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Sent on Behalf of Dr Toni S Shippenberg, Ph.D.
Toni S Shippenberg, Ph.D.
Integrative Neuroscience Branch, NIDA IRP

If you are interested in this position, please write to:
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Manager:  Multiphoton & Stereology Core Facility  
NIH/NIDA Intramural Research Program

Position Description: The Integrative Neuroscience Branch (Chief, T.S. 
Shippenberg), NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse, Intramural Research 
Program (Baltimore, Maryland, USA) is seeking an individual with experience in 
multiphoton (MP) microscopy and stereology. The candidate will manage the 
NIDA IRP microscopy core facility which is equipped with a Zeiss LSM 710 2-
photon upright microscope, and an inverted microscope with MicroBrightField 
software and the Zeiss Apotome system for stereology.  Responsibilities 
include providing technical advise to investigators using the facility; training 
new users, assisting in the design and conduct of experiments, scheduling 
facility use and upkeep of the system. Experience with slice preparations, 
electrophysioloy and in-vivo imaging is advantageous. The individual should 
have an interest in the neurobiology of addiction and will play an instrumental 
role in establishing intra-vital imaging and multiphoton technology at the 
institute.

The position is initially funded for 2 years (with potential for renewal and FTE 
conversion). Depending on qualifications of the applicant the position can be 
offered at the post-doctoral, staff-scientist or technical level. 


The positions is available as of Feb 1, 2011. 

Please contact:
Toni S Shippenberg, Ph.D.
Integrative Neuroscience Branch, NIDA IRP
Email: [log in to unmask]