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Postdoctoral Fellow in Focused Ultrasound (FUS) Neuromodulation Imaging/Electrophysiology and Modeling – University of Calgary

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A motivated Postdoctoral Fellow is sought to join a unique multidisciplinary team of imaging and ultrasound engineers (Bruce Pike, Sam Pichardo, Kartik Murari) and neuroscientists (Zelma Kiss, Darren Clark, Patrick Whelan, Andrea Protzner). The project is NSERC-funded and involves focused ultrasound (FUS) neuromodulation imaging/electrophysiology and modeling. Focused ultrasound is emerging as an important neuromodulatory tool, allowing for non-invasive or minimally invasive alteration of brain network function. The mechanisms of FUS action are not well-understood. The candidate would use in vitro and in vivo animal models to interrogate how FUS alters neural function, with access to cutting edge equipment from InSightec, BrainSonics, as well as custom-built focused ultrasound systems and software. The post-doc will present at local and international conferences (e.g. International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound will be in neighbouring Banff in 2025), have opportunities for teaching or industry relationships, and expand the project into new directions. Taking ownership of the work will allow them to apply for their own fellowship funding from local and national/international organizations, with the support of their network of mentors.
Responsibilities:

  • Responsibilities include participating in planning and intellectual development of projects, taking leadership roles in experiments, papers, presentations, applications, and mentoring graduate and undergrad students.
    Candidate Requirements:
  • Must have a PhD with a strong background in electrophysiology, modellingand/or intravital imaging.
  • Be within 5 years of PhD completion and have a publication record in respected scientific journals.

Benefits and Training Environment:

  • A competitive salary and benefits will be provided through the University of Calgary post-doctoral training stream, including health spending account.
  • Contracts are offered yearly with potential for longer-term training due to the project’s 5-year duration.
  • The training environment within the Hotchkiss Brain Institute offers access to state-of-the-art translational research facilities, a weekly seminar series, and clinical rounds featuring leading international neuroscientists.

Contact information Please send CV and contact information for 3 references to Drs. Zelma Kiss and Bruce Pike at zkiss@ucalgary.ca or bruce.pike@ucalgary.ca

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Position for a postdoctoral fellowship in neurorehabilitation – Université de Montréal

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We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in the areas of electrophysiology and neurorehabilitation with healthy participants and individuals who sustained a lesion to the spinal cord (spinal cord injury) or brain (stroke).

Current projects examine mechanisms of locomotion, balance control and upper limb motor control. Using electrophysiological (TMS, EEG, electrical stimulation) and biomechanical techniques (3D motion captures, force plates, EMG), we aim at assessing different supraspinal and spinal pathways after an injury or following therapeutic intervention.

The NeuromobilityLab is part of the CRIR research center and is located in the Cote-des-Neiges neighborhood at the Institut Universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal – Site Gingras (6300 Darlington, Montreal). For more information about past and ongoing projects, please visit our website: www.neuromobilitylab.com.

Candidates should have graduate training in Neuroscience, Neurorehabilitation, Kinesiology or any related discipline. The applicant should be fluent in English and French, demonstrate excellent analysis and writing skills in English, have an academic record of scientific excellence, and have a strong interest in an interdisciplinary approach to human motor control. Experience in statistics and programming is an important asset (e.g. Matlab).

The position is funded for one year and could be renewed. Applicants should submit a CV, including a list of publications, the contact of one person of reference, and a letter of motivation briefly indicating research interest and experience to dorothy.barthelemy@umontreal.ca. The position is open immediately and recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Contact information

Dorothy Barthélemy
Professor
Université de Montréal
Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation dorothy.barthelemy@umontreal.ca

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Read CAN Connection – June 2024

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Seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a recently funded project entitled: Phase Locked Auditory Stimulation During Sleep

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We are seeking a postdoctoral associate to contribute to a recently funded 3-year project
examining the impact of phase-locked auditory stimulation during sleep on sleep physiology,
memory consolidation, and cognition in older adults with and without amnestic mild cognitive
impairment. The candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians with
combined expertise in cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, neurology,
neurodegenerative diseases, and geriatrics.

