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Assistant Professor

The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be a part of the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS), which has a primary goal of developing translational research programs and fostering interactions with industry.

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Assistant Professor of Neurology

The Center of Image Acquisition (CIA) at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute seeks a qualified applicant for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) position in the USC Department of Neurology. The CIA serves as central resource for the development and application of advanced imaging for all neuroimaging research at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. The CIA will interact and collaborate with many departments at the Health Sciences Campus and the University Park Campus conducting research in methodology and its application in the study of normal, neurological and psychiatric cohorts. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, and have 2-3 years of postdoctoral training in the field of MRI physics and its applications in neuroscience. The candidate is expected to develop innovative MRI techniques, in particular noninvasive blood flow and perfusion imaging. The main duties of this position include the development of an independent and/or collaborative research program and participation in multidisciplinary research applying novel MRI imaging techniques for assessing and diagnosing neurovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Experience on pulse sequence programming, particularly on Siemens platform is highly desirable.

Assistant Professor, Aging and Age-Related Disease

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applicants for a tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 1, 2019. We are seeking candidates with research interests directed at cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging and age-related diseases including but not limited to, neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and diabetes. Individuals applying advanced cell biology, molecular, and genetic approaches, as well as animal models, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience in an appropriate field, will develop an extramurally funded research program, will supervise Ph.D. and M.S. students and undergraduate research projects and will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise. The candidate’s research program should augment the research directions in the Department of Biological Sciences. Information on Departmental programs can be found at http://www.du.edu/nsm/departments/biologicalsciences/

Assistant Professor, Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology

The Department of Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology, in the College of Medicine at The Ohio State University, invites applications from investigators using zebrafish as a model organism for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and cohesive zebrafish community at The Ohio State University. The department has complementing strengths in motor neuron disorders, neuromuscular biology, RNA biology and epigenetics. There is also a college-wide program to enhance research in neurodegenerative diseases. Research programs that are in neurodegeneration or complement department strengths are particularly encouraged.

Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Texas at Dallas (http://www.utdallas.edu/biology/) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek to hire an outstanding scientist with research interests that complement and build on existing departmental strengths in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, computational and systems biology, genomics, microbiology, and pathobiology (cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious disease). Since the department has the goal of expanding its research and teaching into new directions, we will also consider applications from excellent candidates in other areas of the biological sciences. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor, Cell and Molecular Biology

The George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience and the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor.

Assistant Professor, Computational Biology (Includes Neuroscience)

The Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School are seeking to hire a talented and enthusiastic individual as a tenure-track Assistant Professor to lead an independent research laboratory in computational biology, systems biology or a related discipline that focuses on one or more of the following areas closely linked with experimental science within the CCIB: inflammation and autoimmunity, infectious diseases and mechanisms of host pathogen interactions, metabolism, neuroscience and cancer. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a vigorous independent research program, secure and maintain extramural research funding, form collaborative projects with other faculty within the CCIB and participate in graduate and postdoctoral training.

Assistant Professor, Computational Clinical Neuroscience

The Department of Psychology at Tufts University is seeking applicants at the assistant professor level for a tenure-track position in computational clinical neuroscience to begin September 1, 2019. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. (or be ABD) and an active research program capable of supporting extramural funding. Area of specialization is open, but candidates should use mathematical and computational modeling approaches (e.g., Bayesian, connectionist, reinforcement learning) and/or data science approaches in their research; candidates with research interests that bridge to those of other members of the department are of particular interest. Potential research areas might include, but are not limited to, characterizing core computational and/or neural network disruptions underlying psychological disorders; identifying neural markers that predict mental health problems and/or treatment response; testing predictions developed from computational models of basic perceptual, cognitive, or affective mechanisms in clinical populations; and applying advanced analytic approaches (e.g., multivariate analysis, machine learning) to complex neuroimaging datasets (including fMRI, EEG/ERP, and MEG).

Assistant Professor, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology

The Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI) has launched a new center within the institute – the Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center (DTNC; https://wp.vtc.vt.edu/dtnc/), to expand the institute’s research programs in cellular and molecular neurobiology in healthy development, disease, and trauma. There are currently two open assistant professor faculty positions – one for a neurobiologist studying mechanisms underlying brain development or neurodevelopmental disorders and one for a neurobiologist or neuro-immunologist studying neurodegenerative disease or brain injury. Applicants should have an earned doctorate, have completed postdoctoral training and demonstrated a track record of successful research, publications and either active extramural funding (preferably from NIH) or show distinct promise to obtain such funding. The new faculty will join a collaborative and highly successful group of investigators at the VTCRI with related research interests in a variety of areas of neuroscience. Competitive salary, space and start-up packages will be provided.

Assistant Professor, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology

The Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI) has launched a new center within the institute – the Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center (DTNC; https://wp.vtc.vt.edu/dtnc/), to expand the institute’s research programs in cellular and molecular neurobiology in healthy development, disease, and trauma. There are currently two open assistant professor faculty positions – one for a neurobiologist studying mechanisms underlying brain development or neurodevelopmental disorders and one for a neurobiologist or neuro-immunologist studying neurodegenerative disease or brain injury. Applicants should have an earned doctorate, have completed postdoctoral training and demonstrated a track record of successful research, publications and either active extramural funding (preferably from NIH) or show distinct promise to obtain such funding. The new faculty will join a collaborative and highly successful group of investigators at the VTCRI with related research interests in a variety of areas of neuroscience. Competitive salary, space and start-up packages will be provided.

Assistant Professor, Genetics

The Centre for Integrative Biology of the University of Trento invites candidates active in Genetics to apply for a position at the Assistant Professor level. The position is offered for a three-year period. The annual gross salary will be about 45.000 Euros. The area of research and teaching is Genetics:

Assistant Professor, Genetics and Genomics

Smith College is seeking a biologist with expertise in Genetics and Genomics to fill a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences to begin July 1, 2019.

Assistant Professor, Mechanisms of Neurological Disease

The Department of Cell Biology at Emory University School of Medicine seeks outstanding applicants to fill a tenure-path faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the areas of Neurological Disease, including Neurodevelopmental Disorders or Neurodegeneration.

Assistant Professor, Molecular Neuroscience

The Center for Neuroscience (CNS) and the Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics (MMG) in the College of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin July 1, 2019 or later. Candidates must possess a PhD. or M.D. degree. Applicants using genetic and genomic approaches to understand brain function and dysfunction are encouraged to apply. Candidates combining bioinformatics with wet bench approaches in animal model and/or human studies are encouraged to apply. The appointee is expected to have an active research program, a strong commitment to high quality teaching, the potential to attract extramural funding, and excellent potential for interactions/collaborations with existing faculty at the CNS and in MMG. The applicant’s accomplishments in innovative research and commitments to teaching should demonstrate their potential to develop into the future leaders of their fields. We welcome a broad spectrum of applicants, spanning diverse systems and approaches. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in undergraduate and graduate programs, and should be committed to mentoring and fostering diversity. Candidates will be expected to develop a strong dynamic independent research program and to share our commitment to scholarly undergraduate and graduate education. We prefer applicants with postdoctoral training.

Assistant Professor, Molecular Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, under the leadership of Dr. Joseph Takahashi, invites applications at the Assistant Professor level for a tenure-track Faculty position in the broadly defined area of molecular neuroscience.

Assistant Professor, Molecular Neuroscience

The Departments of Molecular and Cellular Physiology and Neurobiology at Stanford University, in partnership with the new Stanford Center for Molecular Neuroscience in Health and Disease (CMNHD), invite applications for two tenure-track positions as Assistant Professors in molecular neuroscience, broadly defined.In this position, you will enjoy dynamic colleagues and mentors in your academic department and as a member of Stanford’s CMNHD. You may also join the vibrant, multidisciplinary community of neuroscience researchers comprising the Stanford Neuroscience Institute. In this context, you will develop an outstanding neuroscience research program and contribute to the education and mentoring of the next generation of scientists.

Assistant Professor, Neural Biology

The Department of Biological Sciences at Augusta University anticipates a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2018. The Department is composed of 22 full-time and 7 part-time faculty members with expertise across a broad spectrum of biological disciplines. We have a strong commitment to providing research opportunities and experience to our undergraduate students in addition to excellent classroom and laboratory instruction. As a thriving unit in this research university, faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences have both the opportunity and the expectation to help develop new undergraduate and graduate programs in the biological sciences. Within the next academic year, we expect to launch our first master’s program in Biomolecular Sciences and the faculty member hired for this position will be an integral part of this emerging program.

Assistant Professor, Neurobiology

Applications are invited for a position at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor. The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior is ranked as one of the top neuroscience departments in the country and engages in interdisciplinary approaches to the study of neurobiology. The Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders is home to one of 31 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers funded by the National Institutes of Health. We seek outstanding candidates whose research addresses the molecular neuropathology of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Preference will be given to applicants whose research integrates cutting edge neuroscientific techniques using human and animal tissue.

Assistant Professor, Neurobiology

The Department of Biological Sciences of Augusta University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2019. The Department is composed of 22 full-time and 7 part-time faculty members with expertise across a broad spectrum of biological disciplines. We have a strong commitment to providing research opportunities and experience to our undergraduate students in addition to excellent classroom and laboratory instruction. As a thriving unit in this research university, faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences have both the opportunity and expectation to help develop new undergraduate and graduate programs in the biological sciences. Within the next academic year, we expect to launch our first master’s program in Biomolecular Sciences, and the faculty member hired for this position will be an integral part of this emerging program.

Assistant Professor, Neurobiology

The Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI) (http://research.vtc.vt.edu) is recruiting several faculty in cellular and molecular neurobiology at the assistant professor level. The faculty will be recruited into two new centers (http://research.vtc.vt.edu/centers/) within the institute – the Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center and the Glial Biology in Health, Disease, and Cancer Center. The faculty members will have tenure track appointments in an appropriate department and college at Virginia Tech.

Assistant Professor, Neurobiology of Disease

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology in Neurobiology of Disease to teach courses in neuroscience, human physiology, anatomy, or cell biology; develop an active research program leading to publications and external funding; advise undergraduate and graduate students; and provide service to the institution.

Assistant Professor, Neuroimmunology

The McDonnell Center for Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology at Washington University School of Medicine invites applications for tenure track Assistant Professor positions. We are seeking talented investigators who will develop an innovative research program in any field within the area of fundamental and translational neuroimmunology. Investigators employing novel genomics and neurological diseases including, but not limited to neurodegenerative and demyelinating disorders, are encouraged to apply. Investigators will be supported by the McDonnell Center in collaboration with two of our outstanding departments—one preclinical and one clinical—at Washington University School of Medicine. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page summary of research accomplishments and one-page description of future research plans online.

Assistant Professor, Neuroimmunology

The McDonnell Center for Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology at Washington University School of Medicine invites applications for tenure track Assistant Professor positions. We are seeking talented investigators who will develop an innovative research program in any field within the area of fundamental and translational neuroimmunology. Investigators employing novel genomics and neurological diseases including, but not limited to neurodegenerative and demyelinating disorders, are encouraged to apply. Investigators will be supported by the McDonnell Center in collaboration with two of our outstanding departments—one preclinical and one clinical—at Washington University School of Medicine. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page summary of research accomplishments and one-page description of future research plans.

Assistant Professor, Neuroinflammation Research

The BARROW NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE seeks an exceptionally promising or accomplished investigator to study neuroinflammation and complement other translational neuroscience research in a unique and dynamic environment within the Division of Neurobiology at the Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/).

Assistant Professor, Neurological Disorders

To fulfill its mission, QBRI is recruiting independent, full-time Scientists (equivalent to Assistant Professor), Senior Scientists (equivalent to Associate Professor), and Principal Investigators (equivalent to Full Professor) for the Neurological Disorders Research Center, to lead and support basic, clinical and translational research on the genetics of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases. Individuals with expertise in drug/biomarkers discovery, functional genomics, computational and systems biology, development of cellular and animal disease models, and neurodevelopment phenotyping are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor, Neurology

The USC Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (INI) seeks highly-qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). The successful applicant will have a minimum 5+ years experience (post doctoral degree) in imaging in aging and neurodegenerative diseases. A particular emphasis on functional and structural connectivity in Alzheimer’s disease is desired. The candidate should have specific interest in mechanistic processes of aging include neuroinflammation, and/or genetics. A strong foundation in understanding the role of imaging, genetics, and clinical phenotypes in characterizing age- and disease-related phenomena is desired. The candidate should have a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, or other related disciplines; a strong foundation in neuroimaging and 5+ years post-PhD research experience with a successful publication record and teaching experience is required. The applicant must demonstrate an ability to work with a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary team. Further, the applicant must have demonstrated a strong track record of obtaining independent funding to support a research program.

Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

As part of a multi-year initiative to enhance existing strengths and interests in Neuroscience, the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience (http://www.colorado.edu/psych-neuro/) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2019. Candidates are expected to develop an active collaborative research program that utilizes innovative and transformative neurotechnologies (e.g., analysis of cell-specific and circuit-specific processes, high-throughput cell-type classification in the brain, pharmaco- or optogenetic methods, related novel technologies). Candidates with specific research interests in the neurobiological mechanisms associated with behavioral resilience and susceptibility relating to affective, motivational, and/or cognitive dimensions are highly encouraged to apply. This position is aimed at strengthening a world-class core of behavioral and molecular neuroscientists focused on understanding the functioning of the nervous system in health and disease. Successful applicants should have an outstanding record of research achievement and are expected to establish an extramurally funded research program and contribute to the undergraduate and graduate education mission of the Department. 

Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

In a major Neuroscience initiative, we seek to hire up to 2 tenure-track or tenured faculty members as part of a cross campus multi-disciplinary effort to study the nervous system (from development, to function, to aging, degeneration and repair). We seek researchers that collectively span multi-disciplinary levels of investigation (molecular mechanisms, circuit analysis, complex animal and human behaviors) using state of the art techniques (molecular, optogenetics, behavioral, educational, computational, imaging, EEG, genetic and research of clinical populations) applied to experimental model systems of health, injury and disease (invertebrate, vertebrate or human systems). Our goal is to recruit a team of collaborative individuals with an outstanding record, committed to excellence in research, that complement existing campus strengths. Applicants for tenured positions should also demonstrate notable scientific contributions and sustained extramural support. Successful candidates must also have clear potential or demonstrated ability to work successfully with and benefit a diverse student body.

Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

The College of Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in neuroscience. This search represents a critical step in our ongoing, institute-wide initiative in expanding the neuroscience and neuroengineering community at Georgia Tech that has launched a successful undergraduate major and that is developing graduate training in neuroscience. We invite applications from outstanding researchers pursuing innovative questions and cutting edge methodologies aimed preferentially at the cellular or molecular levels, broadly interpreted within a wide range of fields and models of study in neuroscience. The successful candidate will benefit from academic interactions through membership in our interdisciplinary neuroscience community (http://neuro.gatech.edu/), which incorporates science and technology from multiple schools spanning the Colleges of Sciences, Engineering and Computing.

Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

The Program in Neuroscience and Behavior at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor in systems neuroscience beginning July 1, 2019. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build a rigorous program of high quality research that integrally involves the contributions of undergraduate students. Research interests across the discipline of neuroscience are welcome and may include vertebrate and invertebrate models, or computational approaches. We also seek candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate education who will teach 4 courses per year, which may include an introductory course, the development of an intermediate neuroscience course, and upper-level laboratory and seminar courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Assistant Professor, Neuroscience and Cell Biology

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Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and Chemical Biology

Beginning immediately, we seek investigators who will develop independent and vigorous research programs in any area of pharmacology and chemical biology. Individuals with demonstrated research interests and accomplishments in chemical biology, molecular pharmacology, systems pharmacology, as well as innovative approaches for therapeutic discovery and disease biology are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and Chemical Biology

The Department of Pharmacology at the Emory University School of Medicine invites applications for tenure-eligible Assistant Professor positions. Applicants for other ranks will also be considered. Beginning immediately, we seek investigators who will develop independent and vigorous research programs in any area of pharmacology and chemical biology. Individuals with demonstrated research interests and accomplishments in chemical biology, molecular pharmacology, systems pharmacology, as well as innovative approaches for therapeutic discovery and disease biology are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor, Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology

The Columbia Stem Cell Initiative (CSCI) at Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking candidates for several tenure track Assistant Professor positions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in research.

