Development of an electrophysiological in vitro neurotoxicology assay

Job offer / Post doc / 06/25/09

Description

In a new project that started september '09 we evaluate the activity patterns in neuronal networks in vitro to assess developmental neurotoxicity (DNT) in long-term multi-electrode electrophysiological recordings. The result should contribute to the development of pharmacological safety tests that would reduce the number of animals needed for DNT testing of industrial chemicals. The candidate should have extensive experience with cell cultures and ideally also with electrophysiological recordings and their analysis. Knowledge on pharmacological testing would be a plus.
You would work in an interdisciplinary and international group interested in the properties of neuronal networks and their pathologies. The group is located at the IMTEK, an institute of the technical faculty, and is well embedded in the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience and the Bernstein Focus Neurotechnology in Freiburg.

The position is limited to 2 years. The salary is based on TV-L E13 (40.700-47.200 EUR depending on relevant work experience).

Laboratory

Biomicrotechnology

Contact

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Egert
E-mail:
Telephone:+49 (0) 761 203-7524
Fax:+49 (0) 761 203-+49 (0) 3212 1034429
Room:102 01 082
 

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