Claridge-Chang Lab

Wednesday 12 March 2014

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Neuroscience

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Neuroscience
Neuroscience and Behavioral Disorders Program
Duke-NUS Medical School

The Singapore-based Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School is a collaboration between Duke University and the National University of Singapore. It has a mission for research and training biomedical scientists and physicians. The Laboratory of Neurogenetics under the direction of Assistant Professor Adam Claridge-Chang focuses on analysing essential brain functions with behavioural, genetic, anatomical and physiological methods, with an aim to discovering some of the basic components and mechanisms that underlie psychiatric and cognitive dysfunction. The laboratory uses Drosophila neurogenetic methods combined with ongoing molecular, instrumentation and analytical tool development and application to understand the molecules and circuits that support learning. For additional information please visit www.claridgechang.net.

The lab is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral scientist to investigate how the brain alters preference for an olfactory stimulus.

A candidate must have:
A high level of motivation and a keen interest in neuroscience
A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field
A strong background and knowledge of behavioral neuroscience
Strong computer skills for recording, analyzing and organizing data
An ability to work closely with other scientists and an ability to quickly learn new techniques
Excellent communication, teamwork and project management skills
Experience in scientific sourcing & procurement
Relevant skill set to perform the following techniques to their project: behavioural experimentation including videographic analysis, neurogenetic and neuropharmacological experiments, the use and programming of software for data analysis and statistics (including MATLAB, Excel, R and/or other statistical packages), apparatus design & testing, real-time apparatus control methods including stimulus delivery and control, fluorescence microscopy, laser confocal microscopy, image analysis (ImageJ, Zeiss LSM Browser, PhotoShop, Metamorph and/or MATLAB) and neuroanatomical analysis (e.g. Neurolucida)
Knowledge of other techniques including: Drosophila genetics, molecular biology (subcloning methods including restriction digests, PCR and gel electrophoresis), methods for analysis of DNA and protein sequence (BLAST, Vector NTI, etc.), protein analytical methods, use of genetically-encoded indicators (GFP and derivatives, luciferase), analysis of gene expression (Q-PCR, Northern blotting, in situ hybridization), immunohistochemistry, fine-scale brain dissection, graphic design (e.g. Adobe Illustrator), database use (e.g. Filemaker Pro), electronics, electrophysiology, optogenetic physiology and two-photon microscopy. Training will be available in some or all of these techniques where needed and appropriate.

Your main duties would include but are not limited to the following:

To pursue one or more projects using the above described methods and others as necessary for the project
To learn new methodologies when necessary or useful
To participate in the education and training of other staff as appropriate
To acquire and maintain knowledge of the literature relevant to the project
To attend appropriate scientific seminars and meetings and to remain current with the broader field of neurogenetics
To effectively analyse your results
To regularly communicate your results to the rest of the laboratory members
To work with colleagues on collaborative projects
To share responsibility for the housekeeping of the laboratory area, general maintenance tasks and fly stock maintenance
To conduct scientific sourcing and procurement
To share responsibility with others for the safety in the laboratory
To perform any other duties as may be required from time to time to ensure the efficient running of the laboratory

Research Assistant position available

Research Assistant
Behavioral Neuroscience
Neuroscience and Behavioral Disorders Program
Duke-NUS Medical School

The Singapore-based Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School is a collaboration between Duke University and the National University of Singapore. It has a mission for research and training biomedical scientists and physicians. The Laboratory of Neurogenetics under the direction of Assistant Professor Adam Claridge-Chang focuses on analysing essential brain functions with behavioural, genetic, anatomical and physiological methods, with an aim to discovering some of the basic components and mechanisms that underlie psychiatric and cognitive dysfunction. The laboratory uses Drosophila neurogenetic methods combined with ongoing molecular, instrumentation and analytical tool development and application to understand the molecules and circuits that support learning. For additional information please visit www.claridgechang.net.

The lab is seeking to appoint a research assistant to investigate how the brain alters preference for an olfactory stimulus.

A candidate must have:

A high level of motivation and a keen interest in neuroscience
A BSc, MSc or equivalent in a relevant field
A background and knowledge of neuroscience
Strong computer skills for recording, analyzing and organizing data
An ability to work closely with other scientists and an ability to quickly learn new techniques
Excellent communication, teamwork and project management skills
Experience in scientific sourcing & procurement

A candidates application will be strengthened by:

Relevant skill set to perform the following techniques to their project: behavioural experimentation including videographic analysis, neurogenetic and neuropharmacological experiments, the use and programming of software for data analysis and statistics (including MATLAB, Excel, R and/or other statistical packages), apparatus design & testing, real-time apparatus control methods including stimulus delivery and control, fluorescence microscopy, laser confocal microscopy, image analysis (ImageJ, Zeiss LSM Browser, PhotoShop, Metamorph and/or MATLAB) and neuroanatomical analysis (e.g. Neurolucida)
Knowledge of other techniques including: Drosophila genetics, molecular biology (subcloning methods including restriction digests, PCR and gel electrophoresis), methods for analysis of DNA and protein sequence (BLAST, Vector NTI, etc.), protein analytical methods, use of genetically-encoded indicators (GFP and derivatives, luciferase), analysis of gene expression (Q-PCR, Northern blotting, in situ hybridization), immunohistochemistry, fine-scale brain dissection, graphic design (e.g. Adobe Illustrator), database use (e.g. Filemaker Pro), electronics, electrophysiology, optogenetic physiology and two-photon microscopy. Training will be available in some or all of these techniques where needed and appropriate.

