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Position Available
Date Posted - August 25, 2008

The Haverford College Psychology Department is seeking an instructor for a biological psychology course in the spring semester.  Advanced graduate students and post-docs are encouraged to apply by sending a letter of interest, CV, and list of references to me at rcompton@haverford.edu.

The biopsychology course is an intermediate-level course that is limited to 35 students and typically taught in a lecture style. Information about last year's version of this course is available here: http://www.haverford.edu/psych/courses/p217/  This has been a popular course in the past, attracting many students who are interested in concentrating in neuroscience.  Needless to say, Haverford students are typically bright and fun to interact with in the classroom. This course could provide an excellent opportunity for a graduate student or post-doc who wishes to further develop teaching skills and become more familiar with a liberal arts college setting.  We are seeking a replacement because the faculty member who normally teaches the course (Wendy Sternberg) has accepted administrative duties as the Associate Provost of the college.  More information about the Haverford psychology department can be found at our website:  http://www.haverford.edu/psych/

 

Position Available
Date Posted - August 25, 2008

Full Time Tenure-Track Associate Professor to participate in team teaching of Clinical Sciences



The Clinical Sciences Department, Universidad de Monterrey School of Medicine, is seeking applicants for a Full Time Tenure-Track Associate Professor to participate in team teaching of Clinical Sciences. As a private, non for profit institution, Universidad de Monterrey was established in 1969, located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, Mexico. The city’s index of human development is among the highest in Mexico, as well as the per capita income. The University offers 35 undergraduate and 15 graduate programs; it also offers 27 medical specialties. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and School (SACS), Mexican Counsel for Medical Education Commissioning (COMAEM), and the Board of Medical Examiners of Puerto Rico. Universidad de Monterrey stands out for its personal schooling plan. Our fundamental challenge is to go beyond the graduation of professionals who excel in their chosen fields of specialization becoming leaders in their fields and communities.

The candidate must respond to the following characteristics:

Minimum requirements:

•M.D. with postdoctoral training and experience

•Demonstrated experience in teaching Clinical Sciences
•Demonstrated experience in medical research

•Knowledge of the bylaws and interactions between public and private medical system
•Knowledge of the federal and state health regulation
•Network of contacts

Responsibilities:

•Teaching and academic support for students
•Coordination of the undergraduate internship program
•Coordination of the Social Service program

•Coordination of the educational research program
•Travel national and internationally


Qualifications:

•Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish
•Teaching abilities and capacity to work efficiently with students
•Motivation to act as a team member in collaborative research and independently


Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.
Deadline is September 30, 2008.
Nominations and applications must include current curriculum vitae and should be sent by email to:
Angélica González Leal agonzalez110@udem.edu.mx or Mariana Lara Sánchez mlara@udem.edu.mx

 

Position Available
Date Posted - July 28, 2008
Postdoctoral position available
Computational Neuroscience and Human Psychophysics

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position (minimum 2 years) in the laboratory of Dr. Wei Ji Ma (http://neuro.bcm.edu/malab) in the Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

The long-range goal of our research is to understand the representation and processing of uncertainty in the human brain, both at the behavioral and at the neural level. The lab uses a combination of theoretical analysis, computational modeling, and theory-driven human experiments. Current areas of study include multisensory perception, decision-making, and visual search. The position provides an opportunity to take part in highly collaborative research programs within the Computational Psychiatry Unit (http://cpu.bcm.edu) and the Department of Neuroscience as a whole.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computational neuroscience, physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field, and have a commitment to a research career in neuroscience. Experience in human psychophysics and programming experience with Matlab or C++ are very desirable.

To apply, please send CV, statement of interests, and the names and contact information of two references to Wei Ji Ma at wjma@bcm.edu. Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will end when the position is filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Baylor College of Medicine is an Affirmative-Action / Equal-Opportunity employer and is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Position Available
Date Posted - July 21, 2008

We are seeking an entry level clinical research assistant who is goal oriented and wishes to augment their professional development. We are a neuroimaging (MEG, DTI, fMRI, brain morphometry) research laboratory with many diverse projects involving the human brain / behavior relationship. Our projects include, but are not limited to the study of ADHD, Autism, Schizophrenia, and normal human brain development in children and adolescents.

Applicants are required to recruit participants and coordinate scheduling and follow-up, conduct data collection with research participants, work closely with the Principal Investigator and/or Research Coordinator, assist in data archiving and data entry, assist with grant and manuscript preparation (i.e. literature searches, regulatory documents, IRB communication), assist with neuroimaging experiments. 

