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Yale Fellowship in Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience
The Yale Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) and Yale Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism Program (SANA) will select one or more highly qualified college graduates for research fellowship positions at the Yale Child Study Center (CSC). The Yale CSC is a leading institution for clinical diagnostic services and multidisciplinary research on ASD involving behavioral neuroscience, physiology, neuroimaging, molecular genetics, and early intervention. Through extensive interdepartmental collaborations, the SANA Program brings together experts in developmental psychopathology, experimental psychology, eye-tracking, and psychophysiology as well as statistics, neuroimaging, and computational science. The program is led by Dr. Kasia Chawarska and co-directed by Drs. Suzanne Macari, Kelly Powell, and Angelina Vernetti. For more information and a list of recent publications, visit the lab website: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/chawarska/
The position is one year in duration with a salary of $39,480.00. Postgraduate positions are open to those who will have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree before beginning the position, but not doctoral degrees. Reappointment to a second year may be possible and will be determined 4-6 months prior to the end date. Anticipated start date is July 2024. This is not a remote opportunity. This position is located at the Child Study Center on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, CT.
Our Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience Fellowship position will support the implementation of research protocols focused on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders. Research Fellows have opportunities to be involved in aspects of each study ranging from implementation of novel behavioral, eye-tracking, psychophysiological, and neuroimaging (fNIRS) experiments, to participating directly in subject characterization by conducting structured parent interviews and assessing participants, to data processing and analysis. Fellows will receive training in administration of novel behavioral paradigms, eye-tracking, and psychophysiological sensing technologies. The Fellow will be responsible for conducting experimental procedures with infants and children with and without ASD, including behavioral, eye-tracking, electrophysiological, and neuroimaging studies, as well as recruiting and scheduling participants and assisting with their clinical assessment. In addition, the Fellow will be responsible for data entry and data quality checks, will contribute to data analysis and data visualization procedures, and may assist in grant and manuscript preparation. The Fellow will also be responsible for maintaining hardware and software of behavioral, eye-tracking and electrophysiology labs, and for data backup and data management. Applicants who have prior experience in research with clinical populations and/or with infants and young children and their families, experience with design and/or implementation of behavioral, eye-tracking, and/or psychophysiological studies, as well as a strong background in statistical methods, will be reviewed favorably.
Mentorship
The Postgraduate Associate will be directly mentored by Drs. Chawarska, Macari, Powell, and Vernetti, and will be involved in a highly active and productive community of clinical research scientists. With research mentorship, the selected applicant will be expected to guide a research project from the point of data collection through analysis and abstract and/or manuscript submission.
Training
The Postgraduate Associate will also assist in a variety of scientific activities in the lab, including assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations, and providing general assistance relevant to the functioning of the lab. The Fellowship’s curriculum also includes participation in weekly research meetings, research tutorials and courses, and other didactic experiences at the Yale Child Study Center, School of Medicine and Departments of Psychology and Statistics.
Education/Experience
BA or BS required. Applicants who have prior experience in research with clinical populations and/or with infants and young children and their families, experience with design and/or implementation of behavioral, eye-tracking, and/or psychophysiological studies, as well as a strong background in statistical methods, will be reviewed favorably. Applicants must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Priority will be given to those who have experience with database management systems such as Microsoft Access and statistical packages such as R, SPSS, or SAS.
Application Process
Application Deadline: January 24, 2024, 11:59 pm EST
Application must include the following items, and be sent as a single document, preferably in pdf format, to sanalab@yale.edu:
- A completed application cover page (below) – all sections are required.
- A CV
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) unofficial transcripts.
- A 2-page personal statement containing biographic material, relevant experience, and career goals - can be single or double spaced
In addition:
Two letters of recommendation that speak directly to the candidate’s potential. Recommendation letters must be emailed to sanalab@yale.edu directly from the recommender.
Applications are requested by January 24, 2024. Review of applications will begin once all applications are received. Please note that the university has a COVID vaccination and booster requirement for all students, staff & faculty which is described in the COVID-19 Vaccine Program. You are required to comply with the Vaccine Program prior to the first day of your Yale appointment. Should you not be eligible for the Booster at this time, you will be required to receive your booster within seven (7) days of your eligibility. Please see the Yale COVID-19 Vaccine Program for information on how to schedule a vaccination and/or how to Submit or Confirm your vaccination documentation. For up-to-date university information on COVID-19, please visit: https://covid19.yale.edu/. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Additional information: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/chawarska/media-player/chawarska-sana-program-post-baccalaureate-training-in-the-chawarska-lab/
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Yale School of Medicine, Obstetrics/Maternal-Fetal Medicine Postgraduate Research Associate
Paid, full-time position, starting February 2024
This is a one-year position to work on a pregnancy-related clinical research study in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences, Section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. The associate will be expected to assist with the successful execution of a grant-sponsored randomized clinical trial at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. Responsibilities include patient recruitment, medical record review and extraction, biospecimen collection and processing, and reporting to research team.
Background research experience is preferred, but not required. Mentoring will be provided as needed for learning about clinical trial/study requirements, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation. Training will be provided in the conduct of clinical trials, regulatory management (IRB), research design and methodology, data management, biospecimen collection, patient interactions including study consent and medical history, data collection, and medical record abstraction. This research involves the use of human biospecimens, including blood, therefore Human Subjects and HIPAA training is provided. The postgraduate research associate will receive direct, daily or weekly mentoring and training from Dr. Molly McAdow (PI). Additional mentorship will be provided in a manner tailored to the individual’s long-term career goals.
The following are requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate through both verbal and written expression.
- Work and schedule flexibility to meet the needs of the position which is based on physician/patient availability.
- Ability to work as part of a team and promote a strong communicative environment. Highly developed organizational skills and ability to multi-task without losing focus.
- Bachelor’s Degree
This is an ideal position for someone who is recently graduated from college and is interested in gaining experience in clinical research prior to applying for medical or graduate school. Bilingual, Spanish is a plus.
Please send your curriculum vitae, 2-3 names and contact information for references, and a short description of your interests, work experience, and research background to Jessica Leventhal, DNP, APRN at Jessica.leventhal@yale.edu.
Yale Fellowship in Center for the Translational Neuroscience of Alcohol (CTNA)
The Center for the Translational Neuroscience of Alcohol (CTNA) group at the Yale School of Medicine will select one highly qualified college graduate for a research fellowship to work on a CTNA project led by Dr. Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin. CTNA is a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional NIH-funded center grant which focuses on understanding and treating alcohol use disorders. The project led by Dr. Krishnan-Sarin is examining the effects of a glutamatergic agent on drinking and other behavioral measures related to alcohol consumption among those who drink heavily.
Mentorship
The candidate will be mentored by Dr. Krishnan-Sarin, a Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. She is also a Chair of the Human Investigations Committee (IRB) at Yale. She develops and tests novel pharmacological interventions for alcohol use disorders in adults and examines neurochemical predictors of alcohol use and treatment response.
Training
The candidate will receive training in human subjects research (completed upon hiring and will result in certification to participate in human subjects research) as well as courses throughout the Yale School of Medicine/Yale School of Public Health focused on engaging community members in health research. In addition, the candidate may have opportunities to be part of scientific publications through assistance in the literature review, writing, and data analysis. Candidates will receive training on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID) to assess study participants for psychological conditions and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and the Timeline Follow back (TLFB) which is a tool used to obtain quantitative estimates of alcohol use. Additionally, candidates will be trained on experimental human lab sessions with adults who drink heavily and have alcohol use disorders. The candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in training offered through the Yale TCORS, a center focused on developing science to support regulations on tobacco products.
Education/Experience
BA or BS required. Psychology, Pre-Med, or Neuroscience background is preferred with some research experience.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Additional Information
In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.
The Postgraduate Associate position is one year in duration with a salary of $38,400 Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree, but not doctoral degrees.
Application Process
Interested candidates should send a CV, cover letter stating their research interests and career goals, and the names and contact information of three references to: Nicholas Franco, nicholas.franco@yale.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Title of the Position: Postgraduate Associate
Department and School: Neurology (Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center); Yale School of Medicine
Anticipated Appointment Dates: Scheduled on a rolling basis.
Email/Website: Margaret.gopaul@yale.edu; https://www.ynhh.org/services/neurology-neurosurgery/conditions/epilepsy
Introduction of School/Department:
The Yale Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine’s mission is to enhance understanding and improve the lives of patients with neurological disorders through research and clinical care. Our vision is to lead in neurological research, education, and patient care, fostering an environment of innovation and diversity. Postgraduates can expect to benefit from interdisciplinary collaborations, research opportunities, extensive clinical exposure, mentorship, and a strong commitment to diversity, making it an ideal place to develop their careers in clinical neurology and research (clinical trials).
Overview of the Position:
Education:
- For visiting students at the School of Medicine, the training received will relate to the degree program at your home institution in the following ways:
- Relevant participation in ongoing clinical research projects in neurology (epilepsy), including screening, recruiting, and data collection.
- Engage in abstract and manuscript preparation and opportunities for conference presentations.
- Gain valuable clinical experience by interacting with patients in the Neurosciences unit and working collaboratively with the medical team.
- Attend department conferences, lectures, and rounds in the neurology department.
Training:
- Focus on ongoing clinical research projects involving screening and recruiting subjects for studies, data collection, and management.
- Opportunities for abstract and manuscript preparation, as well as presenting at conferences.
- Acquire extensive clinical experience and gain exposure to clinical and research aspects of epilepsy/neurology.
Mentorship:
- Work with Dr. Hirsch and colleagues, gaining guidance from experienced clinicians and researchers in the neurology department.
