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PhD Opportunity in Tick Neuroethology – Neural Basis of Sensory Processing

Dr. Carola Städele is seeking a motivated PhD student to join the Laboratory of Tick Neurophysiology at the Institute for Neuro- and Sensory Physiology, University Medical Center Göttingen (Germany), starting in 2025.

This exciting project will focus on the neural basis of sensory processing in ticks, addressing an urgent research question: how do ticks, as major disease vectors, process sensory information that drives critical behaviors such as host-seeking and feeding? If you are passionate about sensory neuroscience and behavioral neuroethology, this is a great opportunity to join our team!

How to Apply:
Please submit your application through our portal: https://s.gwdg.de/EMK0NM. Your application should include:

• A motivation letter explaining why you are an excellent fit for the position.
• Your CV.
• Academic transcripts.
• Contact details for 2–3 referees who can provide a recommendation.

For questions, feel free to contact Dr. Carola Städele at carola.staedele@med.uni-goettingen.de.

More information about the position is available here: https://s.gwdg.de/EMK0NM.

(Posted December 5, 2024)

University of Cincinnati

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati (UC) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience with research areas including but not limited to: modeling and development of methods for the analysis of nervous system function; computation of the function of sensory systems and their interactions; theoretical analysis of behavior at the level of neurons; modeling of neural circuits underlying behavior; robotics; as well as use of big data, machine learning and/or artificial intelligence.

The Department of Biological Sciences is a collaborative research community with foci in Sensory Biology and Behavior, Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Physiology, and Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation. This position will interact with and compliment the department clusters, and within the university interactions and interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged with faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences (e.g., Psychology’s Center for Cognition, Action, Perception research and Chemistry’s Sensor research group), the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and the College of Medicine (e.g., Gardner Neuroscience Institute). Further opportunities for connection and collaboration exist through interdisciplinary entities such as the Institute for Research in Sensing and the Research 2030 initiative.

The University of Cincinnati is a 200-year-old public RI research university that strives to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse faculty. UC is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Cincinnati is a major urban center offering a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Prior to effective date of appointment, applicants must have a PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field and one year of postdoctoral or other professional research experience following PhD completion.

Applications must be completed online at https://jobs.uc.edu/job-invite/97330/. Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

(Posted November 21, 2024)

Appointment type and Code: Open Rank- 9403, 9402, 9401
Salary range: $90,000 - $132,000 (plus benefits)
Working Title/Specialty: Honey Bee Biology
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Department Head
College/Admin Unit: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)
Campus Location: St. Paul Campus

Position Overview:
The successful candidate will develop an innovative, internationally recognized and externally funded research program related to honey bees. The successful candidate will also engage in teaching courses, mentoring and advising students, and outreach related to honey bees.

This position will continue the 100+ year history of leading-edge honey bee research at the University of Minnesota. As knowledge of honey bee biology has accumulated and the health of honey bee colonies and the needs of beekeepers have changed over time, professors of honey bee biology at the University of Minnesota have addressed research topics using a combination of basic and practical approaches. The successful candidate is expected to maintain active research, teaching and outreach programs, and support philanthropic efforts in the Department, College and University.

This position is supported by the endowed Honey Bee Faculty Chair Fund. It is a 9-month, open-rank position based on the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota in the Bee Research Facility that shares space with the native bee research program. The successful candidate will have access to experiment station land, greenhouses, and other University research facilities and resources.

Please see the PDF job posting with additional information and application instructions HERE.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Professor George Heimpel (heimp001@umn.edu).

Extended Application deadline is January 16, 2025

(Posted November 14, 2024)

Project title: Strike accuracy and monocular stereopsis in mantis shrimp.

Mantis shrimps have the fastest strike among aquatic animals. The impact of a peacock mantis shrimp strike is comparable to that of a .22 calibre bullet - powerful enough to break aquarium glass. Mantis shrimps are vicious fighters and hunters whose survival depends critically on the strike accuracy. To deliver an accurate strike, mantis shrimps need to judge distance accurately and, hence, to have good vision. Indeed, mantis shrimps have the most sophisticated eyes in the world. For colour vision, they use 12 spectrally distinct photoreceptors, and are the only group of animals known to perceive circular polarisation of light. It was suggested that, in order to judge distance, mantis shrimps use monocular stereopsis by comparing images in two acute zones of one eye in the same way as other animals use two eyes for binocular stereopsis. So far, monocular stereopsis has not been demonstrated in any animal. The aim of this project is to test the monocular stereopsis hypothesis.

Successful candidate must have research experience and be prepared to do field work on the Great Barrier reef.

Please contact Misha Vorobyev <m.vorobyev@auckland.ac.nz >for more information.

(Posted November 21, 2024)

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment in the Department of Biological Sciences. We seek a researcher and educator who studies neural development, neurophysiology, or neuroethology. The approach can be at the cellular or systems level, but special consideration will be given to candidates with a comparative mindset and a broad interest in organismal biology. Applicants will be expected to maintain a funded research program, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to the activities and growth of the Department. Start date is 9/1/2025.

NJIT is a tier-one (R1) public research university in Newark, NJ, that focuses on STEM fields. Faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences has expertise in neurobiology, developmental biology, functional morphology, ecology, and evolution. For more information, please visit biology.njit.edu.

As an EEO employer, NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

As a Minority Serving Institution with designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), NJIT is committed to embracing diversity, centering equity, and practicing inclusion with the goal of sustaining a culture of belonging. NJIT celebrates the diversity of our university community and recognize the cultural and personal contributions each member of the community brings to NJIT. We strive to cultivate a campus culture that promotes inclusive excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Sustaining and building upon our diverse community is critical to NJIT's continuing status as a premier research institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5673597.

Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Dirk Bucher: bucher@njit.edu

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

Diversity Statement:

As a Minority Serving Institution with designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), NJIT is committed to embracing diversity, centering equity, and practicing inclusion with the goal of sustaining a culture of belonging. NJIT celebrates the diversity of our university community and recognize the cultural and personal contributions each member of the community brings to NJIT. We strive to cultivate a campus culture that promotes inclusive excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Sustaining and building upon our diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier research institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5673597

(posted October  8, 2024)