Behavioral Studies of Molecular and Biophysical Basis of Light-dependent Magnetic Compass in Larval Drosophila
A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. John Phillips at Virginia Tech to study light-dependent magnetoreception in larval Drosophila. This project is part of an ongoing effort to characterize the molecular and biophysical basis of the light-dependent magnetic compass using recently developed behavioral assays of magnetic compass organisms in larval Drosophila (Dommer et al. 2008. J. Insect Physiol. 54: 719-726, and C57BL/6 mice (Muheim et al. 2006. Learn. Behav. 34: 366-373). Research will involve behavioral studies of exposure to different lighting conditions and to low level radio frequency fields, as well as testing of mutant strains targeting candidate molecules (e.g., cryptochromes). Experience working on animal spatial cognition, insect behavior, photoreception, or Drosophila behavioral genetics preferred. Position includes a competitive salary and fringe benefits. Funding is available for 2+ years.
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and statement of interest upon applying online at: www.jobs.vt.edu (#080581). Three letters of recommendation should be sent via email to Dr. John Phillips at jphillips@vt.edu. Review of applications will begin July 5, 2008.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. John Phillips at
jphillips@vt.edu or 540/231-1484
Phillips lab website:
http://www.biology.vt.edu/faculty/phillips/
Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. John Phillips at Virginia Tech to study light-dependent magnetoreception in larval Drosophila. This project is part of an ongoing effort to characterize the molecular and biophysical basis of the light-dependent magnetic compass using recently developed behavioral assays of magnetic compass organisms in larval Drosophila (Dommer et al. 2008. J. Insect Physiol. 54: 719-726, and C57BL/6 mice (Muheim et al. 2006. Learn. Behav. 34: 366-373). Research will involve behavioral studies of exposure to different lighting conditions and to low level radio frequency fields, as well as testing of mutant strains targeting candidate molecules (e.g., cryptochromes). Experience working on animal spatial cognition, insect behavior, photoreception, or Drosophila behavioral genetics preferred. Position includes a competitive salary and fringe benefits. Funding is available for 2+ years.
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and statement of interest upon applying online at: www.jobs.vt.edu (#080581). Three letters of recommendation should be sent via email to Dr. John Phillips at jphillips@vt.edu. Review of applications will begin July 5, 2008.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. John Phillips at
jphillips@vt.edu or 540/231-1484
Phillips lab website:
http://www.biology.vt.edu/faculty/phillips/
Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.