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A Post-doctoral Scholar position in Cardiovascular Physiology Research is available immediately in the Department of Physiology at Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, in the laboratory of Dr. David A. Tulis, F.A.H.A., Associate Professor. The overall research focus in our laboratory is vascular smooth muscle physiology and pathology. Specifically we are investigating molecular, cellular, and functional mechanisms that underlie abnormal growth of vascular smooth muscle as integral to cardiovascular disease and injury. Cyclic nucleotide signaling is of particular interest in these studies, as these events regulate a wide range of homeostatic and pathophysiologic actions. Specific areas of study include elucidation of cyclic GMP- versus cyclic AMP-dependent processes, identification and characterization of potential cyclic nucleotide-regulating systems, identification of unique downstream kinase events, potential impact on matrix/MMP and gap junction biology, and general elucidation of the functional impact of these signals on vascular physiology. Experimental approaches include a variety of functional, molecular, cellular, and genetic assays and consist of whole animal models, in vitro cell culture, and ex vivo tissue explants. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with NIH guidelines. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please visit http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/physiology/tulisd.cfm for more information. Please send an updated C.V., a statement of research interests, and contact information for 3 references to tulisd@ecu.edu, and include “Post-doctoral Scholar” in the Subject line.

A new Post-doctoral Scholar position in spinal cord research is available immediately in the Department of Physiology at the Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, in Greenville, NC, in the laboratory of Dr. Stefan Clemens.

A main thrust of the research in the laboratory is geared towards understanding the dynamics of dopamine actions in the spinal cord and is related Restless Legs Syndrome, aging-induced changes in the autonomic system, and the synergistic effects of dopamine and opioids on chronic pain in identified spinal circuits.

Please visit http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/physiology/clemenss.cfm for more information about the laboratory and the ongoing research. Additional information about ECU and the Department can be found at http://www.ecu.edu/physiology.

Job Requirements

Successful candidates must have a PhD and a publication record demonstrating expertise in one or more of the aforementioned areas (electrophysiology, Dopamine neurobiology, RLS). Familiarity with the neuromodulation of neural networks, including Central Pattern Generators, is an asset. Start date is flexible. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with NIH guidelines. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send an updated CV, a statement of research interest, and contact information for 3 references to clemenss@ecu.edu, and add "Post-doctoral Scholar" in the subject line. Preliminary interviews can be scheduled for the Society for Neuroscience meeting in Chicago (October 17-20).

A Post-doctoral Scholar position is needed immediately to conduct NIH funded research on circadian rhythm and neural immunology in the laboratory of Dr. Jian Ding, in the Department of Physiology, with the Brody School of Medicine, at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.

Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree and expertise in one or more of the following areas: circadian rhythm (central or peripheral), sleep, immunology, and neuroscience. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with one or more of the following techniques: cell and molecular biology, mouse genetics, electrophysiology, and bioluminescence.

Start date is flexible. Salary will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with NIH guidelines. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send an updated CV and a statement of research interest to deanj@ecu.edu.

A Research Technician is needed immediately to study circadian rhythm and neural immunology in the laboratory of Dr. Jian Ding, in the Department of Physiology, with the Brody School of Medicine, at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.

Successful candidates must be familiar with one or more of the following techniques: common cell and molecular biology techniques (gel electrophoresis, Bradford assay, Western blot, RT-PCR, etc); common neuroscience techniques (stereotactic surgery, micro dissection of the rodent brain, in vivo microinjection; neural anatomy techniques, including tissue sectioning, Nissl and Golgi staining, immunocytochemistry, etc). Prior experience in animal care with small rodents is highly desired.

Start date is flexible. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send an updated CV to deanj@ecu.edu.