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A postdoc position (up to 4 years, ERC-funded) is available in the lab of Katja Reinhard, PhD, in the Department for Neuroscience at SISSA, Trieste, Italy to study how brain circuits enable behavioural flexibility. More info on SISSA and our Lab Philosophy can be found on www.reinhardlab.org. Both engineering/computational scientists as well as experimentalists with strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply!

Projects & main techniques: Animals react to threat or stimuli of interest with innate behaviours including escape, freezing and approach. Our goal is to investigate how rodents adjust these innate reactions to different ecologically relevant contexts, e.g. ambient light and circadian rhythm. In addition, we aim to understand how behavioural flexibility evolved in related species from different niches. Candidates will analyse high-throughput electrophysiological, calcium imaging and behavioural data to discover neural correlates of stimuli, behaviour and context; and to create models of behavioural flexibility. The new lab member can be involved in performing experiments if desired and will closely collaborate with experimentalists.

Your Profile: (expected) PhD degree in Computational sciences, Neuroscience or relevant field; Ability to plan and coordinate their work independently; Collaborative, creative and driven; Strong data analysis & programming skills - experience with neuronal or behavioural data preferred; Open and active communicator; Neuroscience background or strong motivation to obtain the relevant understanding during the postdoc.

 
We offer: Expertise in visuo-motor processing and relevant methods (Tikidji-Hamburyan et al. 2015; Reinhard et al. 2019; Sans-Dublanc et al. 2021); Collaborative environment with Neuroscience and Data Science experts; Attendance of conferences and summer schools encouraged; Support with career development; Frequent exchange and brainstorming; Friendly and motivating lab environment; Competitive salary & on-site childcare.

 
How to apply: Send (1) your CV, (2) contact information of 2-3 references, and (3) a motivation letter including research and career goals until June 10^th to katja.reinhard@sissa.it. 

(posted May 24, 2023)

Postdoctoral Research Position in systems neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

The Comparative Neural Systems and Behavior Lab (aka Batlab) in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins University invites postdoctoral applications to join our team.  Our research takes advantage of the active sensing systems of echolocating bats to investigate the neural underpinnings of scene perception, multisensory integration, sensorimotor control, spatial attention, navigation, learning, memory and decision making.  Our work is highly interdisciplinary and involves collaborations with colleagues in electrical and computer engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, neuroscience, and otolaryngology. In our research, we leverage synchronized high-speed multi-camera video and microphone array recordings to capture and analyze movement trajectories and acoustic signals of animals performing a variety of behavioral tasks.  We are also equipped to probe circuit mechanisms by recording and manipulating neural activity in targeted brain regions of freely behaving animals. Through our collaborations, we have access to a broad range of campus research facilities and modern neuroscience tools.  Our laboratory values inclusion and diversity, fostering a supportive environment that encourages the growth and development of all team members. Johns Hopkins University also offers a range of opportunities for professional development.  Preference will be given to applicants with experience in multichannel extracellular recordings, two-photon imaging, histology and/or computational methods.  If interested in joining our research team, please send a cover letter, CV, and the names/contact information of three references to cynthia.moss@jhu.edu.

Postdoctoral Position – Electrophysiology studies of octopus behavior, arm use and prey capture

Our Navy funded project is to understand octopus sensory inputs & neuromuscular control systems that coordinate arm movements. The Wardill group focuses on visually evoked cephalopod behaviors, investigating the behavioral and neuroethological basis for prey capture, arm use and camouflage.  The candidate will use newly developed techniques to implant tetrodes and neurologging devices within octopuses/cuttlefish/squid to see how control systems operate during behavior.  Neuroanatomical experiments are also planned. For this, you will have access to cutting-edge multi-electrode recording and stimulation equipment, 2-photon microscopy and a variety of cephalopod species housed at University of Minnesota (we are keeping bobtail squids, cuttlefish and octopuses). The project is a team effort with the laboratories of Melina Hale (U. Chicago) and Roger Hanlon (Marine Biological Lab). We will also have support from the cephalopod rearing initiative at the MBL, where many species of cephalopod are currently being reared over multiple generations. Thus, you will work as part of a team, and with collaborators. The three teams will coordinate efforts to conduct neuroanatomy, physiology and behavior experiments.

The Wardill group has recently shown that octopus use specific combinations of arms, and even specific arms depending on the prey being attacked (see here). These visually evoked behaviors have shown how octopus arm selection and recruitment can be quite stereotypical in lab conditions. We now seek to record from brain regions, which are part of the arm control system and determine how arm selection and recruitment decisions are made. We have demonstrated that recording from the octopus brain while they are doing prey capture is possible with long tetrodes that can be implanted for over two days (unpublished). Thus, we now need to expand our team to record from many more animals across several brain regions, simultaneously, to delve into the circuits that drive octopus arms. If you have electrophysiology experience, and working with octopus sounds interesting, we encourage you to apply even if you have not worked with cephalopods previously. 