Your main duties would include but are not limited to the following:

To pursue one or more projects using the above described methods and others as necessary for the project
To learn new methodologies when necessary or useful
To participate in the education and training of other staff as appropriate
To acquire and maintain knowledge of the literature relevant to the project
To attend appropriate scientific seminars and meetings and to remain current with the broader field of neurogenetics
To effectively analyse your results
To regularly communicate your results to the rest of the laboratory members
To work with colleagues on collaborative projects
To share responsibility for the housekeeping of the laboratory area, general maintenance tasks and fly stock maintenance
To conduct scientific sourcing and procurement
To share responsibility with others for the safety in the laboratory
To perform any other duties as may be required from time to time to ensure the efficient running of the laboratory

PhD studentships in neuroscience

PhD Scholarship
Behavioral Neuroscience
Laboratory of Neurogenetics
Duke-NUS Medical School
Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology

The Singapore-based Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School is a collaboration between Duke University and the National University of Singapore. It has a mission for research and training biomedical scientists and physicians. The Laboratory of Neurogenetics under the direction of Assistant Professor Adam Claridge-Chang focuses on analysing essential brain functions with behavioural, genetic, anatomical and physiological methods, with an aim to discovering some of the basic components and mechanisms that underlie psychiatric and cognitive dysfunction. The laboratory uses Drosophila neurogenetic methods combined with ongoing molecular, instrumentation and analytical tool development and application to understand the molecules and circuits that support learning. For additional information please visit www.claridgechang.net.

The lab has a PhD studentship in behavioral neuroscience.

A candidate must have:
A high level of motivation and a keen interest in neuroscience
A BSc, MSc or equivalent in a relevant field
A background and knowledge of neuroscience
Strong computer skills for recording, analyzing and organizing data
An ability to work closely with other scientists and an ability to quickly learn new techniques
Excellent communication, teamwork and project management skills
Experience in scientific sourcing & procurement

A candidate’s application will be strengthened by:

Relevant skill set to perform the following techniques to their project: behavioural experimentation including videographic analysis, neurogenetic and neuropharmacological experiments, the use and programming of software for data analysis and statistics (including MATLAB, Excel, R and/or other statistical packages), apparatus design & testing, real-time apparatus control methods including stimulus delivery and control, fluorescence microscopy, laser confocal microscopy, image analysis (ImageJ, Zeiss LSM Browser, PhotoShop, Metamorph and/or MATLAB) and neuroanatomical analysis (e.g. Neurolucida)
Knowledge of other techniques including: Drosophila genetics, molecular biology (subcloning methods including restriction digests, PCR and gel electrophoresis), methods for analysis of DNA and protein sequence (BLAST, Vector NTI, etc.), protein analytical methods, use of genetically-encoded indicators (GFP and derivatives, luciferase), analysis of gene expression (Q-PCR, Northern blotting, in situ hybridization), immunohistochemistry, fine-scale brain dissection, graphic design (e.g. Adobe Illustrator), database use (e.g. Filemaker Pro), electronics, electrophysiology, optogenetic physiology and two-photon microscopy.
Training will be available in some or all of these techniques where needed and appropriate.

Your doctoral studies would include but are not limited to the following:

To pursue one or more projects using the above described methods and others as necessary for the project
To learn new methodologies when necessary or useful
To participate in the education and training of other staff as appropriate
To acquire and maintain knowledge of the literature relevant to the project
To attend appropriate scientific seminars and meetings and to remain current with the broader field of neurogenetics
To effectively analyse your results
To regularly communicate your results to the rest of the laboratory members
To work with colleagues on collaborative projects
To share responsibility for the housekeeping of the laboratory area, general maintenance tasks and fly stock maintenance
To conduct scientific sourcing and procurement
To share responsibility with others for the safety in the laboratory
To perform any other duties as may be required from time to time to ensure the efficient running of the laboratory

Interested applicants are welcome to email a detailed resume, supporting documents and contact details for at least two referees by 13th May 2014 to claridge-chang.adam@duke-nus.edu.sg. Please note that your subject title and/or cover letter should indicate the reference number (Ref no: PN/ACC/PHD-BN/13052014/Blog). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Funding for the position can be through the SINGA program (Singapore International Graduate Award) for which the deadline is 1st June 2014 to start study in January 2015.
https://www.singa.a-star.edu.sg/howtoapply.php
Please contact the Claridge-Chang Lab at least six weeks prior to the SINGA deadline. Other scholarships are available, please review options here.

http://www.claridgechang.net/join.html

Wednesday 5 March 2014

Changes

In November the Neuroscience Research Partnership project was officially closed, the lab is now primarily affiliated with Duke-NUS Medical School. We will be listing new openings here soon.