- Regular meetings with Dr. Hirsch and participation in weekly lab meetings, department meetings, and conferences.
- Access to formal didactic instruction in neurology and epilepsy through weekly conferences.
Location: Training will be at the Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Appointment Duration: One-year appointments with the possibility of a one-year renewal. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s graduates in biological/neurosciences or related fields.
- Prior research experience is a plus but not mandatory.
- Highly motivated individuals with a strong academic background and interest in clinical research.
- Interest in neurology/epilepsy and basic statistics are beneficial.
Process to Apply:
- Deadline to apply for this position: Rolling basis.
- Interested candidates should e-mail their applications to Margaret.gopaul@yale.edu with “Postgraduate Position Application – Yale Neurology/Epilepsy” in the subject line.
- The application should include: (1) CV; (2) a one-page description of research interests; (3) contact information for 3 referees.
Jeff Gehlhausen, MD, PhD, is seeking a Postgraduate Associate for a position in his research group that is situated in laboratory of Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, PhD in the Department of Immunobiology. Dr. Gehlhausen is a clinical instructor in the Department of Dermatology at Yale studying autoimmune connective tissue diseases. The ideal candidate for this position has majored in the Biological or Chemical Sciences but has not yet received a doctoral degree and is seeking advanced scientific training for a duration of > 1 year. As a Postgraduate Associate in his group, the candidate will perform basic science and/or translational research related to two ongoing projects: 1) in vitro and in vivo studies of cutaneous lupus using genetic mouse models 2) tissue based studies of human cutaneous lupus. The projects employ a broad range of techniques in the lab including disease modeling, molecular biology, single-cell RNA sequencing and other new tissue-based approaches. Translational projects will also include analysis of tissues from dermatology patients.
Prior laboratory-based and/or clinical research experience is a plus but not required. The candidate will also have opportunities to present his/her data at intramural and/or national/international conferences, should this be of interest. The overall goal is to gain experience in designing and performing both basic and translational scientific work that can be used to develop the candidate’s basis for a future career in science and/or medicine. In addition, the candidate will be given career development opportunities (e.g. scientific writing and public speaking skills) that are individually tailored to his/her long-term career goals. The ultimate goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for the successful applicant and foster their scientific, professional, and/or educational advancement.
Training: As a Postgraduate Associate, the candidate will perform basic science and/or translational research related to two ongoing projects: 1) characterizing immune cells from skin and blood in human cutaneous lupus patients as well as in mouse models of lupus and 2) developing and testing pathogenesis-targeted therapies for cutaneous and systemic lupus. The projects employ a broad range of techniques in the lab including disease modeling, molecular and cellular biology, single-cell RNA sequencing, and other new tissue-based approaches. Specifically, during the first year, the candidate will be trained to: perform immunohistochemical stains and in situ hybridization of tissue followed by visualization using microscopy techniques including confocal and brightfield microscopy; molecular biology techniques including quantitative PCR; assist with mouse colony management; preparation of mouse and human tissues for analysis by bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing and fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS); use of software/statistical tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fiji, etc. with an opportunity to develop advanced programming/data analysis skills if desired; assist with data analysis, interpretation, and generation of figure quality data for publication and/or presentations; attend conferences where he/she can network and/or present research data; attend weekly dermatology and/or pathology research in progress conferences interest as well as weekly lab meetings; assist with writing scientific papers, case reports, and reviews, if of interest.
Mentoring: The Postgraduate Associate will meet with Dr. Gehlhausen at least twice weekly and will attend all weekly Iwasaki lab meetings; every few months she will have formal meetings with Dr. Iwasaki and Dr. Gehlhausen. The candidate will have opportunities to present his/her data at intramural and/or national/international conferences, should this be of interest. The overall goal is to gain experience in designing and performing both basic and translational scientific work that can be used as a foundation for a future career in science and/or medicine. In addition, the candidate will be given career development opportunities (e.g. scientific writing and public speaking skills) that are individually tailored to her/his long-term career goals. The ultimate goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for the successful applicant and to foster scientific, professional, and/or educational advancement.
Education: The ideal candidate has majored in the Biological or Chemical Sciences but has not yet received a doctoral degree and is seeking advanced scientific training for a duration of > 1 year. Prior laboratory-based and/or clinical research experience is a plus but not required. Individuals whose career plans include studying towards graduate degrees or medical degrees are highly encouraged to apply.
Specific Post-graduate duties:
The candidate will be expected to perform some or all of the following duties:
- Assist with mouse colony management, husbandry and genotyping
- Immunohistochemical stains of tissue followed by visualization using various microscopy techniques including multiphoton microscopy and basic immunofluorescence/brightfield microscopy
- Basic molecular biology techniques such as quantitative PCR and Western blots
- Preparation of mouse and human tissues for and single-cell RNA sequencing
- Basic tissue culture
- Use basic software/statistical tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fiji, etc. Opportunity to develop advanced programming/data analysis skills
- Assist with data analysis, interpretation, and generation of figure quality data for publication and/or presentations
- Attend conferences where he/she can network and/or present research data
- Attend weekly dermatology and/or pathology research in progress conferences interest
- Assist with shipment of samples
- Assist with writing scientific papers and reviews, if of interest
Interested candidates should email a cover letter that briefly describes their personal and career goals as well as their research/scientific background, their CV, and at least 2 letters of reference to jeffrey.gehlhausen@yale.edu
Full-time paid post-graduate associate training position in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. The position is for 1 to 2 years.
The Lee Laboratory develops and applies new genomic technologies to interrogate the complexity of the human immune system. Using next-generation and single-cell sequencing, we characterize variation in adaptive immune receptors (e.g. T cell receptors) of patients with cancer or autoimmunity. We then use a combination of high-throughput functional genomics, immunology, and molecular biology to characterize immune gene and variant function in depth. Our goal is to use this knowledge to understand disease pathogenesis and to develop potential treatments.
Education: Post-graduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in the biological sciences or a related field. Prior lab-based experience in immunology or molecular biology is desirable. This is an ideal position for recent graduates interested in an intensive mentored research experience prior to graduate or medical school, though candidates with other backgrounds will also be considered.
Mentorship: Mentorship is a priority in the lab, and trainees will have frequent formal and informal meetings with Dr. Lee. The candidate will meet with Dr. Lee to discuss research goals, experimental techniques, data, and its interpretation. The candidate will be encouraged to present at lab meetings, and attend Yale’s human immunology seminars and retreats. Mentoring will include discussion of recent papers from the primary literature as well as discussions about career options in the life sciences and/or medicine.
Training: The candidate will receive training in molecular biology (e.g. DNA cloning, lentiviral work, and CRISPR/Cas9), cell culture, immunology (e.g. isolation of immune cells, expression of T cell receptors and antigens, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence), and genomics techniques (e.g. gene library screening and sequencing). Efforts are made to tailor the experience to the post-graduate’s goals and interests. There is an emphasis on participating in publications.
Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated, hard-working and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must have good attention to detail and problem-solving skills, and be able to perform both independently as well as in a team setting.
Application Process: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Mark Lee, MD, PhD (mark.n.lee@yale.edu) with the Subject line: “Post-graduate position in the Lee lab” and include a copy of their CV. Please also include a brief description of career goals and proposed start/end date, and optionally, highlight relevant experience. Yale University is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its faculty, students, and staff.
Postgraduate Research Assistant in Neuro Infectious Diseases (Farhadian Lab)
The Farhadian Research Group at Yale School of Medicine seeks a post-graduate research assistant to contribute to our studies aimed at understanding how infectious diseases, like HIV and COVID-19, affect the brain and mind. Our lab combines translational “wet lab” studies with clinical (patient-facing) research.
There are several opportunities to contribute to our studies, and depending on the candidate’s skills, background, and interest, these will include face-to-face enrollment of research study participants, administration of cognitive tests, bench experiments, and data analysis.
Training – the post graduate research assistant will receive training in translational and clinical research skills, including:
- laboratory handling of spinal fluid and other tissue samples
- Design and maintenance of online Redcap database for research data
- identifying and enrolling eligible study participants in the hospital and the community
- basic statistical analyses
- if desired, candidate will learn additional techniques in immunology and/or molecular biology
The post-grad is welcome and encouraged to attend department conferences and lectures and to participate in clinical research study visits. This is a great position for those interested in pursuing a career in medicine and/or medical research! Anticipated start date will be Summer 2024 (flexible).
Mentoring – The candidate will be mentored by Dr. Farhadian. Dr. Farhadian emphasizes strong mentorship and working with each member of the lab to achieve their career goals. She will meet with the post-grad once per week, to focus on personal and professional growth, and will guide the candidate as he/she transitions toward a career in medicine or science. Additional mentorship will come from exposure and collaboration with other physician-scientist members of the Neuro-infectious disease research group, with whom we hold weekly inter-lab meetings.