The initial contract is 1.5 years, with possible extension based on performance. Salary is based on experience, following UMN postdoctoral salary scales, starting at Researcher 5 minimum $54k. Start date as soon as possible. This post is in the laboratory of Asst. Prof Trevor Wardill but also collaborates/shares space/joint lab meetings with Assoc. Prof Gonzalez-Bellido (Flysy Lab, see here), based at the Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Department @ The University of Minnesota.

Instructions to apply:

1) Visit https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs

2) Click the “External Candidates” link in the center

3) Search Job ID 350612

This project is built on our experience with cephalopod behavior, neuroanatomy, stereovision, anesthesia, skin / papillae electrophysiology, and neuroanatomy. We have three large automated seawater recirculating systems for keeping, rearing and breeding cephalopods (we have kept squids, cuttlefish and octopus at UMN). We are currently using high-speed videography, DeepLabCut automated feature detection and 3D tracking to analyze behavioral routines. The candidate does not need to have experience with cephalopods but this would be a considerable advantage if they also have electrophysiology experience.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

For more information: twardill@umn.edu

Website: https://wardill-lab.com

Open Postdoctoral Positions in the Riffell Laboratory at the University of Washington, Seattle 

Three postdoctoral positions are available (starting immediately) in the Riffell laboratory at the Department of Biology, University of Washington, Seattle WA, USA. Our laboratory is committed to having an inclusive and accepting environment. Mentoring and open communication are essential aspects of the laboratory. Applicants with experience in neurophysiological or behavioral approaches are preferred, although not required. The most important aspect of this position is curiosity-driven science.

1. A postdoctoral position on visual and olfactory integration in mosquitoes. The project focuses on olfactory coupling between visual and olfactory systems in the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The project is an NIH-funded project for five years.

2. A postdoctoral position on the effects of biogenic amines on mosquitoes. The four-year project examines the effects of ingested biogenic amines on Anopheles stephensi mosquito behavior and physiology.

3. A postdoctoral position on olfactory learning in mosquitoes. This three-year project examines appetitive and aversive learning of host cues in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The project spans electrophysiological and neurogenetic approaches and quantitative behavioral assays.

Interested applicants should reach out and email a single PDF document containing a cover letter and CV and include the names and contact information of 3 references to:

Jeff Riffell

jriffell@uw.edu

Department of Biology,

Graduate Program in Neuroscience

University of Washington                     

Box 351800

Seattle, WA 98195-1800 

The Suver lab, located in the Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University, is hiring a postdoc to study cellular, circuit and/or behavioral mechanisms of active sensing in Drosophila. This position will use some combination of electrophysiology, machine-learning assisted quantitative behavior, genetics, connectomics and two-photon imaging. Experience with one or more of these techniques is preferred but not required, and this is a fully funded position. Ideal candidate will have a PhD in biology, neuroscience, neuroengineering or related fields, with an interest in neuroethology and commitment to fostering an inclusive research environment. We benefit from interactions with both established and vibrant new labs in our department and across campus via the Vanderbilt Brain Institute. 

Interested applicants should contact Marie Suver (marie.suver@vanderbilt.edu).

Teaching non-tenure track position at UIC Department of Biological Sciences

Job title - Clinical Assistant Professor - 

Note: the position does not involve clinical work.

Location:  Chicago, IL USA 

Requisition ID: 1017257 

Posting Close Date: April 14, 2023 

Faculty position coordinating Cell Biology Teaching lab: The Department of Biological Sciences in the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate BIOS 312 (Cell Biology Laboratory) in both Fall and Spring semesters. This includes overseeing approximately 12 sections of the course each semester. Duties include developing the laboratory curriculum, creating course syllabi and teaching materials, training and supervising graduate teaching assistants (TAs), and ordering supplies. The candidate would also teach an additional course each semester. 

Candidates must have a PhD degree, a demonstrated record of teaching accomplishments, and experience working with TAs. 

Located in the heart of one of the world’s great cities, UIC serves a diverse population of students as Chicago’s only Carnegie Research 1 public university. UIC is federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) through its status as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).  The Department of Biological Sciences educates students across a broad range of sub-disciplines, enrolls the largest number of undergraduate majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and is committed to educational excellence as well as the continued hiring of diverse and outstanding new faculty.  

For full consideration, please complete an on-line application, including the names and email addresses of three references, and upload a letter of application indicating qualifications, a vita, a teaching statement, and a diversity statement at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3333?c=uic 

Posting will close 04/14/2023 at 5pm CST.  Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of funding. 

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, Veteran or disability status.  

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899 

Postdoc position in songbird lab in OIST Graduate University, Japan

We seek a motivated postdoc who will work in the Neuronal mechanism for critical period Unit (Principal Investigator: Yoko Yazaki-Sugiyama(https://groups.oist.jp/nmcpu). Our research unit works on the brain mechanism for bird song learning. A successful candidate is expected to carry own projects which are in lines of our recent interests, such as 1) Auditory information processing and memory formation in zebra finch song learning (ref: Araki et al, Science 2016, 354: 1282-1287; Yanagihara & Yazaki-Sugiyama, 2016, Nat. Commun, doi: 10.1038/NCOMMS11946), 2) Neuronal mechanism how social interaction regulating memory formation and affect later cognitive behavior (ref: Yanagihara & Yazaki-Sugiyama 2018, Behav Process, 10.1016/j.beproc.2018.04.003; Katic et al, 2022, Nat Commun. doi: 10.1038/s41467-022-32207-1), 3) Neuronal mechanism for auditory memory guided vocal learning. However, other projects are also welcome with discussions. 

