Category: Trainee opportunities

Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience postdoctoral position – Magoski laboratory – Queen’s University

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A CIHR-funded postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Magoski laboratory at Queen’s University in the Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences and the Centre for Neuroscience Studies. The Magoski laboratory studies long-term changes to excitability in neuroendocrine cells that control reproduction in the model organism, Aplysia californica (see https://dbms.queensu.ca/faculty/neil-s-magoski). The present position concerns the function of transient receptor potential cation channels and innexin gap junction channels in both native neurons and expression systems. The applicant will hold a PhD and have cell & molecular biology experience, such as PCR-based cloning & genetic manipulation, real-time PCR, mammalian cell culture, immuostaining, fluorescence microscopy, Western blotting, microarray, and transcriptomics. The initial appointment will be for one year, with possibility of renewal; salary will be paid commensurate with experience plus benefits (as per the Collective Agreement between Queen’s University and its Postdoctoral Fellows; see https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/post-doctoral-fellows/collective-agreement).

Please send Curriculum vitae and the names of three references to Dr. Neil Magoski (magoski@queensu.ca); only individuals deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview.

Queen’s University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons. Queen’s has policies in place to support its employees with disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a policy on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee’s accessibility needs due to disability. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Dr. Magoski (magoski@queensu.ca).

Contact information:

magoski@queensu.ca

Dr. Neil Magoski
Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences
Botterell Hall, 18 Stuart Street
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON, Canada
K7L 3N6

Posting end date 2019/08/30

Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurobiology – Xia lab, University of Rochester, NY

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Postdoctoral Fellow/Researcher, Research Scientist or Research Assistant Professor

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology
Department of Neuroscience
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY

Two neurobiology postdoctoral researcher positions funded by NIH and foundation grants are available to study synaptic plasticity as well as myelination mechanisms underlying intellectual disability, anxiety, depression and many other brain functions/dysfunctions. We have created many transgenic mouse models, including lines mimicking human de novo mutation, for these studies. We also use viral injection (AAV or lenti), in combination with (flox/+) mice or shRNA knockdown to study the effect of many human de novo mutations on synaptic functions. More information on our research can be found on our website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/labs/Xia-Lab.aspx.

One position is for patch clamp electrophysiologist and second position is for cell biologist.

Required Qualifications: • PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology or other related field or MD: 0-2 years of relevant experience in research environment is required• Expertise in neurochemistry, cell biology, two-photon/confocal imaging or electrophysiology is required. Candidates with more than 5 years of experience will be eligible for Research Scientist position or Research Assistant Professor.

Applicant Instructions: Interested candidates should send the CV and names of three references to Dr. Hugh Xia, email: Houhui_Xia@URMC.Rochester.edu. We could meet at Canadian Neuroscience meeting. Position will remain open until filled.

University of Rochester Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer for females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans

Contact information

Houhui_xia@urmc.rochester.edu

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Post-doctoral position – Khoutorsky laboratory at McGill University.

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A postdoctoral position is available in the Khoutorsky laboratory at McGill University. We are interested in studying cell-type-specific gene expression in mouse models of chronic pain and neuropsychiatric disorders (Fragile X syndrome and autism) at both transcriptional and translational levels and linking changes in gene expression to structural plasticity, alterations in neuronal circuitry and animal behaviour. We use advanced approaches to profile gene expression (ribosome footprinting, translating ribosome affinity purification), as well as biochemical, imaging, electrophysiological and behavioural analyses. Several exciting projects are available in the lab and are funded by recently awarded CIHR grants. More details can be found here: http://arkady-khoutorsky.lab.mcgill.ca/

McGill University provides numerous opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers in the field of pain and neuropsychiatric disorders. Montreal is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and affordable city with one of the strongest neuroscience communities in North America.

Highly motivated and independent individuals with a solid publication record are encouraged to apply. Experience in patch-clamp electrophysiology is an advantage.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, a CV, and names & contact information of at least two referees to arkady.khoutorsky@mcgill.ca.

 

Post-Doctoral Position Available in Protein misfolding and chaperones – Prado and Duennwald laboratories, Robarts research institute

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A postdoctoral position is available immediately under the supervision of Drs. Marco Prado and Martin Duennwald at the Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario to work on molecular chaperones regulating protein misfolding. The work spans from yeast to mouse models of disease and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take advantage of the exceptional research core facilities at Western. This CIHR-funded project will provide training for an early-stage investigator on advanced biochemical, genetics, behavioral and imaging methods, by using next-generation transgenic mice, high-throughput touchscreen cognitive testing, fiber photometry and Magnetic Resonance imaging. The candidate will also have excellent opportunities to interact with researchers and core facilities funded by Western’s BrainsCAN, the Canada First Research Excellence Fund recently awarded to Western.

Robarts is one of the premier research institutes in Canada with a vibrant research community and many opportunities for collaborations. The University of Western Ontario (www.uwo.ca) is a major educational and research center in Ontario with over 25,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students. Cognitive neuroscience in health and disease is a major research focus at Western. London, also known as the Forest City, is an affordable and lively community close to the Great Lakes and two hours from Toronto. The city offers many options for outdoor and cultural activities.

Qualified applicants should have a PhD degree in Biochemistry, Neuroscience or related disciplines with significant expertise in studying mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases. Prior experience in mouse surgery, fiber photometry, analysis of prion-like transmission of protein misfolding or cellular protein quality control in animal models, documented in peer-reviewed publications will be an asset. We are looking for a highly-motivated individual within 2 years of receiving a PhD. Salary will be paid commensurate with experience.

Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Please send a statement of interest, Curriculum Vitae, and the names of at least two references to:
Dr. Marco A. M. Prado,
Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario
Email: mprado@robarts.ca
Contact information mprado@robarts.ca

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