Open positions:
(See attachments in weekly MINS mailing)
**Tenure Track Position at Oberlin College**
A full-time tenure-track position in Neuroanatomy in the Neuroscience Dept. at Oberlin College.
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March 14, 2013
Dear Students,
I wanted to bring to your attention an intensive 4-week summer course, Biophysics and Computation in Neurons and Networks (BCN), designed to introduce physicists, mathematicians, engineers and computer scientists to the major questions and techniques of modern neuroscience. The course is described in detail at bcnn.princeton.edu. The students, particularly senior graduate students or postdoctoral fellows, who might be interested, please feel free to apply for this course. A grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Foundation allows us to meet the full financial needs of all admitted students.
Best,
Alan Gelperin
Senior Lecturer
Princeton Neuroscience Institute
Department of Molecular Biology
gelperin@princeton.edu
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March 1, 2013
One Year Visiting Assistant Professor: Molecular & Cellular Biology
The College of Wooster
The Department of Biology seeks to fill a one-year visiting position at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in the fall of 2013. We are looking for a cellular/molecular biologist, to teach introductory biology and intermediate level biology courses in molecular and cellular biology, and to direct undergraduate research in the College's required Independent Study Program. Applicants should have a PhD; teaching experience preferred. Send curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching philosophy, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Beth Snyder, Administrative Coordinator, Department of Biology, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH. Electronic applications are preferred to biology@wooster.edu and should be received by March 26, 2013, for full consideration.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Drug-free workplace.
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December 1, 2012
Dear Colleague,
We would like to tell you about an exciting postdoctoral training program that is in place at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and hope that you will pass information about this opportunity on to your graduate students. This program, called TEACRS (Training in Education and Critical Research Skills), is funded by the IRACDA mechanism of NIH-GMS.TEACRS is designed to prepare talented scientists for successful academic careers in biomedical research. Trainees spend on average 75% of their time conducting bench research and 25% of their time in career development activities that will help them manage the multiple demands of a faculty position. Teaching skills are developed through programs involving mentored classroom assignments at minority-serving institutions in the Boston area. The training is supplemented by workshops and seminars on teaching methods, career opportunities in academia, and essential skills such as grant writing, mentoring, lab management, and scientific presentations. The training components are sequenced to allow trainees to balance the activities and to build on previous experiences. TEACRS fellows receive up to four years of salary support and a yearly travel and supply allowance.
The application deadline for positions beginning in the fall of 2013 is March 1. However, later applications will be considered if positions are available. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at the time of their appointment to the program and need to identify a Tufts faculty member who is willing to serve as their research mentor. Commitment to the goals of the program, strong academic and research credentials, and an interest in teaching and mentoring will be important criteria used in the selection process. For additional information on the TEACRS program and application procedures, please visit our website at http://sackler.tufts.edu/Academics/Non-Degree-Programs/Postdoctoral-Training/TEACRS-Postdoctoral-Program/TEACRS-Welcome.aspx. We have also attached a printable flier describing the program.
Thank you for your help in getting the word out about the TEACRS Program.
Best wishes,
Claire Moore
TEACRS Program Director
Claire.moore@tufts.edu<file:///javascript/open_compose_win('to=_Claire.moore%2540tufts.edu&thismailbox=save%252Fpostdoc+grant%252FRecruiting')%3B>
Rachel KersteinTEACRS Program Administrator
Rachel.Kerstein@tufts.edu<mailto:Rachel.Kerstein@tufts.edu>
BROCHURE-TEACRS 2013.pdf
TEACRS AD, 2013.pdf
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October 1, 2012
Dear Colleague,
I write to make you aware that we continue to expand our Pfizer Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (www.pfizerneuroscience.com) and are now accepting applications for our spring candidate symposium. The Pfizer Neuroscience Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity for young scientists interested in understanding brain disorders and translating knowledge into innovative medicines. We seek motivated and enthusiastic individuals with a demonstrated track record in basic or translational neuroscience interested in pursuing an academic-style postdoc in an industry setting. Successful candidates will come from a range of backgrounds including molecular/cellular biology, protein biochemistry, in vitro and in vivo electrophysiology, imaging, systems neuroscience, animal models, and behavioral/cognitive neuroscience.
At Pfizer, there are extensive programs in molecular/cellular neuroscience, synapse biology, and pharmacology. Moreover, there is a vibrant in vivo electrophysiology program for cognition, extensive behavioral models, imaging platforms, and essentially limitless access to chemical biology and animal models. In addition, postdocs at Pfizer get exposed to the art and science of drug discovery, with first hand ability to interact with programs working to develop new medicines.
I have attached a flyer describing the program, which I hope you will pass on to potential candidates and post around your department. Postdoctoral fellows at Pfizer will have great opportunity to apply their skills to make a difference in areas of great medical need. Details on the Pfizer Neuroscience Postdoctoral Program can be found at http://www.pfizerneuroscience.com.
Thank you for your help.
Kind regards,
Mike
Michael D. Ehlers, M.D., Ph.D.
Senior Vice President
Chief Scientific Officer, Neuroscience
Pfizer, Inc.
www.pfizerneuroscience.com
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September 10, 2012
Post Doc Position, Department of Neuroscience and Friedman Brain Institute
Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
A postdoctoral fellow position is available at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Departments of Neuroscience/Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics, for the study of epigenetic mechanisms of chronic pain. The project involves the use of advanced transgenic mouse models, biochemical and genomic methods, for the study of brain region specific adaptations associated with chronic pain conditions, and with the actions of medications used to alleviate chronic pain symptoms. Applicants must have a PhD degree in the biomedical field and a strong background in pain physiology or pharmacology. Experience in analysis of gene regulation, or electrophysiology or dissection of signal transduction pathways is highly preferred.
Interested Individuals should send a short letter of interest, a CV and include contact information for at least 3 references to: venetia.zachariou@mssm.edu
Venetia Zachariou, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Neuroscience and Friedman Brain Institute
Department of Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
1425 Madison Ave,
Icahn Building, Box 10-65
New York, NY 10029, USA.
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August 1, 2012
An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Michael Higley in the department of Neurobiology at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. The focus is on the development, organization, and plasticity of GABAergic synapses in the neocortex and their contribution to circuit function. To address these questions, we use 2-photon imaging, glutamate/GABA uncaging, and optogenetic stimulation applied in brain slices and in vivo. Candidates must have completed a PhD or MD prior to starting. At least one first-author publication is required. Experience with electrophysiology, microscopy, or molecular genetics is preferred. Start dates are flexible. The Yale neuroscience community supports substantial collaborative research efforts and offers a wide range of resources, as well as excellent training and career development opportunities. To apply, please send a CV and brief statement of research interests to m.higley@yale.edu.
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March 1, 2013
Job Seekers:
(Resume Attached)
Arthur Washington - I'm a Senior Behavioral Biology Major and pre-medical student at the Johns Hopkins University. I'm taking a year off in-between my undergraduate and medical educations, and upon graduating in late May, I would like to work in a lab. If you could let me know of any openings, I would appreciate it.
Ngan Giang Nguyen - I am a recent graduate from Bates College who is currently looking for
a research technician position. I am willing to make a minimum 2-year commitment and I am planning on applying for VMD/PhD program.
Giang N Nguyen - Cover Letter
Giang N Nguyen - CV
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