Please send CV, cover letter in English and 2~3 names and contact information referees to yazaki-sugiyama@oist.jp if you are interested. 

Research Associate or Postdoctoral Researcher - Zornik Lab at Reed College, Portland, Oregon

The Zornik Lab at Reed College in Portland, Oregon seeks a Research Associate or Postdoctoral Researcher to work on federally funded projects on the neuronal basis of vocal production in frogs. Experience performing RNA sequencing and bioinformatic analysis is essential. Experience with, or interest in learning, electrophysiology and/or fluorescence microscopy skills is preferred. The lab is located in an active Biology Department at a research-focused undergraduate liberal arts college. The candidate will be responsible for carrying out their own research as well as serving as a research mentor for undergraduate researchers.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in the life sciences is required.
• Master’s degree with related laboratory experience in biology or related discipline.
• PhD is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using bioinformatic tools
• Experience working closely with and/or supervising undergraduate college students

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.reed.edu/positions/2023/research-associate-or-postdoctoral-researcher.html

PhD student position in “strategic positioning of synapses in neural circuits”

In this collaborative 4 year PhD project between the labs of Cinzia Soresina and Boris Chagnaud, funded by the COLIBRI network at the University of Graz, the strategic positioning of chemical and electrical synapses in a pattern generator generating vocal communication signals will be investigated using synodontid catfish as a model system. Goal of the project is to identify the synaptic sites, strength and modality for the different synapse types, and to generate a mathematical model of this network in which synapses can be changed in strength, modality and location.

We are looking for a highly motivated student with a strong interest in neural circuits and modelling. Candidates with a prior expertise in neuroscience research as well as in modelling / programming are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be trained in a variety of methods including intracellular (in vitro and slice patch clamp) recordings, whole brain immunohistochemistry, tract tracing, light sheet imaging and modelling to investigate the importance of synapse positioning and its effect on behavior.

For information on the job advertisement please contact Cinzia Soresina (https://sites.google.com/view/dr-cinzia-soresina/home) and Boris Chagnaud (https://zoologie.uni-graz.at/de/forschen/neurobiologie-und-verhalten/).

Application deadline: April 04, 2023. Please apply through the university job portal: https://jobs.uni-graz.at/ausschreibung/en/?jh=vbti8dtgzc93n3ssxrufcefo1txxxbq

(Posted March 25, 2023)

Postdoctoral Fellow position to study the physiological and molecular bases of social behavior in bees

Responsibilities

We look for an outstanding and self-motivated postdoc to lead one of two multidisciplinary projects. The first project aims to test social regulation of circadian rhythms in bees, and how socially regulated circadian plasticity contributes to social organization and the evolution of sociality. We focus on two major systems: 1) Task-related plasticity in circadian system in which plasticity in the circadian clock contributes to division of labor among worker bees. 2) Social synchronization of circadian rhythms. Our recent studies show that substrate-borne vibrations and volatile odorant mediate social synchronization, and we now aim to identify the specific cues and underlying neuronal mechanisms. We have developed unique resources to study this complex system. These include a set of environmental chambers allowing us to carefully study circadian rhythms in bees that are freely foraging outside, circadian transcriptomes for bees performing various social tasks, and CRISPR/Cas9 DNA editing protocols for clock genes.

The second project aims to understand the influences of juvenile hormone on molecular processes related to protein biosynthesis and the life history trade-off between reproduction and maintenance. Experiments will be performed with honey bees and bumble bees and interpreted in the framework of the evolution of social complexity.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Entomology, Chronobiology, Zoology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology or related fields
  
• Relevant lab expertise in biochemistry, bioinformatics, or molecular biology techniques
  
• An excellent academic record
  
• Experience in organismal biology (e.g., chronobiology, animal behavior, neuroethology, or ecology) is advantageous.
  
• Fluent spoken and written English
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team.
  

We offer a strong, international and interdisciplinary working environment with an open academic atmosphere. Location is the beautiful city of Jerusalem. The position can start immediately or later this summer.

For more details on our research, please see our website: http://guybloch.huji.ac.il/ or contact Prof. Guy Bloch at guy.bloch@mail.huji.ac.il

(Posted March 25, 2023)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience
Fernandez Lab - Department of Neuroscience & Behavior at Barnard College

A postdoctoral position is available in the Barnard Neurobiology lab, led by Dr. Maria P. Fernandez. Our lab is in the Department of Neuroscience & Behavior at Barnard College, a liberal arts college in Manhattan affiliated with Columbia University. The position is fully funded for four years and it is focused on studying circadian timekeeping and sex differences in Drosophila. More information about the lab can be found on the lab website: https://fernandezlab.neuroscience.barnard.edu/

Desired qualifications: The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or a related field. Experience working with Drosophila is preferred but not required. Candidates with experience in molecular biology or live-imaging methods in any species will be given priority. However, all candidates with a strong interest in behavioral
neurobiology are encouraged to apply.

