Faculty Position
Research Assistant Professor
Cognitive Neuroscience/Neuroimaging
Psychological & Brain Sciences
Drexel University
About Drexel
Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation's most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.
Job Summary
The Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience laboratory within the Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences program at Drexel's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking a motivated and dedicated Research Assistant Professor who will conduct neuroimaging analyses (fMRI, MRI, EEG) and administer neuromodulation paradigms (tDCS, tACS) in healthy and clinical populations. The primary role of the Research Assistant Professor is to serve as a second faculty member in the lab, whose duties include writing research manuscripts, contributing to proposals for extramural funding, and writing individual proposals for extramural funding. The successful candidate will be situated to develop their own line of work as a professional scientist in the context of the lab's lines of research inquiry.
Our laboratory participates in NSF- and NIH-funded protocols and collaborates with several researchers to conduct studies on complex dynamic cognitive processing, semantic and episodic memory, and mood and anxiety disorders. We currently collaborate with investigators at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, the University of Pennsylvania, Jefferson University, and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
Our research team's core focus is to leverage cognitive neuroscience methodologies, especially functional neuroimaging and noninvasive electric brain stimulation, to uncover the neural mechanisms of complex cognition. We are particularly interested in naturalistic functional magnetic resonance imaging approaches in the context of real-world cognition, and related data analyses techniques. Lab members focus on executive functions, memory processes, design neurocognition, and cognitive flexibility. As a laboratory with a translational neuroscience mission, this position is ideal for an individual interested in research-intensive career opportunities in an academic and/or medical or industry setting.
Essential Functions
• The primary technical roles will be to conduct analyses on naturalistic neuroimaging (functional MRI, EEG) and behavioral data and execute brain stimulation protocols as pertinent to funded experiments in healthy and clinical samples.
• Authoring and co-authoring high-impact journal submissions commensurate with contributions to research projects and manuscripts is assumed.
• Working with the PI and lab members to communicate with the IRB, department, research participants, and personnel as necessary for ongoing studies.
• Participating in co-written grants with the PI and writing grants to support the Research Assistant Professor's independent line of research.
Required Qualifications
• PhD or Doctorate in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, biomedical engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated experience with neuroimaging
• Strong organizational ability and excellent communication skills
• Experience with at least one applied programming language (e.g., Matlab, Python, R, Linux-based cluster interfaces)
• Needs to demonstrate consistent professional conduct
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Training in more than one area within psychology, cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, or network science with a minimum of 2 years of post-doctoral or similar experience conducting academic research
• Additional experience with noninvasive neuromodulation
• Candidates with prior knowledge of behavioral and neuroimaging research designs, programming of adaptive algorithms, and a strong publication track record are especially desired
Physical Demands
Typically sitting at a desk/table
Typically standing, walking
Location
University City, Philadelphia, PA
Special Instructions to the Applicant
• Please make sure you upload in a single PDF file the following; (a) a cover letter; (b) your CV/resume and (c) the names of 3 individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.
Apply here: https://careers.drexel.edu/cw/en-us/job/498127/research-assistant-professor
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified. For any questions, please contact Dr. Chrysikou at lilachrysikou@drexel.edu
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Apr 4 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 4 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Contact Website
www.chrysikoulab.com
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Faculty Position
Canada Excellence Research Chair position
Predictive Neuroscience for Precision Aging
Rotman Research Institute
Baycrest Academy and University of Toronto
The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) in the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care invites applications for a full-time position in the area of Predictive Neuroscience for Precision Aging. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023.
Successful candidates may also be nominated for a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Predictive Neuroscience for Precision Aging, valued at $1M per year for eight years. The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) program is intended to support world‑renowned researchers and their teams in establishing ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. Nominees to the CERC opportunity will be internationally leading researchers whose proposed research program aligns with one or more of the Government of Canada's Science, Technology and Innovation priority areas.
