The Schizophrenia Research Institute (SRI) is a medical research institute whose goal is to find the means to prevent and cure schizophrenia. ANSTO is the national organisation for nuclear research and development. Applications are invited for a post doctoral research position based in the Radiopharmaceutical Research Institute at ANSTO.
The primary aim of this SRI/ANSTO co-funded position will be to conduct research in rodent neuroimaging models of relevance to schizophrenia and drug abuse using in vivo (SPECT/PET) imaging techniques together with in vitro molecular and cellular investigations on both animal models and/or normal and schizophrenia-affected post mortem human brain. Research will be focused on testing hypothesis within a framework in which schizophrenia is regarded as a developmental disorder and examining the effects of drugs of abuse (such as cannabis) at the onset of the disease.
Essential criteria include; PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, neuropharmacology, or biomedical science; the ability to work in a collaborative research team; excellent communication skills and highly developed organisational skills. Experience with in vivo imaging techniques such as microPET/SPECT is highly desirable. Other desirable criteria include; practical experience with small animals, in vitro autoradiography, in situ hybridisation or immunocytochemistry and experience in schizophrenia-related research.
For further information please contact Dr Katerina Zavitsanou (02 9717 3337 or kza@ansto.gov.au).
University of NSW Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Neuroscience Faculty of Medicine SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES REF. 6161 ANSApplications are called for two academic positions in neuroscience, at Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer level, as part of the establishment staff for the Translational Neuroscience Facility, School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Kensington Campus, Sydney, Australia.
The Translational Neuroscience Facility is a core facility for the School of Medical Sciences neuroscience cluster. This new research initiative promotes the extension of fundamental neuroscience into translational models that address the health burdens arising from disorders of the brain and nervous system. These two key appointments are research-focused and provide the opportunity to establish research groups within this new purpose-built neuroscience centre.
The focus of the Facility is translational research, with foundations in molecular physiology, transgenics and gene therapy. The Facility supports molecular biology, electrophysiology and physiological imaging, as well as integrative research involving audiometry and human genetics. Research themes of the neuroscience cluster include sensory and motor function, neural development, neuro-degeneration and neural regeneration and autonomic neuroscience. Core infrastructure includes the new Zeiss 710 NLO two photon LSM, utilizing the Spectra Physics Deepsee® pulsed laser for deep tissue physiological imaging.
Applicants for these senior positions should have strong international peer recognition for their neuroscience research. Expertise in molecular physiology, viral vector gene delivery and development of transgenic models would be advantageous, as would research collaborations with commercial partners.
The appointments will contribute to the Neuroscience Training Program at UNSW and related teaching in biomedical science and medicine through the Department of Physiology. These positions are fixed-term for five years but with possibility of conversion to continuing appointments after three years subject to satisfactory performance.
Enquiries can be addressed to Professor Gary Housley, Head of Physiology, UNSW; email:g.housley@unsw.edu.au.
For an information package, click http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/26090801.html Applications close : 12 December 2008
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