Assistant Project Manager – NEALS

The Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) develops, designs, supports and manages innovative observational and interventional trials for neurological disorders. This fast paced institute has an impressive record of efficiently organizing, overseeing, coordinating, and conducting small and large multi-center, international clinical trials. The mission of the NCRI is to accelerate translational research in neurological disorders through initiating and testing novel therapies. The NCRI also serves as a Coordinating Center for the Northeast ALS Consortium (NEALS), a non-profit, research consortium committed to the cooperative implementation, timely completion, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials and other research studies aimed at improving patient care and understanding of the disease process of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor

The candidate should have areas of specialty interest that would mesh well with existing priorities that include cerebrovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, movement disorders, or epilepsy, but candidates with expertise in other areas will also be considered.  The ideal candidate will have finished a residency plus a Neurology fellowship. The successful candidate will receive start up funding, dedicated research time to build a world-class research program and have a strong interest in an academic career. This is a tenure track position.

Assistant or Associate Member, Neuronal Cell Biology

The Department of Developmental Neurobiology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (St. Jude) starts a new phase of hiring that will focus on exceptional and creative scientists for a FACULTY position in neuronal cell biology. We are seeking an investigator to lead a multidisciplinary research program that thematically applies cell biological paradigms and approaches to mechanistically decipher the core cellular mechanisms of neurons in the developing nervous system. Areas of interest include mechanisms underlying genome organization, neuronal motility, axon or dendrite morphogenesis, physiology of neuronal trafficking events, synaptogenesis, cell biology of synaptic transmission, and how these processes occur in live animals or are perturbed in neurodevelopmental disorders. Early career investigators interested in contributing to a culture of excellence at St. Jude are particularly encouraged to apply. This search is also open for mid-career investigators with a strong record of independent research.

Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy, Medical College of Georgia, at Augusta University is undergoing an expansion of its research program and is seeking tenure-track faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. The department is seeking candidates with an interest and expertise in diseases associated with aging. Preferential consideration will be given to investigators with research expertise related to Bone/Musculoskeletal, Renal, Visual or Neurodegenerative diseases, which will complement existing strengths within the department. Augusta University is the home of the only research-oriented, state-supported medical school in Georgia and offers an outstanding interdisciplinary environment. The research infrastructure includes state-of-the-art core facilities for confocal, multi-photon and super-resolution imaging, small animal behavior/imaging, proteomics, genomics including high throughput Illumina sequencing, flow cytometry, and electron microscopy/histology. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level must demonstrate a strong potential for research including obtaining extramural funding. Candidates at the Associate Professor level must possess external funding at the NIH R01 level and demonstrate potential for its continuation. The successful candidate will receive a nationally competitive start-up package, be expected to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program, and participate in teaching. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research objectives, a description of teaching interests/experience, and identify at least three individuals as references.

Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Developmental Biology (www.devbio.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting an outstanding tenure-track or tenured faculty at the Assistant to Associate Professor level. Candidates should have an innovative research program in the area of developmental neurobiology. The use of mouse, zebrafish, and/or stem cell culture or organoid models (iPSC or ES) with strong translational relevance to neurodevelopmental disorders are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must hold the PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degrees, and have a strong research program with an outstanding publication record. The successful candidate will be housed in new space at the Rangos Research Center of the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh with state of the art core facilities, includingFACS facility, vivarium, rodent behavioral core, small animal imaging facility, and others.

Assistant or Associate Professor of Neurology

The Department of Neurology of Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek a neurologist with specialty training in neuromuscular medicine, with particular expertise in the care of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The successful candidate will have a primary affiliation with the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center in the Neuromuscular Medicine Division, and will focus on the care of patients with ALS and other neuromuscular disorders, including those seen in the ALS and neuromuscular clinics. In addition to supporting the clinical activities of the ALS Center, the position will expand its basic, translational and/or clinical research program. Candidates with research interests in the genetics and basic biology of motor neuron disease, the development of novel ALS therapeutics, biomarker development or brain imaging are especially encouraged to apply. As a member of the Motor Neuron Center at Columbia, the new clinician-investigator will have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with a diverse group of individuals in basic science and clinical departments within the University. The ideal candidate will have extramural funding for research.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Neurodegenerative Diseases

The Department of Pathology at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is recruiting a tenured/tenure track Associate or Assistant Professor to expand its vibrant research program in neurodegenerative diseases. Candidates with an established track record in prion research or protein conformational disorders are strongly preferred; the ability to engage in a broader scope of research including other neurodegenerative disorders is also preferred. The Department houses the CDC-funded National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center, has an NIH T32 training grant in neurodegenerative diseases, and already has 10 faculty members engaged in neurodegenerative disease research including prion disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The scientific environment is further supported by a strong interdepartmental Neuroscience research community. The Pathology Department is ranked in the top 10 for NIH funding. CWRU is located in Cleveland Ohio, a central Midwestern hub for art, culture, and sports that boasts a low cost of living and outstanding schools.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Neurological Therapeutics

The RWJMS Institute for Neurological Therapeutics (RINT) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to develop an innovative and interdisciplinary translational research program in neurological therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Neuropathology

The Division of Neuropathology in Department of Pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is seeking an academically oriented, Board-certified Neuropathologist, at the Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor level, with skills in surgical and autopsy neuropathology. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Applicants should be committed to excellent patient care, as well as research, scholarship, and effective teaching. Experience or ability to participate in precision medicine and molecular pathology is preferred. Pathologists with academic focus in neurodegenerative, tumor, medical or any other areas of neuropathology expertise are encouraged to apply. The position will combine clinical duties and academic pursuits (research/teaching) and will be involved in the Longwood Neuropathology Training Program that includes the accredited fellowship program in adult and pediatric surgical and autopsy neuropathology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children’s Hospital Boston. Candidates would be expected to take advantage of the extensive resources and collaborative interactions within the Brain Tumor Research Program, the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases, and the Neuroscience Programs of the Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and The Children’s Hospital Boston. Applicants should also have the ability to lead or participate in research in an environment that provides substantial opportunities for clinical/ translational or basic research.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Neuroscience

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein), together with the Montefiore Medical Center, has launched an ambitious Brain Sciences Initiative. As part of this large-scale expansion, the Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience has recruited a number of outstanding faculty, and will continue to recruit additional faculty in the coming years.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Neuroscience

The Department of Anesthesiology within the Stony Brook School of Medicine seeks to recruit Two outstanding basic scientists and translational scientists at the Assistant Professor level and the Professor/Associate Professor.  Current research strengths include: mode of action of anesthetic agents, molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders, acute and chronic pain, adult neurogenesis, memory and learning, brain imaging, mitochondrial dysfunction, and ciliopathies.  These areas are investigated on animal models ranging from Drosophila and frogs to mice and humans. The department also includes strong clinical research. The research arm of the Department has recently undergone major growth, with an expanded focus on basic and clinical neuroscience.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience at UConn Health invites highly motivated investigators addressing key questions in neurodevelopment, synaptic or cognitive dysfunction or neuroinflammation to apply for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. We welcome candidates using the most advanced techniques in mouse genetics, system neurobiology, and electrophysiology. Candidates interested in deciphering disease etiology, molecular mechanisms or carrying out translational studies focused on neurodegenerative diseases, vascular dementia, neuroinflammatory disorders, or neural regeneration will complement the strengths of this department and are particularly encouraged to apply.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Neuroscience

The RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) was launched in April 2018 following the strong 20-year foundation of its predecessor, the Brain Science Institute (BSI). CBS aims to meet society’s ever-growing expectations for brain research.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Neuroscience

The proposed position is part of a cluster that comprises multiple tenure-track faculty positions, and is designed to establish excellence in emerging interdisciplinary fields; departmental appointments may be in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biochemistry. A major goal is to strengthen Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience , as well as to link Neuroscience to the Chemical Biology of Natural Products. All candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to develop a vigorous, competitive and well-funded research program and will be evaluated on how their research potentially contributes to the long-term goal of excellence in interdisciplinary bridge areas. Applications by investigators, both experimental and theoretical, interested in macromolecular complexes on the membranes of neurons are particularly encouraged. An undergraduate track in Neuroscience and Biophysics is being developed within the College of Science, and faculty hired through this cluster are expected to participate in the development and teaching of innovative courses related to this initiative. While the openings are at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional senior candidates will be considered.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Neuroscience

We are seeking individuals with research interests that complement our existing programs related to biological mechanisms and modeling of neurodegenerative diseases. Of particular interest are programs with a focus on Alzheimer’s Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Parkinson’s Disease. Candidates with expertise and documented productivity in research areas that include investigation of how unfolded protein responses contribute to these diseases, with particular focus on tauopathies, are preferred. Candidates must have a desire to expand the educational landscape of the Department of Neuroscience through teaching and research training program development.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Neurosciences

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine The Department of Neurosciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree, or the equivalent and have postdoctoral experience.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Translational Neuroscience

The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will also be a part of the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (see IALS), which has the goals of developing translational research programs, fostering interactions with industry, and training a translational life sciences workforce. New faculty members will be able to take full advantage of the substantial investments in campus infrastructure and core facilities made by IALS (see IALS Cores for details).

Assistant or Full Professor, Chemical Biology

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) is an independent non-profit biomedical research institute that blends world-class fundamental research with drug discovery to address unmet clinical needs in the areas of cancer, neuroscience, immunity, and metabolic disorders. The Institute invests in talent, technology, and partnerships to accelerate the translation of laboratory discoveries that will have the greatest impact on patients. Recognized for its world-class NCI-designated Cancer Center and the Conrad Prebys Center for Chemical Genomics, SBP employs more than 1,100 scientists and staff in La Jolla (San Diego), California, and Lake Nona (Orlando), Florida.

Assistant, Associate and Full Professor, Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience on the Jupiter, FL campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) is seeking outstanding applicants for tenure track faculty positions at all levels. We invite applications from ambitious and interactive investigators from all areas of modern neuroscience applying molecular, genetic, biochemical, biophysical, cellular anatomical, and behavioral approaches to elucidate the mechanisms underlying nervous system function and its disorders.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Biomedical Sciences

The UTRGV School of Medicine is seeking Faculty members at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level experienced in research in Biomedical Sciences. The background should be in all disciplines of biomedical sciences including endocrine and metabolic diseases (such as diabetes and obesity), neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases, cancer or oncology research and research in infectious diseases. The selected individuals will carry out high quality research projects and are expected to successfully acquire extramural research support. Laboratory space, competitive salary and start-up packages are available. Postdoctoral research experience in a top-rated research program is preferred.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Chemical Biology

Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor levels in the basic science areas of chemical biology, metabolism and neuroscience. A key part of a Program in Chemical Biology of the School’s Precision Health Initiative (PHI), this search is also aligned with the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BIOM), Stark Neuroscience Research Institute (SNRI) and NIH-designated Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases (CDMD). Applications are welcome from all areas of chemical biology, however, applications with a molecular and/or pharmacological research emphasis in areas such as metabolism\insulin resistance\islet biology and neurodegenerative disease states are highly encouraged. A primary appointment for successful applicants may be based in any of these units as appropriate to the credentials and goals of the candidate.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Chemical Neuroscience

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The Department is housed in the College of Pharmacy (CoP), which is ranked #2 in the Nation as a Top Pharmacy School and #3 in research funding among its peers. The position will be a twelve-month full-time appointment, with expectations in teaching (in the areas of Medicinal Chemistry & Neuroscience) and service to both the PharmD professional curriculum and also the Departmental graduate education programs. Candidates are expected to establish, maintain, and direct a major research program addressing chemical neuroscience from a medicinal chemistry/chemical biology perspective to interface with other activities within the University of Minnesota, the CoP, and the Institute for Translational Neuroscience (https://www.med.umn.edu/research/research-strengths-expertise/neuroscience/institute-translational-neuroscience ). Emphasis is placed on research in neurodegenerative disorders, epilepsy, psychiatric diseases, neuroaddiction, and neuroendocrinology, but all neuroscience sub-disciplines are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by December 15, 2016 for the first review; however, this position will remain open until filled.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Environmental Health

The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) within the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work (RSCPHSW) at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for two tenured/tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant/Associate/Professor rank (rank and tenure commensurate with qualifications).

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology

The Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor levels. A doctoral degree in medical or biomedical sciences is required. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of academic accomplishments with NIH-supported research programs. Expertise in neuroscience, cardiovascular, splanchnic organ system, metabolism and inflammation/immunology research areas is preferred, with an emphasis on the study of molecular, cellular and systemic mechanisms. Applicants must also demonstrate a history of medical school teaching excellence and are expected to have outstanding verbal communication skills.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Neurobiology

The BARROW NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE seeks an exceptionally promising or accomplished investigator to complement other translational neuroscience research in a unique and dynamic environment within the Division of Neurobiology at the Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/). Qualified applicants holding Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degrees will be considered for appointment at assistant, associate or full professor levels. The successful candidate will be expected to direct an extramurally-funded research program in neurodegenerative disease research using interdisciplinary approaches. Institutional strategic interests for this position are in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury. Qualified applicants in other areas of translational neuroscience also will be considered. The successful candidate is expected to synergize/collaborate with existing research and clinical faculty, will have access to core facilities and clinical samples, and may leverage opportunities to collaborate with investigators at affiliate institutes including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, the Translational Genomics Research Institute, and the University of Arizona. The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive start-up package and salary support.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Neurobiology of Disease

We invite applications for a tenure review eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in the Brain and Mind Research Institute and in relevant Graduate Training Programs at Weill Cornell Medicine. Primary criteria for appointment will be outstanding records of innovative research, academic performance and commitment to disease-focused neuroscience. Of particular interest are applicants who are using electrophysiology, imaging, immunology, and computational approaches to unravel mechanisms of major brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions. Demonstrated ability to attract independent grant support is another selection criterion. Additional requirements include a medical or doctoral degree, and at least four years of teaching experience (during residency, fellowship, and/or in the lab) by the time the appointment becomes effective.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Pathology

The Department of Pathology (http://pathology.ucsd.edu) at the University of California San Diego seeks exceptional scientists with neurodegeneration research programs for a faculty position(s).

Assistant, Associate or Professor, Pharmacology

The University of Southern California (USC) Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy invites applications for a tenured/tenure track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor. Individuals with research interests in pharmacogenomics, pharmacometrics, bioinformatics, or medication safety are encouraged to apply.

Assistant, Associate, Full Professor, Pathology and Cell Biology

The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the Columbia University Medical Center seeks highly qualified individuals for faculty positions in surgical pathology, clinical pathology and research. Appointments can be at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor, or Associate Research Scientist level depending on experience and qualifications. All positions require outstanding academic credentials and a record of scholarly productivity. Clinical positions require board certification and a license in NYS. Columbia University’s Department of Pathology & Cell Biology invites applications for a junior/senior level faculty position. Candidates should have a strong record of research and teaching qualifications (distinction). Candidates will be expected to sustain an active research and publication portfolio and supervise graduate students, and fellows. Candidate will play a vital role in Departmental activities.

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Neuroscience

The Department of Neurosciences at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) (http://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body. The Department is currently recruiting for full or part-time faculty positions for clinicians who will participate in clinical practice in an academic setting and for translational research scientists with demonstrated scientific expertise in areas such as neurobiology, epidemiology, neuroimaging, neuropathology, biomarkers, or behavioral neurology/cognitive neurosciences of neurological disorders or related fields.

Assistant,Associate or Full Professor, Genetics (Human Genetics, Genomics)

The Department of Genetics at Yale University School of Medicine is searching for a Professor of Genetics with an outstanding record of transformative scientific achievements in Human Genetics and Genomics. We expect that the candidate will lead a vigorous cross-disciplinary research program focused on identifying and characterizing genetic drivers of human disease. As a leader of human genetics both within the department and across the Yale School of Medicine, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to recruit other human geneticists to the Genetics Department and lead a new program in precision medicine as the Scientific Director of the Yale Center for Personalized Medicine and Genomic Health.

