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 Position Title

Assistant, Associate or Professor in Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research

Organization

University of Kentucky, Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC)

Location

Lexington, KY

Summary of Position

The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, or PROFESSOR level. Extramural funding is expected but not required.

As a part of the long-standing commitment of the University and the Commonwealth of Kentucky to translationally oriented traumatic brain and spinal cord injury research, SCoBIRC offers a wealth of resources for neurotrauma research. Competitive startup funding, salary support, and state-of-the-art facilities are available.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program focused on neurotrauma. This program should complement and extend the current expertise within the Center.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research introduces new areas of study or approaches and methods that will enhance the Center’s established strengths in preclinical traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury research. This includes individuals involved in both mechanistic and translational research.

Interested individuals should submit a statement of research interests, curriculum vita, and the names of three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2024, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Please follow the following link to learn more about our research center and the opportunities available at SCoBIRC: https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/scobirc.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

Link to Full Description

https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/513462

Contact Information

Don't hesitate to contact the SCoBIRC search committee chair, Dr. Adam Bachstetter, with specific questions (adam.bachstetter@uky.edu).

Email Message (if applicable)

The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, or PROFESSOR level. Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program focused on neurotrauma. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research introduces new areas of study or approaches and methods that will enhance the Center’s established strengths in preclinical traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury research. This includes individuals involved in both mechanistic and translational research.

Interested individuals should submit a statement of research interests, curriculum vita, and the names of three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2024, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Link to Full Description: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/513462

Please follow the following link to learn more about our research center and the opportunities available at SCoBIRC: https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/scobirc.

 

Position Title

Assistant Professor in Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research

Organization

University of Kentucky, Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC)

Location

Lexington, KY

Summary of Position

The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. Extramural funding is not required. Competitive start-up funds and appropriate space will be offered.

As a part of the long-standing commitment of the University and the Commonwealth of Kentucky to translationally oriented traumatic brain and spinal cord injury research, SCoBIRC offers a wealth of resources for neurotrauma research. Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree.

The successful applicant is expected to develop and sustain a research program with external funding in the field of neurotrauma. This program should both complement and enhance the existing expertise within the Center. Candidates whose research augments the Center’s established strengths in preclinical spinal cord injury are of particular interest. This includes those engaged in both mechanistic and translational research in autonomic systems, chronic recovery and rehabilitation, glia, inflammation, metabolism, neural repair and plasticity, and regeneration.

Interested individuals should submit a statement of research interests, curriculum vita, and the names of three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2024, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Please follow the following link to learn more about our research center and the opportunities available at SCoBIRC: https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/scobirc.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

Link to Full Description

https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/513467

Contact Information

Don't hesitate to contact the SCoBIRC search committee chair, Dr. Adam Bachstetter, with specific questions (adam.bachstetter@uky.edu).

Email Message (if applicable)

The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. The successful applicant is expected to develop and sustain a research program with external funding in the field of neurotrauma. Candidates whose research augments the Center’s established strengths in preclinical spinal cord injury are of particular interest. This includes those engaged in both mechanistic and translational research in autonomic systems, chronic recovery and rehabilitation, glia, inflammation, metabolism, neural repair and plasticity, and regeneration.

Interested individuals should submit a statement of research interests, curriculum vita, and the names of three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2024, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Link to Full Description: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/513462

Please follow the following link to learn more about our research center and the opportunities available at SCoBIRC: https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/scobirc.

Position title: Scientist I (Translational Therapeutics; Traumatic Brain Injury)

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

Location: Bethesda, MD

Position ID: 2024-4093    

See full description at https://www.hjf.org/careers

This Scientist I position will support the Translational Therapeutics Core the Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (MTBI²) in the School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. This investigator will be 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.

The position is with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF). 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 located in the School of Medicine in the Translational Therapeutics Core of the Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (MTBI²) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The research team values a collaborative environment that supports diverse team members conducting multi-disciplinary research. We are examining therapeutic targets for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and evaluating candidate therapeutics for repurposing to TBI as a new clinical indication. Strong applicants will be able to bring expertise in molecular profiling and pathway analyses and/or electrophysiology to complement our ongoing transcriptomic, neuropathological, biochemical, behavioral and neuroimaging approaches for research in acute stage therapeutics in experimental models of TBI. 

Join the HJF Team!

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HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow is Responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team. Pursuits research along a focused line of inquiry and has a manuscript in development.

This position supports neuroscience research activities in Department of Anatomy, Physiology & Genetics. The position is in the McCabe Lab at Uniformed Services University, where the focus in on preclinical modeling of traumatic brain injury in mice. The position is supported by a Department of Defense project to examine the role of neurotransmitter systems (particularly monoamine systems and the acetylcholinergic system) after traumatic brain injury in conjunction with neurodegenerative disease. In addition, the project employs a candidate compound that may ameliorate symptoms from TBI and aging.

