NIH-funded postdoctoral positions are available to study the aminergic modulation of neural circuits in C. elegans. In humans, amines regulate diverse central and peripheral responses, including circadian rhythms, mood, perception and aggression, and a variety of drugs modulate serotonergic signaling in the treatment of schizophrenia, depression and migraine. However, although all of the mammalian amine receptors have been cloned, much still remains to be learned about how they are integrated into complex multi-level signaling pathways. We will use genetics, electrophysiology, imaging, and behavioral approaches to produce an integrated understanding of how amines modulate simple behaviors, at both cellular and network levels. Individuals with experience in electrophysiology, protein chemistry neuroscience, and/or C. elegans biology are particularly encouraged to apply. With four NIH-funded C. elegans labs, the Biological Sciences department at the University of Toledo provides an intellectually-stimulating and collegial environment, with strengths in nematode neurobiology and cell signaling.
Interested candidates should send a CV and statement of research experience and interests to Bruce Bamber (bruce.bamber@utoledo.edu), Richard Komuniecki (richard.komuniecki@utoledo.edu), or reply to this post.