Title: Postdoctoral Positions in Neurobiology / Engineering at MIT

Postdoctoral positions are available in Yanik Lab at MIT (www.rle.mit.edu/Yanik). We are interested in (I) development of novel technologies, (II) discovery of genetic pathways and drug candidates targeting neural degeneration and regeneration using both in vivo and in vitro high-throughput methods, and (III) translational research using hES derived neurons. We did the first study of neural regeneration in C. elegans using femtosecond laser microsurgery (Nature 432, 822 (2004)). We also recently demonstrated the first on-chip high-throughput small-animal screening technology using microfluidics (PNAS, 104, 13891 (2007)). We are currently developing powerful in vivo and in vitro technologies/assays for translational research using hES derived neurons. Candidates with experience in C. elegans and/or mammalian neurobiology (in vivo and/or in vitro) and/or related engineering/physics/biochemistry disciplines are sought. Good communication skills and willingness to work in a highly multidisciplinary and friendly team with other engineers, biochemists and biologists are expected. The postdoctoral positions will be supported through NIH Director's New Innovator Award as well as other funds. Duration of positions is flexible. Please send a brief letter describing research experience/interest, CV, and contact information of two references to Dr. Yanik at yanik@mit.edu. Please also include the keyword POSTDOC-AD-OCT07 in your email subject header.