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Research positions wanted
Joshua Engelman (joshua.engelman@gmail.com) posted 2/10/2011
I am looking for a research technician position, ideally in a neuroscience laboratory focused on elucidating mechanisms and/or treatment of neurological disorders. I understand this is quite a broad scope, but I am very interested in better understanding all aspects of neurological function. In the ideal situation, however, I would most like to get involved in Traumatic Brain Injury research, as I do feel most passionate about this very poorly understood realm of injury. I worked at Harvard Medical School studying the mechanisms of apoptosis and possible treatment for neurolodegeneratives diseases (specifically Huntington's Disease). I have a great deal of experience in handling/maintaining several transgenic mouse colonies, mouse husbandry, genotyping, rodent behavioral testing (rotarod, neurological evaluation), and some limited experience with IP injections. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in tissue collection (including perfusion), tissue preparation (cryostat/microtome), in-situ hybridization, and microscopy/immunohistochemistry. I also have some experience in DNA purification and extraction, DNA concentration analysis, gel electrophoresis, and some limited experience with cell culturing, generation of cortical neurons from mouse embryos and fluorometry. I have been fortunate enough to have been exposed to quite the plethora of laboratory techniques in my time at a large, flexible, cutting edge laboratory at Harvard Medical School where I learned to undertake a large variety of independent projects. Today, I am looking to utilize the skills I have learned thus far in my career in a new scope of investigation.
Natasha Vedage: Seeking one year research position. Performed research with Dr. Lee Rubin at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute the summers after my freshman and sophomore years with a focus on neurological disease, specifically Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Continued to perform research on Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Dr. Anne Hart at the Massachusetts General Hospital last summer. Currently shadowing Dr. Carl Hoegerl, neurologist at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Plans to apply to medical school. Contact: nav003@bucknell.edu
Rachel Poole: Graduated from University of Delaware with a BA in both Philosophy and Psychology. After working for a year as a Research Assistant in a Neurovascular Laboratory at the University of Vermont, accepted a position as a graduate student in the Biomedical Neuroscience Ph.D Program at Temple University School of Medicine. Has completed one year in the program, but is exploring other options for continuing graduate school. Looking for a Research Assistant position in the UPenn Department of Neuroscience for this 2009-2010 transition year. Interested in synaptic plasticity in general, but very open to other areas of research. Techniques: Cloning, RT-PCR, Western Blot, Immunohisto(cyto)chemistry, FACs analysis (cell cycle distribution, mitochondrial potential, viability etc), several transfection methods, Tunel assay, primary and secondary cell culture, Luciferase assays, small animal surgeries and tissue excision. Please contact for more information (transcripts, letters of recommendation, CV). Phone: 302-562- 0589. Email: rachel.poole@temple.edu posted 7.21.09
Saki Nishi, BA, Biochemistry (2009, Oberlin College) saki.nishi@gmail.com (440-506-4239) Laboratory Skills: HPLC, solid phase extraction, mass spectrometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy, FT-IR/Raman spectroscopy; SDS-PAGE, Western blot, microplate asssays, protein purification. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Professor Robert Thompson, Oberlin College Dept of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Sept. 2008-present. Separation of Naturally Occurring Capsaicinoids with Argentation Solid Phase Extraction and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. posted 7.21.'09.
Position Available (posted 2/16/2011)
A Research Assistant position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jess Cardin in the Department of Neurobiology at Yale University. Under the supervision of the principal investigator, the Research Assistant will assist in projects focused on the role of inhibition in visual cortex function. Basic tasks will involve genotyping and immunohistochemistry of relevant mouse lines and performance of mouse visual behavioral experiments. It is also expected that the Research Assistant will assist in monitoring, maintaining, and weaning a mouse colony. In-depth involvement in the planning and performance of experiments is encouraged, as is willingness to learn new skills. Candidates should have previous experience in rodent handling, word processing, and standard laboratory techniques. Experience in programming or confocal microscopy would also be useful, but not necessary. This position is full-time, with benefits. Please contact Jess Cardin with questions (jess.cardin@yale.edu).
Complete details and application instructions can be found at: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html
Position Available (posted 2/10/2011)
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Multimodal Neuroimaging: MEG Research Coordinator
The Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia/University of Pennsylvania is seeking a MEG Lab Research Coordinator.
Emphasis is on understanding the function and structure of the brain in controls and in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Schizophrenia. Techniques used include event-related potentials (ERPs) and event-related fields (ERFs), neuropsychological testing, magnetic resonance imaging (including diffusion tensor imaging), and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Applicants must have completed undergraduate work with a strong psychology and/or neuroscience background. Experience with MEG data collection and data analyses methodologies, and experience programming is preferred. All applicants will be expected to have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must submit a written application describing their interest and future scientific goals. This position involves working with a multidisciplinary team, and coordinating several multi-year research projects. The job primarily involves performing and supervising MEG and MR data collection, and performing and supervising MEG and MR analyses. This position is available immediately.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment. For further information contact Dr. Timothy P.L. Roberts: robertstim@email.chop.edu, (215) 426-0384. To apply, please send a CV, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of references to:
Timothy P.L. Roberts, Ph.D., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Division of Research, 34th and Civic Center Blvd, 2nd Floor Wood Building, Room 2115, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Position Available (posted 2/10/2011)
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Multimodal Neuroimaging: Research Assistant Position
The Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia/University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Assistant. The selected research assistant will receive comprehensive training and scholarly experience to prepare the research assistant for competitive graduate or medical school programs.