Associate Director or Director, Cell Culture Development

Voyager is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director/Director to lead Cell Culture Development and Baculovirus Vector Engineering activities for the production of rAAV. Level commensurate with experience.

Associate Director or Director, Neuroscience

We are seeking a highly motivated neuroscientist and leader with substantial experience and demonstrated success with early stage drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases and/or neurological disorders such as neuropathic pain to provide biology leadership for advancing our AAV gene therapy programs.

Associate Director or Senior Manager, Business Development and Alliance Management

In conjunction with and reporting to the Sr. Vice President of Business Development, the Senior Manager/Associate Director, Business Development and Alliance Management will focus on building value through strategic alliances and/or licensing transactions.

Associate Director, Research and Development

AveXis, Inc., a Novartis Company, is a clinical-stage gene therapy company, dedicated to developing and commercializing novel treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases. Our initial product candidate, AVXS-101, is our proprietary gene therapy product candidate currently in development for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, Type 1, the leading genetic cause of infant mortality, and for the treatment of SMA Type 2. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, has granted AVXS-101 Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of all types of SMA and Breakthrough Therapy Designation, as well as Fast Track Designation for the treatment of SMA Type 1. In addition to developing AVXS-101 to treat SMA Type 1 and Type 2, we also plan to develop other novel treatments for rare neurological diseases, including Rett syndrome (RTT) and a genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) caused by mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene.

Associate Professor, Cognitive Neuroscience

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine are jointly searching for a cognitive neuroscientist. The successful candidate will have the credentials for a full-time tenure-track appointment (Investigator Track) at the level of Associate Professor. The candidate will have the capability to lead an independent laboratory on the experimental neuropsychology and multimodal imaging of neurodegenerative diseases and successful aging. Established track record of research achievements in these areas and expertise on the cognitive aspects of aging and dementia are desirable. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic mission of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program within the Department of Psychiatry and will lead his/her research program on dementia and aging within the Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center. The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

Associate Professor, Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking outstanding candidates with dynamic research programs in Neurobiology of Disease and Aging.

Associate Research Scientist, Maniatis Lab

The Maniatis lab within the Zuckerman Institute seeks an Associate Research Scientist (ARS) to facilitate research investigating the role of autophagy in ALS disease mechanisms. Candidates with expertise in multidisciplinary approaches including molecular genetics, mouse genetics, genomic methods, bioinformatics and familiarity with neurodegenerative diseases are encouraged to apply.

Associate Scientist

Amgen is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Neuroscience Department at our research facility in Cambridge, MA. The Associate Scientist will work independently and as part of cross-disciplinary teams. The Associate Scientist will join an energetic research team responsible for the design and execution of innovative assays and the production of high quality data with the goal of developing therapeutics for neurological disorders with an emphasis on Neurodegenerative Diseases (Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

Associate Scientist

The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) has an opening for a full-time Associate Scientist working in the Translational Research group. The Associate Scientist will be part of the team working to develop patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSc) collection, as well as the development and implementation of cell-based high content screens for target and drug discovery.

Associate Scientist

Yumanity is seeking a talented and versatile BS/MS scientist to join our interdisciplinary team to help advance novel drug discovery programs for neurodegenerative diseases. This position will be laboratory based, and requires strong experimental skills with background in cell and molecular biology and experience in quantitative assay development. The successful candidate must be highly flexible and team-oriented. The position will report to a Principal Scientist in the Mammalian Assay Development group, and will interact across all of Yumanity’s core platforms, including yeast phenotypic screening, target identification, stem cells and chemistry.

Associate Scientist

Yumanity is seeking an associate scientist to join our interdisciplinary team to help advance our novel drug discovery programs. This position will be laboratory based and requires experimental skills in human stem cell culture, including experience differentiating patient and control-derived progenitor cells into various central nervous system cells. This position will report to a Senior Scientist in Discovery Biology and will collaborate across all of Yumanity’s core platforms, including yeast phenotypic screening, target identification and chemistry.

Associate Scientist

Yumanity is seeking an associate scientist to join our interdisciplinary team to help advance our novel drug discovery programs. This position will be laboratory based and requires experimental skills in human stem cell culture, including experience differentiating patient and control-derived progenitor cells into various central nervous system cells. This position will report to a Senior Scientist in Discovery Biology and will collaborate across all of Yumanity’s core platforms, including yeast phenotypic screening, target identification and chemistry.

Associate Scientist II, ALS

The Department of Neurology Research is seeking a highly talented and enthusiastic associate to join an in vitro / in vivo target discovery and validation effort in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) aimed at bringing new targets and therapeutic strategies from discovery to development. The successful candidate will be expected to support efforts to develop and validate new in vitro ALS models for candidate identification and validate findings in primary mouse tissue.

Associate Scientist II, Neuroimmunology, Research

The Neuroimmunology department at Biogen is searching for a committed, enthusiastic and dependable associate scientist to assist with the design, execution and interpretation of preclinical studies for drug discovery and development. The incumbent will be part of a multifunctional team with responsibility for target validation and evaluation of novel drug candidates for neurodegenerative/neuroinflammatory diseases. He/she should be able to plan and execute in vivo and in vitro experiments with high level of independency, organization and scientific rigor. He/she should be able to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of pertinent literature and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to efficiently present results to project team members.

Associate Scientist III, ALS

The Department of Neurology Research is seeking a highly talented and enthusiastic associate to join an in vitro / in vivo target discovery and validation effort in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) aimed at bringing new targets and therapeutic strategies from discovery to development. The successful candidate will be expected to support efforts to develop and validate new in vitro ALS models for candidate identification and validate findings in primary mouse tissue.

Associate Scientist III, Neuroimmunology

The Biogen Department of Neuro/Immunology seeks a highly motivated and keen associate scientist whose primary responsibility is to advance target validation, drug discovery and development. The individual is expected to have mastered a broad range of experimental techniques, preferably having established expertise in the field of neuroimmunology. The individual will be expected to perform with significant independence with respect to designing and executing controlled experiments, analyzing and interpreting results, establishing and executing existing or new protocols/methodologies and recommending modifications. The individual is expected to read pertinent literature and exhibit knowledge of molecular and biological processes, applying their knowledge to propose new ideas and regularly make suggestions for creative solutions to technical challenges. The individual is expected to have strong written and verbal communication skills, preparing and delivering oral presentations, posters, draft research reports and contributing to manuscripts.

Associate or Full Professor (Animal Disease Models)

The Model Animal Research Center (MARC) of Nanjing University, which focuses on basic and translational medicine research with the achievement published in high profile journals such as Cell, Nature, Neuron, Nature Medicine and their sister series, invites applications for full-time faculty positions, at academic ranks of Associate or Full Professor. Individuals with demonstrated accomplishments in, but not limited to, the following areas are encouraged to apply – 1) Organogenesis and Birth Defect 2) Physiological Homeostasis Control and Metabolic Disease 3) Cancer and Stem Cell Biology 4) Neurobiology and neurodegenerative disease 5) Bioinformatics Specialists. Highly competitive research package will be provided in a stimulating and nurturing research environment: substantial start-up funds from “National Youth 1000-Talent Plan” and Nanjing University “Deng Feng Plan”; excellent laboratory space; and outstanding Vivarium Facility. For more information and to apply visit website: http://www.nicemice.cn

Associate or Full Professor of Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology and the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute (SNRI) at the Indiana University of Medicine in Indianapolis invites applications from outstanding individuals for the Paul Stark Professorship at the Associate or Full Professor level.

Associate or Full Professor, Molecular Imaging

The Molecular Imaging Innovations Institute (MI3) in the Department of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking highly motivated applicants to join our institute, which is located in the brand new, state-of-the-art, Belfer Research Building. MI3is committed to becoming an internationally recognized institute of excellence in the discovery and development of new molecular imaging agents, and strategies for use in basic and translational research and clinical care. Scientists will have access to on-site imaging systems for preclinical and human studies including: MRI, PET/CT, PET/MR, SPECT, CT, optical and ultrasound.

Associate or Full Professor, Neurodegenerative Disease

The Department of Pathology (http://pathology.ucsd.edu) and the Department of Neurosciences (http://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/neurosciences) at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

Associate or Full Professor, Neuroscience

In a major Neuroscience initiative, we seek to hire up to 2 tenure-track or tenured faculty members as part of a cross campus multi-disciplinary effort to study the nervous system (from development, to function, to aging, degeneration and repair). We seek researchers that collectively span multi-disciplinary levels of investigation (molecular mechanisms, circuit analysis, complex animal and human behaviors) using state of the art techniques (molecular, optogenetics, behavioral, educational, computational, imaging, EEG, genetic and research of clinical populations) applied to experimental model systems of health, injury and disease (invertebrate, vertebrate or human systems). Our goal is to recruit a team of collaborative individuals with an outstanding record, committed to excellence in research, that complement existing campus strengths. Applicants for tenured positions should also demonstrate notable scientific contributions and sustained extramural support. Successful candidates must also have clear potential or demonstrated ability to work successfully with and benefit a diverse student body.

Associate or Full Professor, Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience and Center for Brain Immunology and Glia at the University of Virginia are seeking candidates for tenure-eligible Associate and Full Professor positions.

Associate or Full Professor, Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology and the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute (SNRI) at the Indiana University of Medicine in Indianapolis invites applications from outstanding individuals for the Stark Professorship at the Associate or Full Professor level. A Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and tenure track faculty experience are required. Preference will be given to individuals with outstanding scholarship in the fields of neuropharmacology and neuroscience. Competitive start-up packages include ample laboratory space and access to exceptional core research facilities. The successful candidate will have a strong record of publications and peer-reviewed funding as a principal investigator in the field of neuropharmacology as it relates to neuroimmunology, translational neuroscience, and neurodegenerative disease. The scientific environment at the School of Medicine, the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and the SNRI is highly interactive and productive with ties on campus to other Basic Science and Clinical Departments, as well as Research Centers and Institutes. Outstanding core facilities are also available. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of research goals, with names and contact information for three references at: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/4337

Biocuration Scientist

The Biocuration Scientist is responsible for the ongoing curation of scientific databases and directories that serve the neurodegeneration research community. The databases reflect the breadth of AD research and include information on research models, mutations, biomarkers, therapeutics, and other aspects of research on AD and related disorders. The Biocuration Scientist collaborates with the scientific content manager and other Alzforum staff members to ensure that information is accurate, up to date, and consistent across the website.

Bioinformatician, Salomoni Lab

We are seeking an interactive and self-motivated Bioinformatician / Computational Biologist to join a team of cell and molecular biologists working on brain pathophysiology. The projects will focus on interrogating and integrating existing and new genetic and epigenetic datasets generated from genetically engineered mouse models as well as primary human samples. This programme of work is based on published/unpublished work from the team. This work will be conducted by Professor Paolo Salomoni whose research interest is nuclear function in regulation of cell fate in normal brain and CNS disease.

Bioinformatician, Single Cell Bioinformatics

The VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research is located in Leuven, Belgium, and part of VIB and the University of Leuven (KU Leuven). With more than 300 people working in 17 labs, we study the brain in health and disease. Our research focuses on disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but also basic research questions relating the cellular heterogeneity of the brain, brain wiring and synapse biology. These studies are integrated with immunology and studies on protein aggregation and amyloid toxicity.

Bioinformatics Specialist

A Bioinformatics Staff Scientist position is available at the DZNE in Tübingen within the scientific team “Genome Biology of Neurodegenerative Diseases” led by Prof. Peter Heutink. The research focus of our group is to identify genetic risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Frontal-Temporal Dementia/Motor Neuron Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Ataxia in close collaboration with our clinical partners. As partners in the International Parkinson’s Disease Genomics Consortium (IPDGC) (http://pdgenetics.org/), we participate in large scale genetic and genomic studies to identify new genetic risk factors and to characterize the biological consequences of these mutations and risk factors by using automated high-throughput cellular screens combined with genomic and transcriptomic approaches. For further details on the scientific program of the group, please refer to http://www.dzne.de/en/sites/tuebingen/research-groups/heutink.html.

Bioinformatics Specialist

The VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research is seeking a highly motivated Single Cell Bioinformatics Specialist. You will collaborate with the 17 research groups within the Center and provide essential input on computational biology aspects of their research projects. In this job you will be confronted with exciting research questions in neurobiology and neurodegeneration; and with a broad spectrum of computational challenges and single-cell omics data sets. You will work closely with in the Laboratory of Computational Biology (Stein Aerts Lab) and with the single cell expertise unit (Suresh Poovathingal) and you will be part of an active bioinformatics community in Leuven, allowing daily interactions with colleague bioinformaticians.

Biologics Group Leader

The Biotechnology Discovery Research (BioTDR) Lead Generation is looking to fill a position for an experienced researcher to lead a drug discovery group passionate about discovering and enablement of large molecule drugs to combat diseases in the immunology, diabetes, oncology, neurodegenerative and pain areas. Are you a highly skilled scientist who has demonstrated ability to facilitate communication between multidisciplinary teams, coordinating complex cross-functional teams? Are you prepared to lead productive collaborations both within BioTDR, and with therapeutic area partners as well as clinical colleagues so as to identify and develop opportunities for protein therapeutics? You will participate in ongoing research projects as well as initiate new drug discovery research efforts. You should be able to work in an interdisciplinary setting, have detailed understanding of disease pathophysiology and drug hunting experience.

Biostatistician

The Biostatistician is responsible for providing statistical support to nonclinical and biomarker studies or projects as assigned. He/She participates in activities in cross-functional project teams for study design and execution. He/She provides statistical consultation to teams, and ensures the incorporation of statistical input in study design and execution. He/She develops statistical analysis plans and performs statistical analyses, interprets statistical results.

Biostatistician, Research Fellow

Applications are invited for a motivated and self-driven individual for the position of Biostatistician with the Irish ALS Research Group, hosted in the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute’s Academic Unit of Neurology. This project will combine high resolution structural and dynamic imaging of the brain at 3 Tesla and spectral EEG/ EMG with clinical and genomic data to identify sub-clusters of ALS patients.

CNS Pre-Clinical Research Lead

The Neuroscience Lead (or CNS) will manage the CNS functional group within the Discovery Research group under Translational Research. He/she will be responsible for:

Chair, Department of Neuroscience

The UConn School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding neuroscientist at a rank of Associate or Full Professor to become Chair of the Department of Neuroscience. Candidates with nationally recognized accomplishments in research, sustained NIH or extramural funding, and leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Desired areas of expertise include but are not limited to cellular and molecular neuroscience, chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, brain circuitry research, and neurogenesis and regeneration. This position is ideal for an energetic individual with the leadership skills and vision required to foster the health and growth of a department that values academic excellence and collaboration. The departmental faculty excel in a variety of research areas (neuroscience.uchc.edu), lead educational programs in the graduate, medical and dental schools, and provide a stimulating environment for research trainees.

Chair, Department of Neuroscience

The UConn School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding neuroscientist at a rank of Associate or Full Professor to become Chair of the Department of Neuroscience. Candidates with nationally recognized accomplishments in research, sustained NIH or extramural funding, and leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Desired areas of expertise include but are not limited to cellular and molecular neuroscience, chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, brain circuitry research, and neurogenesis and regeneration. This position is ideal for an energetic individual with the leadership skills and vision required to foster the health and growth of a department that values academic excellence and collaboration. The departmental faculty excel in a variety of research areas

Chair, Department of Translational Neurosciences

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is seeking an inaugural Chair for its new Department of Translational Neurosciences (TNS). TNS will be a novel medical school department, one that actively bridges basic science and clinical medicine through innovative collaborative research programs. The Chair will have the opportunity to create the overarching vision and, through strategic leadership, to build a center of translational neuroscience excellence. The Department Chair will have resources to recruit TNS faculty who will enhance our University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) scientific community. We seek a visionary leader with expertise in molecular, cellular, or genetic approaches to neuroscience whose research is motivated by the challenges of nervous system disorders and directed toward advancing clinical care and improving human health in the foreseeable future.

