Employment Opportunities - Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN NEUROBIOLOGY, CLAREMONT McKENNA, PITZER, AND SCRIPPS COLLEGES

The Joint Science Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and
Scripps, three liberal arts colleges in the Claremont Colleges
Consortium in Southern California, seeks to hire a visiting assistant
professor for the 2009-10 academic year, beginning August,
2009. Teaching responsibilities for this position include an upper
division Neurobiology course, a course for non-science majors, and a
lecture section and laboratory sections of Introductory Biology
(molecular, cell, genetics, metabolism, physiology, and
development). Participation in research, particularly directing
undergraduate research projects is possible. A Ph.D. in biology or
related subject is required, and prior teaching experience is preferred.

Please submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest, and
arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Temporary
Neurobiology Position, W.M. Keck Science Center, 925 N. Mills Avenue,
Claremont, CA 91711-5916. Telephone: (909) 621-8298. Inquiries to
Dr. Melissa Coleman: mcoleman@jsd.claremont.edu. Review of
applications begins immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide
equal educational employment opportunities, The Claremont Colleges
actively encourage applications from women and members of
historically under-represented groups in higher education.

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Neurobiology Research Assistant
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Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic research
assistant with an interest in neurobiology who would like to learn
and apply a wide variety of research techniques. Our laboratory
investigates the neurobiology of sleep; in particular, we hope to
identify the neurotransmitters and neural pathways that underlie
narcolepsy. The researcher will gain experience in
immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization histochemistry, basic
molecular biology, simple surgical techniques, and sleep physiology.
Ideally, the applicant will join our lab for 2 years, but shorter
periods may be possible.

Qualifications: Some laboratory experience and enthusiasm for basic
questions of biology, particularly neurobiology. College coursework
in biology, chemistry, and neurobiology is desirable but not
essential. Prior experience and comfort with computers and
laboratory animal work will be helpful. This position is ideal for
neurobiology majors who would like to work in a lab for a couple
years before entering graduate school.

Wage: $36,000/yr. or higher if experienced
Days/Hours: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day, with some flexibility for
independent workers
Start date: June 1, 2009, but flexible.

Company Description: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is a
Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital with a long tradition of
excellence in cutting-edge research. We are located in the Longwood
medical area of Boston, the most active biomedical research community
in the world. The BIDMC Department of Neurology performs research on
a variety of topics involving neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neural
development, and neurodegeneration.

Please send a cover letter and your C.V. to:
Tom Scammell, M.D.
Dept. of Neurology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617)-735-3260
Fax: (617)-735-3252
Email: tscammel@bidmc.harvard.edu

Distinguished Visiting Professor of Neuroscience

Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR has obtained funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to bring to campus for one semester a neuroscience scholar with experience in teaching undergraduates who can advise us on developing an interdisciplinary neuroscience program. The position would be ideal for someone on sabbatical leave; it involves leading a weekly honors seminar, giving a public research presentation, and contributing to a Neuroscience faculty development workshop. We have a strong interest in developing a program in learning and memory, although we will consider applicants with any area of neuroscience expertise. Position available Fall 2009. To express interest or obtain more information, please contact Dr. Deborah Lycan, HHMI Program Director, Dept. of Biology, Lewis and Clark College, 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR 97219 (lycan@lclark.edu).

*HAMILTON COLLEGE.* The Psychology Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in /*Human Neuroscience*/ at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level (Ph.D. or ABD required) beginning July 1, 2009. Teaching responsibilities will include courses to support the Psychology and Neuroscience Programs, as necessary. The teaching load will be the equivalent of five courses per year, including some combination of the following responsibilities: introductory psychology, statistics/research methods, courses in the candidate's specialty area (with and without lab), and supervision of student research projects.

The Psychology Department is housed in a new state-of-the-art unified science center. Please visit our web sites at http://academics.hamilton.edu/psychology/home/default.html and http://academics.hamilton.edu/neuroscience/home/default.html for additional information about the department and program. Hamilton is a selective liberal arts college located in scenic upstate New York. The Department, consisting of nine faculty members, has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and research. Candidates should send vita, statements of teaching and research, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Jennifer Borton, Chair

Psychology Department

Hamilton College

198 College Hill Road

Clinton, New York, 13323

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

Hamilton is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

HOPE COLLEGE anticipates a tenure-track opening for the 09-10 academic year in the area of NEUROSCIENCE. Rank is open, with preference given to hiring at the level of assistant professor. We invite applicants from all areas of neuroscience, including cognitive, clinical, and social neuroscience. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in psychology, to contribute to Hope's interdisciplinary minor in Neuroscience, and to teach an advanced research lab in their specialty area. It is essential that the candidate be qualified and willing to teach physiological psychology. Applicants must have: a completed PhD in psychology or a related field by fall 2009, a program of research that can excite undergraduates, and a commitment to undergraduate education.