Emphasis is on understanding the function and structure of the brain in controls and in individuals with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Techniques used include event-related potentials (ERPs) and event-related fields (ERFs), neuropsychological testing, magnetic resonance imaging (including diffusion tensor imaging), and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Applicants must have completed undergraduate work with a strong psychology and/or neuroscience/biology background. Experience with ERP/ERF or other neuroimaging methodologies is preferable. Experience programming is also preferred. All applicants will be expected to have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must submit a written application describing their interest and future scientific goals. This position is available immediately.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment. For further information contact Dr. Timothy P.L. Roberts: robertstim@email.chop.edu, (215) 426-0384. To apply, please send a CV, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of references to:
Timothy P.L. Roberts, Ph.D., robertstim@email.chop.edu<mailto:robertstim@email.chop.edu>, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Division of Research, 34th and Civic Center Blvd, 2nd Floor Wood Building, Room 2115, Philadelphia, PA 19104
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
MONELL CHEMICAL SENSES CENTER
A Postdoctoral position is available at the Monell Chemical Senses Center to study signal transduction in olfactory receptor neurons and olfactory-driven behavior in mice. This joint project between the Gelperin and Reisert labs will investigate the contribution of signal transduction components to the odorant-induced response using electrophysiological techniques and their contribution to mouse behavior using behavioral assays. (see Neuron 51: 351-358, Neuron 45: 553-561).
The Monell Chemical Senses Center is a nonprofit research institute dedicated to the study of taste, smell, chemical irritation and appetite in Philadelphia, USA. Research at Monell contributes to a wide range of scientific and practical knowledge. With more than sixty Ph.D.-level scientists, the Center is making major progress toward understanding how the chemical senses function and their importance in everyday life. Ongoing chemosensory studies extend from investigating receptor mechanisms to evaluating the role of the chemical senses in human health and disease (see http://www.monell.org for additional information).
Position is available 1st March 2011. Requirements include a Ph.D. in physiology, neuroscience or related area and preferably expertise in electrophysiology or mouse behavior. Stipend is in accordance with NIH standards. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to Dr. Johannes Reisert, Monell Chemical Senses Center, 3500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; E-mail: hr0125jr@monell.org
Monell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Position Available (posted Sept 28)
Post-Doctoral Positions Available in Genomics/Systems Biology/Neurogenetics
Applicants are invited to apply for NIH funded post-doctoral positions in Genomics/Systems Biology/
Neurogenetics. Successful applicants will apply next-generation sequencing technologies on purified
cell populations to profile the transcriptome of targeted functional subsets of circadian pacemaker
neurons of genetically modified Drosophila melanogaster. We are interested in systems level anaylsis
of cell-specific transcriptional and RNA-processing events underlying circadian modulation of
behavior and metabolism. The circadian control system of the fruit fly provides an excellent context
in which to address this issue, both because a great deal is already known about the genetic, cellular,
and anatomical bases of circadian behavior, and because of the existence of powerful genetic tools for
modifying neuronal physiology in directed ways (many of which were developed in our laboratory).
We apply a wide-range of experimental approaches to this problem, including but not limited to:
systems biology, electrophysiology, neurogenetics, and behavioral genetics.
We expect experience in molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and/or biostatistics. Familiarity
with Drosophila genetics and/or neuroscience is a plus, but not required. All other experimental and
conceptual approaches will be taught.
Send CV and names/e-mail addresses of three references via e-mail to: Dr. Michael N. Nitabach,
Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Department of Genetics, Program in Cellular
Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven,
Connecticut; e-mail: michael.nitabach@yale.edu.
Position Available
posted Sept 15, 2010
Philadelphia, PA 19104
OPEN for IMMEDIATE APPLICATIONS - AUGUST 1, 2010
NIH/NIDA T-32 Translational Addiction Research Fellowship Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Pre- and Post-doctoral applications are invited for training in the NIH-NIDA T32 Translational Addiction Research Fellowship Program within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The translational emphasis of the program is reflected both in the didactics and mentoring structure, with each trainee receiving exposure both to preclinical and clinical science in addiction. The addiction research laboratories at Penn offer a wide range of training opportunities, including: molecular genetics of addiction, animal models for neuroscience of addiction and reinstatement (including light-activated neuronal activity), human laboratory studies of candidate addiction medications, brain imaging of vulnerabilities to relapse (e.g. heightened limbic response to drug cues; poor frontal modulation of the limbic response to appetitive and aversive/stress cues; poor inhibition, impaired decision-making, etc.), genetic and pharmacologic modulators in neuroimaging, brain measures as predictors of medication and treatment response, and clinical trials testing novel medications for cocaine, opiate, nicotine, and marijuana addictions. Successful candidates will evidence good communication skills, technical expertise (including prior experience with either neuroscience or imaging tools), and a strong desire for research dissemination (e.g., publication). Post-doctoral candidates will have completed an MD or PhD or equivalent degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, biomedical engineering/signal processing or related discipline. Pre-doctoral candidates will be active or accepted graduate students at Penn in a relevant program of study.
