• Ph.D. Program in Behavioral and Neural Sciences (BNS) at Rutgers University-Newark (Deadline: December 15, 2012)

    Dear Colleagues:

    If you know of superb graduating seniors or research assistants at your institution who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience, please pass this letter on to them or post it on an appropriate bulletin board.
  • Assistant Professor of Biological Psychology

    Job Type: 
    Other
    Institution: 
    Elon University

    Elon University seeks applicants for a continuing track position in Biological Psychology at the assistant professor level beginning in mid-August 2013. Area of specialization is open; primary consideration will be given to candidates whose research focuses on human participants.  Ph.D. in Biological Psychology or related discipline is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and ability to maintain sustained research agenda that incorporates undergraduates are essential.

  • NSF and NIH Funding for Research and Training

    Date: 
    10/03/2012 - 10/15/2012

    Come to presentations on funding for research and training on Sunday of the Society for Neuroscience meeting as per below.  Or, stop by the NSF booth and find out how to apply for funds to improve undergraduate training.

  • 2012 Travel Award Winners Announced!

    We are thrilled to announce the winners of 2012 Travel Awards! Special thanks to the Travel Awards Committee (Mary Morrison, Bob Rosenberg, Fiona Watson, Barbara Lom, Erik Herzog, and Noah Sandstrom) for the challenging task of identifying these recipients from the exceptional pool of applications. It is incredibly rewarding to see the exciting neuroscience research that undergraduates around the country are conducting. Please join us at the FUN Social and Poster Session where you can learn more about this research and where we will recognize these recipients and their mentors.

  • Tenure Track Faculty Position in Biology

    Job Type: 
    Tenure Track Faculty
    Institution: 
    Lewis & Clark College

    The Biology Department at Lewis & Clark College invites applications for a tenure-track
    assistant professorship in biology to begin Fall 2013; we are willing to consider an
    appointment at a higher rank for candidates with appropriate experience. Candidates should be
    committed to excellent teaching and to developing a productive, externally-funded research
    program involving undergraduates. We seek a colleague with the experience to help us meet
    our commitment to provide science students from diverse backgrounds with outstanding

  • Emory University in the Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Program - Lecture Track

    Job Type: 
    Tenure Track Faculty
    Institution: 
    Emory University

     

    I sending out a lecture track faculty job posting at Emory University in the Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Program that will target underrepresented minorities. Do you have a listserv or other recommendation of how to effectively target this population of job candidates? 

    Thank you in advance for any advice you could offer.

    Best regards,

    Kristen

     

    Kristen Frenzel, Ph.D.
    Senior Lecturer, NBB Program
    Emory University
    kfrenze@emory.edu
    404.727.1317

  • Assistant/Associate Professor of Neuroscience

    Job Type: 
    Tenure Track Faculty
    Institution: 
    Western New England University

    The newly formed Neuroscience Department at Western New England University is accepting applications for a pending budgetary approval, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor commencing September 2013. The area of specialization within Neuroscience is open, but preference will be given to candidates with research experience in neuroendocrinology. Candidates must have a Ph.D., previous teaching experience, as well as postdoctoral research experience.

  • Assistant Professor of Psychology

    Job Type: 
    Tenure Track Faculty
    Institution: 
    Hendrix College

    Hendrix College Department of Psychology invites applicants for a tenure-track position to begin in August, 2013. We are seeking candidates with a background in experimental psychology with interests in any area of Neuroscience, including Cognitive, Social, Developmental, and Clinical Neuroscience.

  • SFN Teaching Workshop - October 15, 9-11:30, Room 356 at SFN

    Dear Colleagues,

        The annual SfN teaching workshop will be held on Monday, October 15 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 356. The topic is "Connecting to the Humanities and Social Sciences." The schedule, which does not appear in the AM2012 Final Program, is shown below. It is also available on the workshop's website: http://tinyurl.com/sfn-pdw, which has additional links to the panelists and to previous teaching workshops.

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  • Lab Manager - Neuroscience

    Job Type: 
    Technician
    Institution: 
    University of New England

    A full-time laboratory manager position is currently available in the laboratory of Dr. Lei Lei for a five-year NIH funded COBRE (Center of Biomedical Research Excellence) grant to study the development and plasticity of sensory neurons and the mechanisms of pain using genetically engineered mice. This position involves conducting experiments, supervising and training undergraduate researchers, and helping with budget keeping and supply ordering.