Chair, Neurological Sciences

The College of Medicine at Florida State University has embarked on a strategic effort to increase basic and translational research in human neuroscience. In an effort to extend our impact in neural health, we are seeking applications for the College of Medicine’s Mina Jo Powell Chair in Neurological Sciences.

Chief of Staff, VA

VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS), located in Seattle, Washington, and the University of Washington (UW) are recruiting for a Physician to serve as their Chief of Staff to provide administrative, programmatic, and clinical leadership for the medical center.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Neuropsychology

The Neuropsychology Section in the Department of Neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health Physicians has an immediate opening for an Adult Neuropsychologist at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. The Section of Neuropsychology is situated in new space inside a unique, integrated clinical neuroscience center of excellence, comprising neurology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, and related services. Responsibilities will include coordination and provision of clinical assessment services, participation in multidisciplinary treatment teams, supervision of pre- and postdoctoral trainees and staff, and participation in the overall academic mission (including lectures to neurology residents). Major patient populations include neurodegenerative diseases, movement disorders, epilepsy, oncology, and brain injury, as well as a broad range of complex medical disorders. Although primarily a clinical position, there are significant opportunities for participation in research, including brain imaging work in alcoholism risk, Alzheimer disease, stroke, epilepsy, etc. Requirements include post-doctoral training in clinical neuropsychology and eligibility for licensure in Indiana. Preference will be given to ABPP-eligible or already board certified clinicians experienced with the above patient populations. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Indiana University is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of career goals and interests and a current CV to: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/5050

Clinical Cognitive Neuroscientist

Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center invites applications for a tenure leading faculty position in Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience. This position is part of a new Neuroimaging Section within the department and aims to leverage multiple hires across the School of Medicine in human neuroscience. We welcome applications from any area of cognitive neuroscience, including memory, executive function, visual attention, perception, audition, motor control, emotion, and decision-making. Methodological specialty within neuroimaging is open, but ideally the candidate would benefit from our strong existing program in MEG imaging, and develop a translational, theory-based multimodal neuroimaging program focusing on their area of interest. The successful applicant would join a growing group of cognitive neuroscientists within the department (and across campus) using MEG, fMRI, and other modalities, and hopefully help grow other programs in parallel with building their own.

Clinical Coordinator

The Division of Neuromuscular Disorders is seeking a Research Support Coordinator to join a very active clinical research program with multiple ongoing research studies. The primary focus of the work will be on investigator-initiated research in the fields of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and myasthenia gravis (MG). The research support coordinator will work closely with clinical research coordinators, data manager, statistician, clinical staff and the principal investigator.

Clinical Psychologist

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist with a strong interest in neuroscience and experience in neuropsychological assessment to join a well-established multidisciplinary neuroscience team specialising in early onset and/or rare dementias.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Cedars-Sinai Department of Neurology neuromuscular group is looking for an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to join their research team. We are currently recruiting for over 10 protocols which include repositories, natural history studies, and interventional trials including pharmacological and surgical approaches.

Clinical Research Coordinator

The University of Miami’s Division of Neuromuscular Disorders in the Department of Neurology is seeking a full time Clinical Research Coordinator. The primary focus of the work will be on investigator-initiated research in the fields of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and myasthenia gravis (MG). To effectively perform in this position, the Clinical Research Coordinator will ideally have experience working on investigator-initiated clinical research projects, to be able to work independently with minimal supervision and to function effectively as part of a team.

Clinical Research Fellow, Neuromuscular Diseases

We now offer a unique opportunity to an academic clinical neurologist to join our team as a Clinical Research Fellow in Neuromuscular Diseases. During a negotiable 1-2 year commitment based at Cytokinetics’ offices in South San Francisco, the Fellow will contribute invaluable expertise to our clinical development programs in neuromuscular diseases. The Fellow will benefit from an experience rarely available in a strictly academic position; i.e., the day-to-day leadership and management of a clinical trial aimed at the development of new therapeutics for patients. The Fellow may engage in this opportunity in the context of their academic fellowship as a means to satisfy a research requirement if agreeable to their institution. Continued involvement in the clinical management of patients during the period of this fellowship will be encouraged. The Fellow may return to his or her academic post at the conclusion of the term, enriched by this experience in addition to returning to the parent institution with a portfolio of valuable clinical research competencies.

Clinical Scientist

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on scientist who is capable of performing multiple duties inherent in clinical development and comfortable working in an open environment. The clinical scientist will be an integral member of the clinical team and support programs both in the clinic and preparing to enter the clinic. This person will provide cross-functional support to programs by working closely the Medical, Operational, Regulatory, Biomarker, and Technical groups. Successful applicants are expected to function with a high degree of independence in a fast-paced start-up environment while also working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to the development of new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.

Cognitive Clinical Research Nurse

The Cognitive Clinical Research Nurse is responsible to promote organizational values of patient and visitor satisfaction by demonstrating courtesy and respect for families, visitors and other employees. Cares for patients in all age groups from young adult through geriatrics. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, treatment and care of patients serviced. Works in collaborative practice setting with supervising/collaborating physicians to care for patients within the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center.

Computational Biologist

Verge Genomics is looking for a genomics scientist to develop algorithms, statistical methods, and software to analyze large-scale gene expression and genomic datasets. You will implement these methods to identify new disease targets and mechanisms, and drugs that target these disease gene networks. As one of the first employees at Verge, you will develop cutting-edge methods that will serve as the foundation of a revolutionary drug development model.

Data Analyst

This analyst will work under the guidance of investigators in the Center for Biomedical Image Computing and Analytics (http://www.cbica.upenn.edu/, CBICA), Director, Christos Davatzikos, PhD.

Director of Clinical Operations

At Alector, we believe that neurodegeneration and dementia, are in fact immune disorders and we made it our mission to empower the immune system to cure Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, ALS and other degenerative brain conditions. We are supported by leading investors in healthcare including Orbimed, Polaris, Google Ventures and count some of the most innovative pharma companies as our strategic backers.

Director of Neurodegeneration Disease Models

Alector LLC (alector.com) is a privately-funded, broad-based, neuroscience biotech startup located in the San Francisco Mission Bay. We combine state-of-the-art antibody technology with recent discoveries in human genetics to discover and clinically develop a platform of novel disease modifying therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury.

Director of Neurodegeneration Disease Models

Alector is looking for exceptional scientists, senior scientists, and director-level investigators with a PhD and/or MD, an outstanding publication and track record, and a drive to innovate. The candidate must have extensive, hands-on expertise in conducting and managing disease model studies for neuro-degeneration and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Frontotemporal dementia and ALS, in rodents. The successful candidates will play leading roles in the discovery and development of novel, disease-modifying drugs.

Director of Neurodegenerative Research

We are currently on the hunt for a Director of Research– Neurodegenerative to oversee all aspects of neurodegenerative gene therapy research at the GTP at PENN. In this role, you will be responsible for build a team of Senior Research Investigators (SRI) to support GTP’s Neurodegenerative research efforts; establishing processes for mentoring and leading SRIs in research projects; directly oversee and manage a team of SRIs and technicians; In consultation with the PI of the GTP, the Research Director – Neurodegenerative will assess the rare disease programs that are brought into GTP for scientific research. The individual should have in-vivo pharmacology expertise for preclinical translational programs as well as expertise in testing the efficacy of therapeutic interventions for neurodegenerative disease indications. Joining GTP offers scientific professionals the unique opportunity of seeing their research go from bench to bedside and discoveries that could one day lead to cures.

Director or Senior Director, Gene Transfer Technologies

The Director/Senior Director is a recognized expert in the science and applications of gene transfer and gene therapy. The incumbent will lead the Gene Transfer Technologies research group whose mission is to:

Director, Antibody Discovery

Voyager is seeking a highly motivated scientist and leader with extensive experience in therapeutic antibody discovery and development to contribute to our research team and build the Antibody Platform at the company.

Director, Antibody Discovery

Voyager is seeking a highly motivated scientist and leader with extensive experience in therapeutic antibody discovery and development to contribute to our research team and build the Antibody Platform at the company.

Director, Biology Discovery

In anticipation of the Company’s growth plans, Denali Therapeutics is seeking to recruit a Director focusing on drug discovery research in neurodegenerative diseases. Reporting to the Head of Biology, this individual will be responsible for contributing to the scientific strategy, management of research programs and directing targeted discovery and validation activities in our cellular homeostasis group.

Director, Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders

The University of Maryland Department of Neurology is seeking a senior level physician scientist with expertise in dementia and neurodegeneration to serve as the Director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders. Specifically, the Department is seeking an investigator with a strong history of external funding whose work focuses on the molecular and cellular pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Huntington’s disease (HD), Fronto-temporal dementia (FTD), or hereditary ataxias (HA).

Director, Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders (Physician-Scientist)

The University of Maryland Department of Neurology is seeking a senior level physician scientist with expertise in dementia and neurodegeneration to serve as the Director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders. Specifically, the Department is seeking an investigator with a strong history of external funding whose work focuses on the molecular and cellular pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Huntington’s disease (HD), Fronto-temporal dementia (FTD), or hereditary ataxias (HA).

Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Reporting to the EVP Research & Development, the Director, Clinical Pharmacology will be responsible principally for early clinical drug development activities with a strong focus on Phase I and Phase IIa clinical trials. He/She will work closely with the Clinical Research Group and other members of the R&D team to ensure a strategic view is taken for the pipeline progression of individual projects.

Director, Division of Neuroscience

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) seeks a Director to lead its extramural Division of Neuroscience. The Director of the Division of Neuroscience will be responsible for planning and directing a program of extramural and collaborative research in neuroscience, guiding NINDS’s largest research portfolio and charting the future of a vibrant, growing neuroscience research community https://www.ninds.nih.gov/. The Director of the Division of Neuroscience will lead a group of approximately 60 professional staff. The research portfolio of the Division of Neuroscience includes an annual budget of over $1 billion dollars in grants and over $30 million in R&D contracts.

Director, Institute of Biotechnology

Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE of the University of Helsinki is seeking a Director of the Institute of Biotechnology (bi.helsinki.fi). The Institute of Biotechnology (BI) is at the forefront of molecular biology research with eight current ERC grantees, and has a strong focus in biotechnology through developing new strategies e.g. to combat neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. Current research programs at the BI are in Cell and Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Genome Biology, and Structural Biology and Biophysics. BI is an international, competitive and rewarding workplace, where the staff within the 25 research groups and 7 core facilities exceeds 250 and comes from 30 different countries. As of 2017 the Institute of Biotechnology is a unit of HiLIFE (www.helsinki.fi/hilife) and collaborates locally across life science units and organizations.

Director, Neurobiology

Verge Genomics is seeking a motivated and accomplished Director of Neurobiology with experience using in vivo pharmacology models to translate in vitro compound hits to optimized drug leads. You will lead in vivo studies to validate small molecule efficacy and minimize side effect potentials and establish proof of concept by the manipulation of gene targets to ameliorate or create disease models. The ideal candidate will apply a combination of his or her expertise in the etiology and treatment of ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, results from our cell-based screens, and animal studies you will lead to best apply gene networks to guide our drug discovery efforts. With knowledge of neuropharmacology and experience translating compound discoveries to CNS applications, this position offers the opportunity to help lead the neurobiology research program at an emerging biotech company.

Director, Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Cleveland Clinic

The Cleveland Clinic Department of Neurosciences and Neurological Institute are actively seeking a Director to head the Cleveland Clinic Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center. The Director will have the opportunity to lead, expand, and integrate basic, translational, and clinical research programs. Senior candidates with PhD and/or MD degrees and well-established, independently-funded research programs are encouraged to apply. The Department of Neurosciences, the Lerner Research Institute, and the Neurological Institute offer excellent research and core facilities, generous start-up funds, and ongoing operational support. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of research interests and vision for the Center via e-mail to [email protected]

Director, Neuropharmacology

The Neuropharmacology Research group is seeking independent and motivated scientists to join a newly established research team focused on the rapid progression of novel therapeutics to humans for neurodegenerative, neurobehavioral and neuromuscular diseases. The Director, Neuropharmacology will be responsible for establishing and leading a research pharmacology group responsible for developing and leading innovative approaches to the treatment of neurodegenerative, neurobehavioral and neuromuscular disorders. The candidate will be expected to lead their own research project, as well as oversee other drug development programs with the goal of building a robust and sustainable portfolio of candidates for clinical development. The candidate will also oversee the efforts and be responsible for guiding the career development of 6-10 scientists.

Director, Neuropharmacology

The Neuropharmacology Research group is seeking independent and motivated scientists to join a newly established research team focused on the rapid progression of novel therapeutics to humans for neurodegenerative, neurobehavioral and neuromuscular diseases. The Director, Neuropharmacology will be responsible for establishing and leading a research pharmacology group responsible for developing and leading innovative approaches to the treatment of neurodegenerative, neurobehavioral and neuromuscular disorders. The candidate will be expected to lead their own research project, as well as oversee other drug development programs with the goal of building a robust and sustainable portfolio of candidates for clinical development. The candidate will also oversee the efforts and be responsible for guiding the career development of 6-10 scientists.

Director, Neuroscience Electrophysiology

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Director, Neuroscience Research

Amgen is hiring a Director, Research in our Neuroscience group at our Research and Development facility in Cambridge MA.

Director, Neuroscience Research & Drug Discovery

Verge Genomics is seeking a motivated and highly accomplished “drug hunter,” responsible for directing, managing, and leading basic research and drug discovery efforts for neurodegenerative diseases and leading multidisciplinary project teams. This position offers the opportunity to grow and lead a drug discovery program at an emerging biotech from the ground up, while establishing important external partnerships. As a member of the early team at Verge, you will be deeply involved in key strategic decisions and in organization of the research & discovery team, and help build the foundation of a revolutionary drug development model.

Director, Registry Operations

The Registry Operations Director will direct and manage operations for MDA’s large, multi-disease Neuromuscular Observational Research (MOVR) Data Hub, a key element of MDA’s mission to improve patient outcomes and help drive drug development. This position works across multiple departments within MDA and with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, industry, governmental agencies, academic institutions and other non-profit organizations to build and maintain the MOVR Data Hub. This position will report directly to the SVP, Scientific Program Director.

Director, Research, Neuroscience (ALS and PD)

Amgen is a leading global biotechnology company, with a mission to serve patients around the world. As a science-based, patient-focused organization, we discover and develop innovative therapies to treat serious illnesses. Our medicines have made a dramatic difference in the lives of millions. To underpin our commitment to serve patients, Amgen is hiring a Director, Research in our Neuroscience group at our Research and Development facility in Cambridge MA (AMA).

Director, Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Applications are invited for the position of Director of the Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases (Tanz Centre) in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, CANADA.

Director, Therapeutic Development

We are currently seeking a new Director of Therapeutic Development to over see the Program of Excellence focused on Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Director, Therapeutic Development

We are currently seeking a new Medical Science Liason (Director of Therapeutic Development) to oversee the Program of Excellence focused on Lysosomal Storage, Neurodegenerative, Liver Metabolics, or Infantile Epilepsy diseases/disorders.

Director/Senior Director of Neurodegeneration and Repair Research

We are looking for a talented leader to direct preclinical research in Dementia and Memory Disorders within the new Neurodegeneration and Repair Research Unit. In close partnership with the early clinical lead for within the same unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering innovative drug candidates for proof-of-concept trials in AD, FTD and other memory disorders. He/she will lead the efforts of multiple research teams from early target discovery to late preclinical development and support the clinical trial strategy. We seek a candidate with knowledge of the biology of neurodegeneration and an outstanding track record in the field of drug development. He/she will succeed by collaborating closely with other Biogen scientists and clinicians in the areas of neurodegeneration, neuroimmunology and repair, as well as experts in the multiple therapeutic modalities – small molecules, antibodies, biologics, antisense oligonucleotides and gene therapy – in the Biogen portfolio. An innovative approach to biomarker and drug delivery strategies will also be required. We particularly seek candidates who have demonstrated strong scientific rigor while exploring novel pathways and mechanisms in humans and model systems and in leading multidisciplinary research teams. Demonstrated expertise in Alzheimer’s research and experimental models would be an advantage but is not required.

