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The Department of Biological Science at The University of Tulsa invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Neuroscience. We seek a creative and interactive individual who would like to advance their research program in this area, while also obtaining training and experience in teaching. Fellows will devote at least 60% effort to research and up to 40% to teaching. Research topics are flexible within the realm of Neuroscience, but should have overlap with the expertise of one of the faculty mentors for these positions (listed below). Ron Bonett (ron-bonett@utulsa.edu) – Amphibian Evolution and Development https://ronbonett.weebly.com Alex Kingston (alex-kingston@utulsa.edu) – Invertebrate Neurobiology https://www.kingston-lab.com Katie Mika (kmmika12@gmail.com) – Vertebrate Molecular Evolution https://www.katelynmika.com/research Matthew Toomey (mbt6332@utulsa.edu) – Mechanisms and Evolution of Coloration and Vision http://mbtoomey.net Questions could be sent to individual faculty or: NeuroPostdoc_search@utulsa.edu Applications should submitted to: https://universitytulsa.peopleadmin.com/postings/7719 We are also hiring a second Postdoctoral Fellow in Integrative Biology https://universitytulsa.peopleadmin.com/postings/7711 Please indicate if you would like to be considered for both positions. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.
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Interactions between the microbiome and nervous system during early development
The gut microbiota is emerging as an important modulator of brain function and behavior, as several recent discoveries reveal substantial effects of the microbiome on neurophysiology, neuroimmunity and animal behavior. Despite these findings supporting a “microbiome-gut-brain axis”, the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie interactions between the gut microbiota and brain remain poorly understood. To uncover these, the Hsiao laboratory is mining the human microbiota for microbial modulators of host neuroactive molecules, investigating the impact of microbiota-immune system interactions on neurodevelopment and examining the microbiome as an interface between gene-environment interactions in neurological diseases. In particular, our research on effects of the maternal microbiome on offspring development in utero are revealing novel interactions between microbiome-dependent metabolites and fetal thalamocortical axonogenesis. Overall, we aim to dissect biological pathways for communication between the gut microbiota and nervous system, toward understanding fundamental interactions between physiological systems that impact brain and behavior.
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