<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<job>
  <id type="integer">103527</id>
  <reference-id></reference-id>
  <requisition-number></requisition-number>
  <source>Naturejobs.com - Ecommerce</source>
  <company-url>http://www.oist.jp</company-url>
  <employer-url>http://www.oist.jp</employer-url>
  <application-email>erik@oist.jp</application-email>
  <application-url></application-url>
  <employer-name>Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology PC</employer-name>
  <company-name>Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology PC</company-name>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[A postdoctoral position is available in the Computational Neuroscience Unit of Dr. Erik De Schutter at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (http://www.irp.oist.jp/cns/) to study the effect of channel modulation on excitability of  neurons. For this modeling project we are looking for somebody with experience in ion channel electrophysiology. The project involves expanding recent models of cerebellar neurons to include channel phosphorylation and other modulatory processes, controlled by simplified models of the signaling pathways. These models will then be used to study the role of channel modulation in excitability homeostasis and plasticity.
Candidates should have a good understanding of ion channel gating mechanisms and experience in ion channel electrophysiology. Experience in computational modeling is a plus but, if needed, we can provide on-site training. There will be ample opportunity to interact with modelers in the lab who are working on several Purkinje cell and cerebellar related projects and with other scientists at OIST. 
We offer attractive financial and working conditions in an English language environment. Initial appointments for two years with starting date in 2009. 
Send curriculum vitae, summary of research interests and experience, and the names of three referees to Dr. Erik De Schutter at erik@oist.jp]]>
  </description>
  <location>Okinawa, Japan</location>
  <title>Postdoctoral Position in Ion Channel Modulation and Neuronal Excitability</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:43:08 -0400</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/103527-Postdoctoral-Position-in-Ion-Channel-Modulation-and-Neuronal-Excitability</url>
  <packages>
  </packages>
</job>