Director/Sr. Director, Neurodegeneration and Repair Research

We are looking for a talented leader to direct preclinical research in Dementia and Memory Disorders within the new Neurodegeneration and Repair Research Unit. In close partnership with the early clinical lead for within the same unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering innovative drug candidates for proof-of-concept trials in AD, FTD and other memory disorders. He/she will lead the efforts of multiple research teams from early target discovery to late preclinical development and support the clinical trial strategy. We seek a candidate with knowledge of the biology of neurodegeneration and an outstanding track record in the field of drug development. He/she will succeed by collaborating closely with other Biogen scientists and clinicians in the areas of neurodegeneration, neuroimmunology and repair, as well as experts in the multiple therapeutic modalities – small molecules, antibodies, biologics, antisense oligonucleotides and gene therapy – in the Biogen portfolio. An innovative approach to biomarker and drug delivery strategies will also be required. We particularly seek candidates who have demonstrated strong scientific rigor while exploring novel pathways and mechanisms in humans and model systems and in leading multidisciplinary research teams. Demonstrated expertise in Alzheimer’s research and experimental models would be an advantage but is not required.

Electrophysiologist

The Musculoskeletal disease area research department at the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) in Basel, Switzerland, is looking for a Scientific Associate with excellent electrophysiology skills to join a highly motivated research team that aims to identify and develop therapies for neuromuscular diseases and peripheral neuropathies like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and sarcopenia.

Epidemiologist

The Epidemiologist I serves as the Registry Coordinator for the Massachusetts statewide registry of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Responsibilities include those related to the day-to-day operation of the Registry, including contact with all patient reporting sources to ensure complete case ascertainment, oversight of data abstraction and data verification activities, data entry of all clinical files received, and the oversight of all electronic and paper Registry files.

Epidemiologist I

Serves as Registry Coordinator for the Massachusetts statewide registry of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Responsibilities include those related to the day-to-day operation of the Registry, including contact with all patient reporting sources to ensure complete case ascertainment, oversight of data abstraction and data verification activities, data entry of all clinical files received, and the management of all electronic and paper Registry files. This position is also responsible for maintaining a clean and accurate Registry database, conducting statistical analyses on program evaluation and ALS epidemiology in Massachusetts, assisting in the preparation of statistical reports, attending public meetings, and working with other technical staff on special studies. Other duties will include organizing annual advisory committee meetings and collaborating with other Bureau of Environmental Health (BEH) staff in the design and implementation of other environmentally-related chronic disease surveillance systems.

Executive Director, Clinical Research, Rare and Neurological Diseases

The Rare Disease Research Unit is looking for a talented senior physician scientist to join our team developing transformational new treatments in rare Neuromuscular, Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative diseases using AAV gene therapy. This individual will focus on the challenging translational, clinical and regulatory problems presented by gene therapy in rare (often) pediatric indications, including natural history studies, novel endpoint development and clinical trial design. The candidate will be accountable for the delivery of translational and clinical development plans for AAV gene therapy programs in multiple rare neurological indications, and will be skilled in early clinical program design and conduct from pre-clinical stages to POC. Similar activities will be required for programs exploiting other treatment modalities. Experience and proven collaborative skills with basic and clinical scientists, investigators, regulators and safety functions are essential.

Faculty

The Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center (LA BioMed) invites applications from highly accomplished individuals with an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree, at an early career stage with at least three years of postdoctoral training or, as an established mid-career level investigator.

Faculty (Open Rank), Biopharmaceutical Discovery

The University of Delaware is seeking applications for several open rank tenure-track professorships as part of a multiyear hiring effort in the area of biopharmaceutical discovery. Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree, documented evidence of high quality research productivity, and a strong commitment to both research and teaching. Applicants with research interests broadly relevant to biopharmaceutical discovery that span chemistry (e.g. chemoproteomics, molecular probes for biological imaging, metabolomics); biology (e.g. diseases of immune or tissue dysfunction) and engineering (e.g. synthetic biology, protein design, metabolic engineering) will be considered.   Successful applicants could have faculty appointments in one or more of several departments, including Chemistry and Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Psychological and Brain Sciences.

Faculty (Open Rank), Center for Neural Science and Medicine

Outstanding opportunities for faculty scientists at the assistant, associate and professor level exist in our new Center for Neural Science and Medicine (CNSM) at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Under the direction of Dr. Robert Baloh, MD, PhD, the Center brings together neuroscientists from across a range of departments and disciplines to facilitate collaborative efforts to improve our understanding of the nervous system. https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Research/Research-Areas/Neural-Science-and-Medicine-Center/.

Faculty (Open Rank), Center for NeuroGenetics

The Center for NeuroGenetics at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine invites applications for TWO tenure/tenure-track positions at the ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE or FULL PROFESSOR level. We seek outstanding investigators in the following areas: 1) Neuroscience, neurological disease mechanisms and/or therapeutic development with an emphasis on genetic, computational or pathophysiological disease models; 2) RNA biochemistry with a current or future focus on central nervous system function and disease. The Center has active research programs in human, mouse, and Drosophila genetics together with expertise in gene discovery, RNA biochemistry, structural biology, protein biochemistry, genome editing and computational biology, and is housed in the University of Florida Genetics Institute with contemporary facilities for bioinformatics, genomics and proteomics. In addition to being an active member of the Center, the primary academic appointment will be in a relevant department (e.g., Departments of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Neurology, Neuroscience or Pharmacology and Therapeutics).

Faculty (Open Rank), Gene Therapy

The Center for Gene Therapy at the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has immediate openings for junior tenure-track or senior tenured faculty principal investigator positions.

Faculty (Open Rank), Medicine

The University of Central Florida (UCF) has established several interdisciplinary teams of faculty as part of a strategic plan that encompasses our research, academic and service missions. The Disability, Aging and Technology (DAT) cluster was created as a partnership among seven UCF colleges/units (the Colleges of Health and Public Affairs, Nursing, Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science, Hospitality Management, Medicine and the Nanoscience Technology Center). The cluster’s goal is transdisciplinary engagement in research and education to link health and wellness interventions with technology applications so that effective and feasible health, behavioral health interventions, and assistive technologies can be used with diverse populations. In support of this effort, we are recruiting a physician scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine faculty who will serve in the two roles of practicing clinical geriatrician and independent principal investigator in the broad areas of disability, aging, and technology research.

Faculty (Open Rank), Neurobiology

As part of its Neuroscience Initiative, WPI invites applications for an open rank tenured or tenure-track position in Neurobiology in the Department of Biology and Biotechnology to begin in the fall of 2019.

Faculty (Open Rank), Neurobiology and Anatomy

The Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in the area of brain aging or neurodegenerative diseases. We encourage applications from candidates who employ novel approaches to explore areas at the level of cellular and molecular mechanisms and/or neural circuits in vivo. Applications at both junior and senior levels will be considered, with rank dependent on experience and qualifications.  We are located within the Texas Medical Center and its very rich and collaborative neuroscience community including Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University and the University of Houston.

Faculty (Open Rank), Neurodegenerative Disease

The Centre for Brain Research (CBR), an autonomous centre of Indian Institute of Science, invites applications for the position of faculty. CBR is dedicated to finding early diagnoses and rational therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through better understanding of brain function. CBR fosters inter-disciplinary neuroscience research and is currently recruiting neuroscientists, clinicians, engineers and computational scientists, who would work together to reduce the burden of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders.Candidates with experience in cognitive neuroscience, epidemiology, brain imaging, computer science and genetics are encouraged to apply.

Faculty (Open Rank), Neuropathology

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California (UC) Davis, School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic academic physician-investigator for a full-time position in the Assistant/Associate/Professor, Regular/In Residence (50%/50%) series, to provide clinical service and teaching in neuropathology, and who can develop an independent hypothesis-based research program in an area of neuroscience, such as Alzheimer’s disease or other neurodegenerative conditions, autism/neurodevelopmental disorders, neoplastic neuropathology. The expectation is that the candidate will spend approximately 30-50% clinical service and teaching and 50-70% research. Clinical duties will focus on surgical and autopsy neuropathology, though other subspecialty areas of anatomic pathology also could be considered based on the candidate’s training and interests. Teaching duties may include clinical, didactic, laboratory and small group teaching of housestaff, medical students, graduate students, and students in other health professional programs, and participation in interdisciplinary clinical conferences.

Faculty (Open Rank), Neuropharmacology

he Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology invites applications for two new tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor to full Professor levels. Candidates must hold Ph.D. and/or M.D. degrees; will be expected to develop an extramurally funded research program; and will be expected to participate in our graduate and teaching program in the area of neuropharmacology. Preference will be given to those applicants with active extramural funding and research interests in the development of new treatments for dementia, neurodegenerative diseases and stroke. Successful candidates may qualify for space and a joint appointment in a newly formed Neuroscience Institute that occupies space in a new research building. Serious consideration will be given to outstanding applicants from other areas that are complementary to the department’s current research efforts in cardiovascular, cell signaling, renal and cancer drug development. Information about the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is available at http://pharmacology.umc.edu. Review of applications will begin in November 2018 and will continue until the positions are filled. Send Curriculum Vitae and contact information for three references to: Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Pharmacology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216-4505 or email [email protected] EOE, M/F/D/V.

Faculty (Open Rank), Neuroscience

As part of its Neuroscience Initiative, WPI invites applications for an open rank tenured or tenure-track position in Neuroscience to begin in the fall of 2019.

Faculty (Open Rank), Neuroscience

Employer University of Kentucky Department of Neuroscience

Faculty (Open Rank), Neuroscience

The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology and the Neuroscience Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invite applications for two open-rank, tenure-track/tenure eligible faculty positions. Research areas of particular interest include Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegeneration, pain, glial biology and glial diseases, but outstanding work in any area of neuroscience will be considered.

Faculty (Open Rank), Neuroscience

Virginia Tech (VT) recently launched a bold and innovative Neuroscience Initiative by establishing a School of Neuroscience. Virginia Tech invites applications for tenure track faculty positions in the School of Neuroscience at the assistant-, associate- or full-professor level. We are seeking candidates that will apply innovative approaches to all aspects of cellular, molecular and computational neuroscience that will complement the expertise of the 15 primary faculty members who have joined the School of Neuroscience since 2015 (http://www.neuroscience.vt.edu). Successful candidates will establish a competitive research program that can attract extramural funding from a wide variety of funding agencies. Competitive salary, space, and start-up packages will be provided and be commensurate with experience.

Faculty (Open Rank), Regenerative Medicine (iPSC Disease Modeling)

The Centre de Medicina Regenerativa de Barcelona (CMRB) is seeking to recruit three new Independent Group Leaders at junior or midcareer level to complement and extend our existing programs. Areas of specific interest for the current call include, but are not limited to: cell replacement therapies for (i) heart failure, (ii) non-malignant hematological diseases, and iii) age-related macular degeneration; and iv) iPSC-based modeling of neurodegenerative diseases.

Faculty Position – Assistant Professor, Neuroinflammation Research

Faculty Position – Dept. of Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking outstanding candidates with dynamic research programs in neurobiology of disease and aging. The ideal candidate for this position will be an investigator with an innovative and dynamic research program that is directed at understanding the fundamental role of disease biology in neurodegenerative disease including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Frontotemporal dementia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Specific areas of interest include cerebrovascular disease, CNS immunity, neurobiology of aging, stem cell biology, neurodegeneration and neuroregeneration across a range of neurological disorders. We are seeking a world-class researcher to participate in departmental and institutional initiatives emphasizing collaboration and team science.

Faculty Position – Neuroinflammation Research

The BARROW NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE seeks an exceptionally promising or accomplished investigator to study neuroinflammation and complement other translational neuroscience research in a unique and dynamic environment within the Division of Neurobiology at the Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/).

Faculty Position in Academic Faculty of Health Sciences

Curtin University is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor/Professor, to further strengthen Western Australia’s research on neurological disorders and neuroscience, at the soon to be completed Sarich Neuroscience Research Institute building.  You will take a leadership role in fostering translational research and links with industry and community groups.

Faculty Position in Computational & Systems Biology

The  Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the tenure track. The successful applicant will have experience in the field of Computational & Systems Biology with a focus on  neurodegenerative diseases, including modeling cellular and molecular interactions and pathways, use of model organisms for generating human disease oriented leads, analysis of large genomic and phenotype data sets, and personalized medicine for central nervous system disorders.

Faculty Position in Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration

The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center seeks an outstanding researcher in the area of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration to fill an open rank tenure-track position. We seek candidates to complement and extend departmental and campus-wide research on the role of microglia/neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases, especially, but not limited to, traumatic brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Faculty Positions in Aging & Metabolism Research Program

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking established investigators to maintain a research program that addresses issues relevant to mechanisms of sarcopenia and frailty, neuromuscular junction maintenance, aspects of age-related changes in muscle physiology, or mechanisms of age-related neurodegeneration. Candidates with significant knowledge of diseases of neuromuscular degeneration, such as ALS, are of special interest.

Faculty, Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences

The University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences (http://go.uic.edu/BPS) invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in the field of pharmaceutics, drug delivery, or therapeutic bioengineering. Of particular interest are candidates with training and research interests in the areas of biologics, biopharmaceutical processing, formulation, and delivery. Special attention will be given to candidates whose research complements and expands our research in the areas of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and/or the human microbiome.

Full Professor, Neurobiology (Neuroimmunology and Neurological Disease)

Applications are invited for a position at the level of full professor. The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior is ranked as one of the top neuroscience departments in the country and engages in interdisciplinary approaches to the study of neurobiology. We seek outstanding candidates whose research addresses neuroimmunology with application to human neurological disease using multiple approaches including model systems. Areas may include neuroinflammatory responses due to viral infection of the CNS, the role of the immune system in demyelinating diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, or in other neurodegenerative diseases. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and have an international reputation with an impactful, collaborative and well-funded research program. Desire to contribute to both teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate level and participate in leadership and mentoring at UCI and within their field is required. Please submit by December 15, 2018, curriculum vitae, a description of research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of three potential referees. A separate statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion should also be included in the application materials. For application instructions, please go to the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Professor section at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF05003. Information on the department is available at http://neurobiology.uci.edu.

Genetic Counselor

Working in the Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) the genetic counselor will collaborate with and support the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) multidisciplinary clinical research team. The incumbent must have prior genetic counseling experience and a desire to be a key component of a team working to define the field of ALS genetics research. The majority of work will remain in the research realm; however, there will be opportunity to assist with complex ALS cases within the MGH ALS Multidisciplinary clinic or MGH Brain Health Clinic.

Graduate Research Assistant

The laboratory is seeking a motivated Graduate Research Assistant to join our efforts in exploring disease mechanisms and developing therapeutic strategies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and dementia. There is an increased focus on altered RNA processing as a central component of neurodegeneration in ALS and frontotemporal dementia. Our group explores the role of RNA alterations in neuronal death and uses splicing and expression profiles to identify therapeutic strategies that correct disease-linked gene expression events. The successful candidate will lead a research project using various cellular and animal models of ALS to explore disease mechanisms. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the candidate will design and perform experiments, will participate to the scientific lab meetings and is expected to fully participate in the organization and joint upkeep of the laboratory. He/She will perform laboratory experiments which include DNA and RNA purification, quantitative PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blots, DNA cloning, immunostaining, preparation of libraries for high throughput sequencing, and mammalian cell cultures. Experience in mouse handling and mouse histology is preferred. The individual must pay attention to details, be capable of working independently under minimal supervision, possess good verbal and written communication skills, and work well as part of a team.

Graduate Studentship

The project will focus on the composition and biological impact of protein aggregates in ALS throughout the evolution of the disease and among the different types of the disease (e.g. C9ORF72-related ALS). To identify steps of different types of protein aggregate maturation human brain samples will be analyzed biochemically and neuropathologically. The biological effects (e.g. on nucleocytoplasmic transport) and toxicity of the aggregates will be tested in cell culture systems of human-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCS).