The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status (green card) is required. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Please e-mail a CV, a one-page letter of your interests, and the names of 3 references to the T-32 Training Directors, Drs. Anna Rose Childress (childress_a@mail.trc.upenn.edu) and R. Christopher Pierce (rcpierce@mail.med.upenn.edu).
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
Center for Studies in Addiction
Translational Research Laboratories
3900 Chestnut Street125 S. 31st Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19104-6178
Position Available
Date Posted - June 11, 2010
Research Assistant Position The Neuroendocrinology Laboratory in the Psychology Department is seeking a Research Assistant. The selected research assistant will receive comprehensive training and scholarly experience to prepare the research assistant for competitive graduate or medical school programs. Emphasis is on understanding the neurochemistry and neural circuits of the brain that control various motivated behaviors. Techniques used include immunostaining, neuronal image analysis, behavioral analysis, cell culture, and various biochemical and molecular methods. Applicants must have completed undergraduate work with a strong science background. Experience with behavioral neuroscience methodologies is preferable. All applicants will be expected to have a GPA of at least 3.3 and must submit a written application describing their interest and future scientific goals. This position is available immediately. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment. For further information contact Dr. Lori Flanagan-Cato: flanagan@psych.upenn.edu, (215) 898-4085. To apply, please send a CV, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of references to: Lori Flanagan-Cato, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, U Penn, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Position Available
Date Posted - May 20, 2010
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Center for Autism Research Multimodal Neuroimaging:
Research Assistant Position
The Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Research Assistant. The selected research assistant will receive comprehensive training and scholarly experience to prepare the research assistant for competitive graduate or medical school programs. Emphasis is on understanding the function and structure of the brain in controls and in individuals with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Techniques used include event-related potentials (ERPs) and event-related fields (ERFs), neuropsychological testing, magnetic resonance imaging (including diffusion tensor imaging), and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Applicants must have completed undergraduate work with a strong psychology and/or neuroscience background. Experience with ERP/ERF or other neuroimaging methodologies is preferable. Experience programming is also preferred. All applicants will be expected to have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must submit a written application describing their interest and future scientific goals. This position is available immediately. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment. For further information contact Dr. Timothy P.L. Roberts: robertstim@email.chop.edu, (215) 426-0384. To apply, please send a CV, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of references to: Timothy P.L. Roberts, Ph.D. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Division of Research 34th and Civic Center Blvd 2nd Floor Wood Building Room 2115 Philadelphia, PA 19104
Position Available
Date Posted - March 17, 2010
Stress Neurobiology Research Technician and Postdoctoral Positions
Multiple positions are available starting June 1 in a multidisciplinary program of research in Stress Neurobiology. The overall goal of the program is to elucidate how substrates of the stress response are involved in medical or psychiatric disorders. Specific areas of interest include the impact of chronic stress on brain circuitry, anatomy and function including function of corticotropin-releasing factor and monoamine systems and stress substrates as targets of psychotherapeutic agents. Approaches include neuroimaging, in vivo neuropharmacology, behavior, whole cell and in vivo electrophysiology, neuroanatomy and epigenetics. Positions are available in 4 labs (Drs. Ted Abel, Sheryl Beck, Seema Bhatnagar and Rita Valentino) funded by a new grant. Candidates should have coursework in neuroscience, pharmacology and/or biology. We are most interested in applicants with experience in working with laboratory animals, electrophysiology, neuroimaging, in situ hybridization, immunocytochemistry, Western blotting and/or molecular biology techniques. Applicants should contact Dr. Seema Bhatnagar, 4 North ARC, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 3615 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104, tel: 267-426-0951, bhatnagars@email.chop.edu.
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Dear Colleagues: Sally and I are now spending a fair amount of time in a rural community in the western highlands of Panama. There are 3 elementary schools within walking distance and several high schools. None of the children have access to computers; the high school students know about them, but even if their family has electricity, a computer with internet access is essentially a pipe dream. On the other hand, a few families (e.g, us) have fast, wireless internet service, so a young man on our farm, for whom we brought a laptop, arrives on our terrace at dusk and works furiously into the night -- the world's knowledge at his fingertips. If we had more laptops, we could have a row of such kid, and our other neighbors would undoubtedly share their internet access as well. Some fraction of you will replace your laptops over the next 6 months. If it is new enough to have built-in wireless, we would gladly deliver it to some worthy youth. Sincerely, Peter Sterling at email: peter@retina.anatomy.upenn.edu
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