Being an outstanding teacher and engaging undergraduates in all phases of the research process are the two most important elements of this position. The psychology department at Hope College has 10 tenure-track faculty and graduates 60-70 majors per year.

Hope College places a high priority on sustaining a supportive environment that recognizes the importance of having a diverse faculty and staff in order to best prepare our students for successful careers in our multicultural nation and global community.

Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color are, therefore, especially welcomed. Hope College complies with federal and state requirements for nondiscrimination in employment.

Located in Holland, Michigan, Hope College is a Christian liberal arts college of 3200 students, affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Holland is a city of 35,000 (100,000 in the metro area) on the shore of Lake Michigan. The city is enriched by a significant Latino population and growing Asian- and African-American populations.

Holland is located 25 miles from Grand Rapids, two hours from Ann Arbor, and two and a half hours from Chicago.

Applicants should submit the following: cover letter, vita, three letters of recommendation, description of research interests, publication pre/reprints, and a statement of teaching experiences/philosophy. Please send all materials (by January 5,

2009) to: Scott VanderStoep, Psychology Department Chair. Send materials through surface mail to Hope College, PO Box 9000 (35 East 12 th St.), Holland, Michigan 49422- 9000 or email pdf documents to vanderstoep@hope.edu.

Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA: The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in biopsychology, beginning August 2009. The normal teaching load is 3-3, including Behavioral Neuroscience; Drugs, The Brain, and Behavior; Sensation and Perception; and contribution to the core curriculum in COR 401 Science and Human Nature: The Biological Sciences. Additional teaching responsibilities may include service courses for the major (e.g., Introduction to Psychology), development of new courses (e.g., Hormones and Behavior), as well as opportunities to teach special topics courses. The qualified candidate is an excellent teacher who has a Ph.D. in biopsychology or the neurosciences, experience teaching at a small liberal arts college, and who has experience with academic advising and mentoring undergraduate students in research activities. Regarding the latter, the ideal candidate will have a program of research that is appropriate for an undergraduate teaching-oriented college that provides ample opportunity for training students in preparation for graduate school (please note that the department does not have animal laboratory facilities; thus, an ideal candidate will be able to describe how she or he can conduct research with this limitation in mind). Oglethorpe University is a selective liberal arts college with an enrollment of 1000 students (for more information, see www.oglethorpe.edu ). To assure full consideration, forward a letter of interest, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and curriculum vita with three letters of reference by December 15, 2008 to: biopsychologysearch@oglethorpe.edu. Inquiries may be made to jcarton@oglethorpe.edu. EOE.

Postdoctoral Fellow Program
University of Richmond, School of Arts and Sciences

A campus-wide minority postdoctoral fellow program was recently established at the University of Richmond, School of Arts and Sciences. We are trying to recruit someone to contribute to a neuroscience project on the biology of neurodegenerative disease using a Drosophila model, with an emphasis on electrophysiological approaches to studying neural tissue. The research is funded by the NIH (Dr. John Warrick) allowing strong research support including extracellular and patch clamp recording equipment and training (Dr. Boland). This position would be particularly attractive to someone considering a job at a primarily undergraduate institution that has strong research expectations. Candidates already holding a post-doctoral position and with an interest in obtaining additional credentials and training for a career in a liberal arts institution are highly desirable. Approximately 75% effort would be placed on research with other time spent on meaningful and mentored teaching experiences at this top tier liberal arts college. Interaction with undergraduates will be expected and helpful to the candidate’s career plans. The ideal candidate will have published experience in fly genetics, neurodegenerative disease, or electrophysiology. The post-doctoral fellow would interact and collaborate with Drs. John Warrick and Linda Boland who are committed to providing strong mentorship in all respects of the post-doctoral fellow’s professional development. Residency of this fellowship is intended for the 2009-2010 academic year. Interested applicants should contact either John (jwarrick@richmond.edu) or Linda (lboland@richmond.edu). For more information about the University of Richmond Biology Department please see http://biology.richmond.edu/. The University of Richmond, a private and primarily undergraduate university, is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to supporting an inclusive campus community.

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