The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized research leader in Aging whose accomplishments have made a major impact in one or more of the following priority areas of focus: aging, brain health, mental health and wellness, precision medicine, artificial intelligence, and/or big data technologies and analytics. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree related to human neuroscience of perception, cognition, emotion, or motor behaviour, from the perspective of one or more of Neuroscience, Psychology, Neurology, Computer Science, Data Science, Kinesiology, Medical Biophysics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related area. Applicants should have a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research, service, mentorship, training, teaching, and knowledge mobilization. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths (https://www.baycrest.org/Baycrest/Research-Innovation). Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative research that will advance the global frontiers of knowledge in the emerging field of Predictive Neuroscience for Precision Aging; to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program; and to work collaboratively with others across the RRI and the University of Toronto to ensure the greatest breadth and impact of the work.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained, high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, evidence of impact on the field and/or societal impact, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
Candidates must also possess a strong demonstrated record of service to the research community (e.g., service on peer review committees, faculty recruitment committees, advisory committees) and a demonstrated record of attracting and mentoring a diverse group of students, trainees, and research personnel, and establishing an equitable and inclusive research environment. Nominees to the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program will be expected to develop and implement a plan for establishing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive research and training environment.
The RRI recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., health, parental, or caregiver leaves; slowdowns due to illness or disability; impacts of COVID-19) can have on a nominee's record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the review and assessment of application materials.
The RRI is a premier international centre for the study of human brain function, with a special focus on aging and the brain. Founded in 1989, the RRI's scientists, staff, and trainees have supported Baycrest in becoming Canada's #1 most research-intensive hospital, with scientific foci in four primary areas consistent with its home on the campus of Baycrest Seniors Care: sensory and cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience and neuroinformatics, aging and brain health, and Alzheimer's and related dementias. The RRI has significant research infrastructure for neuroimaging (one of the only research facilities in Canada to have MRI, MEG, and EEG all within one building), neurostimulation, psychophysics, and behavioural testing, including Institute-based and mobile-testing laboratories. The RRI is also the scientific headquarters for the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), Canada's largest single investment in dementia research, comprising a national network of over 350 dementia researchers and clinicians. The RRI is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and houses several other research centres and programs as well, including the Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, the Anne and Allan Bank Centre for Clinical Research Trials, the Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness, the RRI Research Training Centre, and the Ben and Hilda Katz Inter-Professional Research Program in Geriatric and Dementia Care.
The University of Toronto (U of T) (https://www.utoronto.ca/) is one of the world's great universities, distinguished by an extraordinary depth and breadth of excellence. U of T's global outlook and cosmopolitan location in one of the world's great cities provide students with a transformative educational experience, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to navigate our rapidly changing world.
Top students from across Canada and around the globe are drawn to U of T for many reasons, but what sets this University apart are its comprehensive excellence, diversity, and commitment to equity and accessibility.
U of T is one university with three campuses, each of which is a comprehensive centre for teaching and research: the University of Toronto St. George, the University of Toronto Mississauga and the University of Toronto Scarborough. To take advantage of a rich, inclusive environment for study and learning, students join one or more of many smaller learning communities that include seven undergraduate colleges on the St. George campus, and a range of faculties, schools and centres across the three campuses. Our tri-campus system spans the Greater Toronto Area, allowing students to take part in experiential learning and specialized programming throughout one of the world's most diverse and dynamic urban regions.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit:
a cover letter;
a current curriculum vitae;
a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
three recent publications; and,
names and contact information for at least three external references.
Your CV and cover letter and any additional application materials should be combined into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Allison Sekuler at vpr@research.baycrest.org.
All application materials must be received by May 22, 2022.
In order to meet the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program timelines, the University of Toronto must select and confirm the nominee in advance of the registration deadline of September 15, 2022, with a full nomination package submitted to the Program by October 13, 2022.
The Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program does not impose any restrictions regarding nationality or country of residence of the nominee. However, given the Program's focus on the attraction of outstanding researchers to Canadian institutions, the RRI will prioritize the nomination of those candidates who currently hold an academic appointment outside of Canada.
As part of your application you will be asked to complete a voluntary survey that will be submitted directly to Human Resources. For privacy purposes, the results of the survey will be shared with the RRI Search committee only on an aggregate basis and only when there are three or more applicants.
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The Rotman Research Institute is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community, and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, and participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas within our community. We are committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non- traditional career paths.
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (416) 785-2500 ext. 2961.
For further information on the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program, including eligibility criteria, please consult the Program website: https://www.cerc.gc.ca/program-programme/cpan-pccs-eng.aspx
Contact Website
https://research.utoronto.ca/node/1659
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Faculty Position
Executive Director, Rotman Research Institute
Cognitive aging
Rotman Research Institute
Baycrest Academy and University of Toronto
The Rotman Research Institute Executive Director, Academic & Scientific affairs provides strategic and operational leadership to the Rotman Research Institute (RRI), one of two major divisions within the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, in the areas of research and research training. Works collaboratively with other members of the Academy senior management (President, Vice-Presidents, Executive Directors) to ensure organizational-wide policies, priorities, and strategic initiatives are developed and aligned with the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic and business plans. The incumbent is also expected to hold the Reva James Leeds Chair in Neuroscience and Research Leadership as a Senior Scientist in the RRI, conducting their own, independent line of research in a field consistent with the research goals of the RRI.
