Two positions are available in the Hasselmo laboratory in the Center for Systems Neuroscience at Boston University focused on:

1.) Analysis of neurophysiological data, and

2.) Computational modeling of cortical cognitive function. Each position could be hired as either a pre-doctoral staff position or a post-doctoral research position.

 

Analysis of neurophysiological data

This position involves working with multiple ongoing neurophysiological research projects, including unit and field potential recording in awake behaving rodents, and whole cell patch recording in brain slice preparations.  The ideal candidate will be able to balance research projects efficiently and work closely with others in the lab. Interest in neuroscience and background in engineering or mathematics is preferred. Experience with scientific data analysis and signal processing is essential. Programming proficiency is required. Languages of use include: MATLAB, Python, Unix, C++, MySQL, though experience is not required in each. Experience with machine learning, computational modeling, and biomedical recording hardware/software is desirable.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain standardized analysis procedures and toolboxes for multiple experimental paradigms. Develop software for interfacing with experimental equipment, as required. Assist on experimental design and statistical analyses of data Develop processing procedures for non-standard data Compare and fit experimental results to biologically structured models. Prepare written presentations of results Maintain a uniform data flow and backup ...

The BRAIN Initiative has numerous active funding opportunities.

The active and closed funding opportunities are organized into seven categories: Brain Cell Types, Tools for Circuit Diagrams, Monitor Neural Activity, Precise Interventional Tools, Theory and Data Analysis Tools, Advance Human Neuroscience, and Integrated Approaches.

 

Web Information

Upcoming Funding Opportunities: http://braininitiative.nih.gov/funding/coming-xml.htm

Active Funding Opportunities: http://braininitiative.nih.gov/funding/index.htm

 

Funding Categories

Brain Cell Types 

Discovering diversity

Identify and provide experimental access to the different brain cell types to determine their roles in health and disease.

There are no new funding opportunities in this category.

Tools for Circuit Diagrams

Maps at multiple scales

Generate circuit diagrams that vary in resolution from synapses to the whole brain.

To be awarded: Short Courses in Research Tools and Methods

Monitor Neural Activity

The brain in action:

Produce a dynamic picture of the functioning brain by developing and applying improved methods for large-scale monitoring of neural activity.

To be awarded:

Pre-Applications for Industry Partnerships to Provide Early Access to Devices for Stimulation and Recording in the Human Central Nervous System

Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating Technologies in the Human Brain

Technology Sharing and Propagation

Foundations of Non-Invasive Functional Human Brain Imaging and Recording – Bridging Scales and Modalities

 

Science Careers job board provides job opportunities from around the world and free career development tools and resources make Science Careers a one-stop site for scientists looking to advance their careers.

Science Careers and its job board is brought to you by the journal Science and AAAS

 

 

Web Information

Jobs in Neuroscience and Neurobiology: http://jobs.sciencecareers.org/jobs/neuroscience/

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Explore open neuroscience jobs or post a job opening, check out SfN’s NeuroJobs Listings.

SfN also provides professional development resources and scientific training opportunities. Society members can access a wide range of resources for scientists at all career stages through Neuronline, SfN’s community for learning and discussion.

Web Information

NeuroJobs Listings:  http://www.sfn.org/Careers-and-Training/Jobs

Neuronline: http://neuronline.sfn.org/

 

 

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) members play a critical role in the fight to increase research funding and promote science issues.

The SfN website has an excellent compilation of US and Global funding sources as well as an Advocacy Network for its members.

Web Information

U.S. Funding Priorities and Process page: http://www.sfn.org/Advocacy/Neuroscience-Funding/

Global Funding Sources page: http://www.sfn.org/awards-and-funding/global-funding-sources/europe

Advocacy Network page: http://www.sfn.org/advocacy/advocacy-network

 

 

The National Science Foundation has numerous neuroscience-related funding opportunities that relate to Brain Projects.

Some of the major programs include: Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience (CRCNS), Integrative Strategies for Understanding Neural and Cognitive Systems  (NSF-NCS), Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) and the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) neuroscience, and Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC).

 

Web Information

CRCNS funding web page:  http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pg

NCS funding web page: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pg

IOS & MCB funding web page: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm

I/UCRC Dear Colleague Letter page: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014

 

Nature Publishing Group through its NatureJobs division has an excellent data base of neuroscience jobs in addition to providing Career Expos and Information.

Naturejobs targets high-quality and relevant candidates, from PhD students and postdocs to professors, department heads and directors. All jobs on Naturejobs include their Job Matching service which places the job alongside relevant content throughout the nature.com site.

Web Information

Neuroscience search results: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs?

Career Expo page: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/career-expo

Career information:  http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/news

 

Three search engines for neuroscience related internships are sponsored by Barnard College, Emory University, and National Science Foundation.

Barnard’s web page lists summer internships in Neuroscience and Behavior. Emory College has a database of paid and unpaid summer research programs and internships that can be searched by target audience, recruitment emphasis, nature of experience, and other criteria. National Science Foundation’s web site is titled Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF/REU).

 

Web Information

Barnard’s web page: http://hspp.barnard.edu/barnard-student/internship-opportunities/summer/neuro

Emory’s web page: http://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/undergrad/Summer_Research/Browse.cfm

NSF/REU website: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp

 

The goal of the Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study program is to ensure the development of a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles in science, including college and university faculty, who have the responsibility to teach the next generation of scientists.

Students are chosen for their academic excellence, scientific potential, and commitment to the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the sciences.

 

Web Information

Webpage: https://www.hhmi.org/programs/gilliam-fellowships-for-advanced-study

Contact Information

Email: gilliam@hhmi.org.

About

The fellowships honor the legacy of the late James H. Gilliam, Jr., an HHMI trustee who devoted his life to fostering excellence and diversity in education and science.

The 2015 competition is open to:

Alumni of HHMI’s Exceptional Research Opportunities Program (EXROP), regardless of country of origin or nationally, or Students nominated by T32 predoctoral training grant principal investigators (PIs) supported by the National Institute for General Medical Sciences (NIGMS); each nominated student must be training grant eligible but does not need to have been a T32 trainee.

Each fellowship will support students for up to three years of their dissertation research, typically in years three, four and five of their PhD studies.  Applicants must be in their second or third year of a PhD program in the life sciences or related sciences and ...