Assistant / Associate / Full Professors Department of Neurosciences Medical University of South Carolina at Charleston The Department of Neurosciences and the Neuroscience Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina seek applications for several tenure-track faculty positions in cognitive neurosciences. Candidates will partake in the development of the new Cognitive Neuroscience Center, located on the medical school campus in Charleston. Applicants must have a strong academic record of independent research with a Ph.D. or M.D. degree and expertise in neurophysiology in behaving animals, neuroimaging in animals or humans, or other cognitive neuroscience approach. Newly renovated laboratory space, new animal and human research imaging facilities, and attractive startup packages and benefits are available. Applicants must apply online at website here. Position requisition number is 044299 and review of applications will begin on February 1, 2008, and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should also submit on line a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae, and names of three references addressed to: Gary Aston-Jones, Ph.D., Department of Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Avenue, BSB 403, Charleston, SC 29425. (Please note: all documents must be submitted online.) MUSC is an EEO/AA Employer Postdoctoral Position in Neurophysiology of Drug Abuse Department of Neurosciences Medical University of South Carolina at Charleston A postdoc position is available to study the role of orexin and dopamine neurons in drug abuse using in vivo neurophysiological methods in a lab and department that are nationally recognized in drug abuse research. Interdisciplinary studies combining neurophysiology with neuroanatomy or behavioral experiments are also possible. Applicants must have a strong academic record of independent research with a PhD or MD degree. Expertise with in vivo single unit neurophysiology in anesthetized rats is preferred, but not required. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, names of three references and a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications to: Gary Aston-Jones, Ph.D., Murray Chair of Excellence, Department of Neurosciences, BSB 403, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425. Please respond via email to: astong@musc.edu MUSC is an EEO/AA Employer Postdoctoral Position in Cognitive Neuroscience of Locus Coeruleus: Role in Decision Outcome and Utility Department of Neurosciences Medical University of South Carolina at Charleston A postdoc position is available to study the role of noradrenergic locus coeruleus and cortical neurons in decision, attention, and behavioral utility using multi-site unit recordings in behaving rats. The host lab (Aston-Jones) is nationally recognized in research into cognitave functions of noradrenergic and other modulatory brain systems. Interdisciplinary studies combining neurophysiology with neuroanatomy or behavioral pharmocology experiments are also possible. Applicants must have a strong academic record of independent research with a PhD or MD degree. Expertise with behaving rats or with in vivo single unit neurophysiology is preferred, but not required. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, names of three references and a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications to: Gary Aston-Jones, Ph.D., Murray Chair of Excellence, Department of Neurosciences, BSB 403, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425. Please respond via email to: astong@musc.edu MUSC is an EEO/AA Employer |
