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Cellular/Molecular Cardiac Physiology

Washington University Medical School

An NIH-funded position in cellular/molecular cardiac electrophysiology is presently available to study the molecular basis of functional voltage-gated potassium (K+) channel diversity in the mammalian myocardium. These channels are important determinants of action potential repolarization in the heart and it is now very clear that changes in the expression and/or the properties of these channels due to inherited or acquired cardiovascular disease can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death. The available position presents an exceptional opportunity for individuals interested in combining a variety of molecular, biochemical, electrophysiological and functional approaches to explore the physiological mechanisms controlling the regulation and modulation of myocardial K+ channels and how these mechanisms go awry in the diseased myocardium. In addition, Washington University offers an outstanding scientific and professional environment for postdoctoral training. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree and a strong background in cellular electrophysiology. Although previous experience in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and/or imaging is not required, preference will be given to individuals with training and expertise in one or more of these additional areas. Interested individuals should send a letter of application with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation by email or regular mail to: Jeanne M. Nerbonne, Ph.D., Department of Molecular Biology and Pharmacology, Washington University Medical School, 660 S. Euclid Ave., Box 8103, St. Louis, MO 63110; jnerbonne@wustl.edu.

Cellular/Molecular Neurophysiology

Washington University Medical School

An NIH-funded position in cellular/molecular neurophysiology is presently available to study the regulation/modulation of voltage-gated K+ channel expression, distribution and functioning in the central nervous system. These channels are important determinants of neuronal firing properties and neuronal responses to synaptic activity. In addition, alterations in the expression and functioning of voltage-gated K+ channels are important in inherited and acquired disorders of neuronal membrane excitability in the central and peripheral nervous systems. The available position presents an exceptional opportunity for a recent Ph.D. with interests in combining molecular, biochemical, electrophysiological and functional approaches to explore the molecular mechanisms involved in the regulation of neuronal membrane excitability in a stimulating and highly interactive environment. In addition, Washington University offers an outstanding scientific and professional environment for postdoctoral training. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree and have a strong background in cellular electrophysiology, preferably neurophysiology. Although previous experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and/or imaging is not required, preference will be given to individuals with training and expertise in one or more of these areas. Interested individuals should send a letter of application with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation by email or regular mail to: Jeanne M. Nerbonne, Ph.D., Department of Molecular Biology and Pharmacology, Washington University Medical School, 660 S. Euclid Ave., Box 8103, St. Louis, MO 63110; jnerbonne@wustl.edu.

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