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POSTED: March 12, 2019
Post-Doctoral Position Available
A postdoctoral position is available immediately under the supervision of Drs. Marco Prado and Martin Duennwald at the Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario to work on molecular chaperones regulating protein misfolding. The work spans from yeast to mouse models of disease and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take advantage of the exceptional research core facilities at Western. This CIHR-funded project will provide training for an early-stage investigator on advanced biochemical, genetics, behavioral and imaging methods, by using next-generation transgenic mice, high-throughput touchscreen cognitive testing, fiber photometry and Magnetic Resonance imaging. The candidate will also have excellent opportunities to interact with researchers and core facilities funded by Western’s BrainsCAN, the Canada First Research Excellence Fund recently awarded to Western.
Robarts is one of the premier research institutes in Canada with a vibrant research community and many opportunities for collaborations. The University of Western Ontario (www.uwo.ca) is a major educational and research center in Ontario with over 25,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students. Cognitive neuroscience in health and disease is a major research focus at Western. London, also known as the Forest City, is an affordable and lively community close to the Great Lakes and two hours from Toronto. The city offers many options for outdoor and cultural activities.
Qualified applicants should have a PhD degree in Biochemistry, Neuroscience or related disciplines with significant expertise in studying mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases. Prior experience in mouse surgery, fiber photometry, analysis of prion-like transmission of protein misfolding or cellular protein quality control in animal models, documented in peer-reviewed publications will be an asset. We are looking for a highly-motivated individual within 2 years of receiving a PhD. Salary will be paid commensurate with experience.
Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Please send a statement of interest, Curriculum Vitae, and the names of at least two references to:
Dr. Marco Prado,
Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario
Email: mprado@robarts.ca
POSTED: March 12, 2019
| Detailed Job Description | |
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| Job Title | Post-doctoral Fellow |
| Department | Neurological Surgery |
| Institution or Company | University of Wisconsin |
| Application Deadline | Till filled |
| Position Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Job Categories | Post-doctoral Fellow |
| Academic Field(s) | Neuroscience; TBI research |
| Job Description | The primary project is to investigate the significance of oxidative stress, ER stress and inflammation after TBI induced by controlled cortical impact in adult mice. Secondary projects involve analysis of the role of microRNAs, lncRNAs, epigenetics and epitranscriptomics in brain damage after TBI. Knowledge of RNA-seq analysis, bioinformatics and noncoding RNAs is helpful. |
| Salary | As per NIH Post-doc Scale |
| Requirements | PhD in neuroscience or biomedical sciences and proficiency in English are required. The incumbent is expected to interact with several scientists, post-docs, grad students and undergrad students working in Vemuganti Lab. Proficiency in rodent TBI induction, motor and cognitive function analysis, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting and real-time PCR is required. Data analysis, statistical analysis and writing skills are expected. |
| EEO/AA Policy | University of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups and women. |
| Contact Information | |
| Contact person | Raghu Vemuganti |
| Address | Dept. of Neurological Surgery, Univ. of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Ave |
| City, State & Zip Code | Madison WI 53792 |
| Country | USA |
| Phone | 6083589925 |
| vemuganti@neruosurgery.wisc.edu | |
POSTED: July 17, 2018
| Detailed Job Description | |
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| Job Title | Tenure-track Faculty Position in Neuroscience |
| Department | Neuroscience |
| Institution or Company | Ohio State University |
| Application Deadline | No deadline |
| Position Start Date | flexible |
| Job Categories | Positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor |
| Academic Field(s) | Newly recruited faculty will have the opportunity to be part of one or more established or rapidly growing research teams focused on neurotrauma (spinal cord and brain injury), neural regeneration or plasticity, neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration/cognitive impairment, pain, addiction, epilepsy and stroke/ischemic injury. |
| Job Description |
As part of an ongoing commitment to place OSU at the forefront of patient care, research and innovation, The College of Medicine is committing significant resources to build cutting-edge and internationally recognized basic and translational neuroscience programs. We have a goal that the Department of Neuroscience will become a Top 10 nationally-ranked department within 5 years. Applicants who study the mechanisms underlying normal nervous system function and/or how these mechanisms and interactions are affected by disease or injury are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to candidates with technical expertise in functional imaging, optogenetics, bioengineering, electrophysiology or -omics-based technologies (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, connectomics, etc.). |
| Salary | Commesuate with experience but competitive |
| Requirements |
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and at least 3 years postdoctoral experience with a strong record of scholarly activity. Candidates for appointment as Associate or Full Professors should also be nationally or internationally recognized scholars with consistent externally funded research programs. |
| EEO/AA Policy | The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and as such, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. |