Education/qualifications –
Required Qualifications:
-BA/BS degree
-conceptual understanding of basic human physiology and immunology
-strong computer skills including Microsoft excel
Preferred qualifications (not required):
-knowledge of R, SASS, or other statistical analysis tool
-experience with Redcap or other database management system
-knowledge of basic statistics
-experience with molecular biology or immunology lab techniques
Interested candidates should forward a CV and cover letter with the names and email addresses of two references to: shelli.farhadian@yale.edu. Please include in the subject line “Your Full Name, Post-grad position”
The Yale School of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine is looking to hire a Postgraduate Associate to assist with conducting a research study on personalizing therapy for sleep apnea. Briefly, the duties include but are not limited to collecting data through sleep laboratory (e.g., sleep studies) and clinical procedures (e.g., medical history, surveys), maintaining a database assisting in developing and modifying research experiments, presenting reports and scientific communications. This is a full-time, paid position with insurance benefits, available for start January 1, 2024
Training:
This project will focus on understanding the impact of treating obstructive sleep apnea. The postgraduate will be receiving training in good clinical practices for research subjects, screening, consenting, performing direct interviews with patients, the application of ambulatory polysomnography, the application of continuous positive airway pressure, and performing follow-up measures of sleep function and quality of life (e.g., Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire, Psychomotorvigelence test). This training will largely occur through current study staff and will be supervised and supplemented by Dr. Zinchuk.
Education:
The postgraduate will attend the Sleep Medicine “Boot Camp” designed for clinical fellows in sleep medicine During the Month of July. They will also attend the weekly sleep medicine seminar, the PCCSM research Conference, and will also attend the PCCSM grand Rounds. All conferences occur on Wednesday afternoons. The postgraduate will gain significant exposure to understanding how multidisciplinary clinical care and clinical research is performed in sleep medicine in conjunction with other specialties, such as critical care neurology, psychology, otolaryngology, anesthesia. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. The position is for 1 year.
Mentoring:
This individual will meet bi-weekly with Dr. Zinchuk, PI of the NICEPAP study, who will also provide guided learning through the review of the medical literature as it pertains to Sleep medicine and sleep apnea. Dr. Zinchuk with also provide mentorship and career guidance with regards completing medical school (or other professional school) applications during those times.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and one letter of reference as attachments to Dr. Andrey Zinchuk at andrey.zinchuk@yale.edu
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
The Rangaraju Lab at Yale University, Department of Neurology is recruiting two full-time Postgraduate Associates, to join our research team and participate in NIH-funded research projects focused on neuroinflammation, glial biology, and mechanisms of neurodegeneration. We apply in vitro (cell lines, primary cell culture, IPSc) and in vivo (mouse) model systems to understand how different brain cell types (neurons, astrocytes, microglia, vascular cells) respond to pathological stimuli and then contribute to development of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease and stroke. We have a specific interest in using mass-spectrometry-based proteomics to characterize cellular responses in the native state of the cell in the brain.
We seek candidates who are highly motivated, self-driven, organized, detail-oriented and collaborative, and are willing to multi-task. The candidate will interact with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists in the lab, as well as with collaborators from other institutions.
The primary role of the Postgraduate Associate will be to work closely with senior scientists in the lab on a specific project. The lab tasks will include a combination of methods including animal colony management, genotyping, tissue harvest, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, data analysis of omics datasets, lab presentations and active participation in meetings. Depending on the individual, a more focused research project can also be defined with clear goals/objectives to be accomplished in a set time frame. In addition to learning laboratory skills in bench science, cell culture and animal models, managerial tasks will also be assigned. These include ordering supplies, weekly laboratory checks/maintenance, management of lab records and monthly reports.
Training: The candidate will receive hands-on training in lab management, animal colony management, genotyping, tissue harvest, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, record keeping, data analysis and presentation at lab meetings. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with proteomics and transcriptomics datasets and acquire data analytics skills by working alongside a bioinformatics scientist in the laboratory. The candidate will have opportunities to participate in manuscript preparation, attendance of scientific conferences (local and national), and access to resources for career development towards a future PhD/MD or MD-PhD. . Accordingly, one-on-one mentoring for research skills and career development will be tailored to the candidate.
Mentoring: The team science environment will provide strong mentoring. Dr. Rangaraju will be the primary mentor and will meet regularly with the postgraduate associate, individually as well as in small group meetings and weekly laboratory meetings. All members of the team will contribute to providing a supportive learning environment. The Postgraduate associate will participate in joint group meetings and attend research in progress talks and seminars.
Education: This position offers an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge that will be highly beneficial for individuals whose career plans include studying towards graduate or medical degrees. Highly motivated candidates who are looking to enhance their laboratory skills and publication record are strongly encouraged to apply and will be strongly supported in their career goals. Ideally, an applicant should be able to commit 2 years to this position, but we will consider a 1-year position as well.
Location: The Postgraduate Associate will be based in Suite 8201, 300 George Street, New Haven CT, within the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in biological sciences is required. Prior laboratory experience is strongly preferred. Experience with desiredin vitro and in vivo work is a Plus.
Qualified individuals are invited to apply: Please send your CV, and a personal statement detailing your research experience and motivation, and the contact information for at least 2 references to Srikant.rangaraju@yale.edu
We seek applicants who are motivated to participate in highly collaborative team science to understand how membrane composition directs membrane protein structure and function. The successful candidate will work to support the research of an interdisciplinary team from seven primary groups (Kathryn Ferguson, Joel Butterwick, Kallol Gupta, Daryl Klein, Yansheng Liu, Wei Mi and Joseph Schlessinger). The overarching goal of the team’s research program is to develop and apply innovative approaches to study the structure and function of integral membrane proteins (IMPs) in their native environments.
The primary role of the Postgraduate Associate will be generation of biological samples for use in the wide array of experimental approaches used by the team. These approaches include cryo electron microscopy (cryoEM), mass spectrometry (MS), study of protein dynamics, multi-omic analysis, optical imaging, biochemistry, and cellular signaling. The successful candidate will gain significant exposure to and some hands-on experience in these approaches.
Training: The postgraduate associate will receive training in a wide array of approaches including but not limited to molecular cloning, CRISPR gene editing, mammalian cell culture, recombinant protein expression and purification. Highly motivated and dedicated applicants can also expect to gain training in one or more of the specialize approaches used by the team.
Mentoring: The team science environment will provide strong mentoring. Dr. Ferguson will be the primary mentor and will meet regularly with the postgraduate associate. All members of the team will contribute to providing a supportive learning environment. The Postgraduate associate will participate in joint group meetings and attend research in progress talks and seminars.
Education: This position offers an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge that will be highly beneficial for individuals whose career plans include studying towards graduate or medical degrees. Strongly motivated candidates who are looking to enhance their laboratory skills and publication record are strongly encouraged to apply and will be strongly supported in their career goals. Ideally an applicant should be able to commit 2 years to this position.
Location: The Postgraduate Associate will be based in the Cancer Biology Institute on the West Campus and will also spend time in the laboratories of other members of the team, on West Campus and in the Medical School, to engage in collaborative projects and training.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in biological sciences is required. Prior laboratory experience is strongly preferred.
If interested, please send a CV, a cover letter detailing your research experience and motivation for this position, and the contact information for 2-3 references to kathryn.ferguson@yale.edu.
The ImPACTS Research Program is in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine at Yale. ImPACTS aims to address the up to four fold higher rate of mortality for acutely ill and injured infants and children presenting to community sites compared to “pediatric ready” academic specialty centers. Our goal is to ensure that all critically ill and injured children no matter where they live work or travel receive optimal care. The core of ImPACTS is at Yale and supports a scalable/regional model of 40 leading Academic Medical centers working with over 300 community sites across North America. Our programs includes work in primary care offices, in prehospital (emergency medical services), emergency departments, critical care transport teams, inpatient pediatric wards and to neonatology units in community hospitals. The ImPACTS model involves a structured longitudinal collaboration between academic medical centers and regional community sites involving simulation and other improvement activities. Multiple papers have been published supporting the efficacy of this model in improving pediatric readiness and outcomes.
We seek a Postgraduate Associate interested in health services research, implementation science, simulation, and quality improvement with appropriate experience to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers, pediatricians, and educators. The Postgraduate Associate will work primarily with Dr. Marc Auerbach and collaborators from Indiana University School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. More information is available on impactscollaborative.com.
Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated, hard-working and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must have good attention to detail and problem-solving skills and be able to perform both independently as well as in a team setting.
Education: Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field. Prior experience in healthcare, emergency medicine, public health, education, and/or quality improvement are preferred. This position is ideal for recent graduates interested in strengthening their research experience prior to graduate or medical school.
Mentorship: The candidate will get “hands on” and conceptual mentorship, orientation, guidance and feedback by members of the national team. Additionally they will meet regularly and receive mentorship from Dr. Auerbach and the team.
Training: The candidate will receive training in a variety of technologies and techniques used in healthcare systems improvement including implementation science, simulation based training/testing, education, quality improvement and patient safety. They will receive formal training in collaborative research. They will be encouraged to participate in training related to pediatric acute care, program evaluation, data management and analysis. They will have engage in collating performance results and presenting findings to community and academic audiences. Efforts will be made to tailor the experience to the postgraduate’s goals and interests. There is also the opportunity to participate in publications and presentations.
Roles will include:
- Project Management including monthly meeting coordination for ImPACTS projects with a focus on ED, Neonatal and EMS projects.
- Data management: Data entry, maintenance, analysis and creating reports of data for the ImPACTS network.
- Simulation equipment management and case development (e.g., running high tech manikins, developing clinical cases).
- Content creator and social media management, website management.
- Opportunities to participate in disseminating research: manuscripts, presentations, and sub-projects.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent communication and management skills
- Strong biostatistical skills, including database management, survey-based research, data reporting, and analysis/modeling
- Preferred (but not required) experience in implementation-science, health care provider education, simulation-based training, and measurement, emergency/acute care, qualitative research, database research
This position is a one-year, full-time appointment with renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding, and is eligible to start immediately. Applications will be reviewed as soon as received.
To Apply: Interested applicants should submit
1) a personal statement/letter of interest including a summary of their top skills /experiences that relate to this project, 2) their CV, 3) an optional letter of reference via e-mail to Dr. Marc Auerbach marc.auerbach@yale.edu.
