurons.

b. The development of co-cultural systems to study interactions between cortex and striatum.

c. The investigation of cell function, including second messenger systems and cellular mechanisms of

excitotoxicity.

Grants are for the support of short term projects (one to two years), but may be renewable subject to a review of

progress over the previous funding period.

Interested individuals should send a letter of intent (one to two pages in length) briefly outlining the goals and

methodology of the proposed project and including an anticipated budget.

For further information, please contact: Dr. Allan Tobin, Scientific Director, Hereditary Disease Foundation,

1427 Seventh Street, Suite 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN NEURONAL CELL BIOLOGY

National Institutes of Health

Postdoctoral positions are available in the Section on Neuronal Secretory Systems, Laboratory of Developmental Neurobiology, NICHD. Applications are invited from candidates with the Ph.D., M.D., or both degrees interested in studies on the functional organization of the nerve terminal. Current research includes:

Fluorescence microscopy with digital image processing to measure intracellular ion transients in individual cells and nerve terminals.

Modulation of secretion of neurotransmitters and peptides from nerve terminals.

Synaptic vesicle associated proteins.

Fellowships are offered to candidates usually for a period of three years and salary is commensurate with experience. Recent graduates interested in signal transduction and fluorescence microscopy are urged to apply.

Please send a letter stating interests, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references to: Dr. James T. Russell, National Institutes of Health, Building 36, Room 8316, 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892. Telephone: (3dl) 496-5493.

NIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Assistant Biologist Division of Biology California Institute of Technology

A position is available at the California Institute of

Technology to conduct research in molecular

neurobiology under a research supervisor. Require-

ments include a Ph.D. in molecular biology with 3 years

postdoctoral experience, as well as experience with

recombinant DNA techniques, fractionation of peptides, and Drosophila molecular genetics. Salary will be

$30,COO.00 per year.

Please send a resume and the names, addresses, and

phone numbers of two references to:

Mary 8. Kennedy

Division of Biology 216-76

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA 91125.

Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal OpportunitY

Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to

apply.

Neuron, Vol. 5, No. 6. December 1990

Assistant Professor Neurobiology

University of California - Riverside

The Department of Biology, University of California, Riverside, invites applications for a tenure track position in neuro-

biology. The appointment will be effective July 1, 1991, with duties commencing September, and will be made at the Assistant Professor level.

Requirements for the oosition include postdoctoral training, demonstrated excellence in research and a commitment and ability to teach. Preference will be given to candidates in Behavioral or Systems Neurobiology.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong research program, teach undergraduate and graduate

courses, and participate in the interdepartmental Neurosciences Program.

To apply, send curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, copies of representative publications,

and arrange to have sent three to five letters of recommendation by January 15, 1991, to Neurobiology Search Committee

Department of Biology

University of California

Riverside, CA 92521.

The Uniwrsity of Calibmia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and minority and female candidates are

encouraged to apply.

Neuron Classified Information Neuron publishes classified advertisements for positions available, and for announcements of meetings, symposia, and courses. 1991 Rates are $155 for a quarter page, $285 for a half page, and $515 for a full page. We will accept either camera-ready material or text to be typeset. When sending insertion orders, please specify if ad is to run in Neuron. We only accept ads that include a billing address and name, address, and telephone number of a contact person. All international advertisers must send prepayment with ad materials.

Deadlines for the next available issues are as follows (all material due close of business on due date):

February 1991 issue: copy due Jan. 11,199l March 1991 issue: copy due February 8,199l April 1991 issue: copy due March 15,199l May 1991 issue: copy due April 12,199l

June 1991 issue: copy due May 17,199l July 1991 issue: copy due June 14,199l August 1991 issue: copy due July 12,199l September 1991 issue: copy due Aug. 16, 1991

Neuron advertisements should be sent to: MARIE ARSENAULT

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