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Neurotrauma Post-Doctoral Position Available at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Brain Injury and Repair

A postdoctoral position is available in the NIH funded laboratory of Douglas H. Smith, M.D. in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (https://www.med.upenn.edu/smithlab/). The Penn Center for Brain Injury and Repair has been in existence for more than 30 years and comprises a multi-disciplinary research team studying the acute and chronic effects of neurotrauma and neural repair mechanisms

The main focus of the lab is investigating the mechanisms driving both acute and chronic outcomes following traumatic brain injury. We employ a range of models and techniques including: an in vitro injury model, small and large translational animal TBI models, post-mortem human tissue, immunofluorescence, histopathology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.

The preferred applicant will have experience in some of the aforementioned models and techniques.  A strong publication record, understanding of research methodology, excellent writing and interpersonal skills are desirable. Applicants should have a broad neuroscience background as well as an interest in neurotrauma, including mechanisms of axonal injury and neurodegeneration. A Ph.D, M.D., or equivalent degree is required.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and offers a diverse research environment with many collaborative opportunities.

To apply, please send an updated copy of your CV to Jean-Pierre Dollé (jeanpierre.dolle@gmail.com).

Post-doctoral Scholar- Biomedical Data Science

The Bouchard lab at UC Berkeley/LBNL/UCSF and the Ferguson lab at UCSF are looking for a post-doctoral scholar in biomedical data science. This position has the opportunity to analyze diverse data sets from clinical neuroscience (e.g., MRI, clinical data). The broad goal is to extract biomedical insights from complex datasets utilizing state-of-the-art algorithms towards prediction of diverse outcomes. Examples include prediction of traumatic brain injury outcomes as well as educational outcomes of young children in financially disadvantaged countries. The post-doctoral scholar would be co-mentored by Adam Ferguson and Kris Bouchard.

The position is located at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB), the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and the Lawrence-Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). This collaboration leverages UCSF’s world-renowned clinical knowledge and data, UCB's expertise in theoretical neuroscience, statistical learning and data analysis, and LBNL's unique supercomputing resources. Successful applicants will have access to the full range of facilities and expertise uniquely allowed by this collaboration.

The position has significant flexibility and the lab is committed to the professional development of the members, providing valuable preparation for people who are interested in academic, industrial or entrepreneurial careers. The position has no mandatory teaching or administrative duties, but the successful candidate will take an active role in mentoring students and further developing the research program. Excellent (written and oral) communication skills in English are required. The start date is flexible but ideally would be in June 2023. Compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience. UCB has competitive benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. UCB is located in the Bay Area, which is one of the fastest-growing neurobiology-neurotechnology centers in the United States. The Bay Area offers a wide range of opportunities for recreation, culture, and easy access to domestic and international transportation.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in neuroscience or a computational oriented field (e.g., physics, computer science, electrical engineering, data science, etc.,) and/or a track record of applying advanced statistical analysis to complex data sets. Applicants must be able to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and exhibit good communication skills. Experience with scientific programming languages (e.g. Python, Matlab) is also required.

To apply, please submit your CV to:

kebouchard@berkeley.edu and Adam.Ferguson@ucsf.edu

Position title: Research Associate III - Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics

Organization: Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Location: Uniformed Services Univ
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-0000

Summary of position:  Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, MD. This position will be in support of the Rat Behavior Core. The Core is used by USUHS faculty who require behavioral testing for the performance of their pre-clinical research.

HJF is seeking a Research Associate III to perform overall operation and maintenance of the Core and will provide guidance for the development of behavioral testing protocols to suit the experimental needs of USUHS faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and research technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform behavioral tests for the evaluation of rat performance related to animal models used in pre-clinical research.
• Responsible for operation, maintenance, calibration, and data collection related to the employment of behavioral testing equipment that is required for addressing questions related to a range of research projects, including studies in the neurosciences, physiology, immunology and infectious diseases, genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology, endocrinology, pharmacology, psychology and psychiatry, surgery, and preventive and rehabilitation.
• Ability to oversee efficient use and scheduling of the Core and to work with the Core’s oversight faculty in designing behavioral testing facilities and protocols that suit the experimental needs of faculty.
• Responsible for the development of standard operating procedures for behavioral testing and in some cases custom protocols, as appropriate.
• Facilitate and guide scientists and students in the appropriate use of behavioral testing equipment, including procedures conducive to the acquisition of valid testing results and data.
• Perform duties in accordance with USU Laboratory Animal Medicine policies and procedures, including humane animal use, the USUHS hazardous materials/waste program, and employee training/certification.
• Responsible for planning and oversight for operational maintenance of all apparatuses to ensure that equipment is in good working order and is repaired as needed and that supplies/equipment are ordered as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Link to full description

https://careers-hjf.icims.com/jobs/2550/research-associate-iii/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=980&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

Contact information: careers@hjf.org

Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Organization: Texas A&M Health Science Center

Location: Bryan, Texas

Summary of Position: The postdoctoral research associate will be responsible for performing the fluid percussion traumatic brain injury model including anesthesia and post-operative monitoring. The postdoctoral research associate will also be responsible for performing behavioral testing, including monitoring of weight and overall health of the subjects. The postdoctoral research associate will also be responsible for tissue harvest, including isolation of splenocytes, liver, lymphatics and brains. The postdoctoral research associate will be responsible for sending peripheral samples to our collaborator, and for the in-house preparation and analysis of brain tissue, including multiplex analysis and immunohistochemical analysis.