- characterizing the emergence of a transient progenitor population derived from alveolar stem cells following injury using precision cut lung slice culture and live timelapse imaging of intact lung tissue
- combined scRNA-seq and scATAC-seq to define the cell trajectories and gene regulatory networks that drive stem cell transitions in the in vivo mouse lung following injury
- multiphoton live imaging via a permanent lung window in the mouse to uncover dynamic behavior of individual alveolar stem cells over 2 – 4 weeks following injury
- in vivo single cell ablation to uncover fundamental principles of alveolar stem cell-niche interactions and how different cells in the niche are important for homeostasis and repair
- a microfluidics-based approach to uncover key signaling pathways and other mechanisms that modulate alveolar stem cell migration
- Mentorship and career development are a priority in the lab.
- Trainees will have regular meetings with the PI (Mau Chioccioli) to discuss the project, the relevant scientific background and career goals.
- The post-graduate associate will develop laboratory technical skills as well as data presentation, visualization, and scientific writing and presentation, with the expectation that the candidate will gain independence and autonomy.
- The post-graduate trainee will have the opportunity to conduct cutting-research with graduate and post-doctoral fellows under the PI supervision.
- The post-graduate associate will be able to attend the Genetics and CMED seminars, retreats, gatherings and be part of a vibrant research community.
- Mentoring will be tailored to individual needs based on the successful applicant’s long-term career goals.
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in biological sciences
- Prior experience in molecular biology is desired but not necessary
- Individuals whose career plans include studying towards graduate degrees or medical degrees are highly encouraged to apply
- The candidate should display a high level of personal initiative and be able to organize their time effectively to tackle both short- and long-term goals
- The candidate should be able to work responsibly with others and have excellent listening skills and strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to keep accurate and informative lab notebooks and create and deliver in-person presentations
- Hands-on experience with mouse models is considered a plus
- Microscopy (confocal and other live imaging systems) experience is considered a plus
- We are looking for highly motivated candidates who can commit to 24 months
POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION
Yale School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine (Moore Lab)
Post Graduate Research Associate
This is a paid, full-time position with great benefits, having a 1-year fixed duration with a maximum possible 12-month extension. This role will offer the unique opportunity to develop clinical skills using novel medical devices while gaining patient interaction experience in the healthcare setting.
Training:
The research candidate will train to be a research team member, participate in the start-up, implementation, patient enrollment, data collection and data management for several multifaceted research projects under the overall direction of Dr. Christopher Moore, in topics related to emergency medicine, point-of-care ultrasound, development of artificial intelligence for ultrasound interpretation, and health equity.
Please note: most hours focused on patient enrollment will occur M-F: 3pm-11pm and Sat-Sun: 9am-5pm.
Mentorship:
The successful candidate will receive mentorship and training in the conduct of clinical trials, regulatory management (IRB), research techniques, and data collection under the overall supervision of Professor Moore. He/she will also have an opportunity to participate in manuscript drafting and publications, laboratory group meetings, and will gain experience presenting their research. This mentorship will be done in context of developing the candidate toward their professional goals. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop independent projects within the research portfolio, ideally resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
Education:
Postgraduate positions are open to those who have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. The position is for one year, with possible extension for a second year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidate with an interest in a career in clinical research or medicine, specifically emergency medicine.
Application Process:
If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references (name, contact information and the nature of the professional relationship you maintained) with the subject line Postgrad EM Research to ryan.denkewicz@yale.edu.
In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.
Dr. de Havenon is recruiting 2 research associates to join his neurovascular research group. We are interested in intracranial atherosclerosis, white matter hyperintensities and VCID and blood pressure variability.
Primary roles of the research associate will include:
• Involvement in ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection, preprocessing and computational analysis
• Opportunities for grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation, and to present at conferences.
Research associates will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with patients in the Neurosciences unit and working collaboratively with the medical team. You are welcome and encouraged to attend department conferences, lectures, and rounds.
This position is for 1-2 years. The ideal candidates would be highly motivated, have a strong academic record, an interest in the neurosciences and a team player. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis and strong candidates will be invited to interview.
Adam de Havenon, MD, MSCI < Yale School of Medicine
Education:
Both bachelors and Master’s degree graduates are welcome to apply. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, have a strong academic record, an interest in neurosciences and basic statistics and programming would be valuable.
Training:
The training will focus on ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection, data entry, preprocessing and computational analysis. Opportunities for grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation, and to present at conferences. You will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with patients and working collaboratively with the medical team. This training in the Department of Neurology will be ideal for gaining experience in a clinical setting and cutting edge research. You will have significant exposure to both clinical and research operations
Mentorship:
You will work closely with Dr. de Havenon. Your education will include regular meetings with Dr. de Havenon, clinicians and researchers in the department, and attendance at weekly lab meetings and department meetings where you will be exposed to cutting edge research. You will also participate in formal didactic instruction in neurology and vascular neurology by attending weekly conferences. This position will give you an ideal opportunity to learn clinical neuroscience research.
Candidates should send a CV to sara.jasak@yale.edu and indicate in the subject line they are applying for a post graduate position.
Yale University School of Medicine
The Vinetz Laboratory in the Section of Infectious Diseases is seeking students at the postgraduate or advanced undergraduate levels interested in studying pathogenesis and immunological mechanisms of infectious diseases.
Our lab provides exceptional basic science and translational research environment, with direct connections to tropical disease-endemic field sites.
Candidates who seek deeper experience in biotechnology and immunological aspects of infectious diseases, with approaches including molecular biology, recombinant protein expression (bacterial, insect, algae, mammalian cells), protein purification using various chromatographic methods, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, solid phase assay development and small animal models of infectious diseases are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should have excellent undergraduate preparation in biology with goals of graduate or professional education in the biomedical sciences. Excellent communication and writing skills are essential for this position. Salary is based on research experience and on published university norms.
https://postdocs.yale.edu/current-postgrads
Interested applicants should send a CV, cover letter describing research interest, your reasons to apply to my lab including long-term career goals, and names/contact information for 2 references to joseph.vinetz@yale.edu. Very important is being able to be independent with supervision in the laboratory, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
This is a full time paid 12 month position to work with the research team and Dr. Hugh Taylor, MD in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences.
The research team focuses on clinical trials related to women’s health and fertility. The areas of focus for the Postgraduate will include but are not limited to:
- Screening and consenting patients
- Collecting and processing biosamples
- Collecting and recording data
- Exposure in clinical and OR settings
- Managing ongoing investigator initiated and sponsor initiated research studies
- Managing and updating study related documents
Training
The Postgraduate will be directly supervised by Dr. Hugh Taylor and will be trained by Research Nurse Coordinators. The Postgraduate will have the opportunity to gain experience with a broad range of different clinical research aspects (e.g. design and conduct of clinical trials, IRB development, human subject consent, medical record abstraction, collection of biospecimens, and processing human tissue). In addition, Human Subjects and HIPAA training will be provided. Thus, this position is ideal for recent graduates interested in advancing to a career in medicine, as well as individuals looking to gain clinical research experience prior to graduate studies in the health professions.
Mentoring
Postgraduate mentorship will be provided for research design, data management, and patient interactions. Daily mentoring and training will be provided by Research Nurse Coordinators as well as Dr. Hugh Taylor in both a clinical and laboratory setting.
Education
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field is required (for example: premed or life sciences). Prior experience working in a clinic or research lab is preferred, although training will be provided for all proposed research activities. Applicants should be dedicated and reliable with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
Interested candidates should email a brief cover letter describing motivations, research interests and experience, and formal qualifications in the body of the email and forward their resume to Colleen Goble at colleen.goble@yale.edu. Please also send contact information for at least two professional references. Application review will begin immediate and will occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Anticipated start September 2023 (or earlier, if possible).
We are a liver biology lab focused on basic and translational studies of alcohol-associated liver disease. We study the regulatory mechanisms of liver inflammation in the setting of alcohol-associated liver disease, with particular interest in the role of liver endothelial cells in regulating liver inflammation. Our current project studies liver IL17 signaling, T cell/liver endothelial cell interaction, and chromatin-structure regulation of gene expression. We are looking for interested candidates who are looking for training in basic scientific research. Here, you will be exposed to various molecular techniques, including next-generation sequencing, chromatin interaction assays, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, RNA-scope, and microscopy. You will learn how to work with primary human and mouse cells. There is opportunity to work mouse as well. In the lab, you will take responsibility for ongoing projects, and in the process acquire investigational skills such as experimental design, data analysis, writing and oral presentation skills, as well as publications. We are looking for motivated college graduates who are looking for advanced training in basic science research. This is a full-time paid position available for start on or about Aug 15th, 2023.
1. Training – Our lab utilizes primary human and mouse cells, next generation sequencing, chromatin interaction assays, microscopy, and other molecular biology techniques. In the lab, you will take responsibility for ongoing projects and acquire skills in basic science research. You will also acquire investigational skills such as experimental design, data analysis, writing and oral presentation skills, as well as publications.
2. Mentoring – You will be mentored by Dr. Mengfei Liu during hands-on bench training, design of experiments, discussion of results, and manuscript writing. Mentoring will be tailored to individual needs based on your long-term career goals.
