Position: Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroimmunology

Organization: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Summary: The Funk Laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNC Charlotte (www.pages.charlotte.edu/kfunk) employs a range of molecular and cellular approaches including mouse models of viral infection and neurodegeneration, mammalian cell culture including primary cell culture of neurons and microglia. Technical methods include flow cytometry, western blotting, qRT-PCR, and microscopy, among others. The employee will report to Dr. Kristen Funk and will be a senior member of the Funk research group, supporting projects through original research, collaboration with other team members, and mentoring of students. The employee will also contribute to additional proposal efforts, thereby strengthening UNC Charlotte’s ability to attract external funding. The employee will confer with Dr. Kristen Funk on overall research direction and strategy but will exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment and original thinking in carrying out research that contributes to original knowledge and advances the University’s reputation in research. The employee will publish research results, in collaboration with Dr. Kristen Funk in recognized journals. The employee will share student mentoring with Dr. Kristen Funk and will participate in departmental seminars and other professional activities as assigned.

Preferable Expertise: Previous experience working with mice, mammalian cell culture, neuroscience, virology, immunology and/or flow cytometry preferred.

Link to Full Description: https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/55537

Contact Information: kfunk@charlotte.edu

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (Traumatic brain injury; Neurodegeneration)

Organization: School of Medicine, USUHS and Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Location: Bethesda, MD

Summary: This Postdoctoral Fellow position in the School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (Bethesda, Maryland) will be responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team, under the direction of Dr. Regina Armstrong, Chair of the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics. The person selected for this position will conduct research in experimental models and human postmortem brain tissues to screen therapies to promote regeneration and plasticity to protect against neurodegeneration and chronic symptoms associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related clinical conditions.

The position is with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF). HJF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be located in the School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The research team values a collaborative environment that supports diverse team members conducting multi-disciplinary research. We are examining mechanisms of neuroregeneration and neurodegeneration to identify therapeutic targets for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and evaluating candidate therapeutics for repurposing to TBI as a new clinical indication. Strong applicants will bring expertise in state-of-the-science techniques and neuroscience research experience to complement our ongoing transcriptomic, neuropathological, biochemical, behavioral and neuroimaging approaches in experimental models of TBI and human postmortem brain tissues. 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts experiments in mouse models to analyze cellular responses to acute injury and during neurodegeneration, and the effects of candidate therapeutics to protect axons and promote regeneration and plasticity.
• Performs highly skilled and specialized laboratory research utilizing and designing experimental protocols which will involve specialized procedures to analyze functional impairment and recovery of axons and neural circuits.
• Collaborates on analysis of human postmortem brain tissues for translational correlation with experiments in mouse models.
• Contributes to behavioral and neuroimaging evaluation of injury and treatment effects in mouse models.
• Formulates experimental hypotheses, designs, and executes experimental protocols. 
• Makes scientific observations, maintains detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Analyzes and interprets experimental data, including statistical analyses.
• Coordinates and contributes to new grant and funding applications. 
• Trains and supervises laboratory technicians, as needed. 
• Prepares written reports and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals. 
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·  Knowledge of applicable complex scientific procedures and techniques; excellent communication skills.

·  Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.

·  Ability to work independently and supervise others.

·  Laboratory and animal research experience required.  

·  Experience with diverse techniques for analysis of brain tissue specimens in animal models and/or human postmortem tissues is beneficial.

·  Experience with specialized techniques for analysis of axon and neural circuit function is beneficial.

·  Experience with traumatic brain injury or other neurological diseases is beneficial.

Supervisory Responsibilities

·  Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Qualifications:

Work Environment

·  This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting. 

·  Depending upon specific study requirements, evening, holiday, or weekend work may occasionally be required.

·  Partial telework opportunities may be included.

Education and Experience

·  Doctorate or equivalent degree required for this position.  Preferred field of study is Neuroscience or related disciplines.

·  Minimum of 0-5 years of relevant experience is required for this position.

All HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Position: Postdoctoral fellow/Research Associate positions – Mayo Clinic

Organization: Mayo Clinic

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Summary of position: NIH-funded Research Fellow appointments are available immediately at Mayo Clinic in Florida in the Cook laboratory, which is focused on identifying common pathological mechanisms across a spectrum of disorders. In particular, the overall goal of the laboratory is to provide new insight into pathogenic mechanisms and elucidate novel therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related disorders. To achieve these goals, the lab employs cell and animal models, as well as human biofluids and postmortem tissue samples.

Of positions available, one will lead a project to investigate mechanistic consequences of tau mutations employing a variety of techniques, including somatic brain transgenesis, proteomic and tau interactome analysis, and single cell RNA sequencing. The second position is focused on understanding the involvement of white matter defects in neurodegeneration through the illumination of key functional and transcriptional alterations within the oligodendrocyte lineage in response to tauopathy and/or APOE genotype.

