[Comp-neuro] Postdoc in Neuromechanics and Optogenetics; Structure & Motion Lab, London, UK

Dear colleagues,

We have an exciting postdoc in mouse neuromechanics and optogenetics:

http://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=CBS-0136-12

We seek a postdoctoral scientist with a background in musculoskeletal physiology, and competence in genetics. You will work on a BBSRC funded project, "Foundations of Neuromechanical Systems Biology."

This is an exciting and exceptionally interdisciplinary project that seeks to understand how the neural and mechanical systems of legged animals work together to enable them to move at high speed, despite the feedback delays inherent in the nervous system. It seeks answers to questions such as "How is sensory feedback from the distal limb used during fast locomotion?" and "How does motor noise structure the control optimization performed by the nervous system?" It will take advantage of the exciting new technique of optogenetics, in which specific parts of the nervous system can be quickly and reversibly switched on or off with light.

You will have a PhD in a biological discipline with experience of molecular biology and ideally musculoskeletal or neuromuscular physiology (see Person Specification at link above). Experience in the generation of transgenic mice and/or optogenetics would be advantageous. The project will involve extensive handling and working with mice. You will work closely with another postdoc on the grant with a background in control engineering/instrumentation/dynamical systems approaches, and be part of the dynamic and exciting Neuromuscular and Structure & Motion Laboratories at the RVC.

Please visit the following websites for further information on the project: http://www.rvc.ac.uk/Research/News/FNSB.cfm and www.spencelab.com

The closing date is Tuesday 15 January 2013.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:

Professor Dominic Wells, Neuromuscular Lab on +44 (0) 203 214 8024 or email: dwells@rvc.ac.uk, or

Dr. Andrew Spence, +44 (0) 7726 444 601, aspence@rvc.ac.uk

Thank you!

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Andrew Spence

Lecturer in Biomechanics

Structure and Motion Laboratory

Royal Veterinary College

Hawkshead Lane

North Mymms, Hatfield

Hertfordshire AL9 7TA

+44 (0) 1707 666988

aspence@rvc.ac.uk

http://www.spencelab.com

http://www.rvc.ac.uk/sml

        

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