Open positions:
(See attachments in weekly MINS mailing)
July 22, 2013
Pymetrics
Started by Harvard + MIT trained PhDs, pymetrics (www.pymetrics.com) is applying neuroscience assessment + data science to the world of career search. We replace questionnaires with neuroscience tasks + statistics with data science to ideally match people with jobs + companies. It is currently used by undergraduates + MBA students, and consulting, finance + technology clients, across the US. Bootstrapped by revenue, we recently raised $2.5M from a top tier VC firm to expand the team + product. We are looking for a rock star head of research. The person will have the following responsibilities + qualifications.
pymetrics head of research
The head of research will be responsible for overseeing, developing and maintaining all aspects of Pymetrics tests and instrumentation as integrated modules in the Pymetrics platform.
responsibilities
location
pymetrics is located at 110 5th Ave in NYC.
qualifications
salary, benefits + equity
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July 10, 2013
Associate Director - Scientist, Research Programs
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson's disease (PD). Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest global funder of Parkinson’s disease research outside the U. S. federal government, having funded over $325 million in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide. Our portfolio has grown commensurate with our fundraising success and we made over $56 million in new grants in 2012. Core to our philosophy is how we think of our capital and its risk profile relative to other stakeholders in the drug development pipeline. We work aggressively to de-risk various treatment ideas and tools in the hopes of building a robust pipeline of new treatments for patients. Today, the Foundation has approximately 80 full-time employees with more than 450 active grants across a broad spectrum of PD research and drug development.
Our aggressively funded research agenda is a core part of our strategy towards achieving this mission, and the development of this agenda and management of our research portfolio is driven by a team and advisors with both scientific and business expertise. Within the Research Programs team, Associate Directors play an important role by working closely and in partnership with other key internal teams to drive towards our organizational objectives.
Specific responsibilities of an Associate Director on the Research Programs team include:
• Shaping of MJFF PD scientific/medical “point of view”.
• Developing and rapidly executing strategic action plans to address critical field challenges that consider both internal team and external advisor input and creatively position MJFF to have clear impact.
• Managing strategic plans at all stages from concept development, review process, grants contracting and milestone management, troubleshooting and problem solving as issues arise.
• Developing strong relationships with research community and key opinion leaders.
• Reporting directly to the Vice Presidents, Research Programs, and ensuring senior management and other MJFF staff receives current updates on key programmatic activities.
Key attributes of an outstanding Associate Director include:
• Strong passion for science and the therapeutic development process
• Excellent independent decision-making and judgment skills.
• Creative, “out of the box” thinking.
• Strong project and time management skills with an innate sense of pace and urgency to get the job done.
• Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to move from project to project based on Foundation and team needs
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to manage (often without authority) and be managed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability and confidence in speaking to both profession/technical and lay audiences.
• Excellent computer skills, including mastery of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Job Requirements
Candidates should have expert scientific background (PhD/MD in Neuroscience, Neurology or related fields plus postdoctoral or similar post-graduate experience). Candidates with industry experience in CNS
therapeutic development are also encouraged to apply. This is a position ideal for candidates within 3-5 years of completing their graduate/professional degree. This is an onsite position in New York City (in midtown area) and is not conducive to telecommuting. Some travel (domestic and international) may be required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing your specific qualifications and interest. Please click on the following link http://jobsco.re/14VXRXp. Please, no telephone inquiries. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
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May 28, 2013
OPEN for IMMEDIATE APPLICATIONS
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 Perelman School of Medicine (Penn). 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 Street
125 S. 31st Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19104-6178
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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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June 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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