The RRI is a premier international centre for the study of human brain function, with a special focus on aging and the brain. Founded in 1989, the RRI's scientists, staff, and trainees have supported Baycrest in becoming Canada's #1 most research-intensive hospital, with scientific foci in four primary areas consistent with its home on the campus of Baycrest Seniors Care: sensory and cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience and neuroinformatics, aging and brain health, and Alzheimer's and related dementias. The RRI has significant research infrastructure for neuroimaging (one of the only research facilities in Canada to have MRI, MEG, and EEG all within one building), neurostimulation, psychophysics, and behavioural testing, including Institute-based and mobile-testing laboratories. The RRI is also the scientific headquarters for the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), Canada's largest single investment in dementia research, comprising a national network of over 350 dementia researchers and clinicians. The RRI is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and houses several other research centres and programs as well, including the Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, the Anne and Allan Bank Centre for Clinical Research Trials, the Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness, the RRI Research Training Centre, and the Ben and Hilda Katz Inter-Professional Research Program in Geriatric and Dementia Care.
The Executive Director, Scientific and Academic Affairs, leads the organization in developing, refining, and delivering a research strategy that supports and continues to build a culture committed to advancing scientific knowledge, methodologies, research training and professional development; informs public policy, quality, technology transfer, and broader knowledge mobilization; and ensures the constant pursuit of health research and academic excellence.
The position is responsible for ensuring the ongoing efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance of scientists and research trainees, in collaboration with Research Training Centre leadership, with respect to university-hospital research and education relations, relations with external grant funding agencies, and other internal and external policies and processes as applicable. Also responsible for leading and/or coordinating and responding to organizational and/or cross-functional grants and funding applications with support of Senior Management.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategic and Operational Planning and Measurement
* Participating in the development, implementation, and communication of a research strategic plan, as well as aligned divisional and departmental goals and accountabilities, with a view to ensuring the achievement of the organization's mission and vision.
* Developing divisional performance targets and measures, as well as monitoring, evaluating, and improving organizational, divisional performance, in collaboration with other members of senior management.
* Responsible for the scientific excellence of research in the organization, and in collaboration with other Baycrest entities, through establishment of research standards, mentoring of scientists (and other researchers), establishment of monitoring and evaluation standards (e.g., external reviews, advisory committees), and training of research students and professionals (in collaboration with the ED Research, Innovation & Translation).
* Ensuring research operates in accordance with professional standards through effective planning, evaluation, and deployment of related strategies.
* Coordination and/or development of strategic initiatives in obtaining external funds (e.g., grants, philanthropic gifts, etc.), and in partnering with the Academy President & Chief Scientist to meet fundraising goals in support of research.
* Development and maintenance of local, national, and international networks of research to achieve strategic goals.
* Ensuring excellence in research knowledge mobilization through appropriate methods.
Operations Management
* Acting as a senior advisor on all matters pertaining to research, including related sector trends and developments, to identify, analyze, and respond to opportunities and challenges.
* Effectively reports on incumbent's accountabilities to the Board of Directors and other external stakeholders, including appropriate RRI and/or Baycrest Academy reporting and reporting on organizational achievement of relevant strategic plan initiatives.
* Provides overall leadership for research by overseeing and ensuring the effectiveness of research programs in accordance with divisional and organizational priorities, as well as professional standards and resource constraints, in collaboration with other senior leaders in the Academy.
Human Resources Management
* Ensuring that RRI staff, scientists and trainees understand and support corporate policies, direction, and values.
* Hiring and coaching direct staff reports, as well as serving as a resource and sounding board to assist them in their roles and supporting their professional development.
* Management and support of RRI scientists, and support of scientific associates, adjunct scientists, and trainees in their academic roles, including oversight of University-Academy issues as required.
* Direct supervision of Associate Director, Academic and Scientific Affairs, Academic Director, RTC, and/or other positions as may be required.
* Fostering an atmosphere of respect, cooperation, and innovation, while promoting empowerment, recognition, and accountability.
