Postdoctoral Position

Created by Jonathan Knight
Last updated: Dec 16, 2011Version comment
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http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/-10792/

A postdoctoral position of up to 3 years, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, is available from 1 February 2012 to work with Dr Clare Baker (http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/staff/baker/) on the mechanisms underlying the development of vertebrate electroreceptors, using North American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) and channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) as model systems.

Applicants must have a PhD, a strong background in developmental biology, and molecular biology experience (ideally including: making cDNA, designing degenerate PCR primers, performing PCR, making antisense riboprobes, and performing in situ hybridisation). Experience working with standard anamniote model systems (zebrafish and/or Xenopus) is essential; experience working with non-standard anamniote model systems will be an advantage. The post also needs microinjection skills and histology skills (wax sectioning and cryosectioning). Experience in performing focal electroporation in anamniote embryos will be an advantage. The postholder needs to be highly self-motivated and able to work independently. Applicants must be prepared to spend up to 2 months (usually April and June) each year in the USA, to collect embryos and do experiments during the spawning seasons for paddlefish and catfish embryos.

Informal inquiries and applications, including a CV and the names of at least two referees, and the University's standard application form (CHRIS/6), Parts I and III only, obtained from: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) should be sent (preferably emailed) to Dr Clare Baker, PDN Anatomy Building, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DY (cvhb1@cam.ac.uk).