The appointee will be expected to conduct research as a part of a multidisciplinary research team focused on studying neural mechanisms of information processing. Peripheral visual system and downstream ganglia of the insect brain will be used as an animal model. The appointee will be expected to concentrate on some part of the experimental work using electrophysiological methods, but the specific project will be agreed in conjunction with making the contract.
In Oulu we have good facilities for research at single cell, network and whole animal level. Our research group is actively collaborating with several other laboratories abroad, and the work may also include visits or collaboration with those groups.
Some information can be found in the extract from http://cc.oulu.fi/~mtw/group.html
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
a) A completed PhD in biophysics, biology, physics, neuroscience, or a related suitable discipline. Applications are welcomed also from students who will obtain their PhD degree in the immediate future.
b) Practical experience of electrophysiology either at single cell or network level.
c) The ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English, both orally and in writing
d) Commitment and self-motivation to work according to high standards and in challenging projects
e) Ability to work in an independent fashion but also to act as a member of a multidisciplinary research team.
POSSIBILITIES OFFERED
a) a competitive salary with full social and health insurance of the Finnish public system.
b) an enthusiastic research environment with good facilities
c) good research models for high-quality work in neuroscience
ENQUIRIES
Initial appointments will be made for a probationary period until the end of 2008, or as agreed. All enquires and applications (either formal or informal) are welcomed and should be made to prof. Weckström (matti.weckstrom@oulu.fi).