3. Education – A bachelor’s degree in sciences is required, prior experience in a research lab is preferred.
Prefer candidates who intend to stay on for 2 years or longer. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you are interested in this position, please send (1) your CV, (2) a brief description of any previous research experience and (3) an unofficial transcript to mengfei.liu@yale.edu
Postgraduate Position- Respiratory Pathogens and Vaccines (Israelow Lab)
The Israelow lab (https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/benjamin_goldman-israelow/) is seeking a motivated Postgraduate Associate for a position in his in laboratory in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Goldman-Israelow is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Section of Infectious Diseases at the Yale School of medicine studying mucosal immune responses within the respiratory track. We study respiratory mucosal immune responses to infections and how to combat pathogens with novel mucosal vaccination strategies. We are interested in identifying the signals which promote lasting and potent immune memory within the respiratory tract and will leverage this knowledge to improve respiratory mucosal vaccines to better prevent disease and pathogen transmission.
Training - The postgraduate trainee will receive training in mucosal immunology, vaccinology, mRNA vaccines, molecular virology, animal models of infection and disease in the BSL2 and BSL3 labs. Techniques utilized include but are not limited to flow cytometry, ELISA, neutralization assay, cell culture, RT-PCR, molecular cloning, RNA isolation, invitro transcription, dissection, animal husbandry and genotyping. The trainee will develop skills in these techniques as well as data presentation, visualization, and scientific writing.
Mentoring – Mentorship is a priority, and the post graduate trainee will receive daily hands-on training and mentoring from Dr. Goldman-Israelow in addition to other members of the Israelow lab. Each trainee will have a professional development plan tailored to their career goals. The candidate will be given career development opportunities (e.g. scientific writing and public speaking skills) that are individually tailored to his/her long-term career goals. The ultimate goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for the successful applicant and foster their scientific, professional, and/or educational advancement.
Education - Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in biological sciences is strongly preferred. Prior experience in immunology, microbiology, or molecular biology is desired but not necessary. Individuals whose career plans include studying towards graduate degrees or medical degrees are highly encouraged to apply. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who can commit to 24 months.
The ideal candidate for this position has majored in the Biological Sciences but has not yet received a doctoral degree and is seeking advanced scientific training for a duration of 2 years. Prior laboratory-based research experience is a plus but not required. Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated, hard-working and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must have good attention to detail and problem-solving skills and be able to perform both independently as well as in a team setting. The overall goal is to gain experience in designing and performing both basic and translational scientific work that can be used to develop the candidate’s basis for a future career in science and/or medicine.
Interested candidates should email Benjamin Goldman-Israelow (benjamin.goldman-israelow@yale.edu) a cover letter that briefly describes their personal and career goals as well as their research/scientific background, their CV, and at least 2-3 references
Full-time, paid postgraduate associate training position beginning immediately available in the Surgery Department at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. The position is for 1 - 2 years.
Dr. Peter Gruber´s Laboratory in the Yale University School of Medicine is seeking an enthusiastic postgraduate for a position immediately available to develop interdisciplinary research projects focused on cardiac development and contribute to increase the knowledge of innovative therapies to improve cardiac function.
Our lab employs mouse modeling, tissue culture, human ES and IPSC targeting, biochemical assays, and a variety of informatic approaches to understand the mechanisms that guide tissue movements in the developing heart.
Education and qualifications
Postgraduates who recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field and are interested in strengthening their research experience prior to graduate to medical school.
Highly organized, self-motivated and hard-working candidates are welcome.
No prior lab experience required but it would be ideal.
Mentorship
We offer to the candidate, mentorship, and guidance from all research lab Staff related to enrich the project or projects you the candidate be involved.
Training
The candidate will be trained in several molecular biology techniques, cell cultures, and handling mice models. Opportunities to participate in publications and presentations are included.
Interested applicants should contact Eva Luna, MD, PhD (eva.lunarivera@yale.edu) and include a Cover Letter addressing their qualifications and interest in the position and a copy of their CV, which includes the contact information of at least 3 references.
Lieping Chen, MD, PhD, United Technologies Corporation Professor in Cancer Research and Professor of Immunobiology, of Dermatology and of Medicine (Medical Oncology) is seeking a Postgraduate Associate for a position in the Department of Immunobiology at the Yale School of Medicine. Our lab has access to cutting-edge technology and has unique opportunities to develop translational research projects in human cancer. More information can be found at https://medicine.yale.edu/immuno/profile/lieping-chen/
Education- The ideal candidate has majored in the Biological Sciences (or related field) with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree but has not yet received a doctoral degree and is seeking advanced scientific training for a duration of one or two years. Prior laboratory-based and/or clinical research experience is a plus but not required.
The competitive candidate will be involved in the following areas:
1. Training
* There will be direct training in the lab for laboratory techniques related to experimental work focused on the immune system interactions with cancer. These include but are not limited to: 1) microscope use 2) quantitative immunofluorescence 3) cell culture 4) flow cytometry 5) data interpretation 6) CyTOF 7) LC-MS/MS and statistical analysis.
* There may also be aspects of the candidates’ responsibilities that include collection of clinical trial samples and pathology specimens, which will include training on specimen handling and preparation.
* There may also be aspects of the candidates’ responsibilities that include developing methods on LC-MS/MS for lipidomics and metabolomics.
2. Mentoring
* There will be mentorship meetings every week with Dr. Baozhu Huang to review progress of research projects and advance career development for the candidate.
* There will be weekly lab meeting, which provides an opportunity for feedback on research projects and strategy in a group format.
3. Education
* There will be weekly lab meetings as noted above where pertinent data generated from the lab will be reviewed as well as new updates in the field of immunobiology. The candidate may present updates regularly on their work at these meetings.
* There will be a bimonthly journal club, which will rotate the presenter bimonthly. This will focus on novel experiments / techniques that are related to the immune system / cancer interaction and will provide learning opportunities for the lab on experimental designs, techniques, and data interpretation / analysis.
* Yale University has seminars throughout the campus on various topics which will be available to the candidate.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to data generation for translational projects which aim to elucidate biomarkers from clinical specimens and developing new drugs. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Baozhu Huang at baozhu.huang@yale.edu<mailto:baozhu.huang@yale.edu> with a brief letter of intent and their current CV. Please describe your career goals, research/scientific background, and your availability (preferred start date).
The Anticevic Lab is looking for a graduating senior with an interest in pursuing graduate research education in neuroscience, psychology, and/or medicine for a postgraduate position in the Yale Department of Psychiatry under the guidance of Dr. Alan Anticevic in the N3 Division.
The Anticevic Lab is interested in the cognitive neuroscience of psychiatric illness. We seek to better understand, at the neural system level, the mechanisms behind cognitive and affective deficits in neuropsychiatric illness. Specifically, the research in our group focuses on understanding these processes in schizophrenia, and related disorders. We use a combination of tools to better understand the underlying systems involved in processing affective stimuli and their interaction with neural circuits involved in goal-directed cognitive operations such as working memory. The lab is part of the Division of Neurocognition, Neurocomputation, and Neurogenetics N3 Division.
Mentorship/Training
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Dr. Alan Anticevic as well as receive mentoring from N3 Faculty, associate research scientists, post-docs and research assistants in the lab. This is a salaried, academic position focused on training in human subjects research techniques. The postgraduate associate will receive individual instruction in recruitment, screening, and data collection for human subjects research in psychiatry and instruction in preprocessing and quality assurance of neuroimaging data while contributing to analytics studies.
Education/Experience
Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree. An ideal candidate would have an interest in psychiatry, programming, psychology, cognitive neuroscience or related mental-health research. Excellent attention to detail required for data entry, processing, and quality control assessment.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Additional Information
In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.
The Postgraduate Associate position is one year in duration with a salary of $38,069. Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree, but not doctoral degrees.
Application Process
Please submit a letter of interest, CV, a copy of academic transcript, and at least two names of reference to Nicole Santamauro at Nicole.santamauro@yale.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated Appointment Dates: September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024
Yale Divinity School exists to address the most pressing issues facing humanity in the 21st century. We engage this challenge through scholarship of the highest caliber and through the cultivation of faith. It is this potent, unique combination—faith and intellect—that makes our school powerfully relevant and ideally positioned to take on the challenges of the future.
The mission of the Divinity School is to foster the knowledge and love of God through rigorous scholarly inquiry, the preparation of students for lives of transformative service, the promotion of broad inclusivity and diversity in our communal life, encounter with the sacred through music and the arts, and the advancement of the sustainability of the earth. Traditionally and primarily Christian in character, the school welcomes persons of all faiths and those of no faith.
A professional school within Yale University, the Divinity School is uniquely positioned to prepare leaders who will address the major issues confronting the global community. YDS prepares students through rigorous scholarly inquiry, corporate worship and spiritual formation, and engagement in a variety of practicing ministries for three major venues: lay and ordained Christian ministries; the initial stage of graduate preparation for the Academy and other professional guilds; and for public service or other careers. In all cases the school seeks to help students understand the theological dimensions of their vocations.
Yale Divinity’s Postgraduate Associate will learn about (1) theological foundations for sustainable environmental and building practices, (2) community and church outreach and relations from the perspective of a university-based divinity school, and (3) how knowledge created and curated in a school can find its way out into the wider church and public and how community practices and developments can be incorporated into academic institutions. The postgraduate associate assignments will be divided between internal sustainability initiatives and external community relations. Assignments will include overseeing Divinity Farm and forging relationships with Yale Farm to learn advanced urban agricultural models. By creating partnerships with external constituencies, the associate will also learn the needs and best practices from local communities and congregations. The associate will be expected to integrate community and school practices to advance sustainability models and methods of collaboration. By completion of the one year appointment, the postgraduate associate will have developed skills around sustainable farming, regenerative building techniques, and faith-based community organizing.
