Dear comp-neuro people,
we are seeking a highly motivated PhD student interested in a multidisciplinary approach toward the study of the basic mechanisms underlying GABA neurotransmission. The research position, available at Andrea Barberis group will focus on the gating properties of GABA receptors by means of patch-clamp experiments. The successful student will complete its research by working on realistic mathematical models that will be developed in collaboration with Thierry Nieus, a computational neuroscientist at the NBT department.
Knowledge in biophysics and neurophysiology is highly valued. Patch clamp experience and programming skills (e.g. Python, Neuron, Matlab) are desirable. Applications should include a CV, a statement of research experience and interests, names of at least 2 referees and a copy of university degree (diploma or equivalent M.Sc.). Please send your application electronically as a single PDF file to Andrea Barberis (Andrea.Barberis@iit.it) or/and Thierry Nieus (Thierry.Nieus@iit.it).
Because of the closeness of the call (next week!, Friday September the 23th) we invite people interested in the position to contact us as soon as possible.
List of significant publications:
Influence of GABAAR monoliganded states on GABAergic responses. J Neurosci. 2011 Feb 2;31(5):1752-61. Petrini EM, Nieus T, Ravasenga T, Succol F, Guazzi S, Benfenati F, Barberis A.
LTP regulates burst initiation and frequency at mossy fiber-granule cell synapses of rat cerebellum: experimental observations and theoretical predictions. J Neurophysiol. 2006 Feb;95(2):686-99. Epub 2005 Oct 5. Nieus T, Sola E, Mapelli J, Saftenku E, Rossi P, D'Angelo E.
Thierry Nieus, Post Doc Department of Neuroscience and Brain Technologies Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) Via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa Italy phone: +39 010 71781580 fax: +39 010 71781230 skype: thierry.nieus |
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