A 2-years post-doctoral position

Mechanosensitive channels


A 24-month post-doctoral position in the area of ion channel physiology funded by the French

National Research Agency (ANR) is available starting April 2010. The host group “Membrane Transporters and Signalling” (http://www.isv.cnrs-gif.fr/veranglais/research/hbba/hbba.html)

belong to the "Institut des Sciences du Végétal" (ISV) located on the CNRS campus of Gif sur

Yvette, at 30 km south west of Paris.


Although plants respond to a wide variety of mechanical stimuli, and many mechanosensitive

channel activities have been characterized in plant membranes using the patch-clamp method, the

molecular nature of mechanoperception in plant systems has remained elusive. We recently showed

that the MSL9 and MSL10 proteins relatives of the E. coli MscS (Mechanosensitive channel of

Small conductance) might function cooperatively and provide mechanosensitive channel activities

at the plasma membrane of Arabidopsis root cells (Curr. Biol., 18: 730-734, 2008; Plant Signaling

& Behavior, 3: 726-729, 2008).


The first objective of the project is to characterize the electrophysiological properties of MSL9,

MSL10 and other members of the MSL family (homologous system and bilayer). This part will be

done in close collaboration with A. Ghazi 's lab (IBBMC, Orsay). The second objective will be to

enlighten the functions of the MSL channels as sensor of vibrations in aerial part of the plant. This

will be conducted by a multidisciplinary approach involving, electrophysiology, molecular biology

and modelling in cooperation with other partners of the project.


Salary ~ 2000€/month


Applicants should hold a PhD and have preferably an experience in electrophysiology and,

possibly, in molecular biology. A background in plant biology would be an added value but is not

required. English but not French is required.


Candidates should send a CV with a brief summary of research experience, a list of publications

and the names and addresses of 3 contact information referees to Jean-Marie Frachisse

(frachisse@isv.cnrs-gif.fr).

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Post-doctoral Position in Robotics/Computer Vision at EPFL
http://cvlab.epfl.ch/

EPFL's Computer Vision Laboratory (http://cvlab.epfl.ch/) has an
opening for a post-doctoral fellow in the field of perception. The
position is initially offered for 12 months and can be extended.

Description:

The work will be carried out within the context of an European Union
project, whose overall aim is to investigate interactions between
morphology and behavior by designing and building a prototype of a
reconfigurable anguilliform swimming robot. More specifically, our
goal is to give this robot an electric sense comparable to that of
real electric fish, which it will be able to use to detect and
recognize objects and obstacles.

Position:

The Computer Vision laboratory offers a creative international
environment, a possibility to conduct competitive research on a global
scale and involvement in teaching. Within the project, there will be
ample opportunities to cooperate with some of the best groups in
Europe and elsewhere.

EPFL is located next to Lake Geneva in a beautiful setting 60
kilometers away from the city of Geneva. Salaries are in the range CHF
70000 to 80000 per year, the precise amount to be determined by EPFL's
department of human resources.

Education:

Applicants are expected to have finished, or be about to finish their
Ph.D. degrees, to have strong mathematical background, and to have a
track record of publications in top conferences and journals. Strong
programming skills (C or C++) are a plus. French language skills are
not required, English is mandatory.

Application:

Applications must be sent by email to Prof. P. Fua
(pascal.fua@epfl.ch). They must contain a statement of interest, a CV,
a list of publications, and the names of three references.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Breast Cancer, University of Miami, USA

A post-doctoral position is available to study the function of T-box transcription factors in BRCA1/2-related breast cancer in the laboratory of Dr. Karoline Briegel at the University of Miami. The focus of the lab is on the transcriptional control of breast cancer stem cell development using different cell and mouse model systems.

We are specifically seeking a motivated individual who has several years of experience working on mammary gland biology, breast cancer related projects or using the mouse as a model system.

Application
Interested individuals should send their CV and a list of references to kbriegel[ at ]med.miami.edu

USA: Postdoctoral Scholars in Statistical Genetics, University of Chicago

Applications are invited for postdoctoral scholar positions in Dr. Mary Sara McPeek’s Statistical Genetics group in the Departments of Statistics and Human Genetics at the University of Chicago.

A suitable applicant will hold a PhD in statistics or biostatistics. Candidates with PhDs in genetics, molecular biology or other related areas who have substantial statistical and computational expertise are also encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate outstanding potential for interdisciplinary quantitative research.

Initial appointment would be for one year, with the option to renew for up to three years. Positions are available immediately.

There is a wide range of possible projects. One broad area of interest is development of statistical methods for mapping complex traits. Within this broad area, sub-areas of major interest include development of statistical methods for (1) association mapping of quantitative and qualitative traits in human populations, (2) complex trait mapping in an isolated founder population with a large inbred pedigree, (3) analysis of copy number variation, and (4) identification of polymorphisms that explain a linkage or association result. The University of Chicago is extremely strong in the research areas related to this position. There are possibilities for close collaboration with a number of leading empirical groups including groups studying human variation and complex disease mapping. There is also a strong community in statistics in general, and statistical genetics in particular.

Application
To apply, send a CV; a brief statement of research interests and goals; and the contact information for 3 references (affiliations, email addresses, and phone numbers). Transcripts are also helpful.

Email applications to:

Prof. Mary Sara McPeek (mcpeek[ at ]galton.uchicago.edu)
or send to

Prof. Mary Sara McPeek
Department of Statistics
5734 S. University Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
fax: 773-702-9810

(email preferred).

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.