The position will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Living Village project manager and will work closely with the associate dean of student affairs for YDS. Professor Tisa Wenger will be the faculty mentor and guide for the project. There will be weekly meetings for all involved and an individualized learning plan will be collaboratively drafted. Attendance at seminars and lectures may be required as part of the learning plan.
The training will take place at the Divinity School campus in New Haven and throughout the broader New Haven community.
This is a one year, non-renewable position. A Master’s degree in theology, religious studies, or environmental studies and a commitment to sustainability/regenerative living are required.
To apply, submit a cover letter highlighting your commitments to sustainability and community organizing and a current CV. The application materials should be sent to bruce.mccann@yale.edu.
The Ishizuka lab is recruiting a wet lab research associate to join a team dedicated to identifying novel targets and therapeutic strategies in cancer immunotherapy. The candidate will function to drive projects and as part of a team with other Lab members. Your work will be central to several research projects and co-authorship on resulting publications is strongly supported. You will be expected to design and conduct experiments in a reproducible manner, to interpret their results, to conduct independent analysis and to participate in purchasing and other tasks critical to lab functioning. Cell culture, molecular biology and in vivo tumor modeling experience are preferred.
Minimum qualifications include:
* Demonstrated ability to think creatively and to solve problems with a strong attention to detail
* Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
* Abundant motivation with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Training Provided:
The candidate will work closely with other lab members and the principal investigator to develop expertise in:
* Experimental approaches in cell and molecular biology, potentially including cell culture, microscopy, immunofluorescence, molecular cloning and western blotting
* Experimental approaches in immunology potentially including flow cytometry, cytokine bead arrays and intracellular cytokine staining
* Experimental approaches in genomics, functional genomics and transcriptomics potentially including CRISPR-Cas9 screening, next generation sequencing, bulk and single cell RNAseq
* Tumor immunology and communication / presentation via lab meetings, journal clubs and informal discussion
Mentoring Provided:
* The principal investigator meets with every lab member weekly to review data, discuss goals and provide feedback and advice
* The candidate will additionally work closely with a post-doctoral fellow or graduate student in the Lab with expertise in the project selected.
Required Education:
* Bachelor degree in biology, engineering or other science-related field.
If you are interested in applying, please email your CV and a cover letter with three references to: jeffishizukalab@gmail.com<mailto:jeffishizukalab@gmail.com>
The Ishizuka lab is recruiting a dry lab research associate to join a team dedicated to identifying novel targets and therapeutic strategies in cancer immunotherapy. The candidate will function to drive projects and as part of a team with other Lab members. Your work will be central to several research projects and co-authorship on resulting publications is strongly supported. You will have access to perturbational single cell RNA sequencing data from patient samples and other genomic data. Facility with R, Python or other commonly used programing languages in computational biology is expected.
Minimum qualifications include:
* Demonstrated ability to think creatively and to solve problems with a strong attention to detail
* Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
* Abundant motivation with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Training Provided:
The candidate will work closely with other lab members and the principal investigator to develop expertise in:
* Analysis of single cell RNA sequencing data, including perturbational data
* Computational biology
* Genomic analysis
Mentoring Provided:
* The principal investigator meets with every lab member weekly to review data, discuss goals and provide feedback and advice
* The candidate will additionally work closely with a post-doctoral fellow, graduate student or close collaborator with expertise in the project selected.
Required Education:
* Bachelor degree in biology, computer science, mathematics, engineering or other science-related field.
If you are interested in applying, please email your CV and a cover letter with three references to: jeffishizukalab@gmail.com<mailto:jeffishizukalab@gmail.com>
The Su Lab in the Department of Cell Biology at Yale School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postgraduate associate to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research in immunology and cell biology. Under the guidance of Professor Su, you will have the opportunity to explore the mechanisms underlying T cell activation and receive comprehensive training in advanced scientific methodologies and technologies.
Scientific Environment:
The Su Lab focuses on the study of membrane remodeling and signal transduction during immune responses. Through a combination of biochemical reconstitution, high-resolution microscopy, cell engineering, and mouse models, our lab aims to address fundamental questions at the intersection of cell biology and immunology. Additionally, our work involves the development of novel cell therapies targeting both liquid and solid tumors. For more information, please visit our website at www.sulab.net<http://www.sulab.net>
Expectation:
This is a full-time position with an initial term of one year, offering the possibility of extension for another year or two. As a postgraduate associate, you will spearhead a research project focused on T cell activation. This includes designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and preparing research materials for publication.
Education:
This position offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap in knowledge and skills, serving as a stepping stone towards pursuing advanced degrees such as an MD or PhD, or preparing for a career in the biotech industry.
Training:
Our lab provides exceptional training opportunities in the fields of immunology and cell biology, allowing you to expand your scientific knowledge and master techniques such as flow cytometry, microscopy, and image analysis. You will also have the chance to enhance your presentation skills through local and national scientific occasions.
Mentoring:
Under the direct mentorship of Professor Su, you will receive invaluable guidance and support throughout your tenure. You will also learn from other members in the Su Lab through close interactions and collaborations.
Qualifications:
We encourage candidates who possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field and demonstrate a strong passion for research to apply. Prior research experience is appreciated though not required.
Process to Apply:
To initiate the application process, please email Dr. Xiaolei Su (xiaolei.su@yale.edu<mailto:xiaolei.su@yale.edu>) with your CV and a concise statement addressing your motivation for this position.
Join our dynamic and collaborative research team at the Su Lab, where you can contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and advance your career in immunology and cell biology. We look forward to receiving your application!
The Reinke lab in the department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine seeks a highly motivated postgraduate researcher to embark on research focused on epigenetic regulatory mechanisms in C. elegans germ cells. During development, germ cells employ complex modes of gene regulation, including the interplay between chromatin state and small RNAs, to ultimately produce mature gametes that have the remarkable ability to kickstart the life of a whole new organism. The project will give the postgraduate an opportunity to learn cutting-edge genomic, genetic, and computational approaches designed to understand gene expression dynamics across time, space, and generations. The Reinke labconsists of a small group of experienced individuals who truly value the opportunity to train and mentor others. We also place equity and fairness at the highest level of importance.
More broadly, the postgraduate researcher will be able to take advantage of the vibrant scientific environment of the Department of Genetics. The Department of Genetics believes that outstanding science is driven by diversity. We strive to create an inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students whose voices and contributions are valued and respected, and who better represent the communities we serve. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, and ethnicity. Diversity is our commitment and our passion; we invite you to be part of it.
Training - The postgraduate researcher can expect to gain experimental skills in microscopy, genetic techniques such as CRISPR-mediated gene editing, and genomic assays that measure chromatin state and define regulatory interactions, including ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, and RNA-seq. They will also have the opportunity to develop computational expertise to analyze these data. The project can be tailored depending on the specific interests and skills of the candidate. The postgrad can also expect to have weekly individual meetings with Valerie and participate in regular lab meetings. There are many departmental seminar series the candidate can attend and present their work as well.
Mentoring - The Reinke lab has a long history of successful mentoring of trainees, resulting in strong publication records and continuation in various scientific fields upon moving to the next phase of their career. Mentoring of a postgraduate researcher will include regular meetings with the PI to discuss the project, the relevant scientific background and career goals. Within the lab, detailed oversight and guidance with respect to learning techniques will be provided, with the expectation that the candidate will gain independence and autonomy.
Education - Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in biological sciences is required. Prior experience in molecular biology is strongly desired; any hands-on experience with C. elegans or familiarity with programming is considered a plus.
Qualifications - The candidate should display a high level of personal initiative and be able to organize their time effectively to tackle both short- and long-term goals. The candidate should be able to work responsibly with others, and have excellent listening skills as well as strong communication skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to keep accurate and informative lab notebooks and create and deliver in-person presentations.
Application Instructions - Please use Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/126095 to upload a CV and a cover letter stating your motivation for pursuing the opportunity, your research interests and experience, and your formal qualifications. Your CV should include the contact information of 2-3 referees familiar with your experience and interests. The appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension.
Under the supervision of the PI Dr. Ambrose Wong, providing a high degree of independence and limited supervision, the postgraduate associate will have a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in the development of a health informatics tool to help mental health patients in the emergency department and test it in a small clinical trial. He/she will help with developing a predictive model to assess for risk of symptoms of physical aggression and psychomotor agitation in patients.
This is a paid, full-time position with great benefits, having a 1-year fixed duration with a maximum possible 12-month extension. This role will offer the unique opportunity to develop clinical research skills using novel digital health tools while gaining patient interaction experience in the healthcare setting.
This position will involve an annual salary of $38,400 plus benefits.
Training:
he associate will learn how to perform statistical analysis in R software and data cleaning/organization for electronic health record datasets. He/she will train to be a research team member, participate in team meetings, learn about coding, and analyzing complex qualitative interviews with staff and patients. The postgraduate associate will also perform observations of clinical events in the emergency department and perform bedside interviews with patients during their stay. He/she will have the opportunity to participate in manuscript publications, research team group meetings and will gain experience presenting and organizing research infrastructure programs and research presentations.
Mentorship:
The postgraduate will have the opportunity to train in performing chart reviews from EpicCare (electronic health record), disseminating surveys to staff and patients using Qualtrics, managing databases on Excel and other statistical software, recruitment/enrollment of staff and patients in the emergency department, and analyzing datasets from Epic dashboards. He will be learn key skills in personnel management and interpersonal communication through coordination with key stakeholders, organization of datasets, scheduling meetings, and reporting to NIH/sponsored project offices for various grant related activities.
