Employment Opportunities

The Whitney Laboratory is a marine biomedical research center of the University of Florida. It is particularly well equipped for cell and molecular biology, and provides a highly interactive research and training environment.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The selection process will be conducted in accord with the provisions of Florida's "Government in the Sunshine" and Public Records Laws.

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITIONS

Mechanisms of neuron and network homeostasis

Dirk Bucher is looking for a postdoctoral associate to join his laboratory to study homeostatic regulation of synaptic and intrinsic neuronal properties in the stomatogastric nervous system of crabs and lobsters. The position is NIH funded and can start immediately. Interest/training in electrophysiology is preferred. In this project we use an electrophysiological and anatomical approach in a small circuit that produces rhythmic motor behavior to study variability and regulation of neuronal and network properties that, in the face of plastic changes, keep physiological parameters in a functional range.

Please send curriculum vitae and contact information for references to: Dr. Dirk Bucher (preferably by email):

Dirk Bucher, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience
University of Florida
9505 Ocean Shore Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
email: bucher@whitney.ufl.edu

Nitric oxide and other neurotransmitters in lower invertebrates

Leonid Moroz invites applications for postdoctoral positions (i) to investigate behavioral, cellular and molecular aspects of nitric oxide-dependent signaling in simpler nervous systems using marine invertebrates as experimental models; (ii) to study the distribution and roles neurotransmitters in lower invertebrates as well as in homologous neuronal networks associated with feeding. A multidisciplinary approach will be used to perform single cell analysis of various neurotransmitters and related metabolites using capillary electrophoresis. Previous experience in molecular biology, cell culture, electrophysiology or capillary electrophoresis and related microseparation techniques desirable, but not a requirement. Please send your CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and addresses of three references to:

Leonid Moroz, Ph.D.
The Whitney Laboratory
9505 Ocean Shore Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32086-8623

Biomechanics and neurobiology of fish locomotion

Jimmy Liao has two years of funding for a postdoc with expertise in biomechanics, programming, engineering, physiology, molecular neuroscience or neurophysiology. If interested, please email a copy of your C.V. or summary of your research interests and academic background.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Biomechanics and Neurobiology of Fish Locomotion

Jimmy Liao is looking for creative, independent and motivated graduate students for the summer/fall of 2009 that are enthusiastic about using new technology and techniques to understand the mechanisms of animal behavior. He welcomes students from diverse backgrounds (neuroscience, physiology, ecology, engineering etc.) and believes that interest and aptitude can make up for a lack of training.

If you are interested please email:

C.V. or summary of your research interests and academic background
Copies of your transcripts (unofficial is fine)
A 1 page essay on why you want to pursue a PhD, how our interests might overlap, and what your professional ideas and goals are.

TECHNICIAN

Jimmy Liao has two years of funding for a technician with expertise in biomechanics, programming, engineering, physiology, molecular neuroscience or neurophysiology. If interested, please email your resume.