| Contact Information | |
| Contact person |
Dr B. Nait Oumesmar Dana McTigue, PhD |
| Address | 692 BRT, 460 W 12th Ave |
| City, State & Zip Code | Columbus, OH 43210 |
| Country | USA |
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| recruitosuneurosci@osumc.edu | |
POSTED: Novenber 10, 2017
| Detailed Job Description | |
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| Job Title | Tenure-track Faculty Position in Neuroscience |
| Department | Neuroscience |
| Institution or Company | Ohio State University |
| Application Deadline | No deadline |
| Position Start Date | flexible |
| Job Categories | Positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor |
| Academic Field(s) | Newly recruited faculty will have the opportunity to be part of one or more established or rapidly growing research teams focused on neurotrauma (spinal cord and brain injury), neural regeneration or plasticity, neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration/cognitive impairment, pain, addiction, epilepsy and stroke/ischemic injury. |
| Job Description |
As part of an ongoing commitment to place OSU at the forefront of patient care, research and innovation, The College of Medicine is committing significant resources to build cutting-edge and internationally recognized basic and translational neuroscience programs. We have a goal that the Department of Neuroscience will become a Top 10 nationally-ranked department within 5 years. Applicants who study the mechanisms underlying normal nervous system function and/or how these mechanisms and interactions are affected by disease or injury are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to candidates with technical expertise in functional imaging, optogenetics, bioengineering, electrophysiology or -omics-based technologies (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, connectomics, etc.). |
| Salary | Commesuate with experience but competitive |
| Requirements |
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and at least 3 years postdoctoral experience with a strong record of scholarly activity. Candidates for appointment as Associate or Full Professors should also be nationally or internationally recognized scholars with consistent externally funded research programs. |
| EEO/AA Policy | The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and as such, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. |
| Contact Information | |
| Contact person |
Dr B. Nait Oumesmar Dana McTigue, PhD |
| Address | 692 BRT, 460 W 12th Ave |
| City, State & Zip Code | Columbus, OH 43210 |
| Country | USA |
| Phone | |
| recruitosuneurosci@osumc.edu | |
POSTED: Novenber 10, 2017
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| Job Title | Post-Doc Position In Oligodendrocyte/Myelin Neurobiology |
| Department | Brain & Spine Institute – ICM, Paris, France |
| Institution or Company | Inserm, CNRS, Sorbonne Unviersities/UPMC |
| Application Deadline | 12/31/2017 |
| Position Start Date | Early January 2018 |
| Job Categories | Post-Doc |
| Academic Field(s) | Glia:Myelin Biology |
| Job Description |
The Brain and Spine Institute – ICM – is an international brain and spinal cord research center whose innovative concept and structure bring patients, doctors and researchers together with the aim of rapidly developing treatments for disorders of the nervous system and enable patients to benefit from them as quickly as possible. A two-year post-doctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr Brahim Nait Oumesmar (https://icm-institute.org/en/science-team), who has a special interest in cellular and molecular mechanisms of oligodendrocyte differentiation and remyelination in myelin diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. The post-doc project is linked with a broad programme, recently funded by the Progressive MS Alliance, and will focus on the development of high content screening of compounds inducing oligodendrocyte differentiation and further validation in relevant experimental models of multiple sclerosis. The post-doc candidate would join a multi-disciplinary team developing advanced and innovative strategies for oligodendrocyte regeneration and remyelination, in a stimulating scientific environment. Various academic courses and internal meetings will be also available for the further development of the post-doctoral fellow’s scientific career. |
| Salary | Inserm rate |
| Requirements |
skills
ability
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| EEO/AA Policy | |
| Contact Information | |
| Contact person |
Dr B. Nait Oumesmar Applicants are invited to submit a full CV, a brief statement of research experience and interests and contact information for 2-3 potential referees, to Dr B. Nait Oumesmar (brahim.naitoumesmat@icm- institute.org). |
| Address | ICM, Inserm U1127, CNRS UMR7225, UPMC Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière 47 bd de l’Hôpital, 75013 Paris |
| City, State & Zip Code | Paris |
| Country | France |
| Phone | +33 175274124 |
| Brahim.nait_oumesmar@upmc.fr | |
POSTED: September 6, 2017
Open Rank Tenure-Track Neuroscience Faculty Positon
VirginiaTech, Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Tech (VT) recently launched a bold and innovative Neuroscience Initiative by establishing a School of Neuroscience. With the objective to globally recruit outstanding students interested in obtaining a degree in Neuroscience it is expected that VT will become a destination university for the nation's best students interested in Neuroscience. The School of Neuroscience offers an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum spanning multiple disciplines and colleges. In addition to the traditional pre-health neuroscience courses on Cellular, Molecular, Developmental, Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience, a newly developed curriculum includes innovative courses such as Computational Neuroscience, Neuroinformatics, Neuroengineering, Neurorobotics, Neuromedicine, Neurogenetics, Neurolaw, Neuroethics and Neuroeconomics, among others. Following a "handson minds-on" philosophy, VT students engage in scholarly research and discovery activities as part of their training.
