DESCRIPTION

The Theoretical Neurobiology group at the University of Antwerp (Belgium) has a postdoc position funded by the Human Frontier Science program to study the effect of concentration gradients on signaling pathways responsible for the induction of synaptic plasticity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected candidate will collaborate with computer scientists to develop flexible methods for large-scale modeling of stochastic reaction-diffusion modeling. These will be used to extend an existing deterministic model of the signaling pathways involved in the induction of cerebellar long-term depression with experimental measurements of calcium and IP3 gradients in Purkinje cells.

REQUIREMENTS

Preference is given to candidates with a strong mathematical background though others with a suitable training in computational methods can also apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Competitive salary, position is available for 3 years starting immediately. Applications with CV and publications in pdf format attached and also names and address info of 2-3 references should be e-mailed Prof. E. De Schutter (erik[at]bbf.uia.ac.be).

More info on the Theoretical Neurobiology group is available at:
http://www.bbf.uia.ac.be