Link to Full Description: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-048777

Contact Information: lshapiro@tamu.edu

Position title: Scientist I (Molecular Analyses and Electrophysiology; Translational Therapeutics; Traumatic Brain Injury)

Organization: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF)

Location:
Uniformed Services University
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Summary of position: HJF is seeking a Scientist to support the Translational Therapeutics Core of the Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine in the School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team, under the direction of Dr. Regina Armstrong, Chair of the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics within the School of Medicine. The person selected for this position will conduct research in experimental models to screen therapies to promote regeneration and plasticity to protect against neurodegeneration and chronic symptoms associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related clinical conditions.

Link to full description: https://careers-hjf.icims.com/jobs/2662/scientist-i-%28molecular-analyses-and-electrophysiology--translational-therapeutics--traumatic-brain-injury%29/job?mode=view

Contact information: careers@hjf.org. Candidates should apply at the link given above.

Position title: DIRECTOR OF THE SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH CENTER (SCoBIRC)

Organization: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Location: Lexington, KY

Summary of position: The UK College of Medicine seeks a visionary director with a successful record of research achievement in neurotrauma specifically in spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or appropriately related fields. Exceptional accomplishments as a researcher and academic are a must as the director’s duties will include continuing their own research program as well as supervising and maintaining academic activities.

Link to full description: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/425077

Contact information: Questions and inquiries can be directed to Lisa Tannock, MD, vice dean for faculty affairs, at lisa.tannock@uky.edu

Qualified postdoctoral candidates are invited to join the laboratory of Dr. Vassilis Koliatsos at the Division of Neuropathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine http://labs.pathology.jhu.edu/koliatsos.

Research focus in the Koliatsos Lab is molecular mechanisms of neural injury and repair, with current emphasis on axonal injury/degeneration and axonal protection using genetic editing and small-molecule strategies. Diseases of interest include traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative disorders.

Candidates with a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D. or both) and strong background in cellular/molecular neuroscience, animal models of disease or experimental neuropathology are encouraged to apply. Experience with human stem cell manipulation, neuronal differentiation and related in vitro experiments is essential.

Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a stimulating and collaborative environment for biomedical research. Our lab is affiliated with the Departments of Pathology, Neurology, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The Baltimore/Washington D.C. region also offers great living and entertainment opportunities.

To apply please provide a cover letter (with statement of prior experience and research interests), CV, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Vassilis Koliatsos at koliat@jhmi.edu.

Post-Doctoral Position Available at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Brain Injury and Repair

A postdoctoral position is available in the NIH funded laboratory of Douglas H. Smith, M.D. in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (https://www.med.upenn.edu/smithlab/). The Penn Center for Brain Injury and Repair has been in existence for more than 30 years and comprises a multi-disciplinary research team studying the acute and chronic effects of neurotrauma and neural repair mechanisms

The main focus of the lab is investigating the mechanisms driving both acute and chronic outcomes following traumatic brain injury. We employ a range of models and techniques including: an in vitro injury model, small and large translational animal TBI models, post-mortem human tissue, immunofluorescence, histopathology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.

The preferred applicant will have experience in some of the aforementioned models and techniques. A strong publication record, understanding of research methodology, excellent writing and interpersonal skills are desirable. Applicants should have a broad neuroscience background as well as an interest in neurotrauma, including mechanisms of axonal injury and neurodegeneration. A Ph.D, M.D., or equivalent degree is required.

The University of Pennsylvania offers a diverse research environment with many collaborative opportunities.

To apply, please send and updated copy of your CV to Jean-Pierre Dollé (jeanpierre.dolle@gmail.com).

A postdoctoral position is available in the Lafrenaye lab to work with a translational pig model of traumatic brain injury. Investigations will focus on social and sensory changes following diffuse brain injury and how these changes are associated with microglial-axonal interaction alterations. This postdoc will work with a collaborative research group (both in the lab, at VCU, and at external institutions) to help guide these studies, perform animal surgeries, histological and molecular processing/assessment, and single-cell RNA sequencing for experiments of traumatic brain injury pathology in a higher order translational model. The ideal candidate will have experience with animal surgery, microglia assessments (molecular and/or histological), RNA sequencing/bioinformatics, and/or assessments of diffuse brain-injury-induced pathologies. The duration of the postdoc is dependent upon funding.

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School/College: School of Medicine

Title: School of Medicine-Assistant Professor or Associate Professor-Neurosciences Strategic Hire

Assignment Category: Full-Time

Job Description: The UAB Heersink School of Medicine (UAB Heersink SOM) in conjunction with the Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology (CDIB) https://www.uab.edu/medicine/cdib/ at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine (UAB Heersink SOM) seeks highly qualified applicants for multiple tenure-earning Assistant Professor or Associate Professor positions with a research program focused on mechanisms regulating adaptations of glial and neuronal cell biology, blood-brain barrier biology & repair, brain metabolism, or neuroimmunology in the context of Traumatic Brain Injury that drive changes in cell physiology, circuit function, or behavior. Read full posting and application details here...