Please submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your current research and career goals, as well as the names and contact information for three professional references.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.barnard.edu/postings/6615

Contact: mfernand@barnard.edu

(Posted March 18, 2023)

Lecturer in Discipline/Columbia Science Fellow -
Columbia University in the City of New York

Frontiers of Science is a one-semester course that integrates modern science into the Core Curriculum of Columbia College in order to introduce exciting scientific ideas and inculcate scientific habits of mind. We invite applications from qualified candidates who have received or expect to receive the Ph.D. by June 30, 2023 and have demonstrated teaching experience for positions at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline for the academic year 2023-2024. 

Fellows teach two seminar sections each semester, attend the weekly course lecture, faculty meeting and pedagogical seminar, participate in curriculum development for the course, which includes course-wide assessments, and carry out research in their field of interest.

In addition to teaching and research, Fellows engage in the intellectual life of the department of affiliation. Science Fellows receive a competitive salary supplemented by an annual research allowance.

Salary range: $61,800-$61,800

Apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/119680

Researcher (Post doc) in sensory biology of marine invertebrates with a focus on corals - Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

The van Giesen Lab is looking for two Post docs that are excited about electrophysiology and molecular and cellular processes of sensory perception.

For more information, please see here.

Postdoctoral researcher - Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg

Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg seeks to fill the position of a Postdoctoral researcher in the “Cochlear and Auditory Brainstem Physiology” Division of Prof. Christine Köppl, Department for Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

More information and application details Here

(Posted December 30, 2022)

The University of Nevada, Reno is searching for an assistant professor in Neurobiology and they are especially interested in integrative people that can connect with ecology.

Details: https://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/636655/assistant-professor-neurobiology/

(Posted December 15, 2022)

Department of Biology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) – seeking PhD candidate

We are seeking for a highly motivated PhD candidate in the Department of Biology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) to join the group of Basil el Jundi (www.insectnavigation.com). The candidate should have a solid background in sensory ecology, neuroethology, and/or neuroscience. A strong interest in insect navigation, an excellent track record and experience with performing behavioral experiments or electrophysiological recordings and programming would be desirable. The group aims to create an international work environment and therefore encourages international applicants to apply.

For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree. The ideal starting date is 01.05.2023, but a later date is negotiable. The deadline for applying is 15.02.2023.

In the el Jundi lab we are interested in understanding the behavioral and neural mechanisms of spatial orientation and navigation in insects and how these mechanisms are shaped by an animal’s ecology and lifestyle. Currently, the main focus of the lab is to unravel the mechanisms behind the annual monarch butterfly migration. Each fall, millions of monarch butterflies migrate over thousands of kilometers from North America to certain trees in the mountain ranges of Central Mexico. How exactly these animals find these trees at the end of their journey is completely unknown.

Please click HERE for more information and to apply.

(Posted December 8, 2022)

1) Cover letter highlighting the candidate’s qualifications for the position as well as their specific      interest in working at a liberal arts college with first- and second-year undergraduate students

2) Current curriculum vitae that summarizes relevant teaching and research accomplishments, as well as service to the communities/institutions in which the candidate has studied or worked

3) Diversity statement discussing skills, experiences, and commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse and historically underrepresented student populations.  This statement should include a description of any service (performed or planned) that assists in achieving equity, inclusion, and diversity.

4) Teaching statement outlining the candidate’s teaching philosophy and how they have or plan to pursue pedagogical excellence and student-centered active learning. Although teaching experience is preferred, we will emphasize the candidate’s potential for excellence in undergraduate education. Evidence of such potential may include instructional improvement efforts such as participation in workshops, seminars, or conferences on teaching, personal experiences or consultations that resulted in changes in the candidate’s teaching philosophy and/or specific approaches to teaching, student or peer classroom evaluations, and/or example syllabi or assignments from courses the candidate has taught or from courses the candidate might propose teaching at Oxford.

5) Research statement that includes a section describing how the candidate plans to involve 1^st and 2^nd year students in research and that includes a general estimate of the facilities, technology and equipment that would be required. Candidates should consider discussing how their past training and scholarship provide the foundation for research they would be able to do with such students, addressing how they might engage those students in independent projects.  Resources are available at Oxford for stipends and supplies for summer research students, as well as stipends for their faculty advisors, and independent work with students during the academic year can be “banked” towards future course releases. Opportunities to use research facilities on the Atlanta campus and to collaborate with faculty there are also available.

6) Contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three potential  references (referees will be contacted by the search committee separately).