The candidate will work closely with study investigators, particularly Drs. Laura Batterink & Lyle
Muller, to develop analysis pipelines for all EEG sleep, cognitive and behavioral data, and to
analyze and characterize sleep architecture, sleep spindles, and slow waves, addressing our
major study hypotheses. The candidate will also analyze the interconnected relationships
between all brain and behavioral measures. In addition to contributing to the project, the
candidate will have the opportunity to investigate additional research questions within the fields
of cognitive, computational and/or clinical neuroscience. The candidate will have access to
state-of-the-art neuroscience facilities at Western, including fMRI, EEG suites and sleep labs,
OPM-MEG, fNIRS, and TMS.

As part of their role in the project, the candidate will be involved in helping manage projects,
interacting with collaborators, liaising with community and partner organizations, supervising
and mentoring research assistants, leading and improving data collection and management
activities, conducting analyses, writing/collaborating on academic journal articles, and preparing
reports and presentations for funders and knowledge users, including non-academic audiences.
The salary for this position is $65,000 per year, plus benefits. Information about benefits for
postdoctoral associates at Western University is available at:
https://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/your_benefits/pda/index.html

The successful candidate will report to Dr. Laura Batterink, Department of Psychology.
This appointment will begin September 1, 2024, with an expected appointment duration of 3
years.

Review of applications will begin June 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, psychology or a related field. The ideal
applicant will have experience in one or more of the following: EEG and/or related neuroimaging
methods, sleep, memory, and/or aging and cognition. The ideal applicant will also have
excellent written and oral communication in English, an emerging publication record, and
excellent personal time management, project management and organizational skills.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests, a
representative publication, and names and contact details (email and telephone) of two referees
we may contact. Informal inquiries are welcome.

Please direct application and any inquiries to:
Dr. Laura Batterink
Department of Psychology
Western University
Email: lbatter@uwo.ca

For further details on Dr. Batterink’s research, see www.batterinklab.com
For further details on Dr. Muller’s research, see https://mullerlab.ca/

About Western

Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. From fundamental to
applied discovery and other scholarly activities, its scholars advance knowledge that provides
tangible benefits for the economic, social, health and cultural development of citizens in London,
in Canada and around the world. Western Research supports scholars through collaboration,
communication, and service. Western University and its affiliate colleges received more than
$267 million in research funding over the past year.<

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to
employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women,
members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities,
persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment
process

Contact information

Please direct application and any inquiries to:
Dr. Laura Batterink
Department of Psychology
Western University
Email: lbatter@uwo.ca

MSc, PhD and Postdoc Positions – Sensorimotor circuits for motor control and learning in mice, UQTR

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Project:

The main interest of the lab (PI: Sandrine Côté) is to investigate the anatomical and functional logic of neural circuits linking sensory and motor regions of the brain to reveal how they help orchestrate the production and learning of dexterous movements. By gaining a better understanding of these fundamental mechanisms, our ultimate goal is to develop new therapeutic treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders and acquired brain injuries linked to sensorimotor deficits.

This posting is related to a newly funded NSERC research program (5-year grant) that will investigate the role of the circuitry linking sensory thalamus to motor cortex in the context of dexterous forelimb movements using viral tools, in vivo electrophysiology, chemogenetics, calcium imaging and movement analysis using deep learning in mice.

Scholarships will be offered for all positions, but candidates will be expected to apply to provincial (e.g. FQRNT, FRQS) and federal (e.g. NSERC, CIHR) funding programs.

Requirements:

We seek highly motivated students and postdocs with research experience in areas ranging from neurosciences, biomedical sciences, psychology, biomedical engineering, rehabilitation or other related disciplines, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Candidates with diverse skills and career objectives will be considered.

Prior experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable: animal surgery, microscopy, in vivo electrophysiology, calcium imaging, chemogenetics, behavioral experimentation, programming languages (Python/Matlab), and data analysis.

Lab Environment:

We are a newly established lab at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). Trois-Rivières is well regarded by students for its affordability, friendly atmosphere, and safety. The city is surrounded by nature with outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year-round. The lab provides a dynamic, collaborative and supportive research environment that values innovative thinking, scientific rigor, teamwork and diversity. MSc and PhD students will be enrolled in the Graduate Biomedical Sciences program at UQTR. Basic knowledge of French is recommended but not required as assignments and exams can be written in French or English.

To apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to sandrine.cote@uqtr.ca

  • A short cover letter describing research background and interests
  • University transcripts
  • CV

Join us in unraveling the mysteries of sensorimotor circuits!

Contact information

sandrine.cote@uqtr.ca

Academic MS Neurologist – McMaster University

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ACADEMIC MS NEUROLOGIST
Department of Medicine, McMaster University

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, and Hamilton Health Sciences invite applications for an Academic MS Neurologist.

This is a full-time faculty position for a period of three years (renewable). Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will be a full-time member of the Division of Neurology and will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty and Division. The successful candidate should have appropriate fellowship training, with a focused area of expertise and academic interest in diagnosis and treatment of MS and related demyelinating disorders and will be expected to fully participate in all appropriate departmental and divisional educational activities.
Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.

Please apply online to Job Opening 60004 via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to:

Lorrie Reurink, Manager, Human Resources and Faculty Recruitment

Expressions of interest should include:

  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter
  • A description of training and research experience as well as the names and addresses of three professional referees.
  • A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based, or other professional settings (2-page maximum)

Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

“Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or
“No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey – Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

  • Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
  • Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
  • School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679 to communicate accommodation needs

Vaccine Mandate

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

Contact information

Please apply online to Job Opening 60004 via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to:

Lorrie Reurink, Manager, Human Resources and Faculty Recruitment

Posting end date

2024/06/28

Postdoctoral fellow position in systems neuroscience of memory at the University of Toronto

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We are excited to announce an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Takehara Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto (https://www.takeharalab.com/). This position is pivotal to our CIHR-funded research on hippocampal-neocortical interactions essential for memory processes. The selected candidate will spearhead a project employing cutting-edge calcium imaging techniques, including miniaturized microscope and fiber photometry, alongside targeted chemogenetic interventions in murine models. This research aims to uncover the contribution of the lateral entorhinal cortex to modulating hippocampal and prefrontal ensemble dynamics supporting memory encoding and retrieval.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated scientist with excellent organization and communication skills. They must have acquired a Ph.D. within the last five years and have experience in neuroscience, neurobiology, or neurophysiology. The role demands exceptional proficiency in stereotaxic surgeries, viral vector gene delivery optimization, and histological analysis. Experience with fiber photometry, optogenetics, or data analysis with Matlab/Python will be an advantage. The candidate should also bring a solid motivation to mentor graduate and undergraduate students. We foster a collaborative environment where each member’s contribution is vital to our collective success.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position will initially be for one year with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should submit a) a curriculum vitae including a publication list, b) a one-page summary of research interests, and c) names and contact details of three referees to Dr. Kaori Takehara-Nishiuchi by email (kaori.nishiuchi@utoronto.ca).


Contact information

Dr. Kaori Takehara-Nishiuchi
Professor
Department of Psychology, University of Toronto
https://www.takeharalab.com/
kaori.nishiuchi@utoronto.ca

The Brain Prize call for nominations: now open

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Brain Prize Call for nominations

The Brain Prize is currently the world’s largest prize for neuroscience and is awarded each year by the Lundbeck Foundation. The Brain Prize is awarded to one or more individuals who have distinguished themselves by making outstanding contributions in any area of neuroscience- from basic to clinical, and since it was first awarded in 2011 The Brain Prize has recognised 47 scientists from 10 different countries. You can find out more about The Brain Prize here.

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 CAN- CIHR-INMHA Brain Star Awards!

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The Canadian Association for Neuroscience (CAN) and the Canadian Institutes of Health’s Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR-INMHA) are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Brain Star Awards.

The CIHR-INMHA Brain Star awards, administered by the Canadian Association for Neuroscience, are awarded to students and trainees who have published high impact discoveries in all fields and disciplines covered by CIHR’s Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction in the 2023 calendar year.

The top 3 Brain Star Award winners of the year have been invited to make a presentation at the CAN meeting in May.

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The Canadian Association for Neuroscience applauds new investments in science and research announced in budget 2024

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The Canadian Association for Neuroscience applauds new investments in science and research announced in budget 2024 by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finances of Canada. These announcements demonstrate that scientific research has real-world benefits to people across Canada, to Canada’s economy, and to Canada’s future prosperity. We specifically applaud the following measures:

Increased funding for graduate student scholarships and post-doctoral fellowships

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