Requirements: Applicants should have a Ph.D. (awarded or soon to be awarded) in neuroscience, molecular biology, or any other related fields. In addition, postdoctoral candidates should be highly motivated to conduct independent research and display good communication and interpersonal skills.

Contact information Interested applicants should contact Dr. Casey Cook at cook.casey@mayo.edu and provide a current CV and contact information for three references.

Position title: Scientist I

Organization: USUHS and Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Location: Bethesda, MD

Position Summary: This Scientist I position will support the Translational Therapeutics Core the Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (MTBI²) in the School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. This investigator will be responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team, under the direction of Dr. Regina Armstrong, Chair of the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics within the School of Medicine. The person selected for this position will conduct research in experimental models to screen therapies to promote regeneration and plasticity to protect against neurodegeneration and chronic symptoms associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related clinical conditions.

The position is with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF). HJF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be located in the School of Medicine in the Translational Therapeutics Core of the Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (MTBI²) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The research team values a collaborative environment that supports diverse team members conducting multi-disciplinary research. We are examining therapeutic targets for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and evaluating candidate therapeutics for repurposing to TBI as a new clinical indication. Strong applicants will be able to bring expertise in molecular profiling and pathway analyses and/or electrophysiology to complement our ongoing transcriptomic, neuropathological, biochemical, behavioral and neuroimaging approaches for research in acute stage therapeutics in experimental models of TBI. 

Position ID: 2024-4093    

see full description at https://www.hjf.org/careers

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Organization: New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Location: Old Westbury, New York, USA

Summary of Position: Standard faculty position with a major research focus along with a minor teaching component. We are looking for an early career (postdoc or assistant professor) researcher with expertise in use of MRI for neural research (fMRI, DTI, structural brain MRI, etc.). Of note: the successful candidate would be the principal investigator overseeing the use a new 3T MRI devoted to human subject research within a new research building located on the NYIT campus in a beautiful part of Long Island, New York.

Please see additional information at the NYIT Job Opportunity website: https://careers-nyit.icims.com/jobs/3425/assistant-professor%2c-osteopathic-and-manipulative-medicine/job

Link to full description:

https://careers-nyit.icims.com/jobs/3425/assistant-professor%2c-osteopathic-and-manipulative-medicine/job

Contact information: Dr. Randy Stout (rstout@nyit.edu) and Dr. Jordan Keys (jordan.keys@nyit.edu)

Position Title: Neurometabolism Tenure Track Faculty Position

Organization:  Michigan State University

Location: East Lansing, MI

Summary of Position: The Department of Physiology at Michigan State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure track faculty position. We anticipate an appointment at the Assistant Professor level. The ideal applicant’s research will utilize state-of-the-art techniques and model systems to study the convergence of neurobiology and metabolism in health and disease. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research complements existing strengths in the Physiology Department in areas such as motivated behaviors, cellular and systems-level metabolism, immunology, the peripheral nervous system, and sex differences. The ideal applicant will be an outstanding investigator with exceptional promise, a proven record of research achievement, and the ability to attract funding in their research area, who will contribute to the highly interactive and collaborative Department of Physiology (http://www.psl.msu.edu) at MSU.

 

The successful applicant must establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program in their area of expertise, and contribute to teaching undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional students associated with the Department of Physiology. Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, DO, DVM or equivalent degree, with postdoctoral experience and a strong record of research productivity. Candidates must have a track record of lead-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and plans for establishing an independent research program. Evidence of ability to obtain stage-appropriate funding is desired. Laboratory space, start-up funds, and 9-month hard money salary support each year will be competitive with the field and commensurate with academic rank and experience.

 

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4684442.

 

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through diversity. The University actively encourages applications of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities, and we endeavor to facilitate employment assistance to spouses or partners of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.

Position Title: Neurogastrointestinal Tenure Track Faculty Position

Organization:  Michigan State University

Location: East Lansing, MI

Summary of Position: The Department of Physiology at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join MSU's robust gastrointestinal research community, a thriving group that extends across multiple research and clinical departments. As a part of the expansive MSU gastrointestinal group, the candidate will collaborate with a network of experts fostering innovation in gastrointestinal research. The ideal applicant’s research will utilize state-of-the-art techniques and model systems to study neurobiology in health and disease. Areas of particular interest include gut-brain axis, neurogastroenterology, neuro-immune interactions, autonomic nervous system-intestinal crosstalk, autonomic nervous system development, autonomic neuroscience, and sensory systems. The ideal applicant will be an investigator with exceptional promise, a proven record of research achievement, and the ability to attract funding in their research area, who will contribute to the highly interactive and collaborative Department of Physiology (http://www.psl.msu.edu) at MSU.

