An NIH-funded post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Hoffman Lab at the Child Study Center and Department of Neuroscience at Yale University. Our lab seeks to understand the function of genes involved in autism spectrum disorders at the cellular, molecular, circuit, and behavioral levels using CRISPR-generated zebrafish mutants. Our goal is to understand how the loss of autism risk genes alters fundamental processes of vertebrate brain development (Hoffman et al. 2016 Neuron). Projects include high-throughput structural, behavioral, and circuit-level phenotypic analyses of zebrafish mutants of autism risk genes.
Job Requirements
- Recent PhD or MD/PhD in genetics or neuroscience.
- Strong experience in molecular biology and microscopy.
- Experience with genetic models of human disease is preferred.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and creative candidate with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong publication record.
To apply
Candidates should send the following to Dr. Ellen Hoffman:
- A cover letter stating a description of your accomplishments and interest in the lab’s research projects
- CV
- Contact information for three references
More information about the laboratory can be found at: www.hoffmanlab.net.
A postdoctoral research position is available in the Department of Otolaryngology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis.
The Sheets Lab is working to understand how specific pathological changes occur in hair cells exposed to traumatic noise, and to identify pathways that promote repair. We address these questions using zebrafish as a model for hearing and deafness.
Experimental approaches in the lab include molecular biology, confocal microscopy, CRISPR/Cas9, immunohistochemistry, Ca2+ imaging, and live-imaging of subcellular structures and metabolic indicators. Experience with electrophysiology and/or behavior studies considered a plus.
Our lab is part of an exceptional and collaborative group of researchers affiliated with Fay & Carl Simons Center for the Biology of Hearing and Deafness. We are also members of the Washington University Zebrafish Consortium, which promotes zebrafish research and supports one of the largest state-of-the-art zebrafish facilities in the world.
Interested applicants please send a curriculum vitae, a brief description of your research interests, and the names of three references to:
Lavinia Sheets, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology
Fay & Carl Simons Center for the Biology of Hearing and Deafness
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
A postdoctoral position is available at the University of California, San Francisco, Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, to study the role of neuromodulatory transmitter dopamine on regulating brain-wide neuro-plasticity and behavior. This project employs transparent zebrafish model for brain-wide calcium imaging and data analysis. The applicant should have: 1) a recent PhD or PhD/MD degree, 2) experience with 2-photon/confocal/light-sheet microscopy and computational skills, 3) high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals. To apply, please send your CV, a brief research statement, together with the contact info of three referees, to: su.guo@ucsf.edu.
A postdoctoral position is available to study the genetic and environmental regulation of zebrafish neural crest cell migration and differentiation during peripheral nervous system development in the Uribe lab at Rice University.
The Uribe lab uses zebrafish as a model to study the mechanisms underlying neural crest diversification into the peripheral nervous system, as well as how the misregulation of neural crest development leads to various pathological and neurodevelopmental disease states. uribelabrice.com
The lab uses a combination of live time-lapse imaging, transgenesis, chemical genetics, CRISPR-mediated gene knockout and RNA-seq analysis. Candidates with a strong background in developmental/molecular biology, zebrafish and/or in transcriptomics/bioinformatics are preferred.
To apply, please send a CV and contact details of three referees to Dr. Uribe at ru5@rice.edu
Several faculty in the Department of Integrative Biology at Michigan State University (Ingo Braasch, Julia Ganz, Mariah Meek, Gideon Bradburd) are looking to collectively hire a highly motivated bioinformatician/computational scientist with a biology background for a full time position. Typical research projects will use RNA-sequencing, RAD-sequencing, whole genome sequencing and assembly, and targeted capture sequencing to address questions in ecology, evolution, comparative genomics, and developmental biology. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our team, who is skilled at working for multiple people and on different projects. Candidates with interest in working on fish systems are specifically encouraged to apply. The position will be based in East Lansing, MI on the MSU campus and comes with a competitive benefits package.
Primary duties will include:
1. Curating sequence data (10%)
2. Analyzing sequence data (65%)
3. Producing tables and figures and writing data analysis methods and results (10%)
4. Mentoring students on bioinformatics methods (10%)
5. Reading scientific literature to stay up to date on newest analysis methods (5%)
Required Qualifications:
The job requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree in bioinformatics or related field and up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive bioinformatics experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The candidate should be well-versed in unix/linux, as well as at least one other programming language (e.g. R, python, perl). Applicants should have extensive experience analyzing large ‘–omic’ datasets.