JOB SPECIFIC STANDARDS:                                                                                                               

  • Preparation of study packets.
  • Collects and inputs data on participants.
  • Enrolls subjects into the clinical studies.
  • Develop, administer and complete subject surveys and instruments.
  • Literature reviews and maintenance of endnote or related literature libraries.
  • Willingness to learn IRB compliant practices and study-related communication.
  • Willingness to learn brain imaging processing.
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to perform assigned tasks while working under direct supervision.
  • Able to work accurately, work well with others, and pay strict attention to detail.
  • Must be adaptable to do work which is varied, and requires an intellectual and professional approach.
  • Familiarity with SPSS,  MS Office

                                               
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in any field of study.
  • Entry-level position – no formal work experience required.

    • Please contact Manzar Ashtari, PhD. ashtari@email.chop.edu

    Position Available
    Date Posted - June 12, 2008

    Drug Discovery for Neurological Disorders
    A full-time position for a Research Technician, Research Associate, or Postdoctoral Fellow is available immediately to conduct translational nanotechnology-based drug discovery research. The candidate will work on projects to design, develop, and characterize efficacy of novel nanocarrier-oligonucleotide compounds as potential therapeutics for neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders.  The candidate will work at the interface between drug development, pre-clinical animal studies, and commercialization of compounds that target pre-mRNA splicing.  We currently have active research projects involving drug discovery for muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The exact nature of the work will depend upon the candidate’s prior experience and career goals, but will involve either compound development, evaluation of efficacy, or both. Technical experience with biopolymer or peptide chemistry, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR, cell culture, and animal surgery and handling (including drug delivery) are assets. Salary is commensurate with experience.  Send a resume by email to glutz@drexelmed.edu.

    Gordon J. Lutz, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor
    Drexel University College of Medicine
    Dept. of Pharmacology and Physiology
    Mail Stop 488, 8th Floor NCB
    245 N. 15th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19102
    Office Phone: 215-762-2396
    Fax: 215-762-2299
    email: glutz@drexel.edu
    http://www.drexel.edu/med/pharmacology_physiology/deptsite/faculty/lutz.htm

    Position Wanted
    Date Posted - June 9, 2008

    I am a recent college graduate seeking a 1 to 2 year, full-time position as a research assistant/technician in the field of neuroscience. As an undergraduate at Villanova University, my senior thesis was written on the development of drugs such as eflornithine that are used to cure Human African Trypanosomiasis. Prior to my research on HAT, I researched the effects of kinetin and gibberellic acid on the reproduction of plant stem cells. I also have experience as an assistant lab coordinator in Biology I and II along with volunteer experience in the E.R at the Princeton University Medical Center. As an assistant lab coordinator I acquired knowledge and experience working with laboratory animals. I can be contacted via e-mail at Sash86@hotmail.com. RESUME

    Position Available
    Date Posted - May 21, 2008

    The Department of Biology at Temple University has an opening for a research technician III position in the general area of taste psychophysics. The position requires a BS or BA degree plus laboratory experience. To apply for this position, and view other Temple opportunities, please visit our website at www.temple.edu, and click on Jobs@temple.  Please reference TU-11160. AA, EOE, m/f/d/v.

    Position Wanted
    Date Posted - May 19, 2008

    I am looking for a research scientist position in a neuroscience or cardiovascular research laboratory. My training is in Biophysics and applied Physics and Mathematics. My areas of expertise include electrophysiology, imaging, and other techniques and approaches based on application of exact sciences to biological problems. I use Matlab, Simulink and SAS for modeling and statistical analysis. CV.

    Position Wanted
    Date Posted - May 7, 2008

    I am interested in working in a cellular/molecular laboratory that focuses on the CNS. More specifically, I would like to research synaptogenesis, synaptic plasticity, neuronal excitability, or some aspect of the molecular mechanisms underlying cell to cell contact, including the establishment, stabilization, and elimination of synapses. I am very flexible with respect to lab placement; I would like to learn new techniques. I will accept paid, full or part-time work. RESUME

    Position Wanted – Research Assistant/Technician
    Date Posted - May 5, 2008

    I graduated Skidmore College in 2007 with a double major in Neuroscience and Dance. My coursework and research experiences at Skidmore College, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Thomas Jefferson’s Farber Institute of Neurosciences have provided me with an extensive background in the neurosciences. I am looking for a research assistant position preferably involving brain imaging, but am open to work in any area that furthers my understanding of the neural mechanisms by which the mind, brain and body operate. Some of my interests include how exercise, experience, disease, injury and pharmaceutical intervention can effect functioning. Previous experience with event-related potentials, neuropsychological testing, robotics, electron microscopy, laser capture microdissection, PCR, and behavioral neuroscience. Please contact me via e-mail for further information. cbseiden@gmail.com

