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Prof Stephanie Cragg

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Apply by Jun 6, 2022

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Jun 6, 2022

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Jun 6, 2022

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Job Description

Dopamine and astrocyte biology in health and Parkinson's disease. The Cragg Group at the University of Oxford are conducting an MRC-funded research project to explore the role of astrocytes in the regulation of striatal dopamine function in health and parkinsonism. We are now seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Scientist with an interest in astrocyte biology to join us for this exciting project. The post-holder will explore striatal dopamine transmission, its regulation and dysregulation by activity in astrocytes, related circuits and signalling molecules in mouse brain.
For advert and how to apply see: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CPC368/post-doctoral-research-scientist-in-dopamine-and-astrocyte-biology-in-health-and-parkinsons-disease

Requirements

The post-holder will be involved in recordings of dopamine neurotransmission using fast-scan cyclic voltammetry
imaging of genetically encoded fluorescent reporters
whole cell electrophysiology
with genetic strategies to manipulate circuit activity
in brain slices in transgenic mouse models of Parkinson’s disease. Expertise in real-time recordings in brain slices is ideal.

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