Vaga de Pós-doutorado no Canadá com o Dr. Marco Prado

Opportunity for post-doctoral studies:

A new post-doctoral position is available to work on the role of cholinergic neurons and cholinergic-glutamatergic co-transmission in learning and memory and higher brain functions. This project takes advantage of novel genetically modified mouse models targeting the vesicular acetylcholine transporter (see for example Prado et al., Neuron 2006; de Castro et al., Mol Cell Biol. 2009 29:5238-50; Guszman et al., PLoS Biology, 2011) and uses state-of-the-art genetic, molecular and whole-animal techniques (including behavioural and MRI imaging), to understand how cholinergic neurons regulate higher brain functions. The successful applicant will be part of a vibrant team that is dissecting novel roles of the cholinergic system by generating tissue and brain-region specific knockout mice. The position will be in the laboratory of Dr. Marco Prado and Vania Prado at the Robarts Research Institute (www.robarts.ca), University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Robarts is one of the premier research institutes in Canada with a vibrant research community and many opportunities for collaborations. London, also known as the forest city, is an affordable and lively community close to the Great Lakes with many options for outdoor and cultural activities.

Applicants with a recent PhD (up to 2 years) and previous experience with one of the following, in vivo microdialysis, electrophysiology, behavioural analysis in mice, in vivo optogenetics, and/or generation and study of genetically-modified mice, are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Salary is competitive at CIHR level (Canadian Institutes of Health Research). To apply send a detailed electronic CV and contact information of two references to:

Dr. Marco A.M. Prado, Ph.D.

Scientist, Molecular Brain Research Group

Robarts Research Institute

Professor, Department of Physiology & Pharmacology/

Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology

The University of Western Ontario

P.O. Box 5015, 100 Perth Drive

London, ON N6A 5K8

Tel: 519-663-5777 Ext. 24888

mprado@robarts.ca