Education:
Postgraduate positions are open to those who have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in a related field. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. The position is for one year, with possible extension for a second year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidate with an interest in a career in clinical research or medicine, specifically emergency medicine.
Application Process:
If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references (name, contact information and the nature of the professional relationship you maintained) with the subject line Postgrad EM Research to Ambrose.wong@yale.edu
The anticipated start date is July to September 2023. In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.
We are seeking a post-graduate research assistant for a 1-year term at the Yale School of Nursing. Interested candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, psychology, project management, nursing or related discipline. This position will focus on research to advance the health and well-being of gay, bisexual, and queer-identified persons with HIV. The candidate will gain significant research experience on a NIH-funded behavioral clinical trial. The candidate will be supervised on all aspects of the research. They will complete human subjects training prior to engaging in study activities. The post-graduate research assistant will gain experience in research recruitment, survey administration using Redcap, data visualization, retention strategies, analyzing and managing qualitative and quantitative data, dissemination activities, manuscript development and co-authorship opportunities, IRB reporting, grant writing. Other experiences may include community engagement and presentations.
Experience with a statistical analysis (e.g., SPSS, R, Excel), qualitative analysis (e.g., Nvivo), or data management (Redcap) software is required. Prior research, clinical, or other experience within LGBTQ+ communities is required. Bilingual Spanish speaker desired, but not required. Other required skills include: 1) attention to detail, 2) maintaining professional boundaries with the study team and participants, 3) strong communication, organization, and time management skills, 4) strong teamwork and collaborative skills, and 5) commitment to anti-racist practices in all aspects of life.
This is a salaried position. To apply, email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: ysn.thelearnstudy@yale.edu Anticipated start date is May 2023. Search remains open until position is filled. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
This is a paid, full-time position with great benefits, having a 1-year fixed duration with a maximum possible 12-month extension. This role will offer the unique opportunity to develop and apply skills in innovative approaches to digital communication, educational technologies, online learning and instructional design related to pediatric emergency medicine and disaster preparedness. Specific focus areas will likely relate to pediatric mental health, health disparities and infectious diseases. The work will include education and communication targeting both health care providers and patients/families. This position will involve an annual salary of approximately $35-40,000 plus benefits.
The candidate would train to be a team member, participate in the start-up, implementation, and innovative application of education as part of a national collaborative https://pedspandemicnetwork.org. Mentorship wll be provided by Dr. Auerbach (lead of Education for PPN), Dr. Paul Stengel (director of education for PPN) as well as Rachel Sarafin (director of communications of PPN) and other physicians/educational researchers nationally. This team will work to support the nation’s children’s hospitals and their communities to coordinate, prepare, and enable high-quality, equitable, research-based pediatric care in emergencies, disasters and pandemics.
Postgraduate positions are open to those who have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. Experiences in digital design, graphic design, web analytics/programming, web communications/html/css, web strategy, digital literacy, adobe, project management and/or data analysis are preferred. The position is for one year, with possible extension for a second year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidate with an interest in a career medical education/innovation related to pediatrics and emergency medicine. The position would take place at Yale and largely virtual activities with the team that is spread across the country.
Application Process: If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references (name, contact information and the nature of the professional relationship you maintained) with the subject line Postgrad PPN research to marc.auerbach@yale.edu<mailto:marc.auerbach@yale.edu> and paul.stengel@yale.edu<mailto:paul.stengel@yale.edu>
The Before and After Baby Lab (The BABL) seeks a postgraduate research associate to work on a NICHD funded study entitled “Neural mechanisms of psychological risk on mother and infant adjustment in African American and European American families” (PIs Helena Rutherford and Ashley Groh). The primary objective of this project is to understand the interplay of maternal psychological risk and neural reactivity to infant cues (using EEG/ERP) on maternal and infant health and well-being across the perinatal period in a diverse sample of women. The postgraduate associate will be responsible for study management and behavioral and EEG data collection and analysis. The postgraduate associate will be overseen by Dr. Rutherford at Yale University.
The postgraduate associate will also support other tasks related to the team’s research, such as manuscript preparation, grant writing, presentations at conferences, design of future studies, and other duties as assigned. The position provides opportunities for publication and supervision by national leaders in parenting, neuroscience, and child development. This is an ideal position for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual looking to gain more research experience on topics related to parent-child relationships, neural processes (EEG/ERP), and development before pursuing a PhD in a related field (e.g., development psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, HDFS).
This position is a one-year appointment with renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding and with a start date in July 2023.
Skills & Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have completed, or will be about to complete, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, child development, neuroscience, or a related field. Prior experience with EEG/ERP is preferable but not required – training will be provided.
The successful candidate will have:
• Experience working with parents and infants/children
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional project management skills, including good attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit via e-mail a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact details for two referees to: thebabl@yale.edu. Please make “BABL Postgrad Position” the subject line of your e-mail. Reviews of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About the BABL
The BABL is a research group located at the Yale Child Study Center in New Haven, CT. Our mission is to use our prenatal findings to reliably identify families that may need additional support and guidance during pregnancy and the postpartum period to optimize parent and child well-being.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION
Yale School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine (Abujarad’s Lab)
Post Graduate Research Associate
This is a paid, full-time position with great benefits, having a 1-year fixed duration with a maximum possible 12-month extension. This role will offer the unique opportunity to develop clinical research skills using novel digital health tools while gaining patient interaction experience in the healthcare setting.
This position will involve an annual salary of $40,000 plus benefits.
Training:
The research candidate will train to be a research team member, participate in the start-up, implementation, patient enrollment, data collection and data management for several multifaceted research projects under the overall direction of Dr. Fuad Abujarad, in topics related to emergency medicine, development of digital health technology.
Mentorship:
The successful candidate will receive mentorship and training in the conduct of clinical trials, regulatory management (IRB), research techniques, and data collection under the overall supervision of Dr. Abujarad. They will also have an opportunity to participate in manuscript drafting and publications, laboratory group meetings, and will gain experience presenting their research. This mentorship will be done in context of developing the candidate toward their professional goals. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop independent projects within the research portfolio, ideally resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
Education:
Postgraduate positions are open to those who have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in a related field. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. The position is for one year, with possible extension for a second year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidate with an interest in a career in clinical research or medicine, specifically emergency medicine.
Application Process:
If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references (name, contact information and the nature of the professional relationship you maintained) with the subject line Postgrad EM Research to Chelsea.edwards@yale.edu.
The anticipated start date is June to July 2023. In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.
The Department of Pediatrics at Yale University School of Medicine seeks a post-baccalaureate in the Laboratory of Dr. Engin Deniz to analyze novel developmental mechanisms underlying human birth defects, with a particular interest in congenital hydrocephalus. Our work is highly translational, and projects in the lab stem from the reported genes identified in patients with congenital hydrocephalus. We use modern gene-editing tools in Xenopus to phenocopy patient phenotype, then expand our analyses to evaluate the cell and molecular mechanisms linked to these novel hydrocephalus genes.
The post-baccalaureate will have access to an advanced imaging core, emerging genetic, biochemical, and cell culture technologies, human clinical samples, an extensive Xenopus facility, and a vibrant, supportive community of graduate students, MD/Ph.D. students, postdocs,clinicians, and undergraduates. Qualified candidates will have significant experience in molecular, cellular, or developmental biology and a strong interest in developmental biology, embryonic patterning, and congenital malformations.
Interested persons should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and 2-3 letters of recommendation to Engin Deniz, MD, exclusively at the following address: lisa.palmieri@yale.edu or Lisa Palmieri, Department of Pediatrics, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520-8064.
Akiko Iwasaki, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and HHMI investigator, is seeking a Postgraduate Associate for a position in the Center for Infection & Immunity, in the Department of Immunobiology at the Yale School of Medicine.
Education
The ideal candidate has majored in the Biological Sciences (or related field) with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree but has not yet received a doctoral degree and is seeking advanced scientific training for a duration of 1-2 years. Prior experience with multicolor flow cytometry is a pre-requisite.
Training
As a Postgraduate Associate in the lab, the candidate will participate in collaborative projects such as one titled “Immune profiling in Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS) and dysautonomia”. This is a great opportunity for someone to build on their multicolor Flow cytometry experience and receive advanced training on the immunophenotyping profiling methods developed by the Iwasaki lab (described in bioRxiv 2022). Furthermore, the candidate will be trained on a related technique, called cytometry by time-of-flight (CyTOF). This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to data generation for translational projects which aim to elucidate biomarkers from clinical specimens by applying innovative Machine Learning computational methods.
Mentoring
Throughout this research experience, the candidate will have the opportunity to benefit from all the training resources available to iBIO trainees, such as Research in Progress, Seminar series and Immunobiology retreat. He/She/They will participate in Iwasaki lab meetings and journal club, and will be co-mentored by Prof. Akiko Iwasaki and Dr. Bornali Bhattacharjee. The overall goal is to gain experience in designing and performing both basic and translational scientific work that can be used to develop the candidate’s basis for a future career in science and/or medicine. In addition, the candidate will be given career development opportunities (e.g., scientific writing and public speaking skills) that are individually tailored to his/her long-term career goals. The ultimate goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for the successful applicant and foster their scientific, professional, and educational advancement. There will be direct one-on-one mentoring meetings with Dr. Bornali Bhattacharjee at least twice per week.
The candidate will be expected to perform some or all of the following duties:
1. Perform PBMC isolations from human blood specimens
2. Perform cytokine stimulation and antibody staining on PBMCs
3. Acquire multiple parameters by Flow cytometry and CyTOF
4. Design and execute assay development experiments to compare Flow vs. CyTOF techniques
5. Perform basic tissue culture for cell line maintenance
6. Use basic scientific software and statistical tools such as GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, Power Point and Microsoft Excel.