NEUROETHOLOGY at the Assistant Professor level. We are looking for candidates who use non-traditional model systems, including vertebrates, to study the neuronal underpinnings of natural animal behavior. The vision and anticipated leadership of our new colleague will further expand the scope of, and emphasis on, our existing programs in physiology, neuroscience, and behavior within the School of Biological Sciences. Our new colleague should be able to teach undergraduate courses in neuroscience and animal behavior for biology and biomedical students and develop a graduate course in their area of expertise.

COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY at the senior Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position is part of the Dr. Fred Gletten Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences, which comes with an endowed appointment for the first three years with the possibility of reappointment. We are looking for established candidates who conduct cutting-edge research in comparative physiology that complements our existing programs in physiology, neuroscience, and behavior and expands the scope of, and emphasis on, our environmental and health physiology research within the School of Biological Sciences. Areas of inquiry may include, but are not limited to developmental, environmental, cardiac, hormonal, or reproductive physiology. Candidates asking systems level questions in vertebrates are particularly encouraged to apply. The new faculty member will also contribute to teaching our undergraduate and graduate courses in physiology and develop a graduate course in comparative physiology or a related discipline.

To read the full application details and APPLY for these positions, please follow this link: https://biology.illinoisstate.edu/faculty-hiring/.

Tenure Track Faculty Position

Assistant Professor in Animal Behavior  (JPF05165)

DEPARTMENT OF NEUROBIOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS

The Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, in the College of Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Animal Behavior, broadly defined. Candidates whose research focuses on the behavior of non-human animals at the organismal level, investigated through laboratory and/or field studies, are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research incorporates biomechanical, neuromuscular, sensory, and/or hormonal aspects of behavior, and that investigates behavioral adaptations to environmental conditions. We seek candidates who will contribute to diversity and equity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service, and who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders.

Appointment will be as an academic year (9-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor. Applicants must have earned a PhD or equivalent with significant post-doctoral experience in Animal Behavior or related disciplines. Participation in department, college, and university service as a member of UC Davis Division of the Academic Senate is an expectation under our faculty shared governance model.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit materials online at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05165. Please include a cover letter, brief Curriculum Vitae summarizing experience and achievements (8 pages maximum), statement of research accomplishments and plans (2-3 pages), statement of teaching experience and philosophy (1-2 pages), and statement of potential to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (1-2 pages).

Applicants should also arrange to have three referees submit supporting letters online at the above website. Applicants may choose to ask an optional, fourth referee to submit a letter.  In addition, applicants may submit 1-3 publications. For full consideration, applications must be completed by November 1, 2022

For further information and to apply: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF005165

(posted September 9, 2022)

Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. We are especially interested in candidates who will complement and expand our strengths in the analysis of neural circuits and/or molecular & cellular mechanisms underlying neural function.

Successful candidates will share our commitment to cutting-edge neuroscience research and graduate/undergraduate education, will have a research agenda with a high potential to attract extramural funding, and will teach courses within the Neuroscience undergraduate curriculum, including an upper-level course in their area of expertise.

The Department’s research mission embraces fundamental mechanisms underlying behavior and the development, connectivity, function, maintenance, and evolution of nervous systems. We use multidisciplinary, comparative and integrative approaches that cut across diverse species. The Department is home to an outstanding undergraduate program in Neuroscience & Cognitive Science and is committed to the education of graduate students in the University-wide Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. The Department emphasizes a culture of respect, trust, collegiality, and collaboration. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience and will prioritize candidates who are equally committed to these principles.

Initial review of applications will begin by September 30, 2022 and continue until the positions are filled. Only electronic applications will be accepted and should include: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a research statement detailing both accomplishments and future plans (3 pages); (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, interests, and experience (1 page); (5) 3 letters of recommendation. For further information and to apply, please use this link.

(Posted September 6, 2022)

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Biology

The Department of Biology at Denison University invites applications from broadly trained biologists with a PhD in an “omics”-related field (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning fall 2023. The specific area to which omics is applied is open, but we encourage those with a background in neuroscience or neuroethology to apply. Successful candidates will possess a strong potential for excellence in teaching and the capacity to develop a productive, omics-focused research program that engages undergraduates. 

The job ad and further details about the position can be found here: https://apply.interfolio.com/112066

Assistant Professor of Molecular/Cellular Biology

Job Description:

The WKU Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Molecular/Cellular Biology. Candidates for the Molecular/Cellular Biology position will investigate prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic cells in areas including, but not limited to, cellular signaling, cell-cell interactions, organelle biology, intracellular trafficking, bioinformatics, and/or gene expression, sharing their experience with mining genomic/transcriptomic data or other bioinformatic skills with our students.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction in both undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses in the Biology Department's pre-health curriculum, based on the expertise of the candidate. Courses to be taught may include introductory biology, molecular/cellular biology for undergraduates and graduate students, bioinformatics, and upper-level courses in area of specialty. The position will require development of an active, biomedically-relevant, research program attractive to M.S. students and to undergraduates in our pre-health programs, as well as career and academic advisement of pre-health professions students. The KY INBRE program provides a network of support for biomedical researchers and educators within the Commonwealth of Kentucky and presents many opportunities for collaboration as well as competitive funding programs. Opportunities are also available to collaborate on clinical research projects with physicians, residents, and fellows of Med Center Health and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine - Bowling Green Campus.

