We are currently expanding our project on degenerative mechanisms in in vitro models, mainly studying mechanisms related to glutamate receptors and proteins in the post-synaptic density associated with the glutamate receptor subunits. Experience from work on neurodegeneration is an advantage, as is experience in immunocytochemistry. A postdoctoral research fellowship for 2 years is immediately available at the Division of Cellular and Molecular Neurochemistry headed by Prof. Kjell Fuxe, Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet. The research project involves studies of the molecular mechanisms of nicotine-induced fibroblast growth factors. The successful applicants should have considerable experience in molecular neurobiological techniques and neuronal cell cultures.
Experience is required especially in gene cloning, vector construction and gene expression.
Knowledge of cDNA microarray-based strategy would be helpful but is not required. The trade union representative for scientists is Doc. Closing date for applications is September 30.