Postgraduate Positions

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 Chelsea.edwards@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.

Department and School: Yale Neurosurgery, Yale School of Medicine

Anticipated Appointment Date:  July 1, 2023

Email:  Ketu.Mishra@yale.edu

Yale Department of Neurosurgery

The Yale Department of Neurosurgery is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, the pursuit of science to improve patient outcomes and to training future leaders in the field. Our highly specialized physicians, scientists, practitioners and staff are devoted to providing the highest standard of patient care for all neurosurgical conditions of the central (i.e. brain, spinal cord) and peripheral nervous systems, as well as the blood vessels supplying them. We offer the latest in cutting edge treatment in a state-of-the-art environment that is simply unsurpassed in terms of quality, infrastructure and level of compassionate, patient-focused care. Our neurosurgeons are world-renowned experts who are highly sub-specialized, such that each one focuses on very specific areas of neurosurgery and related conditions, leading to better outcomes for patients and their families. The Department of Neurosurgery supports cutting-edge neuroscience research. Our approaches range from state-of-the-art fundamental molecular and cellular biology of the brain to gene discovery in neurological diseases and innovative translational research.

We are supported by extramural grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, special interest foundations, and endowments. We maintain close and productive collaborations with departments throughout Yale, including Neuroscience, Neurology, Genetics, Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Physiology, and Biomedical Engineering, among others.

Our laboratories host undergraduate, medical, and doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, residents in neurosurgery, and visiting scientists from around the world.

Collectively, we are a dynamic group working at the leading edge of neuroscience research and contributing to the educational mission of the School of Medicine.

Overview of Position:

This Neuroscience laboratory, located in the TAC building on Yale’s Medical School Campus, utilizes a combination of approaches to understand the biology of genes involved in brain development and disease (tumors and aneurysms) with the goal to develop a better therapeutic strategy. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the candidate will assist in design, implementation and organization of research projects in the laboratory.  He/ she will be responsible for carrying out diverse and multi-faceted research assignments involving molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches, histological and microscopic data collection and analysis.  

The Postgraduate Associate will train in a variety of skills in cell biology and biochemistry as well work with various animal models (Drosophila, zebrafish and mice). The candidate will also be involved in establishing primary cultures of brain tumor samples, thus contributing to and maintaining the existing primary tumor culture/ DNA collection.  In addition, the ideal candidate will be responsible for cataloging and maintaining the tumor and neurological samples database. The Postgraduate Associate will meet regularly with the PI and encouraged to think and troubleshoot independently while learning to develop a research project.

The lab has multiple on-going projects so the ability to multitask and be available to work flexible hours (weekends and evenings if needed) is crucial.

This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of a one-year renewal.

Essential Duties

1. Assist in research projects and data collection under supervision
2. Formulate and prepare buffers, solutions and media.  Order and maintain inventory of lab supplies.
3. Oversee, set up, operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
4. Maintain cell lines and establish primary cell cultures from brain tumors. Establish primary cell cultures from brain tumors.
5. Extract DNA, RNA and proteins from blood and tissues.  Perform gel electrophoresis, Western blot, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR and other molecular and biochemical techniques, if needed.
6. Catalog, manage and maintain the tumor database in the lab.
7. Manage the overall workings of the laboratory and ensure a smooth operation.

Qualifications:

Candidate should have a good background in biology and chemistry, good organizational and computer skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with some laboratory experience, including work with laboratory animals. Any prior experience with tissue culture and animal (zebrafish) and lab work is a plus.

Physical Requirements:      

No allergies to rodents and flies.

Process to Apply:

Please submit a CV with current contact information in the header to Melinda.dellert@yale.edu and Ketu.mishra@yale.edu for consideration.

Qualified candidates will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position will remain open until filled.

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.

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.

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 12^th, 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.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Postgraduate Position Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator (C. Bakhoum Lab)

Post-graduate position available for highly motivated and creative candidates to join the C. Bakhoum Laboratory, within the Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator at Yale University. Further details about the Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator are available at https://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/ctra/. This is a full-time, paid position with insurance benefits, available for start in Summer of 2023.

The ongoing work within the laboratory focuses on identifying modifiable risk factors for kidney disease progression and novel biomarkers of disease.

Training
Training will be provided in patient-oriented research and epidemiology including, but not limited to, enrolling patients into studies, measuring blood pressure using different techniques, processing of human biospecimens, using electronic data capture, and performing advanced statistical analyses. There will be opportunities to develop scientific writing and presentation skills by contributing to research publications and presenting at local and national conferences.