Academy Representation and Regional Involvement
* Responsible for representing the Academy's interests on regional and provincial committees and task forces as required, as well as networking and negotiating with external stakeholders and institutions, to ensure that community, academic, clinical, and industry interests are optimally satisfied.
* As relevant to the Academy, responsible for participating, as required, on national, provincial, and regional committees and task forces to influence provincial policy and/or sector standards, as well as to plan local, provincial, national, and international scientific collaborations and interactions for purposes of achieving Academy goals.
Other Duties
* Serve as strategic advisor to President & Chief Scientist, undertakes and oversees ad hoc projects as required.
* Performs cross-functional and other duties, as assigned and/or required.
Qualifications include but are not limited to:
* Applicant has M.D. or Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to cognitive neuroscience
* Applicant is a Senior Scientist or Senior Clinician Scientist, or is eligible for such appointment
* Applicant has a status appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level in the appropriate Faculty at the University of Toronto, or is eligible for such appointment
* Applicant will have a record of research management and leadership experience, experience in professional development training, experience with research and trainee development and mentorship
* Applicant is an effective speaker and compelling communicator with various audiences and constituencies
* Applicant has an understanding of, appreciation for, and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
* Applicant has a strong and consistent record of peer-reviewed funding, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to their visibility and prominence, evidenced by a sustained record of publications and presentations with impact on their area of research
* Applicant has an understanding of the Canadian research environment, and a good appreciation of the global research environment
* Applicant has experience working with a diverse set of external stakeholders, including academic and research institutions, government officials, donors, partners, and researchers.
* Applicant has record of innovation and excellence in research
* Applicant has established record of collaborative research with other professionals, clinicians, and students
Apply here:
https://baycrest-hospital-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=3442
Contact Website
http://bit.ly/RRIExecDirScience
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Faculty Position
Other
Staff MEG Engineer / Scientist Position
Neurosciences
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
MEG Engineer / Scientist
We have a hospital staff MEG Engineer (or Scientist) position available at the Jack H. Miller Magnetoencephalography Center at Helen Devos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids Michigan. We are also closely affiliated with Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine. Our lab performs clinical Multi- modal (MEG, MRI, TMS) brain mapping services for children and adults undergoing presurgical evaluation. A growing research program will center around utilizing the combined use non-invasive brain imaging methods (MEG, MRI, TMS, Eye-tracking, neuromodulation etc.) for basic neuroscience and translational clinical research. If filled at the PhD level, the successful candidate has an opportunity for a faculty position in the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and collaborations with the wider MSU community.
• Job Summary
As an innovation team member, provides advanced scientific and technical expertise for the MEG laboratory contributing to the formulation and implementation of MEG procedures and analysis techniques, for both clinical and research applications. Acquires and analyzes clinical data from epilepsy and neurosurgery patients for pre-surgical evaluation and localization of epileptiform activity and cognitive function. Provides direction to Center personnel to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, and regulations. Support laboratory technologists in all clinical and research activities. Responsible for laboratory maintenance and implementing quality control measures.
Essential Functions Include
o Works closely with the MEG Technical Director and MEG Medical Director on MEG lab clinical protocol and research program development.
o Provide advanced scientific and technical expertise for the MEG laboratory contributing to the formulation and implementation of non-invasive brain imaging procedures and analysis techniques, for both clinical and research applications.
o Process both non-invasive and invasive brain data for use in neuro-navigation systems in the operating room and interpret and discuss results with neurologists and neurosurgeons during surgery.
o Directs and coordinates the maintenance, repair, and testing of lab equipment.
o Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
Qualifications
o Required Master's Degree Engineering or Medical Physics or Neurosciences
o Preferred: PhD in Engineering or Medical Physics or Neurosciences
o Preferred: 2 years of relevant experience working in a functional Brain Imaging using MEG/EEG/MRI open-source software, signal and imaging processing
o Experience with both Windows and Linux OS environments as well as Programming proficiency highly preferred.
Contact: Inquiries can be made to Paul Ferrari, PhD. @ paul.ferrari@spectrumhealth.org.
To view the job posting and/or apply click here: https://spectrumhealth.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SpectrumHealthCareers/job/Grand-Rapids-MI/Magnetoencephalography--MEG--Engineer---Helen-DeVos-Children-s-Hospital_R49367
Contact Website
https://www.spectrumhealth.org/meg