Requirements:

• Completion of a Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline by time of application

• A record of publishing relevant research in peer-reviewed journals and of writing grant proposals

• Evidence of strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills

• Evidence of enthusiasm for teaching and working with undergraduate and graduate students

Review of applications will begin on September 12, 2022, although later applications may be considered at the discretion of the Search Committee until the position is filled. The following items must be submitted in pdf format through this electronic talent management system.

• Cover letter describing candidate's interest in and qualifications for the position, and separate statements about (1) teaching interests, (2) research goals and objectives, and (3) experience with or dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  All documents must be in pdf format.

• Curriculum vitae

• Unofficial transcript from the Ph.D.-granting institution

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date.

You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process. Apply now HERE.

(posted September 6, 2022)

Visiting Research Specialist, Biological Sciences- Salles Lab

Special Instructions

Every effort will be made to maintain confidentiality until a list of interview candidates is determined. All materials should be assembled into one PDF and uploaded to: careers.msu.edu position #804063.  Review of applicants will begin 30 September 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be sent to the Chairs of the search committee, Amy Ralston (aralston@msu.edu) and Jeff Conner (connerj@msu.edu). Neuroethologist Jason Gallant is a member of the search committee and would be happy to answer questions (jgallant@msu.edu). ISN member Heather Eisthen is not on the search committee and would be happy to accept any confidential inquiries (eisthen@msu.edu).

Review of Applications Begins On
09/30/2022

Website
https://integrativebiology.natsci.msu.edu/

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Advertised: Aug 18, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Aug 18, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Post-Doctoral Position in Visual Ecology and Behavior

A 2-year postdoctoral position is available in the Caves lab at UC Santa Barbara in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology. The postdoc will have the flexibility to work on a project of their own design related to the ecology and/or evolution of cleaning behavior, vision, communication, and/or visual signaling, using the cleaner shrimp and client fish system (see below). Research in the Caves lab is at the intersection of behavioral ecology, animal vision, and evolution. Our research seeks to understand how visual perception influences signals, communication, and behavior, with a focus on how animals perceive, recognize, and interact with other individuals, and the broader ecological, social, and behavioral context in which interactions occur. The successful applicant will develop the goals of the project in collaboration with the PI (Eleanor Caves).

Our lab uses cleaner shrimp, a taxonomically and geographically diverse group, and their reef fish ‘clients’ as a model system. Cleaner shrimp are small, tropical crustaceans that remove and consume parasites and other materials from client fish. Our prior work has shown in two species of cleaners that these intriguing interactions are at least in part mediated by visual signals, primarily from cleaners but secondarily by clients. We are interested in (1) describing cleaning and signaling behavior across cleaner shrimp species; (2) incorporating phylogenetics to understand the evolution of cleaning and signaling; (3) understanding the visual ecology of signals as perceived by a relevant receiver; (4) studying the information content of signals and how reliability is maintained; (5) examining how cooperative behaviors arise in individual cleaners and clients, for example by social learning; and (6) investigating how the outcome of a cleaning interaction depends on the ecological, behavioral, and social context.

Experience with either experimental behavioral work and/or techniques in the study of vision (e.g. designing visual stimuli, quantifying visual signals and scenes using spectrophotometry and/or calibrated photography, measuring visual capabilities using electrophysiological, molecular, behavioral, or other techniques, etc.) is necessary. The successful applicant will be joining a new lab (the Caves lab was established in Fall 2021), and so should value the opportunity to contribute to establishing and shaping lab culture and values. The post-doc is expected to: (1) conduct and coordinate research in a transparent and reproducible manner, (2) participate in lab meetings; (3) write up results for publication in a timely manner; and (4) present their work through talks/posters at conferences. Opportunities exist for mentorship of undergrad and grad students. The postdoc is encouraged to participate in seminars, and will receive mentoring on job applications and interviews, CV’s, and other professional development topics. Salary is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications. Postdoctoral benefits are included.

Anticipated start date is ~Spring 2023 or earlier, but is negotiable. Applicants must have completed a PhD to start this position.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (including email addresses and phone numbers of three references), CV, a 1-page description of previous research, a 1-page description of proposed research in the Caves lab, and copies of two publications to Eleanor Caves (eleanor_caves@ucsb.edu) by October 3, 2022. Please email as ONE PDF and use subject line: “Postdoc application-<your last name>.” Questions can also be directed to Eleanor Caves at the above email address. 

(Posted August 19, 2022)

(Posted August 17, 2022)

FACULTY POSITION IN ECOLOGY AND/OR EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the broad fields of Ecology and/or Evolutionary Biology. The position is anticipated at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. We seek a scientist who will enhance and complement existing strengths in our broad-based, interdisciplinary, and collaborative biological sciences department. We are specifically searching for a colleague with demonstrated (or potential for) excellence in research, undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship, as well as the potential to collaborate with other faculty in the department. Furthermore, we seek a colleague who shares our commitment to mentoring and supporting trainees and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and to developing more inclusive and equitable academic practices (www.biology.pitt.edu/diversity). We are broadly interested in applicants working in any area of evolution or ecology, including those with expertise in individual systems and those who integrate across approaches, systems, or scales.

