A research technician position is available to work on various projects pertaining to formation of the nervous system during embryonic development.
Salary is negotiable, depending upon the experience of the applicant.
A fully funded postdoctoral position is available to study formation of the vertebrate neural plate. We are focusing on regulatory cascades that underlie the earliest stages of neural cell fate specification in Xenopus and mouse embryos. Our current research interests include the isolation of novel embryonic patterning molecules through functional screens in Xenopus and the use of transgenic Xenopus embryos to dissect the regulatory networks underlying neural cell fate determination and neural plate patterning. Molecular and embryological characterization of gene function in amphibian embryos is complemented by targeted gene disruption and stem cell work in the mouse. Although support is available for the initial period, candidates will be encouraged to apply for outside funding.