Virginia Tech invites applications by interested faculty candidates to join the 15 primary faculty members who joined the School of Neuroscience since 2015 (http://www.neuroscience.vt.edu). We are particularly interested in candidates with research portfolios in Computational and Systems Neuroscience, Neuroscience of Pain and Neurogenetics. This focus aligns with the recently launched Destination Areas, particularly the Adaptive Brain and Behavior destination. Prospective faculty members must show a sincere interest in teaching undergraduates and be prepared to develop innovative courses. Successful candidates will establish a competitive research program that can attract extramural funding from a wide variety of funding agencies and are expected to show a desire to include undergraduates as an integral part of their research program. With over 6,000 graduate students, VT also offers graduate programs in many Neuroscience- related disciplines including the Translational Biology, Medicine and Health (TBMH) program. Prospective faculty members can draw from an excellent pool of graduate students to support their research program.
VT expects to recruit 3 additional faculty members in 2017-2018 with the majority being recruited at the tenure track. Assistant Professor level, however, well-qualified, mid-career applicants are also encouraged to apply. Competitive salary, space and start-up packages will be provided. Applications must be submitted online at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu (Posting #TR0170099) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least three references, a research program description, and a statement of teaching philosophy describing an integrated vision for neuroscience education. Review of applications will begin on 09/01/2017 and continue until the positions are filled.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Executive Director for Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or VirginiaTech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA university, and offers a wide range of networking and development opportunities to women and minorities in science and engineering; applications from members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Anne Wailes (awailes@vt.edu), 540-231-8828) or call TTY 1-800-828-1120.
POSTED: September 6, 2017
Collegiate Faculty Position in the School of Neuroscience
VirginiaTech,Blacksburg, VA
The School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech (www.neuroscience.vt.edu) seeks applicants for a collegiate faculty position at the assistant professor level. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field at the time of appointment. Collegiate faculty members have a primary commitment to the instructional mission of the department, including graduate and undergraduate teaching, curricular and program development, and the design and integration of innovative and inclusive pedagogy including experience learning opportunities. Successful candidates should give evidence of potential to take a lead role in enhancing curricula and promoting teaching excellence. Candidates are also expected to participate in departmental and university service activities including but not limited to committees and community outreach.
The School of Neuroscience has 15 tenured and tenure-track faculty and over 500 undergraduate majors. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in new multidisciplinary programs and curricula in Cognitive and Developmental Neuroscience, Experimental Neuroscience, Computational and Systems Neuroscience, and Clinical Neuroscience. These programs align with the recently launched Virginia Tech Destination Areas, particularly the Adaptive Brain and Behavior destination.
The collegiate faculty rank is a non-tenure-track position that offers a clear promotion path with increasingly long-term contracts. Collegiate faculty are full members of the department faculty, and are expected to participate in sponsored research, mentor graduate students, participate in department and professional service, etc. This position is located at the main campus in Blacksburg, VA, a region consistently ranked among the country’s best places to live.
Applications must be submitted online at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu (Posting #TR0170100) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least three references, and a statement of teaching philosophy describing an integrated vision for neuroscience education. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Harald Sontheimer, Search Committee Chair, sontheimer@vt.edu. Review of applications will begin on 09/01/2017 and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Executive Director for Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or VirginiaTech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA university, and offers a wide range of networking and development opportunities to women and minorities in science and engineering; applications from members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Anne Wailes (awailes@vt.edu), 540-231-8828) or call TTY 1-800-828-1120.
POSTED: AUGUST 30, 2017
Neuroscience Faculty Positions at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute download PDF flyer
The Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI) (http://research.vtc.vt.edu) is recruiting several faculty in cellular and molecular neurobiology at the assistant professor level. The faculty will be recruited into two new centers (http://research.vtc.vt.edu/centers/) within the institute – the Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center and the Glial Biology in Health, Disease, and Cancer Center. The faculty members will have tenure track appointments in an appropriate department and college at Virginia Tech. The VTCRI Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center: Successful applicants should have established or have the potential for establishing an innovative research program that has received or is likely to receive extramural funding. One position is for a neurobiologist studying mechanisms underlying brain development and the other is for a neurobiologist or neuro-immunologist studying
aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and/or brain injury. Questions regarding these positions should be directed to Dr. Michael Fox, co-chair of the search committee and director of the Center or to Dr. Michael Friedlander, co-chair of the search committee and executive director of the VTCRI.