The department has a variety of resources available to support the development of the incumbent's research program and scholarship. For example, our Pittsburgh campus life sciences complex accommodates research involving animals, plants, and microbes in extensive greenhouses, animal husbandry facilities, and environmentally-controlled growth chambers. Additionally, the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology (the University's biological field station) is a vibrant research and education facility located on Lake Pymatuning in Northwest Pennsylvania (less than two hours' drive from campus) with facilities to support both aquatic and terrestrial research.

The Department of Biological Sciences is a highly interactive community situated on the undergraduate campus of the University of Pittsburgh. We are dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students in our research, education, and outreach missions. We offer low teaching loads and highly competitive start-up, compensation, and benefits packages. The University of Pittsburgh is a thriving research institution with a research budget of $1 billion; it is part of a broader scientific community that includes the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that values and nurtures diverse perspectives (https://www.provost.pitt.edu/university-pittsburgh-embracing-diversity-and-inclusion). Further information about the Department of Biological Sciences is available at: https://www.biology.pitt.edu. More information about the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology is available at: https://www.ple.pitt.edu.

Successful candidates at either rank will have a Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant field; postdoctoral experience in Ecology, Evolution, or a related field; and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and participate in undergraduate science education. To ensure full consideration, applications and reference letters should be received by 30 September 2022. Applicants can apply online at (https://tinyurl.com/2ffx7r93). Candidates should submit (a) a one-page cover letter; (b) a CV; (c) a teaching statement; (d) a one-page description of how your past or anticipated scholarly activities (research, teaching, mentorship, service) demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion; (e) a ~three-page statement of past research and future plans. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to biojobs@pitt.edu. The position is pending budgetary approval. The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment, so the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community is essential. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Applications should submit the following: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of research experience, interests and future plans, 4) statement of teaching philosophy and interests, 5) diversity statement discussing how the candidate will contribute to Wellesley College’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and 6) arrange for 3 references to submit letters of recommendation.  Materials should be submitted electronically here (and at the link below) Review of applications will begin October 3, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.  

Wellesley College, located 12 miles west of Boston, is a highly selective liberal arts college committed to the education of undergraduate women.  Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

R0002386 Assistant Professor of Neuroscience 

https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wellesley/wellesley-faculty/job/Wellesley-College/Assistant-Professor-of-Neuroscience_R0002386-1

2023 STENGL-WYER SCHOLARS COMPETITION
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Assistant Professor, Position #32313 - Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, commencing 01 July 2023, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Department seeks an outstanding and visionary early career scholar committed to the study of animal development biology. The candidate will demonstrate research excellence and hold a PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as, but not limited to, Biology, Genetics or Biochemistry. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Using the strengths of multi-cellular model organisms, the successful candidate will be expected to develop a competitively funded programme in an area such as animal/microbe interactions; animal cell and developmental biology; genomics; gene by environment interactions or developmental neuroscience. Duties will include meaningful contributions to the research, teaching and service activities of the Department. The successful candidate will have a track record of high-quality scholarly research leading to peer assessed publications; will either have, or demonstrate the potential to establish, an independent, innovative, scholarly, externally fundable research program; will have demonstrable strength in or strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions; and will exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

To enhance our department, we particularly invite applications from those who will increase and support our diversity, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, underrepresented groups such as 2SLGBTQIA+, and those committed to an inclusive environment. The Department currently has 31 full time tenured and tenure track faculty members and 7 Instructors and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in areas including molecular biology, evolution, physiology, development, systematics, ecology, behaviour and plant pathology. The Department of Biological Sciences is a well established and equipped research facility including microscopy, CCAC approved animal holding facilities and is supported by strong research links with other University of Manitoba departments and faculties. Further information can be obtained from https://sci.umanitoba.ca/biological-sciences/.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy, a summary of research interests, a three-page research plan and contact information for three references should be sent to: BIOSCIBR@umanitoba.ca (PDF files preferred). Please ensure to specify position #32313 in the application. For further information contact the search committee Chair Dr. W. Gary Anderson (gary.anderson@umanitoba.ca).

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

The closing date for receipt of applications is September 30th, 2022.

Title: Postdoctoral fellow              

Department: Biology; Biomedical Engineering

School: CWRU

Location: DeGrace Hall

Supervisor Name and Title: Angela Dixon, PhD, Assistant Professor

OPTIMIZING BIOHYBRID DEVICES FOR ODOR DETECTION

STATEMENT OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

There is one opening for postdoctoral researcher to conduct olfaction-related studies and build chemical sensing devices. Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary research program aimed at using insect and mammalian models to study olfactory sensory neurobiology and develop olfaction-based biohybrid systems. Once successful, a system like this could be used to assess human health conditions or serve as the olfactory system for a mobile robot. Our lab employs an arsenal of diverse tools to model neurological diseases, replicate nervous system architecture and organization, and create health-monitoring sensors inspired by central and peripheral nervous system physiology. The interdisciplinary research team comprises members with varied expertise in biology, engineering, and other relevant areas.

