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A PhD position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Numa Dancause at the Université de Montréal, Department of Neurosciences. Our group investigates the mechanisms underlying movement control, neural plasticity involved in motor recovery post-brain injury, and the effects of neuromodulation techniques such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the brain. We employ rodent and macaque monkey models, and benefit from collaborations with human-focused research groups through our Canadian platform Can-Stim. Here is a full list of our published work.
The project: The PhD candidate will develop a flexible neuroprosthesis for the motor cortex capable of supporting the production of complex movements. This project is part of a multidisciplinary collaborative effort with the labs of Dr Benoit Gosselin (Université Laval), Guillaume Lajoie (UdeM) and Marco Bonizzato (Polytechnique). It integrates the use of machine-learning approaches to optimize neurostimulation, automation of behavioral data collection and wireless stimulation and electrophysiological data recording technologies. The project will involve:
Why UdeM?: The Université de Montréal offers a stimulating research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and international collaborations. Montréal is renowned for its vibrant neuroscience community. The lab is part of multiple research groups with research interest in fundamental biomedical research (Centre d’innovation biomédicale; CIB), bridging neurosciences and artificial intelligence (Union Neurosciences et Intelligence Artificielle – Québec; UNIQUE), and brain function and learning (Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche sur le Cerveau et l’Apprentissage; CIRCA).
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining their research interests and career goals, a detailed CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references to Numa.Dancause@umontreal.ca.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
The Joy lab is looking for a motivated postdoctoral candidate interested in studying circuit repair and motor behavior after stroke with the goal of identifying translatable therapies for stroke recovery.
The focus of the lab is to determine how brain circuits reorganize after a stroke, contributions of these reorganizational process to motor function, molecular signatures that drive recovery and therapeutic targets for stroke. We use a host of techniques including but not limited to large-scale mesoscopic calcium imaging, optogenetics, gene targeting with viral vectors or transgenics, transcriptomics and ethological measurements of behavior.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Biological Sciences or nearing completion, experience in one or more of the above techniques, a strong background in neuroscience and optionally molecular biology and data science. We are looking for a candidate that is driven, can leverage the lab’s existing expertise and build upon this and does not shy away from new ideas/approaches and challenges. Additionally, the candidate will have access to JAX’s unique postdoctoral training program that offers support and substantial guidance for building an independent career in science through applications to postdoctoral and transition awards.
This is also a unique opportunity to explore the beautiful outdoors and the coastline of Bar Harbor, ME , be it a day at the Acadia National park, a walk through the carriage roads, sailing in the Atlantic , snow sports or being part of the exuberant festivities over the Summer.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a 1-page cover letter briefing your training, current and future interests, CV and contact information for 2-3 references.
The Joy lab supports postdocs that have either academic or non-academic long-term career goals, international candidates, women and candidates from all backgrounds. We truly believe in equal opportunity for all.
JAX Salary
Year 0 – 1 $65,589
Year 1 – 2 $67,318
Year 2 – 3 $69,095
Year 3 – 4 $70,521
Year 4 – 5 $72,877
Year 5 – 6 $75,569
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About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.
EEO Statement:
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Contact information:
Nicole Fraser, Talent Acquisition Partner
Nicole.Fraser@jax.org
Please apply here: https://thejacksonlaboratory.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_JAX/job/Bar-Harbor-Maine/Postdoctoral-Associate—Neuroscience—Joy-Lab_JR004213
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:
Benefits and Training Environment:
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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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
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
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
Join us in unraveling the mysteries of sensorimotor circuits!
Contact information
sandrine.cote@uqtr.ca
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:
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:
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
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).
Dr. Kaori Takehara-Nishiuchi
Professor
Department of Psychology, University of Toronto
https://www.takeharalab.com/
kaori.nishiuchi@utoronto.ca