Graduate Studentship

We are looking for highly motivated candidates to explore the role of C9ORF72 in neurodegeneration associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a motor neuron disease characterised by progressive injury and death motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Recent reports suggest that C9ORF72 hexanucleotide intronic repeat expansion cause ALS with high prevalence in both familial and sporadic cases. The C9ORF72 gene is located on chromosome 9p (9p21) and encodes twelve exons, with three transcription variants, and two possible protein isoforms, termed a and b. The normal expansion typically comprises a fewer than 30 of GGGGCC repeats. Pathogenic expansions consists of hundreds to thousands repeats. RNA foci are observed in fibroblasts and CNS of patients with C9ORF72 expansion, suggesting defects of RNA metabolism. Despite the significant progress in C9orf72 research, the exact function of the C9orf72 protein remains unclear. Thus, further research efforts aimed at better understanding the role of C9ORF72 protein are of the utmost importance to enable therapeutic development for ALS.

Graduate Studentship, Basso Lab

The major focus of the project is on extracellular vesicles and motor neuron degeneration with a particular interest on the role of RNA in the glia-motoneuronal intercellular communication. The PhD student will acquire expertise on extracellular vesicles analysis, RNA profiling in the field of neurodegeneration.

Graduate Studentship, De Vos Lab

Applications are now being invited for a three-year Basic Science PhD Studentship funded by Alzheimer’s Society, starting in October 2017. The successful candidate will join an established training programme at the Sheffield Institute for Translational neuroscience (SITraN) in the group of Dr Kurt De Vos. Expansions of a noncoding GGGGCC hexanucleotide repeat in the C9ORF72 gene are the most common genetic defect found to date in frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). How the repeat expansion causes disease is not known, but appears to involve both loss-of-function (C9ORF72 haploinsufficiency), and gain-of-function (repeat-associated non-ATG (RAN) translation, RNA toxicity) mechanisms. To unravel the ways in which C9orf72 expansions cause disease it is crucial to understand the normal functions of the C9orf72 protein. In this project we will investigate how the cellular levels of C9orf72 are regulated and leverage this knowledge to devise novel therapeutic strategies. Candidates must have a first or upper second class honors degree or significant research experience.

Graduate Studentship, Kadener Lab

We are looking for a highly motivated student to investigate the contribution and role of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in the development of neurodegenerative diseases. The student will join the Kadener lab in Jerusalem, a multidisciplinary team studying the role of circRNAs in physiology and disease in Drosophila. The position is part of circTrain (https://circtrain.eu/) an EU-funded International Training Network (ITN) that focuses on different aspects of circRNA biology.

Graduate Studentship, Locker Lab

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) areneurodegenerative disorders (NDs) with proteostasis defects. They represent an ideal set of diseases covering >70% of patients to increase our understanding of the molecular basis of NDs. The associated pathologies are difficult to truly model and compare using animals because (i) they are mainly caused by sporadic forms of the diseases, and (ii) models do not recapitulate the basic cellular changes observed in patients. Our aim is to achieve a global understanding of RNA translation and stress granules regulation across these neurodegenerative diseases using novel genetically engineered isogenic human stem cell lines. This will identify key regulatory nodes, across diseases, revealing new points for therapeutic interventions.The PhD candidate will work as part of an EU/MRC-funded trans-national consortium that has developed control fibroblasts genetically engineered into disease cell lines (project grant MR/R02426X/1), allowing studies within identical genetic backgrounds. Following training with our project partners at McGill (Canada) and QMUL (UK), the control and disease-model iPSCs will be used to differentiate neuronal cell populations including forebrain cortical-like neurons, midbrain dopamine-like and glial astrocyte-like cells. Subsequently, the candidate will be trained in confocal microscopy techniques to detect and quantity stress granules in cells, measure translational activity globally and specifically at the mRNA level using ribosomes profiling.

Graduate Studentship, Maudsley Lab

The aim of this project is to disentangle the converging molecular pathomechanisms in the frontotemporal dementia – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis spectrum. We will pursue this goal by investigating different mouse models using state-of-the-art proteomic and transcriptomic technologies. Using this approach, we intend to unravel the disease mechanisms already at presymptomatic stages.

Graduate Studentship, Sterneckert Lab

At TU Dresden the Junior Research Group of Dr. Jared Sterneckert, “iPS Cells and Neurodegenerative Disease” at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD), an Institute of the Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB), is calling for applications for a PhD scholarship. The Scholarship starts as soon as possible and is initially limited until Aug 30th 2020 with an optional extension. Dr. Sterneckert’s group uses patient specific induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to generate models of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Using a combination of gene editing, proteomics, and small molecules, we aim at understanding the mechanism(s) of pathogenesis and identifying novel treatments. The aim of this project is to use iPS cell-derived neurons in combination with patient biosamples to study amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, particularly the role of exosomes.

Graduate Studentship, Vande Velde Lab

Dr. Christine Vande Velde is looking to recruit a graduate student to her laboratory located at the CRCHUM facility, a research center affiliated with the Université de Montréal and located in Downtown Montreal.

Group Leader, Neurobiology

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is hiring a group leader to direct an internationally competitive research programme within the Neurobiology Division relevant to the Laboratory of Molecular Biology’s (LMB) research portfolio, drawing on the collaborative inputs and team-working of other colleagues both within and outside MRC.

Group Leader, Neurobiology

The Neurobiology Division of the Medical Research Councils Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB) invites applications for a Programme Leader-Track position.   We seek a scientist with a focus on the elucidation of fundamental molecular mechanisms that determine the structure and function of the neuronal synapse, in health and disease.  An emphasis on the development and application of molecular neurobiological approaches is essential, and the application of cutting-edge light and/or electron microscopic imaging is encouraged.  The primary selection criteria are scientific excellence and potential for synergy with our existing research programmes, both within the Division (encompassing neuronal molecular cell biology, neural circuits and simple behaviours, and the molecular/ cell biological basis of neurodegeneration) and across the wider LMB.  You should hold a PhD and have an excellent publication record, be internationally recognised for your work and have outstanding potential for independent research.

Group Leader, Translational Biomarkers

Denali Therapeutics is seeking to recruit a Group Leader to lead the company’s translational biomarker efforts. S/he will be responsible for leading translational biomarker strategies and developing and implementing biomarker assays to assess the target engagement and PK/PD/response relationships of drug candidates in both preclinical models and clinical trials.

Head of Translational Science

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases (CAND), is seeking applications for a faculty position as Head of Translational Science. Responsibilities include supporting the translation of novel targets and inventions into viable drug development and/or patient care solutions, engaging with Principal Investigators (PI’s), postdocs, and students to advance inventions from CAND laboratories, advancing high-throughput screening (HTS) hits into lead series, optimizing lead series to IND-ready clinical candidates, connecting entrepreneurs, bankers, and venture funds with CAND science, and utilizing Contract Research Organization (CRO) network to rapidly and cost-effectively advance CAND programs. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry, life sciences or a related discipline, practical experience in advancing drug programs into the clinic and validation of novel targets with in vivo proof of concept experiments.Desired skills include medicinal chemistry and DMPK expertise, hit and lead series evaluation, competitive analysis of programs, intellectual property path advisement, ability to connect CAND PI’s with resources such as CRO’s for chemistry and pharmacology, on-campus capabilities and UT System resources, grant writing, and design and interpretation of clinically relevant PI/PD experiments.

Junior or Senior Group Leader

The Grenoble Institute of Neurosciences (GIN), an outstanding research center devoted to understanding brain functions and the development of innovative clinical therapies for neurological, neuromuscular and psychiatric disorders, is welcoming applications for positions as junior and senior group leaders in basic and/or clinical research.

Lab Manager

The position is for a Lab Manager to help facilitate all daily lab operations. The individual will report to a Principal Investigator (PI) in neuropathology research that investigates the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and related disorders. A successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, highly confident decision making ability, experience managing multiple projects and life sciences lab management, and embrace the highly dynamic environment.

Lab Manager, Neurosciences Clinical Research Unit

The position is responsible for, and critically important to Neurosciences Clinical Research Unit (NCRU), and Memory and Aging Center (MAC) investigators for the overall operational management of clinical research activities for the biospecimens processing lab. The Lab Manager has direct responsibility for implementing a diverse portfolio of processing protocols which include multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry-sponsored), local investigator-initiated clinical trials, and clinical research activities, including a clinical database and biorepository LIMS system.

Lab Technician, Grinberg Lab

The position is for a part time Lab Technician / Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) to assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in neuropathology research that investigates the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and related disorders at UCSF Mission bay campus ( see http://grinberglab.ucsf.edu). The candidate is expected to be open to learning new methods.

Medical Director

Denali Therapeutics is dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to the genetics and biology of neurodegeneration and the principles of translational medicine. In anticipation of the Company’s growth plans, Denali Therapeutics is seeking to recruit a Medical Director. The Medical Director will be responsible for design, implementation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials and will provide strategic leadership for development programs.

Medical Director, Clinical Development (ALS, SMA)

The position of Associate Medical Director/Medical Director, Clinical Development sits within Pain, Neuromuscular and Rare Disease of Late Stage Clinical Development. The new Medical Director will support neuromuscular indications including Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The successful candidate will demonstrate the flexibility and capability to function at a high level across multiple studies. Activities include direct responsibility for advancing high priority clinical programs through clinical study design and execution, development of biomarker strategies, as well as interpretation of data from key clinical studies. The individual who assumes this position will interact with multiple levels of management within Biogen, external stakeholders in the medical community as well with global regulatory authorities.

Neurobiology Research Associate II

Verge Genomics is seeking a Neurobiology Research Associate II to join the Drug Discovery team. This candidate will gain pharmaceutical industry experience in a cutting-edge academic lab in the SF Bay Area and at Verge Genomics headquarters in SF. The candidate will be part of a multifunctional team with responsibility for target validation and evaluation of novel drug candidates for neurodegenerative diseases. The candidate will conduct in vivo studies in mice, including neonatal intracerebroventricular injections, and drug administration by oral routes. Experience with stereotaxic surgery, gene therapy (AAV9 or ASO), behavioral observations, gait analysis, rotarod and grip strength, and genotyping are a plus. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills and familiarity with statistical analysis. This position reports to a PhD Scientist. The candidate will also culture motor neurons differentiated from induced pluripotent human stem cells and aid in the design and development of cellular assays to identify genes and compounds for treating neurodegenerative diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The candidate will have extensive experience with sterile in vitro laboratory tasks, including harvesting, storing, growing, and expanding neuronal cultures, formulating and adding compounds and molecular probes, measuring cell numbers with light microscopy and properties based on immunohistochemical markers, and writing SOPs and detailed records of all work.

Neurologist

The Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center is accepting applications for a Board eligible/certified neurologist with an interest in cognitive and memory disorders. Research areas could include: 1) Running clinical trials; and 2) Studying clinical/pathological correlations of imaging and blood/CSF biomarkers. This faculty position will have a joint appointment in the Department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics and the work will involve the interface of clinical and basic research.

Neurologist

The Peripheral Nervous System, Muscle and ALS Department, Pasteur 2 new Hospital, CHU de Nice (France) is actually seeking a Neurologist with immediate availability for a Clinical and Research position. This department is certified as Neuromuscular Diseases Reference Center and ALS Reference Center. These Centers are affiliated to French rare diseases Healthcare Network (FILNEMUS) and French rare diseases Healthcare Network: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and rare motor neuron diseases (FILSLAN). The Department has also been labeled as being part of the European Reference Networks-NeuroMuscular Diseases (ERN-NMD) as Center of Excellence.

Neurologist, Rehabilitation Service

As a neurologist on the Neurology and Rehabilitation Service at the Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Health Care System,who subspecializes in rehabilitation. The duties of this position include: supervise residents and students and attend on the neurology inpatient service 2-3 months annually; attend on the rehabilitation inpatient service2-3 months annually; direct the power-mobility clinic; direct the spinal cord injury, spinal cord diseases, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis clinic; direct the stroke-care program. The applicant must be able toprovidecare and rehabilitation tothe following populations ofveterans: acute neurology patients in all outpatient and outpatient settings including intensive care units and emergency room; spinal cord injury, spinal cord disease, ALS and MS in the Hub and Spoke system of care; disabled patients due to neurological or orthopedic impairments for rehabilitation care on outpatient and inpatient settings. The applicant must be able to provide acute stroke and post-stroke care and supervise neurology stroke fellows who rotate at the VA. The applicant must participate in ongoing CARF accreditations activities for a Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, and assist in meeting standards forspecial accreditation in Stroke Rehabilitation. The applicant must be able to supervise neurology stroke fellows, neurology residents, other trainees and students who rotate on the Neurology Inpatient and Outpatient Service, and therefore must meet criteria for faculty appointment in Neurology at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center.

Neuropathologist, Physician Scientist, Neurodegenerative Disease

The Department of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor on the tenure track. Qualified candidates will be physician-scientists MD or MD, PhD, and be Board-certified in Neuropathology. They are expected to develop a federally funded, independent research program in the area of neurodegeneration and engage in collaborations with other researchers who study neurodegenerative diseases throughout Northwestern University.

PI, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery

SOUTHERN RESEARCH is seeking an outstanding scientist to join the faculty of the Chemistry Department in the Drug Discovery Division. We are particularly interested in attracting a scientist with an established research program with excellent translational potential toward the identification of novel therapeutic agents. Chemists with a strong desire to collaborate with biochemists, microbiologists, and our high-throughput screening center, especially in the areas of oncology, anti-infectives, or CNS and neurodegenerative diseases, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Pathway Leader, Glial Biology

In anticipation of the Company’s growth plans, Denali Therapeutics is seeking to recruit a Scientist / Pathway Leader. The Scientist will be responsible for discovery research focused in glial biology for neurodegenerative disorders and is expected to lead a team in Discovery Biology and make scientific laboratory based contributions to achieve research milestones. The position will be well integrated into a project team working closely with team members with broad drug development expertise. An ideal candidate has high energy, is independently motivated, clear communication skills, and a dedication to investigating molecular mechanisms of the biology underlying neurodegenerative disease.

PhD Position – Motor Neuron Disease

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PhD project in the field of neuroimaging in motor neuron disease (MND). MND is a devastating, fatal, incurable neurodegenerative condition that typically results in death within 2-3 years. Therapeutic efforts have been limited by an incomplete understanding of disease pathophysiology, and because an available biomarker is lacking with which to track therapeutic effects over short timescales; for this reason, many potential agents never make it to clinical trial. There is increasing evidence for abnormal energy metabolism in MND, both a hypermetabolic early phase characterised clinically by weight loss and, later, mitochondrial failure, which may contribute to motor neuronal cell death.

Physician Scientist, Tenure-Track

The Center for Translational Medicine (CTM) at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking qualified candidates and candidate nominations for a Tenure Track Faculty Physician-Scientist dedicated to neurodegeneration research. This position will also have clinical responsibilities and a joint appointment in the Department of Neurology.

Physician, Neuropathologist

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically oriented, Board Certified/eligible Neuropathologist qualified for appointment at either the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank with skills in surgical and autopsy neuropathology. Experience and ability to participate in other pathology specialty functions is desirable but not required. Pathologists with an academic focus in the neurosciences (eg, neurodegenerative disorders, tumor, stroke, etc) are encouraged to apply. Other service responsibilities and the effort levels designated in support of our academic and clinical service missions will be based on a candidate s training, skills and passions, as well as departmental and institutional needs. In addition to providing patient care, the successful candidate will be involved in the teaching of medical students and residents. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, it is expected that candidates sustain an outstanding, extramurally supported research program.

Physician, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

The ideal candidate would be preferably Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Spinal Cord Injury/Dysfunction fellowship-trained. Experience in Spinal Cord Injury-Disability (SCI-D), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), PM&R. Board Certified/Board Eligible in SCI is preferred. Candidates with board certification or board eligibility in SCI are eligible to apply regardless of residency specialization, and will be given preference in the application, but fellowship is not exclusively required if residency training is in PM&R.

Physician-Scientist (Faculty)

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Physician-Scientist, Tenure-Track

The Center for Translational Medicine (CTM) at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking qualified candidates and candidate nominations for a Tenure Track Faculty Physician-Scientist dedicated to neurodegeneration research. This position will also have clinical responsibilities and a joint appointment in the Department of Neurology.