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to be open to creativity and learning new skills, occasionally train graduate and undergraduate lab mates on experimental procedures and data analysis, and significantly contribute to the drafting of research papers and proposals.

The initial appointment is for one year with a possible extension, based on performance and funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience and University guidelines. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Extensive experience in electrophysiological recording of neural activity and its analysis

Experience with programming languages (especially Python and Matlab)

Knowledge of olfaction, electrophysiological recording from insect antennae, immunohistology, familiarity with microcontrollers, and computer-aided design is an advantage.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise graduate and undergraduate students on experimental procedures, data analysis, and writing for a variety of lab projects.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biology, Neuroscience, Electrical Engineering, Neuroengineering or other relevant field

- Basic knowledge of statistics

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Qualified candidates should send a CV including a list of publications, a cover letter outlining relevant research experience and interests, and the contact information of two references to angela.r.dixon@case.edu

Postdoctoral position - Neurophysiology of cognitive processes,  ELSC, Hebrew University

Position description: Dr. David Omer, principal investigator at the Safra Center for Brain Sciences, is seeking a talented, dedicated and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow interested in working with marmosets to join his lab. The lab focus is on studying the neural circuits basis of perception of Space, Time and Memory, for Self and Others, in the primate brain. The selective applicant would develop behavioral paradigms to assess cognitive processes in marmosets as model for the human brain and behavior. They would establish in vivo, wireless electrophysiological recordings from marmosets during natural behavior, with a focus on understanding representations of Space, Time and Memory for Self and Others in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.

Training Environment:  The lab is part of the Safra Center for Brain Sciences (ELSC; www.elsc.huji.ac.il), at the Hebrew university of Jerusalem, Israel. ELSC is an interdisciplinary global leading computational neuroscience research center, combining theoretical, biological and cognitive approaches to neuroscience. ELSC team is composed of a powerful mix of top scientists from different disciplines, who lead groundbreaking and interdisciplinary research on the relationships between brain computations, neuronal circuits, and behavior.

Qualification: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a neuroscience-related discipline.  Applicants with strong computational background and additional training in in-vivo electrophysiology, circuit manipulation technologies, and/or automated behavioral analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills, as well as a dedication to teamwork and collaboration, are qualities sought in any new addition to the lab.

To apply: Application review will be ongoing until the position is filled. For consideration, interested candidates must e-mail their CV and a statement of research interests to Dr. David Omer (David.omer@mail.huji.ac.il).  Reference letters will be requested upon follow-up.

Webpages:

https://elsc.huji.ac.il/people-directory/faculty-members/david-omer

https://www.omerlab.org/

(Posted June 30, 2022)

Two fully funded PhD positions in Biology -
Department of Biology, Lund University, Sweden

The PhD candidates will join an interdisciplinary team at Lund University who over the next 6 years will collaborate to investigate the sublethal effects of commonly used pesticides in different species of insects. The project is highly interdisciplinary, involving research in fields such as analytical chemistry, genetics, metabolomics, ecology, and physiology, including collaborative laboratory, field and semi-field studies. Chemical insecticides play an integral role in controlling agricultural pests, however, their sublethal consequences for non-target species are often overlooked. Most of these pesticides are neurotoxins, yet how they affect the brain and its function in diverse insect species is poorly understood.

The goal of the PhD projects is to investigate how acute and chronic exposure to sublethal levels of pesticide (alone and in mixtures) commonly found in the environment affects the brain and functionality of insect species with diverse ecological functions.

To have more information and apply please follow the links to the specific calls:

-PhD Student position in Biology with a focus on insect neurobiology and behavior; Deadline: September, 1

https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:521918/

-PhD Student position in Biology with a focus on insect behaviour and ecology; Deadline: September, 1

https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:521920/

Please contact elisa.rigosi@biol.lu.se for any questions related to the calls.

(posted June 28, 2022)

A graduate research assistant position is currently available and funded at least through November 2024 in the Berkowitz lab at the University of Oklahoma for a Ph.D. student to conduct in vivo calcium imaging of multiple turtle spinal neurons during multiple fictive behaviors, including swimming, scratching, and limb withdrawal. These experiments will reveal numbers and locations of multifunctional and behaviorally specialized neurons. Contact ari@ou.edu for more information.

(posted June 9, 2022)

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent foreign degree in biology or a relevant subdiscipline in the biological sciences;
  
• a distinguished record of research accomplishments;
  
• evidence of excellent teaching;
  
• a record of administrative, managerial, and/or service experience demonstrating readiness for the role of Chair;
  
• and a record of promoting diversity. For appointment as Professor, the candidate should have received recognition as an international leader in their chosen area.
  

• earth system sciences, 
• climate change and sustainability sciences, 
• energy transition, 
• societal challenges of environmental issues, 
• human, animal and ecosystem health as part of a "One Health" approach.