Thursday 30 May 2013

A new Wikipedia page for estimation statistics

Surprisingly, there was no dedicated page for estimation in Wikipedia. This new page on estimation corrects that omission by summarizing this important sub-field of statistics.

Monday 28 May 2012

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience

The Laboratory of Neurogenetics in the Neuroscience Research Partnership seeks a postdoctoral research fellow. The Laboratory focuses on analysing essential brain functions with behavioural, genetic, anatomical and physiological methods, with an aim to discovering some of the basic components and mechanisms that underlie psychiatric and cognitive dysfunction. The laboratory uses Drosophila neurogenetic methods combined with ongoing molecular, instrumentation and analytical tool development and application to understand the molecules and circuits that support learning. Further information at the lab's page.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Behavioural Neuroscience 
(Ref : BMSI/NRP/ACC/RF/02052012)

We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow to investigate the relationship between olfactory stimuli, reward and punishment stimuli and behavioral output. The project will require a significant effort towards designing and developing new apparati, so will require a neuroscientist with some experience with engineering, or an engineer/physicist interested in transitioning to neuroscience.

Responsibilities: Your main duties would include but are not limited to the following: 

To pursue one or more projects using the above described methods and others as necessary for the project 
To learn and/or develop new methodologies when necessary or useful 
To participate in the education and training of other staff as appropriate
To acquire and maintain knowledge of the literature relevant to the project
 To attend appropriate scientific seminars and meetings and to remain current with the broader field of  neurogenetics
To effectively analyse your results
To regularly communicate your results to the rest of the laboratory members
To work with colleagues on collaborative projects
To share responsibility for the housekeeping of the laboratory area, general maintenance tasks and fly stock maintenance
To conduct scientific sourcing and procurement
To share responsibility with others for the safety in the laboratory 
To perform any other duties as may be required from time to time to ensure the efficient running of the  laboratory

Requirements: A candidate must have:

A high level of motivation and a keen interest in neuroscience 
A PhD or equivalent 
A strong background in and knowledge of behavioral neuroscience. Candidates with backgrounds in physics or engineering who have experience in neuroscience will be considered. 
Strong computer skills for recording, analyzing and organizing data 
An ability to work closely with other scientists and an ability to quickly learn new techniques 
Excellent communication, teamwork and project management skills 
Experience in scientific sourcing & procurement
Relevant skill set to perform the following techniques to their project: behavioural experimentation including videographic analysis, the use and programming of software for data analysis and statistics (including MATLAB, SciPy and/or other statistical packages), apparatus design & testing, real-time apparatus control methods including stimulus delivery and control, neurogenetic and neuropharmacological experiments, fluorescence microscopy, laser confocal microscopy, image analysis (ImageJ, Zeiss LSM Browser, PhotoShop, Metamorph and/or MATLAB) and neuroanatomical analysis (e.g. Neurolucida).
Would benefit from a knowledge of other techniques including: use and development of air flow, microfluidic or other fluidic devices, genetics, molecular biology (subcloning methods including restriction digests, PCR and gel electrophoresis), methods for analysis of DNA and protein sequence (BLAST, Vector NTI, etc.), protein analytical methods, use of genetically-encoded indicators (GFP and derivatives, luciferase), analysis of gene expression (Q-PCR, Northern blotting, in situ hybridization), immunohistochemistry, fine-scale brain dissection, graphic design (e.g. Adobe Illustrator), database use (e.g. Filemaker Pro), electronics, electrophysiology, optogenetic physiology and two-photon microscopy. Training will be available in some or all of these techniques where needed and appropriate.
For physical sciences candidates: a demonstrated interest in neuroscience; expertise in LabVIEW, MATLAB and Python or equivalent; practical experience in mechanical design including familiarity with CAD. Beneficial would be a background in microelectronics, microfluidics, electronics prototyping and PCB design, machine vision, mechatronics, fluid mechanics; experience in optics and photonics, including laser scanning imaging systems (multiphoton and confocal microscopy).

Interested applicants are welcome to write in with a detailed resume, supporting documents and contact information to Human Resources Department, Neuroscience Research Partnership, 61 Biopolis Drive, #02-12, Proteos Building, Singapore 138673; or email to recruit@nrp.a-star.edu.sg.

The reference number and position that you are applying for should be indicated in the subject title and/or cover letter of your application. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

BMSI Business Centre (BBC) 
Agency for Science, Technology and Research 
20 Biopolis Way
#07-01 Centros 
Singapore 138668
Tel: +65 6826 6395 
Fax: +65 6478 9728

Tuesday 4 January 2011

Neuroscience Jobs in Singapore

We are hiring into 3 jobs in Singapore, please see below.