The VTCRI Glial Biology in Health, Disease, and Cancer Center: Successful applicants should have established or have the potential for establishing an innovative research program in glial biology that has received or is likely to receive extramural funding. Areas of particular interest include glial-neuronal and glia-vascular interactions, role of glia in brain development, synaptogenesis, myelination and/or the role of glia in disease. Questions regarding these positions should be directed to Dr. Harald Sontheimer, co-chair of the search committee and director of the Center or to Dr. Michael Friedlander, co-chair of the search committee and executive director of the VTCRI.
Applicants for all positions should have an earned doctorate, postdoctoral training and a demonstrated record of research productivity. The new faculty members will join a highly collaborative and successful group of investigators at the VTCRI and will be required to establish and maintain high-quality, extramurally-funded research programs and participate in teaching/mentoring of undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Salary, space, and start-up packages are competitive.
The VTCRI and the VTC School of Medicine represent a successful public-private partnership between the Commonwealth of Virginia's leading research -intensive university – Virginia Tech – and a major health care system – Carilion Clinic, in Roanoke, VA. The research institute and medical school are located in the picturesque Roanoke Valley midway between Washington, DC and Charlotte, NC. The VTCRI currently houses 26 independent research groups with over 300 research and support team members. Prospective faculty members can draw from an outstanding and diverse pool of graduate students to work with them in their research program. Specifically, Virginia Tech has over 6,000 graduate students and offers graduate programs in biomedically-related disciplines, including the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Heath (TBMH) Ph.D. program that has a major track and focus area in neuroscience
(http://www.tbmh.vt.edu)Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. Initial interviews are expected to begin in October, 2017.
To apply, please submit your application including curriculum vitae, detailed statement of research accomplishments and interests and teaching/mentoring philosophy at www.jobs.vt.edu, posting #TR0170108. Direct link: http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/79399 Have at least three references post their letters of support to the same site.
Virginia Tech recognizes the critical importance of diverse teams of scholars. It seeks to diversify its faculty along multiple dimensions, including those that have been historically marginalized and excluded given the institutional history and legacy of the university. Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to research, teaching and learning, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of ut prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT- serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world. Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office of Equity and
Access at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
POSTED: JULY 01, 2017
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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Series – Open Rank |
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Division of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine |
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Institution or Company |
University of California, Riverside |
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Application Deadline |
Until filled |
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Position Start Date |
First application review July 31st |
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Faculty |
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Neuroscience |
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Job Description |
The Division of Biomedical Sciences within the School of Medicine at the University of California Riverside is seeking to hire up to three new faculty members at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor in tenure-track/tenured positions. For those requiring a clinical appointment, a joint appointment within the Division of Clinical Sciences is possible. We are looking for accomplished research scientists in a number of specific areas to synergize with current division, school and university strengths. Areas of research within the division include cancer biology, gastro-intestinal biology, integrative immunology (vaccine development, neuro-immune, host- pathogen interactions), neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Particular strengths on the campus relevant to this search include genetics, genomics/bioinformatics, vector biology, bioengineering and nanotechnology, and synthetic and analytical chemistry. Specifically, the Division of Biomedical Sciences is seeking applicants with biomedical research programs in:
Preference will be given to those individuals examining molecular mechanisms of disease who are committed to a collaborative approach to research, and who are expert in their specific disease model. The Division of Biomedical Sciences sponsors an innovative Ph.D. program that integrates the core medical curriculum with biomedical graduate training and research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the medical curriculum and actively participate in the biomedical sciences Ph.D. program. As such, preference will be given to candidates who are capable of teaching pathology, infectious disease (microbiology/virology), physiology (cardiovascular, metabolic, renal or respiratory) or clinical genetics. The University of California, Riverside is centrally located within the Southern California area and situated in an historic citrus growing area surrounded by mountain ranges. Riverside is an hour away from ski slopes, surfing, or hiking in mountain wilderness or desert environments, and housing in the area is very affordable. The campus is located in close proximity to a host of high profile universities, research institutes, and biotech industries in Southern California. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. |
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Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., Pharm D., or equivalent degree and qualify for a tenure track or tenured faculty appointment at the University of California. |
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability; protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from scholars committed to excellence and seeking to help redefine the research university for the next generation. UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification. |
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Thomas Oliver |
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900 University Avenue Webber Hall 1212 |
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Riverside, CA 92521 |
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USA |
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951-827-6087 |
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