Posted:	5/8/2012
Job Title:	Postdoctoral Position: Ion Channel Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Employer:	Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Description:	A postdoctoral position is available to study the role of ion channel abnormalities and synaptic dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and prion diseases. The candidate will join a vibrant, multidisciplinary group that is a leader in investigating the molecular and cellular basis of neurodegenerative disorders.
Requirements:	Candidates should hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree or the equivalent, and have experience in electrophysiological techniques, including patch-clamp recording and measurements of long-term potentiation in brain slices.
Contact:	David A. Harris, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chair, via e-mail at mkhoward@bu.edu See website.