Employment Opportunities - Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience

07-17-Thur-2008

Tenure-track Faculty
Neuroscience Department, Lafayette College

The Department of Psychology at Lafayette College invites applications
for a tenure-track or tenured position, rank open, in Neuroscience
beginning fall 2009. Specific area of concentration is open. All
applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related
field, teaching experience, and a productive research program.
Candidates must be able to teach neuroscience courses such as
physiological psychology and a seminar in advanced neuroscience, as well
as contribute to the psychology curriculum. All faculty members at
Lafayette are expected to involve undergraduate students in research and
to mentor them in independent scholarship. The Psychology Department is
a part of the College's Natural Science Division and jointly administers
the interdisciplinary Neuroscience program with the Department of
Biology. We offer competitive start-up funds and space for research in
a state-of-the-art psychology and neuroscience facility. Lafayette
College is a highly selective private undergraduate college with
academic programs and opportunities characteristic of larger
institutions. The College is located approximately 70 miles from both
NYC and Philadelphia. Send cover letter, vita, statements of teaching
philosophy and research interests, and arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be sent to John Shaw, Department Head, Department of
Psychology, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042. E-mail applications
are welcome at psychapps@lafayette.edu <mailto:osmuny@lafayette.edu> .
We will begin to review applications on October 1 and continue until the
position is filled. More information about our department is available
at ww2.lafayette.edu/~psyc <http://www.lafayette.edu/~psyc> and at
ww2.lafayette.edu/~neurosci/. Lafayette College is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

07-04-Fri-2008

Tenure-track Assistant Professor
Social Psychology, Department of Psychology, Gettysburg College.

Gettysburg College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Psychology at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall, 2009. Candidates for the position should have a Ph.D. in experimental social psychology. The successful candidate will teach in our rigorous, empirically oriented, undergraduate program, supervise undergraduate research, and maintain an active research program in his/her area of expertise. Area of specialization is open but could include social or affective neuroscience. Candidates will be expected to teach a course in social psychology and an upper level laboratory course in their area of specialization. Other teaching responsibilities may include general psychology, statistics, or experimental methods. The College is prepared to assist in establishing a program of scholarly activity, including a paid pre-tenure sabbatical leave following a successful pre-tenure review. You can learn more about the College and the department through the website: www.gettysburg.edu.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,600 students. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and disability.

For best consideration, application materials should be received by October 15, 2008. Send letter of application including a statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, reprints/preprints, and three letters of recommendation to: Rebecca Fincher-Kiefer, Chair, Department of Psychology, Box 407, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

06-23-MON-2008

Full-time Senior Laboratory Technician
Department of Physiology and the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center
University of Kentucky, Lexington

The University of Kentucky Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center invites applications for a full-time senior laboratory technician position. Candidate would be part of a research team investigating mechanisms of neuronal cell death and axonal injury and evaluating therapeutic interventions. Responsibilities include small animal surgery and postoperative care, small animal behavioral assessment (motor and cognitive function), tissue removal and cutting, histological and immunohistochemical evaluation of brain and nerve tissue, microscopy, and data analysis.

Candidates should have a B.S. or B.A. in a neuroscience/biology related field, with previous laboratory experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include an employee education program, employee/employer shared contribution retirement plan and life and health insurance. This position is currently open, and screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please send letter of application and resume, including names and contact information for three references, by email to k.saatman@uky.edu, or to Dr. Kathryn E. Saatman, B473 BBSRB, Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center, 741 South Limestone St., Lexington, KY 40536.
Visit http://www.uky.edu or http://www.mc.uky.edu/scobirc to learn more about UK and the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center. University of Kentucky is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer.

06-13-FRI-2008

Research assistant position for graduating student more

Laboratory Research Associate
Department Biology
Job status Full Time, Full Year

The Bates College Biology Department seeks a Laboratory Research
Associate to work full-time on neurobiology research projects
investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying
control of feeding behavior in pond snails. The position requires
experience in intracellular electrophysiology techniques which are
used to characterize the involvement of glutamate receptors in
neuronal rhythms that control feeding. Additional experience in
immunocytochemistry and/or in situ hybridization is preferred. In
addition to conducting research, the Laboratory Research Associate
supervises undergraduate student researchers, assists the principal
investigator in making laboratory purchasing decisions and writing
grant proposals, progress reports and scientific journal articles,
and provides general laboratory maintenance, including animal care
(for aquatic snails). The Laboratory Research Associate must be
technically competent, organized, able to work independently, and
able to troubleshoot problems that arise in the day-to-day research
and management of the laboratory. The successful applicant will have
graduate-level training and/or 2-3 years experience in
electrophysiological research.

Assistant Professor of Veterinary Anatomy

Washington State University, Pullman

Tenure-track, full-time, position available at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on or about July 1, 2008 in the Department of Veterinary and Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology and Physiology (VCAPP). Earned PhD in anatomy, physiology, or related discipline required. Must have at least two years experience teaching gross anatomy to veterinary students including one year teaching clinical/applied anatomy or equivalent. Must have at least two years of post-doctoral research experience, and the ability or potential to develop an independent research program. Effective interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group in a team setting are required.

