POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Scientist (Neuroscience/Endocrinology)
Department of Physiology
A one hundred percent (100%) time term position, beginning September 15, 2008
and continuing through March 31, 2009. Continued appointment is dependent on
periodic review of performance and extension of appointment is subject to
availability of funds.
Title of Position: Assistant Scientist (Neuroscience/Endocrinology) in
the Department of Physiology.
Description of Duties and Position: To plan and perform necessary
experiments, prepare manuscripts and present the results to the scientific
community. Scientific projects will relate to steroid hormone regulation of
prolactin secretion and related cellular and molecular regulatory mechanisms in
hypothalamic neurons. Duties include: 1) independently performing research
projects, 2) preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journal and
preparing other relevant documents, 3) developing new techniques relevant to
research project, 4) interacting with students and other laboratory personnel,
5) contributing as co-investigator on research grant applications, 6)
participating in appropriate professional activities and 7) contributing to the
teaching
of courses for graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are Ph.D. in physiology
and research experience in neuroscience and/or endocrinology. Preference will be
given to those with experience related to steroid hormone actions within the
central nervous system.
Salary: Depends on level of experience. Minimum salary is $2,113.00 per
month.
Date of Employment: September 15,
2008
Deadline for Applications: August 15, 2008, or until filled
Application Procedure: Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae and
names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:
Dr. Lydia Arbogast
Department of Physiology
School of Medicine- Mailcode 6523
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1135 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901-6523
e-mail: larbogast@siumed.edu
SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to
enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its
potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applicants are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.