Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Organization: University of Kentucky

Location: Lexington, KY

 

Summary of position:

This postdoc position will directly report to Dr. Weikang Cai, whose lab is based at the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, which provides, state-of-the-art facilities to support metabolomics, proteomics, advanced microscopy, FACS analysis, and animal research. We also offer a remarkable training including the opportunity to collaborate with top scientists in the world. The candidate is expected to study the role of astrocytes in modulating dopaminergic neural circuit in response to chronic mild stress. The candidate is expected to manage individual laboratory experiments as agreed upon and approved by the supervising professor. This includes implementing the experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis, writing, and submitting manuscripts. The candidate will train and oversee research data collection by students, lab technicians. The candidate will assist with writing grant proposals. The candidate is also expected to attend and present at seminars/journal clubs.

Required experience: General knowledge of molecular biology and cell biology. Strong background in neuroscience, integrated physiology, and/or diabetes. Experience with animal research.

Preffered Experience: Candidates who will bring additional techniques and skillsets, including but not limited to electrophysiology, in vivo imaging, etc. are preferred.

Link to Full Description: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/540917 

Contact information: wcai3@uky.edu

Position:  Assistant Professor - Neuroscience

Organization: Syracuse University 

Location: Syracuse, NY

Summary: The https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/biology/ at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the dynamic and broad field of neuroscience. The candidate is expected to complement and build on existing strengths in the https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/neuroscience/, including cell and molecular neurobiology, the biology of aging and neurodegeneration, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, and developmental neurobiology. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program and participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring in the areas of their expertise.

The research environment at Syracuse University is highly collaborative both within and between departments, research centers, and institutes. The candidate will establish their research lab in the Biology Department, housed in the world-class https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/biology/biology-research/biology-research-resources/. In addition to the broad research expertise in the Biology Department at Syracuse University, faculty benefit from interactions with the https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/neuroscience/, the https://asi.syr.edu/, and the https://bioinspired.syr.edu/facilities/. In addition, the Department of Biology has strong research and educational ties to the adjacent State University of New York Upstate Medical University. 

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

Qualifications: 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field with an outstanding record of research in Neuroscience. 

Potential candidates at more senior ranks are encouraged to contact the search committee chair Jessica MacDonald at jemacdon@syr.edu to discuss opportunities in Neuroscience at Syracuse University. 

Job Specific Qualifications: 

Additionally, Syracuse University is interested in candidates who demonstrate past accomplishment toward fostering diversity and building an inclusive climate in research and/or teaching to maximize their effectiveness interacting with diverse groups of colleagues, students, and community members. 

Responsibilities: 

• Teaching two courses per year (1:1 load), research, and service.

• Complementing and building on existing strengths in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, including cell and molecular neurobiology, the biology of aging and neurodegeneration, behavioral and systems neuroscience, neurological disease modeling, and developmental neurobiology.

• Developing a vigorous externally funded research program and participating in graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring in the areas of their expertise. 

About Syracuse University: 

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. 

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu. 

About the Syracuse area: 

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. 

Open Until Filled: Yes 

Priority Consideration: 12/01/2024 

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5685157 

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. 

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. 

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. 

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Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences

Organization: College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences

Location: Ames, Iowa

Summary: The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. These are full-time, 9-month positions with salary commensurate with qualifications.

The successful candidates will join a department with active research programs in pharmacology, neurobiology, vaccine development, parasitology and other infectious disease. These individuals will be expected to establish a dynamic, extramurally-funded research program within these or a complementary field pertinent to human and/or animal health. The successful candidates will also teach physiology or related biomedical courses to professional and/or graduate students and will mentor graduate students.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• PhD with research experience relevant to Biomedical Sciences

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success obtaining extramural funding.

• Research plans relevant to biomedical sciences.

• Evidence of effective research mentoring experience.

• Strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals relative to appointment.

• Teaching engagement at a university or professional school.

Department & College Description

The Biomedical Sciences department supports the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine by teaching basic science curriculum to veterinary medical students, conducting state-of-the-art basic and translational research relevant to the health of animals and humans, and educating graduate students through both the departmental graduate program and several multidisciplinary interdepartmental programs at Iowa State University. Departmental faculty have active research programs in a range of One Health disciplines including pharmacology, neurobiology, microbial and helminth infectious disease and vaccine development.

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who make a difference to human and animal health. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. Through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide unique and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Department/Unit Website: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/bms

Proposed Start Date: August 16, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period

Time Type: Full time

Application Instructions:

https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor---College-of-Veterinary-Medicine-Biomedical-Sciences_R15493

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Statement detailing past accomplishments and future goals (3 pages maximum).

4. Teaching Statement detailing pedagogy, experience and future plans (1 page maximum).

5. Contact information for letters from three professional references.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled..

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Joshua Beck at jrbeck@iastate.edu.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroimmunology

Organization: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

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

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

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

Contact Information: kfunk@charlotte.edu

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (Traumatic brain injury; Neurodegeneration)

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

Location: Bethesda, MD

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

·  Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.

·  Ability to work independently and supervise others.

·  Laboratory and animal research experience required.  

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

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

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Qualifications:

Work Environment

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

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

·  Partial telework opportunities may be included.

Education and Experience

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

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

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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

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

Position: Postdoctoral fellow/Research Associate positions – Mayo Clinic

Organization: Mayo Clinic

Location: Jacksonville, FL

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

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

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

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

Position title: Scientist I

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

Location: Bethesda, MD

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

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

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

Position ID: 2024-4093    

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

Position Title: Assistant Professor

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

Location: Old Westbury, New York, USA

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

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

Link to full description:

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

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

Position Title: Neurometabolism Tenure Track Faculty Position

Organization:  Michigan State University

Location: East Lansing, MI

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

Position Title: Neurogastrointestinal Tenure Track Faculty Position

Organization:  Michigan State University

Location: East Lansing, MI

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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