Department of Neuroscience - Positions Available

Senior Faculty Position in Functional Imaging Approaches to Systems Neuroscience and Neurological Disease Mechanisms, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) is seeking a senior tenure-track faculty member with expertise in fMRI-based neuroscience. The successful applicant will be given academic appointments in the Departments of Neuroscience, Neurology and/or Radiology, depending upon the individual’s own areas of interest. The applicant should have an M.D. or Ph.D. and a record of federally-funded research. Start-up package and salary are highly competitive.

The candidate should have strongly demonstrated expertise in state-of-the-art functional MR imaging research in an area of neuroscience and/or neurological disorders. In addition to continuing an independent research program, the successful applicant will be expected to facilitate the imaging research of faculty members within the neuroscience community of AECOM.

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine has a long-standing tradition of excellence and innovation in neuroscience and neurogenic research and rapidly evolving multidisciplinary program in functional imaging. An unusually vibrant and interactive basic science and clinical research environment is complemented by a number of highly regarded research centers and institutes in the areas of neuroscience, diabetes and metabolism, liver diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer biology and gerontology. This academic environment will create exciting opportunities to develop productive collaborations.

The AECOM Gruss MRRC is located in the center of the College campus and has approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of contiguous space, including MR suites, patient support facilities, engineering labs, offices and common work areas. The available MR systems include a 4T whole body Varian INOVA system with a high performance gradient insert and a 9.4T 20cm Varian INOVA animal system. In addition, 6 Phillips and General Electric 1.5 and 3T system, housed in Radiology at Montefiore Medical Center are available for functional imaging of patient populations and for clinical research.

The College of Medicine is located in a pleasant residential community in the Morris Park section of Northeast Bronx in close proximity to a wide variety of attractive and affordable housing opportunities in southern Westchester, northern New Jersey, Long Island, Riverdale and Manhattan. To apply, please send a CV, description of research accomplishments and plans, and the names of three references to: Ms. Ana Cioffi, Kennedy Center Room 220, AECOM, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 (718-430-3164).

A postdoctoral position is available in the Hébert laboratory, Departments of Neuroscience and Genetics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The lab studies forebrain development using mouse as a model system. Budding projects in the lab include deciphering the inter- and intracellular pathways determining cell fate during development and adult neurogenesis using both conditional genetic, molecular, and biochemical approaches.

Applicants with a strong record in mouse genetics and/or biochemistry of intracellular signaling pathways will be considered. Successful applicants will be provided competitive funding upon joining the lab, but are also encouraged to apply for their own funding. Candidates should send their CV (including list of publications and a brief one-paragraph description of their previous work) as well as the names and contact information of references (preferably three) to Jean Hébert, jhebert@aecom.yu.edu.

The Hébert lab studies how the forebrain develops and how to regulate neurogenesis in the adult brain using conditional genetic approaches and other experimental methods.

A full-time technician position is available in this lab for individuals looking to gain research experience. In addition to having their own research project, the technician will be responsible for certain aspects of general lab upkeep. The position also entails the handling of mice. Applicants should have a strong understanding of basic biology. Experience in molecular biology or genetics is also preferred. Candidates should provide a CV with references to Jean Hébert, jhebert@aecom.yu.edu.