Emory University Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Program

Congratulations to Balwant-Amrit Singh who has received the very prestigious Bobby Jones scholarship to study at the University of St. Andrews.

2023 Bobby Jones Scholars selected for study in Scotland | Emory University | Atlanta GA Emory College students Ben Thomas, Balwant-Amrit Singh, Alicia Yin and Carly Colen will spend the next year studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland as recipients of the prestigious Robert T. Jones Scholarship.

Congratulations to NBB major Hasset Nurelegne on her prestigious scholarship.

Emory College junior receives prestigious NIH scholarship | Emory University | Atlanta GA Emory College junior Hasset Nurelegne is one of only 12 recipients selected to receive the prestigious National Institutes of Health undergraduate scholarship for 2022-23.

Calling all graduating seniors - see the below information for a research opportunity in the Cohen lab.

Emory Neuroscience Student Association is a new organization dedicated to building a community of students interested in learning more about the brain. We will be hosting a Researcher Coffee Chat this Thursday, Feb. 23!


Want to learn more about neuro, psych, or bio research at Emory? Want to chat with researchers and professors in a casual setting? Want to explore potential fields and gain career advice?


Come to the ESC Multi-purpose Room N102 from 5 to 6 PM on February 23rd! We will have professors, MD-PhD students, and other researchers from the Emory College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine here to talk about their work. Chat with people and build connections over snacks and Starbucks coffee and tea!


Interested? RSVP on this google form to guarantee a spot: https://tinyurl.com/ENSACoffeeChat

Please find the description of the position located below. To apply, applicants have to apply through Harvard University external candidate job portal (Research Assistant 61388BR).

Research Assistant 61388BR

Position Description :
We are seeking a highly motivated and independent individual for a full-time research technician position in Drs. Bernardo Sabatini and Marcia Haigis laboratories at Harvard Medical School. The research technician will work primarily with Dr. Annie Hsieh, a neuro-oncology clinical fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Center and a postdoctoral fellow co-mentored by Drs. Bernardo Sabatini and Marca Haigis, to investigate the genetic and metabolic vulnerability of glioma using CRISPR screen technology and the glioma-interacting neurons using viral tracing techniques. Our research is broadly interested in the molecular mechanism and neuronal microenvironment of the deadliest brain tumor-glioblastoma. We use a wide range of techniques including cell culture, RT-PCR, Western blot, mass spectrometry, intracranial injection, immunohistochemistry, and advanced microscopy to study how glioma cells respond to metabolic challenges in culture conditions and in the brain.

The technician’s daily responsibilities include tissue culture to maintain glioma cell lines and patient-derived glioma neurospheres, validate the genetic hits from the CRISPR screen by conducting growth curve of the cell lines/patient-derived glioma neurospheres, cloning and viral packaging to create virus for genetic perturbation, confirm genetic perturbation of the cells/tissues by performing RT-PCR and Western blot, perform intracranial injection of glioma cell lines/patient-derived glioma neurospheres and monitor animal health and the tumor growth by animal imaging, perform mouse brain perfusion, dissection and slicing, perform RNA in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry to assess the spatial protein expression, perform imaging acquisition and analysis, perform data analysis and graphing. The technician will spend 50% of the time at Sabatini lab and 50% of the time at Haigis lab every week, participate lab meetings in both labs and fulfill lab responsibilities from both labs. The technician will learn and perform experiments with Dr. Annie Hsieh side by side and meet with her weekly to discuss experimental plan and data interpretation.

Prior laboratory experience is required, as well as strong organizational skills and an eagerness to learn. Successful candidates will be independent, outgoing, flexible, self-motivated, and able to assimilate new information and execute quickly. You will have the opportunity to direct the research project while taking advantage of the intelligent, diverse, welcoming, and exciting team of researchers at both the Sabatini lab and Haigis lab.
Basic Qualifications :
One-year related lab experience. Advanced education may count towards experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills :
Bachelor's or Master’s degree with prior experience in a wet lab environment. A major in Neuroscience, Biology, and Chemistry is preferred.
Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.
Experience in one or more of the following techniques would be preferred: cell culture, biochemistry techniques, mouse intracranial surgery, and histological preparations.
Experience or willingness to work with mice, manage a mouse colony and perform survival and non-survival procedures as necessary.
Analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Some experience with programming, using R and/or Python is preferred.
Candidates should be communicative with excellent interpersonal skills, attentive to detail, organized, and thoughtful about the protocols and techniques being executed
Creativity, flexibility, and perseverance to troubleshoot and overcome inevitable experimental difficulties and changing experimental goals in light of new results.
Kindly let me know how to best reach the target audience of graduating seniors or recently graduated students and let me know if you have any additional questions.

https://nsure.uga.edu/

Home - Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences in Neuroscience NSURE will host an in-person program in the summer of 2023. The tentative dates are May 30-July 28. Applications are due February 24, 2023 (updated Jan 19, 2022). If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you.