    Position Wanted - Summer Intern
    Date Posted - March 17, 2008

    I’m currently a junior at Skidmore College majoring in Neuroscience. I would love to participate in Neuroscience research preferably on the behavioral or systems levels but any area of research would be wonderful. I’m a very hard worker and can contribute much to a laboratory setting. RESUME

    Position Available - Postdoctoral Fellow
    Date Posted - March 6, 2008

    Post-doctoral Fellowship, Brown University, Providence RI

    Molecular Neuroscience Related to Neuropsychiatric Disorders

    Supervisor: Prof. Hung-Teh Kao

    Funding is available for a post-doctoral fellowship to investigate the molecular pathways that predispose individuals to neuropsychiatric diseases. A diverse range of experimental approaches is used in our laboratory, including neuronal cultures, mouse genetic models, molecular biology, biochemistry, and fluorescent probes.

    The following summarizes the broad themes of this laboratory:
    1. Molecular bases of major psychiatric disorders.
    (a) Pathological aging in schizophrenia.
    (b) Expression profiling in major psychiatric disorders.

    2. Signal transduction in neurons.
    (a) Synaptic vesicles as scaffolds for cellular signaling.
    (b) Development of novel biosensors for cellular signaling.

    For more detailed information on this projects: http://research.brown.edu/research/profile.php?id=1202405663

    Qualifications:  Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field.  We are particularly interested in individuals trained in cellular imaging techniques.

    Brown University/Butler Hospital provides excellent benefits and provides a beneficial environment for training and collaboration.

    To apply, please send a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three references to HT Kao, MD, Ph.D. at Hung-Teh_Kao@brown.edu

    Position Available - Postdoctoral Fellow
    Date Posted - February 18, 2008

    Post doctoral fellowship position available for investigation of glutamate receptors
    Lab: Dr David R. Lynch
    Projects: Characterization of NMDA receptor function, physiology and biochemistry.
    Timing: 7/1/08 projected but negotiable.
    Prerequisite: PhD in Neuroscience, biochemistry physiology, Pharmacology or related discipline
    Experience: All levels will be considered
    Skills required: Combination of skills in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, electrophysiology.

    To apply: Send cv, 3 letters of recommendation to

    Dr. David R. Lynch
    lynch@pharm.med.upenn.edu

    Position Wanted
    Date Posted - February 6, 2008

    I graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 2006 with honors in chemistry. Besides my relatively extensive background in research in the area of synthetic organic chemistry, I also spent two summers during college in a behavioral neuroscience lab. I am looking for a research assistant position preferably in the area of behavioral neuroscience, but I am also open to any kind of laboratory work in which I can contribute my knowledge in organic chemistry and also obtain further knowledge and experience in neuroscience. I am also looking into the possibility of enrolling in a graduate program in neuroscience, so this experience as a research assistant would be crucial for me. Please contact me via e-mail for further information. jisun1019@gmail.com

    Position Wanted
    Date Posted - February 6, 2008

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    Position Available - Research Assistant
    Date Posted - January 31, 2008

    The Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia/University of Pennsylvania is seeking two Research Assistants. Research emphasis is on understanding the function and structure of the auditory system 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, and magnetic resonance imaging (including diffusion tensor imaging). Dr. Timothy P.L. Roberts is head of the lab, and scientists in the lab have expertise in MEG, EEG, DTI, and cognitive testing. 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. Positions available immediately.

    The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment. Women, members of under-represented minority groups and individuals with physical disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    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 - Research Technician
    Date Posted - January 18, 2008

    The Treatment Research Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health System has a temporary opening for a Research Technician.

    The opportunity to apply for a permanent position is contingent upon funding, due to arrive Mar/April ’08.

    Duties:  Assisting with subject recruitment, administering interviews, questionnaires and assessment instruments; scoring test batteries, entering and collecting data, maintaining research files, providing information to clients regarding research protocols and procedures. Direct supervision is provided by project coordinator & principle investigator.

    Qualifications: BA/BS or equivalent required; interviewing skills desired; attention to detail & accuracy in data collection; computer skills helpful; excellent interpersonal skills; research experience is welcome; position contingent upon grant funding.
    Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: Teresa Franklin, Ph.D.
    Addiction Treatment Research Center
    Department of Psychiatry,University of Pennsylvania,
    3900 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6178
    franklin_t@mail.trc.upenn.edu

    Correspondence through email is preferable.

