1) Post-doctoral positions will be available shortly. We welcome applications from people who are in the finishing stages of their Ph.D. but may not be ready to move yet (plans can also be made for over a year in the future as well, since it is often the case that the best people make arrangements well in advance). We are looking for talented, versatile, highly motivated biologists with experience in molecular techniques and a background in developmental biology. Post-docs in our lab utilize the frog, chick, planarian, and axolotl systems to understand the roles of endogenous ion currents in patterning during embryonic morphogenesis and regeneration. Our work uses a convergence of molecular embryology, cell biology, biophysics, physiology, and mathematical modeling, and this is a great opportunity for someone to develop truly frontier science. Many exciting projects are available; two examples are 1) understanding the function of serotonin signaling in left-right asymmetry (long before neurons appear), and 2) characterizing the control of vertebrate regeneration by ion transporter proteins. If you are interested, please email me. Candidates will have to send a CV and letters of reference.

2) part-time work doing glass-wash and operating the vibratome; no experience necessary. This is a good way for a local student to earn some extra money and get acquainted with a research lab.

3) summer internships.