Desired Qualifications:
A Master’s or PhD degree in bioinformatics or related field. Experience in at least some of the following key areas:
1. Analyzing complex RNA-seq experimental data sets for differential gene expression
2. Analyzing RAD-seq datasets—aligning to reference and creating de novo assemblies, SNP discovery, genotyping, etc.
3. Genome assembly and annotation
4. Genome comparisons
5. Phylogenomics
6. Epigenomics
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply through the MSU Applicant Page atcareers.msu.edu (job ID 480028). If you have questions, email Dr. Mariah Meek (mhmeek@msu.edu), with “Bioinformatics position” in the subject line. DO NOT EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL TO DR. MEEK. Review of application material will begin on March 14, 2018. Position is open until filled.
Required applicant materials:
1) Brief cover letter describing research and data analysis experience and career goals
2) CV
3) Names and email addresses for 3 references
Bilkent University (Ankara, Turkey) invites qualified academics to apply for positions at the level of Instructor or Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics, and in particular, Genetics/Epigenetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics, Developmental and Cell Biology, Stem Cell Research, Gene Regulation, Immunology, and Signal Transduction. The candidates are expected to undertake high quality, internationally leading research programs in line with the vision of the Department by obtaining extramural research funding and supervising research staff. The candidates are also expected to conduct teaching and educational activities at undergraduate and graduate levels, including supervision of graduate students. The University offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience along with a comprehensive fringe benefits package and on-campus housing.
Please apply online at:
https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/MBG2017
The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics has been established in 1995 with the mission to make a strong contribution to Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Since then, many talented scientists from around the world and Turkey have joined the department as Scientific Leaders, Researchers, PhD and Master students, working in the fields of Cancer Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Genomics and Bioinformatics, Molecular and Cell Biology, and Genetics of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Complex Diseases. The department has extensive research collaborations with national and international research institutes, universities and hospitals, sharing the common goal to advance basic knowledge and translational research in Biological and Biomedical Sciences. For further information about the department, please visit: http://www.fen.bilkent.edu.tr/~bilmbg/
The Masai Lab at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University in Japan is looking for a postdoctoral researcher with background in Cell & Developmental Biology. We are studying molecular and cellular mechanism underlying neuronal cell death including photoreceptor degeneration using zebrafish as an animal model. Postdoctoral researchers will work on the project on photoreceptor degeneration.
The web sites on detailed information are below. Review will continue until the position is filled. Staring time: after April 1st 2018
https://www.oist.jp/ja/careers/postdoctoral-scholar-position-developmental-neurobiology-unit-0
Postdoctoral position - Hindges lab, King’s College London, UK
Type: Postdoctoral Position
Institution: Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, King’s College London, UK,
Closing Date: 1. March 2018
Salary: up to £36,613 per annum , plus £2,923 London Allowance
Contract term: full time, fixed for 3 years
Description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated post-doctoral scientist for a BBSRC-funded study to assess the relation between structure and function of neurons in larval zebrafish. The post holders will join the group of Dr. Robert Hindges in the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, King’s College London https://devneuro.org/cdn/group-overview.php?groupID=65 and the project will make extensive use of in vivo imaging, zebrafish transgenesis using genome editing and ultrastructural imaging of retinal cells.
The post holder will be involved in developing tools and techniques to alter neuronal activity, molecular cues and environmental factors in combination with methods for the selective labelling of visual circuits in larval zebrafish. The post holder will benefit from state-of-the-art imaging and fish facilities, technical support and the intellectual environment and friendly and interactive culture of the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology.
The candidate will have, or be close to completing, a PhD and a genuine interest in neuroscience. Independence, motivation, good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team are required. Experience in imaging techniques, image analysis, molecular biology and zebrafish are desirable but not essential. Candidates with training and/or experience in functional imaging are encouraged to apply.
This is a fixed term position, 3 years.
The selection process will be a presentation and panel interview.
To apply for this post, you will need to register with the HireWire system first to download and submit the application form. The link is:
https://www.hirewire.co.uk/HE/1061247/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=78594
CONTACT: Dr. Robert Hindges robert.hindges@kcl.ac.uk
Hi Fish Researchers Current and Future,
I’d like to spread the word as widely as possible that the Department of Biology at UMass Amherst is about to advertise for a “Visiting Assistant Professor” position that could be a great deal for someone seeking a postdoctoral position. The successful applicant will work in a PIs lab (mine if we are successful) and help teach courses with the PI. In my case the postdoc would teach an advanced lab course in Neurobiology and Physiology, a work load compatible with a typical research postdoc. If all goes well, we’d likely write for a postdoctoral fellowship in the second or third year to extend the postdoc. A bonus, the real teaching experience could really help with a future job search.
This is a great deal for both the postdoc and the lab, so please forward this information to anyone you think might be interested and have them contact me!
