News
13th April, 2012
Physiology researcher interviewed by TVNZ
Dr Sam Lucas (Research Fellow) was interviewed with Dr Jim Cotter (Department of Physical Education) for One Network News on Wednesday 4th April 2012.
13th April, 2012
Department welcomes new Senior Lecturer
The Department of Physiology warmly welcomes Dr Rajesh Katare, Senior Lecturer, to our Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology research focus group.
9th February, 2012
Physiology staff and students recognised at recent OSMS Awards
The Otago School of Medical Sciences (OSMS) Awards 2011 ceremony was held on 2nd February, and two Department of Physiology staff members featured as winners of major awards.
8th February, 2012
Inaugural Sir John Eccles Lecture
Inaugural Department of Physiology Sir John Eccles Lecture delivered to packed audience.
17th November, 2011
Appreciation Award to Linda McNeill
Congratulations to Linda McNeill, Secretary for the Human Body Systems (HUBS) papers, for being a recipient of a Disability Information and Support Appreciation Award.
A Postdoctoral Fellowship is available for a researcher with experience in transgenic technology and immunohistochemistry in neuroscience.
In the proposed experiments, we intend to explore the neuroprotective effect of non-classical estrogen actions on cholinergic neurons in vivo and on acute brain slice preparations. Working with colleagues in our lab, you will undertake in vivo experiments using Ca2+ imaging, immunohistochemistry and activators of non-genomic estrogen-like signalling in wild type and knock out lines in which estrogen receptors will be selectively knocked out in neurons. The laboratory is well- equipped for immunohistochemistry, PCR, single molecule detection microscopy and calcium imaging with confocal calcium imaging rig.
You should hold a PhD or other relevant research qualification, a record of ongoing publication of research in peer-reviewed outlets, including some as primary author, and evidence of successful planning, supervision and conducting of research. The ideal candidate will also be fluent in spoken and written English.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Istvan Abraham, Department of Physiology - contact details below.
Applications will close on Friday, 1 June 2012.
My Summer Research Scholarship in the Department of Physiology was the highlight of my time at the University of Otago as I learnt many new skills, including how to carry out scientific research in a controlled manner, collecting and analyzing scientific data in an orderly fashion, and most importantly, learning to read and think critically.
For more information on the Summer Research Programme, click here