POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

A postdoctoral position is available within the Stark Neuroscience Research Institute (WEBSITE: http://snri.iusm.iu.edu/) to study the role that calcium signaling plays in regulating ion channel function in neurons and myocytes. The postdoctoral candidate will explore how localization and protein-protein interactions influence ion channel regulation by the multifunctional calcium-calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII); (http://snri.iusm.iu.edu/body.cfm?id=67). Recent PhDs with a strong background in biochemistry/protein chemistry are encouraged to apply. Applicant will be expected to have some experience with standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques, including subcloning and mutagenesis, recombinant protein expression, and protein purification. Techniques the post-doc can expect to learn through this research include fluorescent imaging (confocal and epifluorescent) of living cells, high throughput peptide design and synthesis, inhibitor screens, as well as assays to measure excitotoxic cell death in neurons. Only highly motivated candidates with good communication skills will be considered. Dr. Hudmon’s laboratory is located at the Stark Neuroscience Research Institute at the University of Indiana Medical School. This university is located in Indianapolis (http://visitindy.com/indianapolis/web/jsp/index.jsp?p=1); a charming mid-western city that has a wonderful blend of restaurants, performing arts/museums and world-class spectator events (hosting Super Bowl XLVI in 2012, with over 10 world-class sports venues, including the Indianapolis 500, and the Colts NFL team and Pacers NBA team); all in a city that extremely affordable to live in, yet only a few hours drive to a number of other major cities, including Chicago, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Send cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Andy Hudmon PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular biology, Stark Neuroscience Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202 via FAX-317-278-5849 or EMAIL:ahudmon@iupui.edu. Posted May 28, 2009