A.J.Harmar@edinburgh.ac.uk (01/17/91)
MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL BRAIN METABOLISM UNIT - EDINBURGH MOLECULAR/CELLULAR NEUROBIOLOGY A post-doctoral position is available for a scientist with previous experience of molecular biological and/or cell culture techniques. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team investigating the regulation of neuropeptide gene expression in the nervous system, with special emphasis on the role of nerve growth factor. A variety of model systems are employed, including primary neuronal cell cultures, cell lines transfected with reporter plasmids, in vitro studies of the interaction of transcription factors with neuronal regulatory elements, and transgenic mice. The post will be for a term of three years with a possible extension to five years; salary will be at an appropriate point on the MRC non- clinical scientific scale Grade 2. Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr.A.J. Harmar or Dr. K. Chapman (Tel. No. (44) 31 447 2011 Ext. 4530). Further information may be obtained from Mrs. Janet Dalitz, Administrator, MRC Brain Metabolism Unit, University Department of Pharmacology, 1 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ, Scotland (Tel. No. (44) 31 650 3545) to whom applications, including a Curriculum Vitae and the names of three professional referees, should be sent. Closing date for applications is March 2nd 1991. The MRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.