Available Positions

Multiple opportunities exist for scientists with backgrounds in second harmonic generation (SHG) imaging, tumor biology, multiphoton laser-scanning microscopy, and/or biomedical imaging.

The focus of the research will be to study the tumor extracellular matrix using SHG imaging. We will initially focus on several improvements to a technique we have recently developed (Han et al., Optics Express (2010) 18(8): pp.10538-10550) for measurement of the ratio of forwards-propagating SHG to backwards-propagating SHG. We will also apply this technique to the study of tumor samples.

Specific Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D., an interest in cancer, SHG, and/or biomedical imaging, as well as a demonstrated level of productivity. Optics, immunohistochemistry, laboratory pathology, and/or animal surgery experience are also desirable. Positions are available for highly qualified Postdoctoral Fellows funded by a 5-year DoD Breast Cancer Research Program Era of Hope Scholar Research Award, as well as a 5-year NIH Director's New Innovator Award.

Interested applicants should send an application package (in a single PDF file) via email with the subject line 'Postdoctoral Applicant') to Dr. Brown. The application package should contain:

• CV including a letter describing their interests
• A list of publications and references

Our lab is recruiting a Post-Doctoral applicant for work on current research projects.

Interested candidates should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Dr. White.

The research program is focused on cortical circuitry underlying processing and remembering visual motion in primates. Experimental approaches include extracellular recordings from extrastriate, prefrontal and posterior parietal cortical regions as well as microstimulation and inactivation of selected cortical areas during the performance of complex behavioral tasks. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in extracellular recordings in monkeys, although candidates with strong background in related disciplines of systems neuroscience are welcome to apply. Experience with Matlab is desirable. Proficient knowledge of the English language is required.

The University of Rochester offers a stimulating research environment and excellent opportunities for interactions and training in visual science and cognitive neuroscience. Interested applicants should send the following to Dr. Pasternak:

• a cover letter detailing your current research activities and the reasons for your interest in this position
• a CV
• the names/addresses of three references

Research projects include, but are not limited to:

• Variation in the throughput from single cortico-motoneuronal cells to electromyographic activity
• Dimensionality reduction in the cortico-muscular system controlling the hand
• Substitution of biomimetic multichannel intracortical microstimulation to repair deficits resulting from focal nervous system injury
• Closed loop control of dexterous manipulation with a prosthetic hand

Specific Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Systems Neuroscience or a related discipline (e.g. Motor Control, Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, or Biomedical Engineering).
• Previous research experience in the following is desirable:
  • chronic electrophysiological recordings from behaving animals
  • multi-electrode recording
  • video motion analysis
  • electromyography
  • MatLab programming
  • upper level training in mathematics, engineering or computer science

Interested candidates should send resume to: Dr. Schieber