The Boulis Lab is currently hiring three Research Specialists. A general description of the positions is described below:

Research Specialist
The Boulis laboratory in the department of Neurosurgery at Emory University – Atlanta, GA - is seeking a capable and self-motivated individual to assist with small and large animal care and behavior essays, histology, as well as cell culture and molecular biology experiments. The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Our lab is primarily interested in gene therapy approaches for motor neuron diseases, novel approaches to nerve repair, and CNS tumors. More information about the lab can be found at http://neurosurgery.emory.edu/research/boulis-lab/index.html.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

If interested, please send your resume or CV to [email protected] and apply through Emory’s HR portal: https://staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/106010/research-specialist---boulis-lab/job

Research Specialist - Boulis Lab in Atlanta, Georgia | Careers at Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

The Neuroscience Institute at NYU is currently seeking to hire outstanding college graduates as research associates, with positions starting Summer 2023. Our research associates generally work in a lab for 2 years in preparation for applying to graduate school (PhD and MD PhD programs). Attached is an announcement describing the position with instructions on how to apply. By creating one central place for applications, we hope to make it easier for promising candidates to apply.

Additional information and link to the application portal along with labs participating this cycle can be found on our webpage at www.med.nyu.edu/neuroscience/tech. Feel free to contact me if you (or interested students) have any questions in regards to our program.

Hello Students:

Grey Matters Emory is an interdisciplinary undergraduate neuroscience journal dedicated to evolving how the public approaches, discusses, and understands the field of neuroscience. Through student-produced articles, art, and media, we aim to promote accessibility and encourage greater participation in the scientific community. We want to break down the intellectual barrier and decrease the intimidating stigma the field of neuroscience tends to have by highlighting its interdisciplinary nature.

Grey Matters Website: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/greymattersemory/

Grey Matters Emory applications for author, editor, and artist for the Spring 2023 semester are OUT! Past production team members WILL have to reapply. Please see below:

A. Author application: https://forms.gle/okmmhf9p8KH2m7mc9
B. Editors and Artists application: https://forms.gle/VwF2iEb9sBxTnfiJ7

Both applications are due Tuesday, January 24th, 11:59 PM EST.

Finally, we have leadership board applications available as well!! These are open to first-years, sophomores, and juniors who will be on the Atlanta campus by Fall 2023. A subset of applicants will be selected and contacted for interviews.

The positions we are recruiting for include:

A. Editor In Chief (in-training): Works closely with the managing editor(s) to organize and oversee journal production from the highest level. Involved in oversight of all divisions and makes executive decisions.

B. Managing Editor: Scientific Review (in-training): Works closely with the editor-in-chief and other managing editor(s) to organize and oversee journal production from the highest level. Specifically oversees all things related to scientific review (senior editors, production editors, checking for general scientific soundness).

C. Managing Editor: General: Works closely with the editor-in-chief and other managing editor(s) to organize and oversee journal production from the highest level. Specifically oversees all things related to general editing (senior editors, production editors, checking for general editing issues).

D. Managing Editor: Lay Review: Works closely with the editor-in-chief and other managing editor(s) to organize and oversee journal production from the highest level. Specifically oversees all things related to lay review editing (senior editors, production editors, checking for general lay accessibility issues).

Application link: https://forms.gle/ufwwSNLg3qhDjqQN6
Application deadline: January 24th, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST

*PLEASE READ ALL APPLICATION DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY!!*

2023 Editor-in-Chief & Managing Editor Application Grey Matters Emory is an interdisciplinary undergraduate neuroscience journal dedicated to evolving how the public approaches, discusses, and understands the field of neuroscience. Through student-produced articles, art, and media, we aim to promote accessibility and encourage greater participation....

Applications open for SURE 2023

Please encourage your research students to apply for the 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) at Emory. The SURE program is a ten-week summer program during which undergraduate research fellows conduct full-time independent research under the direction of a faculty mentor.

Our summer researchers receive a housing award for residence on the Emory campus and a stipend to support their full-time attention to research training and professional development. Student researchers benefit from hands-on research, mentorship, networking opportunities, and graduate school preparation. SURE students come from all backgrounds and disciplines including the humanities, arts, social sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences and engineering.

More information can be found here. The application deadline is January 16, 2023.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) The SURE program is a ten-week summer program during which undergraduate research fellows conduct full-time independent research under the direction of a faculty mentor.

Students - follow this link to the internships and postbaccalaureate program offered from the Allen Instituted in Seattle, WA. https://alleninstitute.org/careers/internships-postbac/
Note that there are summer internships across a range of activities, including neuro research but also science communication, data science or program management. I would be remiss if I did not point out that the salaries are very competitive for the internships and the postbacc program. 🤑

Internship Program, Eligibility and Application | Allen Institute Our summer internships for bioscience undergraduates provides both mentorship & research experience. View opportunities & answers to important questions.

Dear students, please see the attached flyer for postbacc program opportunities.