LABORATORY RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY An exciting opportunity exists for a recent bachelor's graduate to work on a funded project concerning the neuroendocrine control of sleep and arousal as a research technician (beginning January 2004). At least a two-year commitment is sought. Working with a rodent model, the successful applicant will be trained in the methods of behavioral analysis, double labeling immunohistochemical procedures, in situ hybridization histochemistry, PCR, gene arrays, protein analysis, and small animal surgery. May also assist in conducting research on current scientific literature using computerized applications. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of the neuroendocrine system, neuroscience and/or a bachelor's degree in biology or psychology. Salary will commence at $28,360 with benefits for the individual. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Jessica A. Mong (jmong001@umaryland.edu), Dept of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 655 West Baltimore St, 4-002 Bressler, Baltimore, MD 21201 (1/13/04)
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FIELD ASSISTANTS (3) required. Two positions are from early January to the end of May 2003, and one is from January through the end of April of 2004. Successful applicants will work on a project on the reproductive physiology and nutritional ecology of the cooperatively breeding Florida Scrub-Jay. Research is based at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida. Field assistants will spend time censusing the population, establishing and regularly stocking feeders, nest finding and monitoring, and helping with logistical support of the project. Applicants should be physically fit with full color vision; have their own binoculars; possess (or be working toward) a Bachelor's degree in zoology, biology, or a related field; and have a genuine desire to pursue further education in biology. Experience in handling and knowledge of birds would also be useful but is not necessary. Further information about the project and the Schoech lab can be found at http://www.people.memphis.edu/~rboughtn/argstart.htm. Salary: $1,000/month and housing is provided. To apply, please either mail or e-mail a cover letter stating biological interests and professional goals, a curriculum vitae or résumé, and complete contact information (include e-mail address and telephone number) for three references. Send applications via USPS or E-mail to Dr. Steve Schoech, Department of Biology, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152. (EM: sschoech@memphis.edu). NOTE that positions are dependent upon receipt of funding: notification whether the project has been funded is expected 15 Dec. 2003.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS for
two Ph.D. students are available in the Avian Research Group of Department
of Biology at the University of Memphis (for further information see http://people.memphis.edu/~rboughtn/argstart.htm).
Students can work under the supervision of Dr. Stephan Schoech or Dr. Gary
Voelker. Dr. Schoech's research interests are at the interface between physiology
and behavior and have primarily focused on the reproductive and environmental
endocrinology of the cooperatively breeding Florida Scrub-Jay. Dr. Voelker's
research interests include avian systematics, historical biogeography, and
the evolution and biogeography of molt. NSF has continuously funded both Drs.
Voelker and Schoech for several years and currently; both have proposals in
review at NSF. Further information on both research programs can be found
at http://people.memphis.edu/~rboughtn/argstart.htm
and information on graduate study in biology at the University of Memphis
can be found at http://biology.memphis.edu. For further information contact
Dr. Schoech (sschoech@memphis.edu,
901-678-2327) or Dr. Voelker (gvoelker@memphis.edu,
901-678-1386) directly. (1/7/04)
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