Posdoctoral Positions at MIT

Postdoctoral positions are available in Yanik Lab at MIT (www.rle.mit.edu/Yanik). We are interested in (I) development of novel neuro-technologies, (II) discovery of genetic pathways and drug candidates targeting neural degeneration and regeneration using both in vivo and in vitro high-throughput methods, and (III) translational research using human embronic stem cell (hESC) derived neurons. We did the first study of neural regeneration in C. elegans using femtosecond laser microsurgery (Nature 432, 822 (2004)). We also recently demonstrated the first on-chip high-throughput small-animal screening technology using microfluidics (PNAS, 104, 13891 (2007)). We are currently developing powerful in vivo and in vitro technologies/assays for translational research using hES cell derived neurons. Candidates with experience in mammalian and/or C. elegans neurobiology and/or engineering/physics/chemistry disciplines are sought. Good communication skills and willingness to work in a highly multidisciplinary and friendly team with other engineers, biochemists and biologists are expected. The postdoctoral positions will be supported through NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, and Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering as well as other funds. Duration of positions is flexible. Please send a brief letter describing research experience/interest, CV, and contact information of three references to Dr. Yanik at yanik AT mit DOT edu .

Imaging Faculty Position in Biomedical Engineering

Imaging Faculty Position in Biomedical Engineering

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey

Description

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), NJ's leading public
technical university and emerging leader in biomedical engineering,
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the
Assistant Professor level with a research concentration in medical
imaging. Preference will be given to those candidates whose imaging
expertise can support cell and tissue engineering, molecular imaging,
and / or neural imaging.

NJIT offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering (BME)
and other related engineering disciplines.  Imagining facilities with
strong ties to BME within our University Heights community include: 1)
state-of-the-art confocal microscopy, 2) 3T MRI Advanced Imaging
Center, 3) molecular imaging via "molecular beacons", 4) SEM and TEM.
Current collaborations supporting imaging research exist with the
adjacent NJ Medical School (NJMS), the Public Health Research
Institute (PHRI), and Rutgers University-Newark. NJIT has recently
received $50M from the state of New Jersey to create a 100,000 square
foot facility for stem cell research.  Strong collaborations in neural
imaging exist due to NJIT's strategic research area in neural
engineering, the nearby Neurological Institute of NJ (NJMS), top-tier
Kessler Rehabilitation Institute, and the world class Center for
Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience at Rutgers-Newark.

Application

Successful candidates must demonstrate an ability to develop a
world-class research program, be capable of obtaining competitive
external research funding, and participate in and be committed to
outstanding teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Review of applications will begin now and continue until the position
is filled.

All applications must be submitted electronically via NJIT.jobs, using
posting #0600223.  Submit cover letter, curriculum vita, a statement
of research and teaching interests, electronic copies of no more than
two representative publications, and names of three professional
references.  NJIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Post-doc Position for Computational/Experimental Auditory Research

POSTDOC POSITION For computational/experimental research in the auditory system

Description
Currently seeking applicants for studies on the neural bases of auditory function: experimental determination and modeling of dynamic response properties of neurons/circuits in the auditory pathway, brain stem to cortex. Of initial focus are ionic and synaptic currents and dendritic properties that enable brain stem neurons to perform temporally precise (sub ms) computations. We develop and analyze biophysically-based and idealized models, in conjunction with on-going in vitro experiments that typically we design and carry out here, sometimes in collaboration with labs elsewhere. Neuronal and circuit features that mediate temporal and rate encoding in and into higher areas are also under study.

In the Rinzel-lab projects cover a range of topics in dynamics of neuronal systems, at the cellular and network level, including biophysically-based models as well as idealized, phenomenological models, in deterministic and stochastic frameworks. (consult Pub Med for our papers.) Projects typically involve close collaboration with experimentalists and often hands-on involvement with experiments. The Rinzel-working group is interdisciplinary, members with backgrounds in physics, math, neuroscience,… The rich environments of CNS (http://www.cns.nyu.edu ) and the Courant Institute (http://www.cims.nyu.edu ) offer many opportunities for career development in computational and experimental neuroscience and in applied math through seminars, lab meetings, formal courses and interaction with other CNS/Courant groups.

Application

A desirable candidate as a theorist will have skills and knowledge in applied math, neurophysiology, and physics, and experience with dynamical systems, simulation, and computational modeling of neuronal systems. A neuroscientist candidate should have experience in modeling and in electrophysiology, in vitro patch clamping. The initial appointment is for 2 years, annually renewable thereafter.

Send your CV and a statement of goals to
Prof John Rinzel
Center for Neural Science, NYU
4 Washington Place, Rm 809
New York, NY 10003
E-mail: rinzel AT cns DOT nyu DOT edu