The way this works:
1) Interested applicants would first contact me to see if it is a good research fit
2) If so, they would apply to the UMass position online
3) If they make the cut, they would be interviewed for the position by our teaching committee
4) The successful applicant would ideally start in the Fall and first teach my course with me in the Spring, then offer their own sections of the same course (with my help)
The ad will look something like:
The Biology Department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (www.bio.umass.edu/biology/) invites applications for one full-time non-tenure track position (renewable up to three years) starting fall semester 2018. The Visiting Assistant Professor will be provided with research support and mentoring through placement in an active research lab. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment. Exceptional promise in research and a commitment to outstanding teaching at all levels of the curriculum are expected. Applicants must review the list of potential sponsoring laboratories/mentors ( https://www.bio.umass.edu/biology/vap-mentors). In addition to their research role, the VAP will have a mentored teaching load of two-courses per year. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biology or a related discipline. In their materials, the candidate should describe how their program of research is a strong fit with one of the research laboratories available for sponsoring the candidate, and show evidence of teaching excellence and the ability to work with diverse populations/students.
Application Instructions:
Potential applicants should contact their chosen mentor ( https://www.bio.umass.edu/biology/vap-mentors), who will decide whether a full application will be invited. Upon invitation, the formal application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement describing their program of research and its intersection with the proposed host lab, a statement describing their teaching philosophy, experience, and interests, as well as the names of at least three references.
The Torres-Vázquez lab studies the formation, remodeling and function of the vascular system in the zebrafish with emphasis on:
1. Vascularization of the central nervous system and blood-brain barrier differentiation during development and disease.
2. Mechanisms of vessel assembly and lumenization.
3. Anatomical patterning of angiogenic development by guidance cues.
Position available: 2018.
Links of interest: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=eTBw3VIAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
Desired qualifications:
Exceptional publication record.
Research experience with model organisms.
Practical knowledge of: genetics, cell biology, confocal microscopy, gene expression analysis, bioinformatics, genomics, cell culture or biochemistry.
To apply:
Email your CV to Dr. Jesús Torres-Vázquez (jtorresv@med.nyu.edu) using the subject line: Postdoctoral applicant 2018: Your name.
Include the following information at the top of your CV.
Name, address (city, state, country), telephone.
Availability date.
Degree(s), date(s) awarded and GPA(s).
Name, title, e-mail and phone number of three references.
Short paragraph describing your scientific interests, experience and career goals.
PhD positions investigating the genetic basis, underlying biology, and potential therapies for neuromuscular disease are available in the Bryson-Richardson lab at Monash University.
Scholarships covering tuition fees and providing a living allowance of AUD$27,353 per year are available to both Australian and international students.
Monash University is the largest university in Australia and is consistently ranked in the top 100 universities in the world and is ranked in the top 50 for Biological Sciences. The School of Biological Sciences provides an outstanding scientific environment in which to undertake a PhD. It is home to world-renowned researchers in a range of biological disciplines providing a highly collaborative and supportive environment. We have a large and dynamic postgraduate community with students drawn from a wide range of nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds. This creates a productive scientific environment as well as an active social atmosphere.
Academic Requirements: MSc (research) or BSc or equivalent degree in genetics, developmental biology, or related discipline including a research project of at least 6 months full time (or equivalent) duration.
Minimum English language requirements; IELTS 6.5 overall (no less than 6 in any category), TOEFL ibt 79 (at least 21 writing, 18 for speaking, 13 reading, 12 listening); or to be from, or have a tertiary qualification with at least 2 years study from, a country with English as the primary language.
Interested applicants should send a copy of their academic transcripts and CV in the first instance to robert.bryson-richardson@monash.edu by the 16th March. Selected applicants will then be invited to submit a full application.
A two years postdoctoral fellowship funding from the Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science (JSPS) is now available in William TSE lab in the
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University. The applicant will work with
the PI on various zebrafish projects (Craniofacial disease model/
Developmental toxicity)
The ideal candidate should have experience on cell culture and zebrafish
model, and will be familiar with immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy
and basic molecular biology. Prior experience with embryonic
microinjection and /or genome editing methods is a plus. Fresh Ph.D
graduate around the world is welcome.
Interested applicants should email to William (kftse@agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp)
for future information and discussion. The information on the fellowship
program could be found at
A postdoctoral position is available in the Nascone-Yoder lab in the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University. The successful applicant will use amphibian models to understand the molecular and cellular basis of congenital defects in left-right asymmetry (e.g., see Development. 2017 Apr 15;144(8):1477-1483) .
The ideal candidate will have experience working with Xenopus or zebrafish, and will be familiar with immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy and basic molecular biology , as well as bioinformatic analyses of RNAseq , proteomic and /or human exome sequence data. Prior experience with embryonic microinjection and /or genome editing methods is preferred.
Interested applicants should apply at this link : (http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/95654) . Inquiries may be directed to Nanette Nascone-Yoder (nmnascon@ncsu.edu).