Note: This work site requires that non-US Citizen incumbents have lived in the US three out of the past five years. 

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
• Performs specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which involves specialized procedures.
• Collects and handles samples and keeps detailed records of experiments.
• Assists with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience studying rodent testing, including drug administration, brain histology, and behavior testing and software.
• Knowledge of appropriate scientific area.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check. 

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting. 

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree 
• Minimum of 0-5 years’ experience required.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Job Description: Research Fellow for TBI clinical trial

Location: Kansas Univ Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

We are looking for a post-doctoral research fellow to join our academic research team. 

Qualifications:doctoral training in epidemiology, clinical trials, or clinical research methodology; or a medical degree combined with a MSc in the above disciplines. 

Experience and interest in Injuries or TBI research would be useful, though not exclusionary. Strong manuscript writing skills are required. The position is for 2 years in the first instance and is supported by the Department of Defense for a Phase 1 TBI Randomized Controlled Trial. This is a competitive but ideal position for someone who wishes to grow with a well-funded TBI clinical research group with a possibility to be part of high impact research. 

Renumeration will be based on standard NIH post-doctoral salary structure. Informal inquiries can be made via email: hmangat@braintrauma.org

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, particularly as it applies to biomedical signal processing (such as electroencephalography) and imaging analysis, including quantitative tools to analyze magnetic resonance imaging of humans with neurological disorders. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching graduate students, residents, and post-doctoral fellows in topics pertaining to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) as it applies to the analysis of multidimensional data relevant to human disease. This will take place in formal didactic lectures, as well as supervising doctoral students and fellows.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing an independent research program related to AI/ML, with a focus on neuroimaging. It is expected that this research will be supported by extramural research grants, primarily from NIH and the Department of Defense. These research activities will include supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff. Additionally, the successful candidate will coordinate collaborative research projects with local, national, and international collaborators, and participation in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

To apply, visit apply.interfolio.com/138985

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Position title

The I. Peter Farrell SpinalCure Fellowship

Organization

SpinalCure Australia

Location 

Australia

Summary of position

This prestigious award provides AUD$1.5m (c. USD$980,000) over five years to support an outstanding early/mid-career researcher undertaking innovative research which takes steps towards the goal of a cure for spinal cord injury. 

Eligible applications will investigate novel ways to restore and/or protect communication between brain and body after a spinal cord injury, or to enhance our understanding of the spinal cord, thereby advancing the field of cure-related research. Basic science and pre-clinical projects are particularly encouraged. 

Eligible candidates will be 3–10 years post award of their PhD and be in a position to work in Australia for the term of the Fellowship. 

Applications close 31st July 2024 with the Fellowship term commencing in January 2025.

Link to full description

http://www.spinalcure.org.au/the-i-peter-farrell-spinalcure-fellowship/

Contact information

grants@spinalcure.org.au

SpinalCure is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission ABN 66 064 327 448

Faculty Position in Translational Neuroscience/Vascular Cognitive Impairment
Employer: University of Kentucky, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Lexington KY
Description: The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa) at the University of Kentucky is seeking outstanding PhD, MD, or MD/PhD scientists to fill a tenure-track, open-rank, full-time faculty position in the area of translational neuroscience/ vascular cognitive impairment. We are especially interested in collaborative translational neuroscientists with expertise in
vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) and who focus on development of novel biomarkers and therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Potential areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, fundamental mechanisms of cerebrovascular small vessel disease in animal models of neurodegenerative disorders, development and use of fluid biomarkers to measure neurodegenerative disease progression, target engagement, analytic stratification, and/or biological responses to a therapeutic intervention. This key position will link extensive resources and expertise in aging and dementia with strong programs in stroke, cardiovascular disease and translational neuroscience in place at the University of Kentucky. The position is in the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, an established center of excellence where
independent basic/translational and clinical scientists work in a highly collaborative environment. The Center on Aging includes the NIA-funded University of Kentucky Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center that provides outstanding resources that can support innovative research (e.g. longitudinally followed clinical cohorts, imaging, biomarkers, genetics, biospecimens, and statistical support). We are also part of the NIH-funded Mark-VCID and Diverse-VCID consortia that are developing biomarkers of brain small vessel diseases and studying the role that microvascular disease plays in risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Successful candidates will have a track record of innovation and productivity, a desire to integrate into our community of collaborative biomedical researchers, and a dedication to our values of diversity and inclusivity. Candidates will be expected to
build and maintain a high quality, extramurally funded research program, contribute to our educational mission, and provide service to the University and academic community at a level commensurate with his/her career stage.

Application process:

Interested applicants may apply via the University of Kentucky Integrated Employment System here https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/507537. Applicants should include a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should include statements describing the applicant’s current and future research plans, teaching, service, contributions to diversity and inclusivity, and the names of three references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from
veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities

Job posting for this position closed; post no longer available as of 2024 - 07 - 25