JOB OPPORTUNITIES

POSITIONS OPEN IN THE PINAUD LAB!

1) GRADUATE STUDENTS:

The Pinaud Lab is currently accepting highly motivated graduate students wishing to obtain a Ph.D. in the molecular, cellular and physiological bases of experience-dependent plasticity, learning or memory formation. Students with a bachelor's or master's degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, or related areas, are highly encouraged to apply. Prior laboratory experience is a plus. Interested graduate students should contact Dr. Raphael Pinaud with any questions. Potential graduate students should apply directly to the Brain and Cognitive Sciences Graduate Program or the Neuroscience Graduate Program. Admission to the Program is based on GRE scores, transcripts, letters of reference and a personal statement. For additional information, visit the websites by clicking on the links above.

2) RESEARCH ASSISTANTS:

The Pinaud Lab is currently seeking a Research Assistant to join our group in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, NY. Studies in our laboratory involve molecular, cellular and electrophysiological studies of auditory and visual processing, and plasticity. The responsibilities associated with this position include assisting in ongoing research projects relating to sensory processing and plasticity in small animal models (songbirds and mice). The successful candidate will be proficient in handling small animals, carrying out molecular, histological and cell biology assays. Experience with patch-clamp and/or extracellular electrophysiological recording methods is a plus. This position also requires the management of several aspects of the group’s functionality including the ordering and management of laboratory supplies. Depending on the interest and skills of the candidate, our laboratory provides excellent opportunities to become an active participant in research.

Candidates should have a bachelors degree in a biology-related field, basic proficiency with computers and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Prior research experience in molecular and/or cell biology is strongly preferred.

Interested candidates should send a statement of research interests, a CV, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Raphael Pinaud – pinaud@bcs.rochester.edu .

3) POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS:

A post-doctoral position is immediately available in the group of Dr. Raphael Pinaud at the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester, NY. The main goal of the project is to determine how the steroid hormone estrogen modulates the auditory processing of complex auditory signals, and determine the intracellular mechanisms through which this hormone regulates learning-associated gene expression (see Tremere et al. (2009) J. Neurosci. 29: 5949-5963). This position is available for a highly motivated individual who has an excellent record in research and is enthusiastic about the neural basis of auditory processing and plasticity. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences and experience in molecular biology, whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiology and/or extracellular electrophysiological recordings in awake animals. Experience in programming and a strong quantitative/computational background is highly desirable.

This full-time position is available for 2-years initially, with the potential for renewals for up to 3 additional years, and is funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Salary will be commensurate with experience and competitive benefits are provided. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Candidates should e-mail a short letter of interest, a CV with a summary of research experiences, and the names and contact information of 3 references to Dr. Raphael Pinaud, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA. E-mail: pinaud@bcs.rochester.edu