 

The successful applicant must establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program in their area of expertise, and contribute to teaching undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional students associated with the Department of Physiology. Applicants must hold a PhD, DO, MD, DVM or equivalent degree, with postdoctoral experience and a strong record of research productivity including lead author publications in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates must provide evidence of their ability to obtain stage-appropriate funding and have clear plans for establishing an independent research program. Laboratory space, start-up funds, and salary will be competitive and commensurate with academic rank and experience.  

 

Application review will begin December 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at http://careers.msu.edu (903911). Full applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a three-page research statement of past accomplishments and goals for independent research program, a one-page teaching statement, and three reference letters. Evidence for participation activities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion should be integrated throughout the research and teaching statements. Questions concerning this position may be directed to Dr. Brian Gulbransen (gulbrans@msu.edu), Search Committee Chair.  

 

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4684484

 

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through diversity. The University actively encourages applications of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities, and we endeavor to facilitate employment assistance to spouses or partners of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Organization: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Summary of Position: The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physiology beginning August 15th 2024. Required qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related fields with an excellent record of innovative research and academic scholarship broadly related to physiology and studying molecular mechanisms of human diseases at the organismal level. The candidate is expected to have a record of postdoctoral training and peer-reviewed publications, the potential to secure extramural funding, a commitment to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor a diverse student population. Applicants with research interests complementing the Department of Biological Sciences research foci, including Proteostasis, Genome Integrity and Cancer Biology, Immunology/Microbiology/Virology, will be preferred. Screening of applications will begin on November 15th 2023, and

continue until the position is filled. 

Link to Full Description:  https://tinyurl.com/yv676628

Contact Information: For more information, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Didier Dréau (Didier.Dreau@charlotte.edu). 

Position Title: Irwin Belk Endowed Associate Professorship

Organization: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Summary of Position: The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (https://biology.charlotte.edu/) seeks applicants for the Irwin Belk Endowed Chair at the Associate Professor level (tenured) beginning Aug 15th 2024. The Irwin Belk Chair in Biological Sciences was established by Mr. Irwin Belk to support a leader in the study of the molecular mechanisms of human disease. Required qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related fields, as well as an established history of funding and academic scholarship. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose research complements departmental research foci (Proteostasis, Genome Integrity and Cancer Biology, Immunology/Microbiology/Virology). Screening of applications will begin on November 15th 2023 and continue until the position is filled. 

Link to Full Description: https://tinyurl.com/2ypzhzpj

Contact Information: For any queries, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee Dr. Andrew Truman (a.truman@charlotte.edu). 

Position title – Tenure-track faculty Position in Neuroscience - Biology of Aging and Neurodegeneration.

Organization – Syracuse, University

Location – Syracuse, New York

The Department of Biology, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program , the Aging Studies, and BioInspired Institutes at Syracuse University is pleased to announce the availability of two tenure-track positions in the dynamic and broad field of neuroscience. These positions are part of an ambitious Invest Syracuse Cluster Hire Initiative. As an integral part of this investment, Syracuse University is actively recruiting multiple candidates for faculty positions for a cohesive research cluster in the focus area of Neuroscience and Aging. We invite accomplished candidates to join our collaborative community of scientists and contribute to a multidisciplinary research cluster focused on advancing our understanding of the biology of aging, with a specific emphasis on neurodegenerative disease.

 

Faculty hired into these positions will build on existing strengths in cell and molecular neurobiology, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, neuropharmacology and toxicology, developmental neurobiology, and astrocyte biology and will establish their research labs in the world-class Life Sciences Complex. The successful candidates are expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program and show dedication to teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field with a strong research focus on the biology of aging as it pertains to neurodegenerative disease.

 

The research environment at Syracuse University is highly collaborative both within and between departments, research centers, and institutes as well as the adjacent Upstate Medical University. The Biology Department at Syracuse University currently has 30 full-time faculty with research strengths in neurobiology, cell, developmental and evolutionary biology, and plant and ecosystem ecology.The Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program brings together students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty across multiple colleges and academic units for the purposes of fostering neuroscience education and research to promote interdisciplinary training. The Aging Studies Institute is an all-university institute that coordinates and promotes aging-related research, training, and knowledge dissemination, while BioInspired at Syracuse brings together faculty specializing in the mechanics of living tissues to provide proof of concept for new approaches to understanding and treating developmental anomalies and disease .

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, a diversity statement describing interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion and arrange for three reviewers to submit recommendation letters to SUJobOpps-101471.

 

Review of applications will begin December 1st and will continue until the positions are filled. Syracuse University is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, and community members. Women, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

 

Syracuse University is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a federal contractor required to take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

 

Competitive salary, start-up funds, and laboratory space will be provided. Located between the Adirondack Mountain, Finger Lakes, and Lake Ontario regions of upstate New York, the metropolitan area of Syracuse boasts myriad cultural and recreational opportunities and offers a wide array of urban, small town, and rural living.  Questions can be addressed to search chair Sandra Hewett shewett@syr.edu.