7. Opportunity to develop advanced programming/data analysis skills, according to level of interest.
8. Assist with data analysis, interpretation, and generation of figure quality data for publication and/or presentations
9. Attend weekly lab meetings, regular Journal clubs, Research in Progress, Seminars and annual departmental retreats.
10. Assist with writing scientific papers and reviews, if of interest
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Nicole Darricarrere, Scientific Program Director of the Yale CII at Nicole.darricarrere@yale.edu<mailto:Nicole.darricarrere@yale.edu> with a brief letter of intent and their current CV. Please describe your career goals, research/scientific background, and your availability (preferred start date).
Post Graduate Research Associate
This is a paid, full-time position with great benefits, having a 1-year fixed duration with a maximum possible 12-month extension. This role will offer the unique opportunity to develop clinical skills using novel medical devices while gaining patient interaction experience in the healthcare setting.
This position will involve an annual salary of $40,000 plus benefits.
Training:
The research candidate will train to be a research team member, participate in the start-up, implementation, patient enrollment, data collection and data management for several multifaceted research projects under the overall direction of Dr. Christopher Moore, in topics related to emergency medicine, point-of-care ultrasound, development of artificial intelligence for ultrasound interpretation, and health equity.
Mentorship:
The successful candidate will receive mentorship and training in the conduct of clinical trials, regulatory management (IRB), research techniques, and data collection under the overall supervision of Professor Moore. He/she will also have an opportunity to participate in manuscript drafting and publications, laboratory group meetings, and will gain experience presenting their research. This mentorship will be done in context of developing the candidate toward their professional goals. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop independent projects within the research portfolio, ideally resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
Education:
Postgraduate positions are open to those who have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. The position is for one year, with possible extension for a second year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidate with an interest in a career in clinical research or medicine, specifically emergency medicine.
Application Process:
If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references (name, contact information and the nature of the professional relationship you maintained) with the subject line Postgrad EM Research to ryan.denkewicz@yale.edu .
The anticipated start date is May to June 2023. In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.
Postgraduate position in the Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine (RISE-UP Study)
The Yale School of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine is looking to hire a Postgraduate Associate to assist with the several research studies including CLOUDS, RISE-UP and ROSA-ICH. This is a full-time, paid position with insurance benefits, available for start June 12th, 2023
Primary roles of postgraduate research associates will include:
Involvement in several ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection and analysis, research subject recruitment, conducting research visits, maintenance of data, and communicating with the Yale Institutional review board.
Research associates will gain extensive experience in the conduct of clinical research. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, have a strong academic record, an interest in clinical research, and proficiency with computer programs such as Excel. Experience with Redcap is helpful but not required. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis and strong candidates will be invited to interview.
Training:
Candidates will receive training in various clinical research skills, including:
- Identifying and enrolling eligible study participants in the intensive care unit
- Conducting study visits
- Laboratory handling and processing of blood and urine samples
- Design and maintenance of online databases
Trainees will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with patients and medical staff. The trainee is expected to help with all activities and participate in weekly lab meetings. Trainees will also attend departmental conferences and lectures that are relevant to the research project and participate in the preparation of conference abstracts.
Trainees will have significant exposure to both clinical and research operations.
Trainees will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with patients and working collaboratively with the medical team.
As we work with time sensitive scheduled procedures and with precious patient samples that must be processed while fresh, scheduling flexibility is a requirement. This job involves face-to-face interactions with patients and their loved ones; we seek someone who is compassionate and comfortable interfacing with patients and medical staff.
CLOUDS project will focus on understanding of the effects of medication for addiction treatment (MAT) to clarify potential underlying mechanisms between sleep deficiency and opioid use disorder (OUD). The postgraduate will be receiving training in good clinical practices for research subjects, screening, consenting, performing direct interviews with patients, the application of ambulatory polysomnography, the application of actigraphy, salivary melatonin testing and baseline and follow-up measures and questionnaires. This training will largely occur through the CLOUDS Study project Coordinators.
RISE-UP and ROSA-ICH projects will focus on understanding the impact of treating obstructive sleep apnea among patients with an acute stroke on functional recovery. The postgraduate will be receiving training in good clinical practices for research subjects, screening, consenting, performing direct interviews with patients, the application of ambulatory polysomnography, the application of continuous positive airway pressure, the application of actigraphy, and performing follow-up measures of functional recovery including performing the NIH stroke Scale and the Modified Ranking scale. This training will largely occur through the RISE-UP and ROSA-ICH Study project Coordinator, Mr. Radu Radulescu.
Education:
The postgraduate will attend the Sleep Medicine “Book Camp” designed for clinical fellows in sleep medicine During the Month of July. They will also attend the weekly sleep medicine seminar, the PCCSM research Conference, and will also attend the PCCSM grand Rounds. All conferences occur on Wednesday afternoons. The postgraduate will gain significant exposure to understanding how multidisciplinary clinical care and clinical research is performed in sleep medicine in conjunction with other specialties, such as critical care neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine and endocrinology. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. The position is for 1 year.
Mentoring:
This individual will meet bi-weekly with Dr. Yaggi, PI of the CLOUDS and RISE-UP study, who will also provide guided learning through the review of the medical literature as it pertains to Sleep medicine and stroke. Dr. Yaggi with also provide mentorship and career guidance with regards completing medical school applications.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and one letter of reference as attachments to Dr. Henry Yaggi at henry.yaggi@yale.edu
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Postbaccalaureate Position - Department of Pathology (Schalper Lab)
The Schalper Research Lab in the Department of Pathology at Yale University has an opening for a Postbaccalaureate (post bacc) position. The lab is focused on understanding the immunobiology of human solid tumors using quantitative pathology, computational image analysis, in vitro cell models and molecular biology to interrogate relevant immunomodulatory pathways and identify determinants of sensitivity and resistance to treatments. Our lab has access to cutting-edge technology and has unique opportunities to develop translational research projects in human lung and colorectal cancer. More information can be found at https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/schalper/
We are looking for a highly motivated individual interested in studying tumor-immune cell interactions in a variety of solid tumors. Interested applicants should hold a B.S. or B.A. and have basic expertise in biology, chemistry, and be research oriented. The candidate should be self-motivated and in addition to individual projects, the lab encourages a collaborative and positive working environment with other lab members and throughout the University and Cancer Center.
The competitive candidate will be involved in the following areas:
- Training
- There will be direct training in the lab for laboratory techniques related to experimental work focused on the immune system interactions with cancer. These include, but are not limited to: 1) microscope use 2) quantitative immunofluorescence 3) cell culture 4) flow cytometry 5) data interpretation and statistical analysis.
- There may also be aspects of the candidates’ responsibilities that include collection of clinical trial samples and pathology specimens, which will include training on specimen handling and preparation.
- Mentoring
- There will be mentorship meetings every 1-2 weeks with Drs. Schalper and Cecchini to review progress of research projects and advance career development for the candidate.
- There will be weekly lab meeting, which provides an opportunity for feedback on research projects and strategy in a group format.
- Education
- There will be weekly lab meetings as noted above where pertinent data generated from the lab will be reviewed as well new updates in the field of immunobiology. The candidate will present updates regularly on their work at these meetings.
- There will be a weekly journal club, which will rotate the presenter weekly. This will focus on novel experiments / techniques that are related to the immune system / cancer interaction and will provide learning opportunities for the lab on experimental designs, techniques, and data interpretation / analysis.
- Yale University has seminars throughout campus on various topics which will be available to the candidate.
Qualified candidates who are interested in applying should e-mail an application package, including; statement of interest, CV, and contact information for three references. Please send your application package to Dr. Kurt Schalper (kurt.schalper@yale.edu) and Dr. Michael Cecchini (michael.cecchini@yale.edu)) in the subject line include your last name and reference to the job posting.
Postgraduate position - Yale Liver Center (Vilarinho Lab)
This is a postgraduate position in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Yale Liver Center. Our lab (https://www.vilarinholab.org) is seeking highly motivated and dedicated recent College graduates who are passionate about advancing the cellular and molecular understanding of liver function in health and disease.
- Training- Our laboratory is interested in using human genetics and genomics paired with highly informative cohorts of patients to discover new liver disease genes. Using cell based and mouse models we study how a mutant gene causes the liver phenotype. Thus, by uncovering new liver disease genes, we provide a diagnosis to the patient, which provides new therapeutic options, and gain new insight into liver biology. You will actively participate in the ongoing projects in the lab and learn a wide array of techniques involved, including mouse colony maintenance and genotyping, liver cell isolation, DNA and RNA isolation, rtPCR, flow cytometry, microscopy sample preparation and processing, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy.
- Mentoring- You will be mentored by Dr. Silvia Vilarinho through regular interactions to review results, protocols, presentations, etc. You will be expected to participate in weekly lab meeting/journal clubs, and constructive feedback will be provided by all lab members. Also, daily mentoring and training in laboratory techniques will be provided by various lab members (postdoc, graduate students, research staff) with expertise in these methods. The laboratory has a very collaborative environment, and everyone learns from each other.
- Education-Individuals with prior experience with mouse model and flow cytometry are strongly encouraged to apply.
The position is for 1 year, with the potential for renewal for another year. This position is a great opportunity for applicants interested to pursue MD, PhD, or combined MD-PhD careers.
If you are interested in this position, please send (1) your CV, (2) a brief description of previous research experience and (3) an unofficial transcript to silvia.vilarinho@yale.edu.