A post-doctoral position is available

The area:

The general area is central control of the fight or flight response in the hypothalamus. This is a project of basic science (in particular ion channel modulation), but addresses fundamental issues of control of the cardiovascular system. The project is funded by the British Heart Foundation.
Applications must be made on the official application form, see below.

Substance P receptor actions in the PVN. We want to investigate how substance P, and other neuropeptide neurotransmitters modulate neuronal function in the PVN of the hypothalamus. We also want to investigate where the substance P comes from.
The work will involve principally involve in slice patch clamp neuropharmacology, but there will also be a requirement for immunohistochemistry.

Project details are available here (PDF format), but the successful candidate will also be invited to contribute to other ongoing ion channel projects in order to boost experience (and publications!). For application forms see the University of Liverpool Personnel website (may not be available yet!).  

Good degree in biosciences (pharmacology etc.,) and recent PhD/DPhil.

Liverpool University Faculty of Veterinary Science,
Department of Preclinical Sciences

Depends on age and experience.
Range: £18,265-£20,311 (under review).

Ideally, spring.

Applications:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE USING THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE HERE

Details of the application procedure (and official "further particulars") should be requested from the Director of Personnel; The University of Liverpool, Liverpool l69 3BX on 0151 794 2210 (24 hr answerphone) email: jobs@liv.ac.uk or are available online at: http://www.liv.ac.uk/university/jobs.html

Quote ref: A/587: Closing date is 1st April 2004

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