Post-Doctoral Fellow Research, RIC Sensory Motor Performance Program

General Summary: The Single Motor Unit Laboratory (SMPP) strives to understand how the nervous system controls individual motor units within a muscle so as to enable the generation of muscle force. Seeks to investigate the role of intrinsic properties of motoneurons that innervate relevant muscle fiber populations in providing such control under normal conditions and following such illnesses as stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Postdoctoral Fellow

Sanofi’s Neuroscience Research Therapeutic Area based in Framingham, MA is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to investigate the underlying disease biology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The successful candidate will implement manifold in vitro and in vivo experimental approaches to help identify and validate innovative therapeutic targets for the treatment of ALS. These techniques include molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture, immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, laser capture microdissection and the use of transgenic mouse models.

Postdoctoral Fellow

The PostDoc Fellow will participate in the discovery and evaluation of candidate targets affecting motor unit function and subsequent sensory motor performance following stroke, SCI, and/or ALS. The PostDoc Fellow may also be expected to study the effects of various clinical interventions in order to aid the design of rehabilitation strategies targeting specific motor unit properties.

Postdoctoral Fellow

The international “Regulatory T cell responses at the crossroads of immune homeostasis and inflammation in the context of barrier diseases” (TregBar) project is an international research project funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund`s (FNR) bilateral AFR funding instrument. The program will initiate long-term collaborations between the biomedical initiatives of the Luxembourg Institute of Health (Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg) and the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine of the University of Luxembourg with the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Yokohama, Japan.

Postdoctoral Fellow

The lab for microRNA Models of Neurodegenerative Disease at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Research Fellow to investigate pathogenic pathways underlying neurodegeneration linked to loss of microRNA function.

Postdoctoral Fellow

The successful candidate will participate in federal and private-funded projects aiming to understand the role and molecular mechanism of autophagy (an essential lysosomal degradation pathway) in the regulation of metabolism and animal behavior, using knockout, knockin and transgenic mice, cell biology, biochemistry, imaging and state-of-the-art behavioral techniques.

Postdoctoral Fellow

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral associate interested in proteinopathy research in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing in vitro models to understand underlying mechanisms of pathogenic protein inclusion formation in the brain. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and writing skills and the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team. The candidate will periodically present his/her results and will prepare manuscripts for publication of findings in a peer-reviewed journal.

Postdoctoral Fellow, ALS

Sanofi’s Neuroscience Research Therapeutic Area based in Framingham, MA is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to investigate the underlying disease biology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The successful candidate will establish in vitro human glial and neuronal models to identify and validate innovative therapeutic targets for the treatment of ALS. The candidate will also evaluate the impact of engaging these novel targets in ALS transgenic mouse models.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Bang Lab

Dr. Anne Bang leads efforts at the Conrad Prebys Center for Chemical Genomics to develop patient cell specific and human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-based disease models for drug screening and drug target identification. Her research program is primarily focused on neurological and neuromuscular disease, with the aim of designing human cell-based models and assays that reflect higher order cellular functions and recapitulate disease phenotypes, yet have the throughput and reproducibility required for drug discovery.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Belzil Lab

We are looking to hire a postdoctoral fellow holding a PhD in Bioinformatics or Genetics/Epigenetics with strong expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis to lead the bioinformatic component of our research program. That person will be proficient in C++, Java, Python, R and unix environments, including supercomputing applications. Optimally, the recruited person will also have expertise in conducting statistical analyses and algorithm development. The individual needs to be independent and motivated to perform genomic, epigenomic and transcriptomic analyses — the primary mentor will be Dr. Veronique Belzil and a bioinformatics professor will be available for guidance.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Bertolotti Lab

There is a post doc position available to work within the Group of Dr Anne Bertolotti at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme aimed at capitalizing on our pioneering discoveries on phosphatases. The work aims at elucidating phosphatases structure and function reconstituting phosphatase inhibition using purified components. This research programme will bring fundamental discoveries with a translational potential relevant to a group of devastating and so far incurable diseases.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Bhattacharya Lab

The Department of Neuroscience has an opening for a qualified and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will join Dr. Martha Bhattacharya’s laboratory which is focused on the molecular and cellular study of nerve damage responses in both mice and Drosophila (fruit flies). The long-term goal of our research is to identify ways to delay or prevent the degeneration of axons in neurodegenerative diseases, thus preserving nerve function. Candidates who are eligible to compete for postdoctoral funding, such as the NIH Ruth L Kirschstein Institutional National Service Awards (NRSA), are strongly preferred.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Boulis Lab

The Boulis laboratory in the department of Neurosurgery at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a capable and self-motivated individual to oversee projects involving the transplantation of iPS cells for the treatment of motor neuron diseases and nerve damage.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Buchan Lab

A position is available in the Buchan lab to study cytoplasmic mRNA biology. We are particularly interested in the assembly, disassembly and function of stress granules and P-bodies, which are cytoplasmic mRNA-protein (mRNP) assemblies that are implicated in regulation of mRNA translation, storage and decay. Recent evidence also suggests important roles for these mRNP bodies in viral defense, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. A related focus is on the role of vesicular trafficking pathways in mediating clearance of P-bodies, stress granules and aggregates of proteins implicated in neurodegenerative disease such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Postdoctoral Fellow, Cai Lab

The Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Rutgers University is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral position to address (1) how autophagy-lysosomal function is regulated in neurons, and whether and how altered axonal transport impacts the autophagy-lysosomal pathway, leading to axonal degeneration; (2) how mitochondrial quality is controlled in neurons under physiological and pathophysiological conditions; (3) whether and how mitochondrial quality control regulates mitochondrial energetic status and thus neuronal energy metabolism; (4) whether deficits in the endolysosomal pathway contribute to the deregulation of neuronal signaling. Given that impaired axonal transport and autophagy-lysosomal defects have been implicated in the pathogenesis of major neurodegenerative diseases, studies on these topics will yield fundamental knowledge to advance our understanding of the mechanisms of human neurodegenerative disorders.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Cai Lab

The Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Rutgers University is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral position to study (1) the cellular mechanisms regulating autophagy-lysosomal function; (2) how altered axonal transport impacts the autophagy-lysosomal system, leading to axonal degeneration; (3) how deficits in the endolysosomal pathway contribute to the dysregulation of neuronal signaling. Given that defective axonal transport has been implicated in the pathogenesis of major neurodegenerative diseases, our studies will yield fundamental information to advance our understanding of human neurodegenerative diseases. Candidates for this position should hold a PhD with a strong research background in neurobiology or cell biology, at least in one of these areas: membrane trafficking, organelle transport, mitochondrial quality control, neuronal signaling, and neurodegenerative mouse models. Interested individuals should send CV, a personal statement describing research interests, and names and details of 3 references to [email protected]. Att: Qian Cai, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Nelson Biological Laboratories, Busch Campus, 604 Allison Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Lab Webpage: https://cbn.rutgers.edu/cb-profile/userprofile/qc29 Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Chandran Lab

The University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics, Vijay Chandran Research Laboratory seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a team studying the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration (Elife, PMID: 29257745) and axon regeneration (Neuron, PMID: 26898779; Cell Report, PMID: 29386116) after CNS injury and neurological diseases, using various in vitro and in vivo model systems. The Vijay Chandran Laboratory accomplishes this by integrating various omics techniques (genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) with basic neurobiology and systems analyses (Cell, PMID: 24267887; Genome Biology, PMID: 18402659; PNAS, PMID: 29946024) to develop a more systematic understanding of nerve injury and neurodegenerative conditions.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Da Cruz Lab

The Da Cruz laboratory focuses on disease mechanisms and therapy development for human neurodegenerative diseases, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), the second most common dementia. The laboratory combines sophisticated mouse genetics, cutting-edge stem cell and genome editing approaches to model human neurological disorders in vitro.

Postdoctoral Fellow, De Paola Lab

A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is available in the Laboratory of Synaptic plasticity and Repair of Imperial College London, starting immediately. The aim of this project is to gain new and fundamental insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate the regeneration of adult neocortical circuits. We have previously demonstrated that certain populations of cortical neurons exhibit enhanced spontaneous regenerative capacity compared to others, and we are now interested in understanding the mechanisms responsible for this differential response to injury. Our goal is to develop effective strategies to enhance functional axon and synaptic regeneration (Holtmaat et al Nature protocols 2009; Canty et al Nature Communications 2013; Grillo et al Nature Neuroscience 2015).

Postdoctoral Fellow, Deleidi Lab

A position for a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher is available within the scientific team “Mitochondria and Inflammation in Neurodegeneration” led by Michela Deleidi in Tübingen. The research focus of our group is on the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration, with a special emphasis on the role of inflammation in neurodegenerative diseases. Neuroinflammatory genes have been associated with several neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease. Our aim is to understand, at the molecular level, how immune responses within or outside the brain contribute to neurodegeneration. Our final goal is to translate fundamental discoveries to better preventive and therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases. Please see our website for more information about our research: https://www.dzne.de/en/research/research-areas/fundamental-research/research-groups/deleidi/research-areasfocus/.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Disney Lab

Multiple positions in RNA chemical biology are available in the Disney group in the Department of Chemistry at The Scripps Research Institute (disneylaboratory.org). In particular, we seek postdoctoral students to study the toxicity associated with inherited amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and develop targeted RNA degradation tools and related technologies. We are committed to each individual’s development to achieve their short term and long-term career goals. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of publishing in high impact journals, experience in nucleic acids, medicinal chemistry, or chemical biology, and can work successfully as part of an interdisciplinary team. Expertise in RNA-seq data analysis is also highly desirable. Applicants should send their CV and three letters of reference to Prof. Matthew Disney at [email protected].

Postdoctoral Fellow, Dupuis Lab

A 3-year post-doctoral position is available in Inserm U1118, Strasbourg, France under the supervision of Dr Luc DUPUIS.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Durham Lab

A postdoctoral position in ALS research is available in the laboratory of Dr. Heather Durham in the Rare Neurological Diseases Group at the Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal QC Canada. The project involves investigating the role of chromatin remodeling as a convergent mechanism in ALS and in neuronal stress responses (see https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28973294). The work would include investigation of epigenetic mechanisms in primary culture models, mouse models and post-mortem tissue as well as participation in a drug study in mouse and tissue culture models of ALS. This multidisciplinary project is funded by MDA and by an ALS Canada-Brain Canada Hudson Translational Team Grant involving collaborators with complementary expertise at other Canadian universities.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Farese-Walther Lab

We have a postdoctoral position available in the laboratory of HHMI Investigator, Tobias Walther, Ph.D., and Robert V. Farese, Jr, M.D., who jointly run a highly collaborative group at the Harvard School of Public Health. The lab is located in the Boston Longwood medical campus and is affiliated with the Department of Genetics and Complex Disease (HSPH), the Department of Cell Biology (Harvard Medical School), the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Fitzpatrick Lab

The Fitzpatrick lab, a member of the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University in the City of New York (https://zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/), has openings for four postdoctoral scientists opportunities.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Fraenkel Lab

Are you an expert in neurodegeneration, with a passion for research that will have an impact on curing disease? We seek a talented post-doc to participate in an unprecedented study of the neurodegenerative disease ALS. Working with researchers at clinical and academic institutions across the United States, we are gathering data on approximately 1,000 ALS patients and controls. Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines are being derived from each individual and these are being used to generate motor neurons for a wide range of omic studies. Our collaboration seeks to identify different subtypes of the disease, identify correlations between molecular pathways and clinical symptoms and propose therapeutic strategies.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Gao Lab

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Fen-Biao Gao at the University of Massachusetts Medical School to study molecular pathogenic mechanisms of fronototemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (Lu et al., Mol. Cell 2013; Gascon et al., Nat. Med. 2014; Freibaum*, Lu* et al., Nature 2015; Tran et al., Neuron 2015; Lopez-Gonzalez et al., Neuron 2016). Candidates with strong research experience in mouse or Drosophila genetics and molecular/cellular biology are encouraged to apply. Interested please send CV to [email protected]

Postdoctoral Fellow, Gopal Lab

Motivated PhD graduates seeking research training in the cell biology of neurodegenerative disease are invited to apply to postdoctoral research position(s) in the Department of Pathology at Yale University. Successful candidates will utilize live cell and super-resolution imaging techniques, mass spectroscopy/CyTOF and biochemistry in primary neurons and mouse models, iPSC-derived neurons, and/or patient tissue samples to define the molecular mechanisms driving assembly, transport, and cellular functions of neuronal ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complexes under physiologic conditions and in neurodegenerative disease.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Guo Lab

Postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Junjie Guo’s lab in the Department of Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine. The Guo lab studies questions at the intersection between RNA biology and neuroscience. Currently, we are interested in the roles of mRNA and noncoding RNA structures in neurodevelopment and neurodegenerative diseases, taking a combination of computational, biochemical, genetic, and genomic approaches. Our lab is situated within the dynamic and collaborative RNA biology and neuroscience communities at Yale that includes the Yale Center for RNA Science and Medicine, the Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair (CNNR), and the Kavli Institute for Neuroscience at Yale.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Heutink Lab

A position for a post-doctoral researcher is available from 01.03.2018 within the scientific team “Genome Biology of Neurodegenerative Diseases” led by Prof. Peter Heutink in Tübingen.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Hickman and Shuler Labs

This post doctoral research opportunity focuses combining microfabrication and cell culture to construct in vitro models of the human body or “Body-on-a-Chip” for use in drug development. Multiple organs and their physiological interactions are represented on a single device; these interactions are based on physiologically based pharmacokinetic models. Of particular interest will be to combine metabolically active tissue, such as from the liver, with electrically active tissues such as cardiac myocytes or neuronal cells and then conduct pharmacological studies in this system.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Hu Lab

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Fenghua Hu at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY,USA) to study molecular and cellular mechanisms of fronototemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Candidates with strong research experience in molecular/cellular biology, immunology or neuroscience are encouraged to apply. Please visit https://hu.wicmb.cornell.edu for more details.  If interested,  please send CV and three letters of reference to [email protected].

Postdoctoral Fellow, Hu Lab

A postdoctoral position is available at Cornell University to study lysosomal dysfunction and neurodegeneration in ALS and FTLD. Highly motivated individuals with a strong background in cell biology or mouse genetics and an interest in neurodegenerative diseases are encouraged to apply. Please visit http://hu.wicmb.cornell.edu/ for more details and send your CV and 3 letters of references.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Johnson Lab

A postdoctoral position is presently available in the laboratory. The focus of the laboratory is Molecular Neuropharmacology/Neurodegeneration. Oxidative stress is believed to be a principal factor in the development of many chronic neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. My laboratories goal is to discover ways to increase the defense mechanisms in brain by activating multiple antioxidant defense genes simultaneously through activation of the Nrf2-ARE pathway. Present work in the laboratory is focused on: 1) signaling mechanisms responsible for Nrf2-mediated neuroprotection using proteomics and RNAseq; 2) role of astrocytes in Nrf2-mediated neuroprotection; 3) the role of Nrf2 in microglial activation; and 4) viral-mediated delivery of Nrf2 and/or transplantation of Nrf2 into animal models of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Kalra Lab

Postdoctoral positions are available in the ALS Neuroimaging Research Unit at the University of Alberta. The mission of the lab is to further our understanding of the biology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using advanced MRI methods. The lab is directed by Dr. Sanjay Kalra, a neurologist and researcher, and the director of the Canadian ALS Neuroimaging Consortium (CALSNIC).

