The Neuronal network Based Initiative (NBI, Anillo 2013), a multidisciplinary team interested in understanding the causes of neuronal vulnerability in neurodegenerative diseases.

Themes available:

1- Study of stress responses in mouse models of disease and genetic manipulation (Dr. Claudio Hetz, chetz@hsph.harvard.edu, www.hetzlab.cl). Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques. Desirable experience working with mouse models.

2- Gene and metabolic networks that modulate neuronal degeneration and regeneration using C. elegans (Dr. Andrea Calixto, andrea.calixto@umayor.cl, www.umayor.cl). Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques. Desirable experience working with invertebrate model organisms.

3- Glia to neuron communication in degenerative and regenerative programs (Dr. Felipe Court, fcourt@bio.puc.cl, www.courtlab.cl). Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques. Desirable experience working with mouse models.

Interested candidates should send their applications to Dr. Felipe Court at fcourt.admin@bio.puc.cl

Candidates should have a PhD. Applications should include a complete CV, two references and a statement of purpose letter.

Positions available starting March 2014.