Teaching responsibilities include participation in veterinary anatomy lectures and laboratories in the DVM curriculum and in the graduate (MS and PhD) Neuroscience programs. Research responsibilities include development of a creative and productive extramurally funded research program complementing department strengths in systems and cellular neuroscience, which include sleep physiology, neural/endocrine control of food intake and body weight, ion channel molecular physiology and
biophysics, and substance abuse. Service to the University and public
through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education, and other appropriate means is required.

Washington State University has a vibrant veterinary and neuroscience community and is located in a region having a high quality of life for those who enjoy the outdoors, the arts, and collegiality of neighbors.

Screening of applications will begin April 30, 2008. Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, description of teaching experience and philosophy, summary of research interests and potential projects, and names and contact information (including email addresses) for three references. Electronic submission preferred. Send application materials to: mailto:kinslow@wsu.edu or Anatomy Search Committee, Department of VCAPP, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-6520. http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu. EEO/AA.

05-29-THUR-2008
The E. Malcolm Field Endowed Chair in Health Sciences (revised)

Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan

The E. Malcolm Field Endowed Chair in Health Sciences at Saginaw Valley State University offers an outstanding opportunity for a creative individual to develop and lead new initiatives in neurological sciences.
The Chair is supported by and named for Dr. E. Malcolm Field, a widely respected neurosurgeon and founder of the Field Neurosciences Institute (FNI). Through his caring dedication to his many patients, his exceptional skill and his passion for education and service to his community, Dr. Field serves as an outstanding leader in health care. The E. Malcolm Field Endowed Chair will expand and enhance the University*s mission in health sciences by:

- - Providing leadership and expertise in basic or clinical research in neuroscience including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders such as stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and brain cancer.

- - Developing, promoting and facilitating research activities internal to the University and with the Field Neurosciences Institute and other regional facilities.

- - Advancing the University*s commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive regional university with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and master*s levels. The individual selected for this position will be expected to teach in their discipline, collaborate with faculty members, lead student research and build connections to neuroscience units at regional medical facilities.

The successful candidate will hold Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in a neuroscience related discipline. A substantial record of research, publication and grant funding is expected. Preference will be given to those candidates with evidence of successful teaching.

Saginaw Valley State University is a baccalaureate and master*s level university offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study and seven master*s degree programs. One of the fastest growing universities in Michigan, SVSU has a current enrollment of over 9,600 students and has doubled the size of its physical facility over the past ten years to keep up with student growth. Situated on a spacious 782 acre campus, SVSU is conveniently located in the heart of the Tri Cities of Saginaw, Bay City and Midland. SVSU features a quality learning environment with modern facilities, including over $108 million in new construction added to its vibrant campus since 2003. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.

Applicants must apply on-line at http://www.jobs.svsu.edu. Position is available as of July 1, 2008. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

The review process will begin immediately and the search will continue until the position is filled. SVSU is an EO/AA employer.

03-05-WED-2008

Neuroscience/S3M S-STEM Postdoctoral Position
Skidmore College – Saratoga Springs, NY
Review process begins immediately.

The Neuroscience Program at Skidmore College invites applications for a post doctoral position beginning Summer 2008. This position will run for two-years with the possibility of renewal for an additional two. Skidmore College seeks candidates who are firmly committed to undergraduate education and to faculty/student collaborative research.Excellent teaching and research facilities support many opportunities for faculty/student collaborative work in the classroom, lab, and field. This position will provide a unique opportunity to work with the Skidmore Scholars in Science and Mathematics (S3M), an NSF sponsored program to increase the number of science students from traditionally under-represented groups.

For this position we seek a neuroscientist, broadly defined, but are particularly interested in applicants with specialization in neurochemistry, neurobiology, neurophilosophy and/or modeling. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses per year, including Introduction to Neuroscience and an advanced special topics seminar in their area of specialty. This position also includes the supervision of the S3M students as well as direction of the Sophomore Summer Transitional Program. The SSTP takes place over five-weeks in the summer and is designed to facilitate the intellectual development of the S3M students as they begin to understand methods of scientific inquiry and further explore their interests in the sciences and mathematics. The review process begins immediately.

Skidmore College is a liberal arts institution of approximately 2,200 students and 200full-time faculty, located in upstate New York. We seek to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty, welcoming applications from women and men of diverse background. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field, and teaching experience. ABD candidates will be considered only if they will complete their degree by Fall 2008. Candidates should send a vita, evidence of excellence in teaching, selected reprints, and three letters of recommendation to: Prof. Flip Phillips, Director, Neuroscience Program, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

02-22-FRI-2008

Visiting Scholar in Neuroscience for the 2009-2010 Lund-Gill chair at
Dominican University in River Forest, IL

The Lund-Gill chair was created to bring to campus each year an individual of the highest moral and intellectual reputation who can address themes and issues at the heart of the liberal arts and sciences. The position makes an ideal sabbatical semester; it involves leading a small weekly honors seminar, giving a public lecture, and enjoying the invigorating intellectual atmosphere on our scenic campus, just miles from downtown Chicago. Scholars from all disciplines within the neurosciences are encouraged to apply, especially those interested in the intersections between neuroscience, social policy, and morality.

Please send a letter of intent and curriculum vita to Dean JeffreyCarlson at jcarlson@dom.edu. Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer.

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