Postdoctoral Fellow, Khurana Lab

One postdoctoral position is available in the Khurana laboratory (khuranalab.bwh.harvard.edu) at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Knowles Lab

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to work on the development and applications of a microfluidic platform for analysing of Fused in Sarcoma (FUS) protein assembly, with a focus on liquid-liquid phase transitions using recombinant protein, cellular and cultured neuron systems, a project funded by the Wellcome Trust. The PDRA will work in the group of Professor Knowles in the Department of Chemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Kraemer Lab

We are seeking a motivated post-doctoral fellow who works well with others as part of a research team.  The ability to design, conduct, and report on research experiments is required.  Communication skills, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn new approaches are of paramount importance.   The fellow will pursue the underlying causes of aging associated protein aggregation in neurodegenerative disease using genome editing approaches in C. elegans and/or mammalian model systems.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Kukar Lab

A funded postdoctoral fellowship positions is available in the Kukar Lab at Emory University in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology and the Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases. The Kukar lab uses a multi-disciplinary approach spanning molecular neuroscience, chemical biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, iPSCs, and mouse models to investigate the mechanisms of neurodegeneration. A major focus is to study how autophagy/lysosome dysfunction and neuroinflammation interact to cause Frontotemporal Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Landers Lab

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator John Landers, the Postdoctoral Associate would be investigating the pathogenesis of ALS caused by mutant genes through a combination of live cell imaging techniques and next-generation sequencing approaches.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Liachko lab

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Liachko lab located at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Seattle, and affiliated with the University of Washington (http://depts.washington.edu/geront/directory/bios/liachko.html). We use model systems including mouse primary neurons, cultured human cells and C. elegans, to study the neurodegeneration seen in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other aging related disorders.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Lim Lab

A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Janghoo Lim’s lab in the Departments of Genetics and of Neuroscience at Yale University School of Medicine. We are seeking applicants interested in joining a dynamic and successful team that provides opportunity for individual development as well as collaboration. The main focus of the lab is to determine the molecular basis of cellular pathology in neurodegenerative diseases. In particular, the successful candidate will study the pathogenesis of various neurodegenerative diseases, including polyglutamine diseases, frontotemporal lobar degeneration, ALS, and Alzheimer’s disease. We employ a range of techniques and model systems, including molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics and genomics using cell culture (including patient-derived iPSCs), Drosophila and mouse models.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Lloyd Lab

Postdoctoral positions are available at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to study cellular mechanisms underlying degenerative diseases of the neuromuscular system such as Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in the laboratory of Thomas E. Lloyd, MD PhD. We are actively recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow to work on a mouse model of myosits in which human muscle biopsies are xenografted into immunodeficient mice. This exciting precision medicine initiatve will explore the interaction between the immune system and regenerating muscle in autoimmune and degenerative muscle and motor neuron diseases. Expertise in immunology, muscle, or mouse models of neuromuscular disease is preferred. The Lloyd laboratory uses a combination of genetic, molecular, cellular, physiologic, and imaging approaches in Drosophila, mouse, and iPS models in addition to human brain and muscle tissue to study the cell biology of degenerative diseases affecting the neuromuscular system.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Maragakis Lab

The ALS Center for Cell Therapy and Regeneration Research at Johns Hopkins is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to participate in research utilizing human induced pluripotent stem cell models of neurodegenerative disease, with an emphasis on motor neuron diseases (ALS). The fellowship will use stem cell methodologies to both investigate disease pathogenesis as well as evaluate potential therapeutics. There is also a programmatic interest in the investigation of astrocyte-mediated contributions to the progression of disease in ALS with an emphasis on human iPSC-derived astrocyte biology and electrophysiology.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Mentis and Shneider Labs

The laboratory of Dr. George Mentis (www.mentislab.org) in the Motor Neuron Center (MNC) at Columbia University is seeking a postdoctoral candidate to study the physiological mechanisms that contribute to selective motor neuron dysfunction and degeneration in mouse models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In collaboration with Dr. Neil Shneider in the MNC, the postdoctoral fellow will focus on novel as well as established models of familial ALS to characterize disease-relevant changes in motor neuron behavior that are common to various forms of ALS.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Meyer Lab

The Meyer laboratory is focusing on research in life-threatening Neurodegenerative and Neurological Disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Rett Syndrome and Batten Disease. We investigate disease mechanisms using state-of-the-art in vitro models and reprogramming techniques. Our efforts are motivated by finding a treatment that can be translated to the clinic. Using gene therapy, we have successfully translated several of our approaches to the clinic and continue to work hand-in-hand with clinicians at the hospital to move additional programs forward.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Meyer Lab

The Meyer laboratory is focusing on research in life-threatening Neurodegenerative and Neurological Disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Rett Syndrome and Batten Disease. We investigate disease mechanisms using state-of-the-art in vitro models and reprogramming techniques. Our efforts are motivated by finding a treatment that can be translated to the clinic. Using gene therapy, we have successfully translated several of our approaches to the clinic and continue to work hand-in-hand with clinicians at the hospital to move additional programs forward.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurobiology of Aging and Neurodegenerative Disease

The collaborative and interactive Arizona postdoctoral fellowship program in Neurobiology of Aging and Neurodegenerative Disease is seeking highly qualified applicants for positions supported by a National Institutes of Health training grant.  Institutions included in the research consortium include the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Barrow Neurological Institute, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, Banner Sun Health Research Institute, and Mayo Clinic.  All institutions are participants in the state wide Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium.  Training programs afford the opportunity to study neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, other related disorders, as well as non-pathological brain aging. Areas of interest include behavioral, systems and clinical neurosciences, molecular neurobiology and epigenetics, brain imaging, genomics, computational and statistical analysis of complex data sets, experimental therapeutics, and clinical neuropathological research.  Research resources include human longitudinal cohorts and data sets, a brain and body research donation program, PET and MRI research programs, wild type and transgenic rodent, non-human primate and human behavioral testing facilities, and cutting-edge cellular and molecular biological research methods with emphasis within each of the noted disciplines.  Trainees will benefit from a Professional Development Committee to foster career development from an omnibus perspective, and the training experience will be enriched via opportunities to work, learn, and produce across institutions, driven by a collaborative experimental training plan.  This is a U.S. Government funded training grant and is only available to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents.  All institutions involved in this training program value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.  Because, we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage diverse candidates to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurogenetics

As postdoc you will be working on data from Project MinE (www.projectmine.com). This is unique genomic dataset in the field of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles, which include epigenetic, whole genome sequencing and clinical data of several thousand of ALS patients and matched controls. We have recently published the first results of this dataset (Van Rheenen et al. Nat Genet. 2016 (PMID: 27455348), and Kenna et al. Nat. Genet. 2016 (PMID: 27455347)). Your focus will be on exploring adding external controls and cases to this dataset while preserving type I error in case-control comparisons, annotating the non-coding genome by integrating our data with other publicly available omics datalayers, including RNAseq, Hi-C and Chip-seq and relating this to case-control status. Another type of genomic variation potentially related to ALS we are interested in, is structural variation. This means you need to have experience in working with raw sequencing data on a large number of samples and be able to apply complex genetic statistics in this context. There is a suitable ICT setup available for you to achieve this. We expect you to be able to use various bioinformatic tools on next-generation sequencing data and combine these to identify possible novel ALS risk genes, and pathological pathways. Also, we would like you to integrate these genetic data with drug databases in order to prioritize potential new drug targets for ALS and repurposing of existing drugs for ALS. This part of the work will be done in collaboration with a biotech company. You will also be expected to participate in writing scientific papers and grant applications, provide methodological advice to other members of the team (bioinformaticians, PhD students, postdocs, technicians), and participate in educating bachelor and master students.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Pathology

This position is funded by ForeFront, an NHMRC Program grant, that brings together a multidisciplinary research team to address the diagnosis, management and treatment of frontotemporal dementia and related disorders. A junior postdoctoral researcher is required to contribute to projects exploring the pathogenesis of neurodegeneration with a particular focus on immune-mediated mechanisms. This is a valuable opportunity to expand your research skills.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Patsopoulos Lab

The Patsopoulos Laboratory at the Ann Romney Center of Neurological Diseases (ARCND), Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly-motivated post-doctoral fellow to be part of a leading team that aims to unravel the mechanisms of neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Pekkurnaz Lab

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Gulcin Pekkurnaz in the Section of Neurobiology at the University of California San Diego.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Peter Lab

A postdoctoral position is available in the NCI/R35 funded laboratory of Dr. Marcus E. Peter to study the role of toxic RNAs in health and disease. Projects are based on the recent discovery by the Peter Lab of a kill code embedded in the genome of multicellular organisms. This kill switch is based on RNA interference and can be engaged to kill cancer cells. However, it may also determine cell fate in multiple neurodegenerative diseases, such as Huntington’s disease (HD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Postdoctoral Fellow, Pierchala Lab

A postdoctoral position is available to study the maintenance, degeneration and regeneration of spinal motor neurons. Of particular interest for this position is the investigation of the intrinsic regenerative capacity of motor neurons, and how this is impaired during the pathogenesis of ALS. The laboratory employs state-of-the-art cellular, molecular, biochemical, mouse transgenic and imaging approaches for the interrogation of circuit development and physiology. The laboratory environment is energetic, collegial, highly collaborative, and strives for excellence. For a detailed description of our research goals visit the laboratory website.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Plowman Lab

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Florida has a funded post-doctoral associate position available to work in the Swallowing Systems Core under the direct mentorship of Dr. Emily Plowman. This line is funded by an R01 grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (N.I.N.D.S) in the area of bulbar dysfunction in individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The successful post-doctoral associate would have the opportunity to work in the Swallowing Systems Core (SSC) that combines the expertise of both Dr. Plowman and Dr. Ianessa Humbert. The Swallowing Systems Core (SSC) is housed within the Dental Tower of Shands Hospital in the University of Florida Health Science Center and is equipped with its own research dedicated C-arm to perform high-resolution videofluoroscopy, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing workstation and high resolution manometry set up. The SSC currently comprises two Co-directors (Plowman and Humbert), two full time clinical coordinators, a biomedical engineer, four doctoral students, seven masters’ thesis students and five undergraduate honors students. The successful applicant would be expected to work cohesively with the entire SSC team.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Pulst and Scoles Labs

The Stefan Pulst / Daniel Scoles Neurology Laboratory group at the University of Utah, Department of Neurology, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship for the study of cerebellar ataxia and other neurodegenerative diseases using calcium imaging and electrophysiological recordings. The Neurology Laboratory is well-funded by NIH, and other funding sources. We seek a highly motivated PhD in a related medical science who is interested in carrying out research on how RNA granules control localized calcium abundance and neuronal function in cultured cells and acute brain slices.   The research objectives include understanding mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease as well as testing novel therapeutics in disease models.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Respiratory Physiology

Applications are being solicited for two NIH post-doctoral fellowships in respiratory neurobiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The first position will investigate cellular mechanisms and physiological significance of neuroplasticity in the control of breathing, with an emphasis on sleep apnea. The second position will investigate functional outcomes of ex vivocell therapy (stem cell-based trophic factor delivery) to preserve respiratory motor neuron and diaphragm function in rodent models of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Postdoctoral Fellow, Rothstein Lab

The Center for Immunobiology of the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow – Project FAIM research position in the laboratory of Thomas L. Rothstein MD, PhD, and Director of the Center for Immunobiology. The project will focus on ongoing projects that include developing protein aggregate, preventing and dissolving activities and protocols for dysfunctional proteins associated with Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Chorea, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Sajjadi Lab

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow position in the laboratory of Dr. S. Ahmad Sajjadi MD, PhD beginning early 2017. The appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance. We are seeking a highly motivated investigator with previous experience in neuropsychological assessments. Priority will be given to candidates with a recent PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or related fields and strong organizational and communication skills. The main purpose of this appointment is to establish a cohort of atypical dementia syndromes (mainly frontotemporal dementia) at the University of California, Irvine who will undergo regular clinical and neuropsychological assessments. Assessment of language and spontaneous speech will be a focus of the research and therefore, background in disorder of language will be desirable as is previous experience in neuro-imaging acquisition/analysis since the project will include structural MRI and PET scans. The position requires an individual who is an effective team player, highly organized, and innovative.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Sareen Lab

Dr, Dhruv Sareen’s independent research laboratory at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Regenerative Medicine Institute focuses on using human iPSC technology to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental/degenerative diseases and how obesity is linked to the brain. His laboratory is particularly interested ‘disease-in-a-dish’ modeling for neuromuscular, neurodegenrative and motor neuron diseases including, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). They are particularly interested in C9orF72 and other genetic forms of ALS and what are the common elements with sporadic forms of ALS. Using the iPSC platform his lab has developed novel methods for drug screening on patient motoneurons and dissecting mechanisms for motoneuron degeneration. In the context of stem cell modeling of neurodevelopmental (SMA) and neurodegenerative diseases (ALS) Dr. Sareen’s group is particularly interested in the mechanistic insights how specific neural cell types degenerate during the disease processes. They are using OMICS (proteome, transciptome, metabolome) and imaging methodologies to gain mechanistic insights into the mitochondrial and endorplasmic reticulum stress involvement. In addition, by understanding how the cells of the nervous system develop and differentiate we will be able to develop better and safer cells for transplantation and regenerative therapies. Dr. Sareen’s group has extensive experience in pluripotent and neural stem cell research. He has developed and directed a well-renowned human iPS cell core. He has published high-profile manuscripts on human iPSC-based disease modeling in SMA and ALS.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Sareen Lab

Dr. Dhruv Sareen’s independent research laboratory at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Regenerative Medicine Institute focuses on using human iPSC technology to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental/degenerative diseases and how obesity is linked to the brain. His laboratory is particularly interested ‘disease-in-a-dish’ modeling for neuromuscular, neurodegenrative and motor neuron diseases including, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). They are particularly interested in C9orF72 and other genetic forms of ALS and what are the common elements with sporadic forms of ALS. Using the iPSC platform his lab has developed novel methods for drug screening on patient motoneurons and dissecting mechanisms for motoneuron degeneration. In the context of stem cell modeling of neurodevelopmental (SMA) and neurodegenerative diseases (ALS) Dr. Sareen’s group is particularly interested in the mechanistic insights how specific neural cell types degenerate during the disease processes. They are using OMICS (proteome, transciptome, metabolome) and imaging methodologies to gain mechanistic insights into the mitochondrial and endorplasmic reticulum stress involvement. In addition, by understanding how the cells of the nervous system develop and differentiate we will be able to develop better and safer cells for transplantation and regenerative therapies. Dr. Sareen’s group has extensive experience in pluripotent and neural stem cell research. He has developed and directed a well-renowned human iPS cell core. He has published high-profile manuscripts on human iPSC-based disease modeling in SMA and ALS.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Schmidt Lab

The Laboratory of Molecular Biology at The Rockefeller University is seeking a highly motivated and outstanding candidate for a postdoctoral position to study the selective vulnerability and degeneration of upper motor neurons in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS presents a paradox in that most known disease-causing mutations are ubiquitously expressed, yet only discrete populations of cells degenerate. We therefore use a multidisciplinary approach, centered on advanced molecular profiling methods to elucidate cell type-specific phenotypes during disease progression in preclinical mouse models and postmortem human tissue. By contrasting vulnerable and resilient neuronal populations as well as non-neuronal cells, we hope to identify novel disease mechanisms and putative entry points for therapeutic intervention These studies are also integrated with modern anatomical and circuit-tracing methods and behavior to map the identity, connectivity, and function of neuronal cell types in cortical and motor circuits.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

The Single Motor Unit Laboratory (SMPP) strives to understand how the nervous system controls individual motor units within a muscle so as to enable the generation of muscle force. Seeks to investigate the role of intrinsic properties of motoneurons that innervate relevant muscle fiber populations in providing such control under normal conditions and following such illnesses as stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Postdoctoral Fellow, Strittmatter Lab

Postdoctoral positions are available to study neural repair and/or neurodegeneration in Stephen Strittmatter’s laboratory.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Strittmatter Lab

Postdoctoral positions are available to study neural repair and/or neurodegeneration in Stephen Strittmatter’s laboratory.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Sun Lab

Postdoctoral opportunities are available in Dr. Shuying Sun’s laboratory at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The lab will explore the fascinating frontiers of RNA metabolism dysfunction and RNA-targeting therapy in neurodegenerative diseases by combining molecular and cellular approaches, genome editing, proteomic, genomic and screening platforms.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Taylor Lab

A postdoctoral position to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, is available at the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, USA. We identified that many of neurodegenerative diseases are caused by defects in the assembly, disassembly, or clearance of cellular packages of RNA and proteins known as RNA granules. Our research focus is to investigate the role of RNA granules in regulating gene activity, explore how granules are assembled and disassembled, and investigate how these types of defects in RNA metabolism can cause neurodegenerative diseases.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Van Damme Lab