    Position Wanted - Summer Intern
    Date Posted - January 16, 2008

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    Position Available - Postdoc
    Date Posted - January 9, 2008

    POSTDOC POSITION For computational/experimental research in the auditory system with John Rinzel Center for Neural Science and Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences New York University. Currently seeking applicants for studies on the neural bases of auditory function: experimental determination and modeling of dynamic response properties of neurons/circuits in the auditory pathway, brain stem to cortex. Of initial focus are ionic and synaptic currents and dendritic properties that enable brain stem neurons to perform temporally precise (sub ms) computations. We develop and analyze biophysically-based and idealized models, in conjunction with on-going in vitro experiments that typically we design and carry out here, sometimes in collaboration with labs elsewhere. Neuronal and circuit features that mediate temporal and rate encoding in and into higher areas are also under study. In the Rinzel-lab projects cover a range of topics in dynamics of neuronal systems, at the cellular and network level, including biophysically-based models as well as idealized, phenomenological models, in deterministic and stochastic frameworks. (consult Pub Med for our papers.) Projects typically involve close collaboration with experimentalists and often hands-on involvement with experiments. The Rinzel-working group is interdisciplinary, members with backgrounds in physics, math, neuroscience, The rich environments of CNS (http://www.cns.nyu.edu) and the Courant Institute (http://www.cims.nyu.edu) offer many opportunities for career development in computational and experimental neuroscience and in applied math through seminars, lab meetings, formal courses and interaction with other CNS/Courant groups. A desirable candidate as a theorist will have skills and knowledge in applied math, neurophysiology, and physics, and experience with dynamical systems, simulation, and computational modeling of neuronal systems. A neuroscientist candidate should have experience in modeling and in electrophysiology, in vitro patch clamping. The initial appointment is for 2 years, annually renewable thereafter. Send your CV and a statement of goals to Prof John Rinzel Center for Neural Science, NYU 4 Washington Place, Rm 809 New York, NY 10003 E-mail: rinzel@cns.nyu.edu

     

    Position Available - Research Technician
    Date Posted - January 2, 2008

    The Monell Chemical Senses Center was founded in 1968 as the world's first nonprofit scientific institute devoted exclusively to basic
    research on the chemical senses: taste, smell, and appetite. The Center is located in the University City area of Philadelphia. For
    more information on Monell please visit our website at www.monell.org.
    A Research Technician is needed to help with studies on the neurobiology and nutrition using rats and other small animals.  This
    position requires a BA/BS in neuroscience, biology, psychology or a related field.

    Position Available
    Date Posted - December 7, 2007

    The Monell Chemical Senses Center was founded in 1968 as the world's first nonprofit scientific institute devoted exclusively to basic research on the chemical senses: taste, smell, and chemosensory irritation. Research at Monell contributes to a wide range of scientific and practical knowledge. With more than fifty Ph.D.-level scientists, the Center is making major progress toward understanding how the chemical senses function and their importance in everyday life. The Center is located in the University City area of Philadelphia. For more information on Monell please visit our website at www.monell.org.

    A Research Technician is needed in a laboratory at Monell to help with studies on the neurobiology and nutrition using rats and other small animals.  This position requires a BA/BS in neuroscience, biology, psychology or a related field.  Experience with laboratory animals is a strong plus.

    Please e-mail resume to hr1102ch@monell.org

    Position Wanted – Research Assistant
    Date Posted - November 7, 2007

    Current Senior at Haverford College seeking a research assistant's position in the areas of cognitive or behavioral neuroscience. HHMI and Beckman scholar. Psychology major with concentration in the neural and behavioral sciences. Two years experience in a behavioral neuroscience lab at Haverford researching individal variability in the experience of pain using human and animal models.  Contact: ahtuttle@gmail.com  RESUME

    Position Wanted - Research Assistant
    Date Posted September 26, 2007

    I am a part-time Spanish lecturer in the Romance Languages Department here at Penn, though I originally obtained a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience this past May from Northeastern University in Boston. As rewarding the instructor position is to me, I am ultimately interested in pursuing job opportunities in the Neuroscience field as a research assistant. My interests include stress effects on the brain, especially on psychological disorders – mainly depression – and long-term potentiation in the hippocampus. In addition, I am interested in projects concerning the safety of treatment with SSRI's for depression and neuro-oncology. My interests stem from the fact that I have had prior experience with regard to these fields. Let me know if you would like any additional information. RESUME

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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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