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Assistant Professor in Neuroscience, West Virginia University - 8/7/2025

Position Overview

The Department of Biology at West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in the area of neuroscience at the Assistant Professor rank. The preferred start date is August 2026.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to both the research and teaching missions of the Department. They will establish an independent and fully staffed research laboratory that expands the Department’s existing neuroscience research, including behavioral genetics, neurodevelopment, molecular genetics, and neural circuitry structure/function analyses. Areas of neuroscience such as genetics, development, behavior, evolution, systems, and cellular focused research will be considered. The candidate’s research should integrate with a Department that focuses on invertebrates, non-mammalian vertebrates, or cell culture-based model systems.

The typical teaching load is 2 courses per year plus contributions to instruction through the undergraduate and graduate research training programs. The successful candidate is expected to teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels that complement the Department of Biology’s current neuroscience and/or molecular genetics offerings.  

Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent degree in biology, neuroscience, or a related field

  • Strong record of scholarly publications including at the graduate and postdoctoral levels

  • Demonstrated ability to develop an externally funded, independent research program

  • Openness to collaborative research

  • Strong potential for outstanding contribution to the Department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching and research missions

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Researchers using big data approaches, cutting-edge quantitative tools, and research in sensory or sensory-motor integration and/or neural plasticity are of high interest.

Application Process

To apply, please visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities and upload:

  • Cover letter addressed to the Department of Biology Neuroscience Search Committee

  • Curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications and relevant teaching experience

  • Research plan for the first five years

  • Teaching and mentoring philosophy statement. Reference letters may be requested further along in the search process.

Review of applications will begin September 30th and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information please contact Eric Horstick at eric.horstick@mail.wvu.edu.  

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Yuan Lab, MGH-Harvard - 7/25/2025

Position Overview

The laboratory of Dr. Shiaulou Yuan at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) is seeking highly motivated candidates for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow position.

Requirements

  • Strong background working with zebrafish

  • PhD, MD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field

  • Prior training in zebrafish husbandry and colony management, embryo micro-injection, embryo micro-dissection, confocal or light sheet microscopy, live cell imaging, quantitative image analysis, immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, molecular cloning, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, recombinant protein, and/or human stem cell culture techniques

  • A passion for developmental biology, cell biology, cardiovascular biology, and microscopy

  • Ability to work independently and also as part of a team

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong work ethic and superb attention to detail

  • Exceptional technical and experimental skills

Application Process

Interested candidates should send a CV, a cover letter, and contact information for three references to Dr. Shiaulou Yuan at shiaulou.yuan@mgh.harvard.edu.

Find out more about our lab’s research on our website.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Doctoral Scientist in Pediatric ONCOLOGY, CLEVELAND clinic - 7/3/2025

Position Overview

A position is available to join a productive, fun lab at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the most renowned medical centers. The lab is studying animal models of pediatric blood and cancer (Nat Commun 2025, JCI 2025, Sci Reports 2025, Life Sci Alliance 2023, JCI Insights 2020). Familiarity with zebrafish breeding, genotyping, tissue harvesting, embryo injections, and drug treatment required. Cleveland is a very affordable, multicultural city with many cultural and recreational attractions with beaches and parks.

Requirements

  • PhD or DVM with doctoral or post-doctoral experience in zebrafish breeding and injections

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong time management skills

  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Application Process

  • Cover letter, including a short description of your work experience and availability date

  • CV

  • Contact information (name, e-mail, phone number) for at least three references

  • Please send applications to coreylab@mac.com

More information about the clinic can be found on our website.

Postdoctoral Fellow – Zebrafish blood-brain barrier and brain cancer – 6/11/2025

Position Overview

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Michael M. Gottesman in the Laboratory of Cell Biology, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute. As a postdoctoral fellow, you will join a vibrant, collaborative research community with cutting-edge facilities, abundant training opportunities, experienced mentorship, and an outstanding track record in career development. The NIH has the largest zebrafish facility in the world, multiple supporting core facilities, and a diverse research network. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading the lab’s zebrafish research, fostering intra and extramural collaborations, and actively engaging in mentoring.

Additional Details

  • Job location: Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

  • Appointment type: Training position (Starting stipend: $67,200)

  • Work schedule: Full time (in-person)

Requirements

  • Degree required: Ph.D. or equivalent

  • Citizenship: US citizens, permanent residents, visas (e.g. J-1)

  • The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience working with zebrafish. Experience with colony management and microinjections are desired. The candidate is expected to have skills in molecular biology, excellent record-keeping, strong written and verbal communication, a track record of mentoring, and a collaborative mindset.

Application Process

  • CV/Resume, cover letter, 3 references.

  • Applications should be sent directly to Dr. Michael M. Gottesman at mgottesman@nih.gov with the subject line “Zebrafish postdoc application”

Please contact us directly to learn more about our research. More information about the lab can be found on our website.

St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI) – 5/8/2025

Are you passionate about advancing pediatric cancer research?
Here is your chance to contribute to science that makes a difference!

Position Overview

To strengthen our excellent team, we are looking for a research assistant (f/m/d) to support the ZANDR/Innovative cancer models lab (Innovative Cancer Models and ZANDR-Platform - St. Anna CCRI). We are using zebrafish larvae to model pediatric cancers and use state-of-the art imaging methods to investigate cellular interactions in tumor and tumor microenvironment. You will work together with a highly motivated team on pioneering drug screening in zebrafish larval xenograft models.

In this responsible role, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary competence center for pediatric cancer research and to have a direct influence on the development of new cancer therapies.

Additional Details

For more information, please visit: Cleveland Clinic