Mentoring
Mentoring includes direct supervision and one-on-one weekly meetings with Dr. Bakhoum to discuss research progress. The candidate will have the opportunity to present during lab meetings at the Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator, which is comprised of a team of physicians, nurses, research fellows, and study coordinators. There will be opportunities to work on projects with post-doctoral fellows, medical students, residents and clinical fellows.

Education
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree. Prior experience in laboratory or clinical research is preferred, but not required. The position is for 1 year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable candidate with interest in pursuing graduate studies, medical school or a career in biomedical research.

All applications should be sent to christine.bakhoum@yale.edu and include the following items merged as a single-PDF file:
1) Cover letter (2-page maximum) indicating current and future research interests and expected availability dates;
2) Curriculum Vitae;
3) Reprints of up to two publications (optional);
4) Names of three references

Postgraduate Associate positions in the Digital Ethics Center (DEC), Yale University

The Center for Digital Ethics (DEC) at Yale University, directed by Prof. Luciano Floridi, seeks to appoint full-time, Postgraduate Associates to join this multidisciplinary center newly established at Yale. We are eager to recruit and welcome candidates who add to the diversity of the Center.

Postgraduate Associate positions are intended for recent university/college graduates seeking additional research experience and training about the Governance, Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (GELSI) of digital technologies before applying to graduate or professional school.

Areas of interests (in alphabetical order) are:

• computer science and its GELSI;
• computer games and their GELSI
• cyberwar, cyberconflicts, and their GELSI;
• data science and its GELSI;
• digital economy, especially the GELSI of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Insurtech, DEFI, game theory and online behavior (e.g., digital advertisement, recommender systems), changing nature of work, gig economy, app economy, network effect;
• digital ethics, including computer ethics, cyber ethics, ethics of AI, information ethics, machine ethics; roboethics;
• e-art, digital art, new aesthetics, NFT, and their GELSI
• e-health, digital welfare, well-being, and their GELSI;
• HCI and its GELSI;
• human rights, human dignity, digital divide, UN SDG;
• information, disinformation, misinformation, deepfakes, fake news, censorship, propaganda, the future of journalism and media, and their GELSI
• law and regulations concerning digital technologies, especially AI and copyright, patent, IP, antitrust, AI auditing, AI legislation;
• network theory and its GELSI
• political science, especially digital democracy (e-democracy, democracy in digital society), agile governance, platform governance, digital geopolitics, digital sovereignty;
• smart cities, twin cities, digital urbanization, and their GELSI
• social data science, especially FAccT*ML issues;
• security (including dark web, ransomware, surveillance) and its GELSI;
• virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive reality, metaverse, XR, and their GELSI.

Training

The successful candidates will gain experience in all aspects of the research process, including training in GELSI analysis and problem-solving and project management. They will learn about critical issues in digital ethics, main theoretical frameworks, quantitative and qualitative methods, research project management, and collaborative, multidisciplinary procedures to develop research papers and conference presentations. They will have opportunities to collaborate with other members of the DEC, develop their own research projects, give presentations, and prepare for future academic work.

Mentoring

The successful candidates will be mentored by the director of the Center, Prof. Luciano Floridi, and assigned members of the DEC, to gain experience in the design, analysis, and development of research projects and related papers, meeting presentation, and time management.

Education and Position

The ideal candidate should be a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, including, for example (the list is not exhaustive): anthropology, computer science, data science, economics, ethics, jurisprudence, mass media, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology.

The position is envisaged to last two years, with an initial appointment of one year renewable upon satisfactory progress. The minimum compensation level is $3,167 per month or $38,000 per year (for more information see here).

To Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through 1 June 2023.

Please send application documents to Krystal Whittaker, PA to Prof. Luciano Floridi, at lucianofloridi.pa@gmail.com, using the subject line: “Postgraduate Applicant”, and including the following documents:

1. cover letter, explaining your background and motivation for the position (2 pages maximum), including contact information for 2 referees;
2. CV (maximum 3 pages); and
3. an academic essay, transcript, or summary of courses and results, relevant to the activities of the DEC.

Please submit your materials as PDF files and name them LastName-FirstName.coverletter.pdf, LastName-FirstName.CV.pdf, and LastName-FirstName.proposal.pdf.)

Qualified applicants may be contacted to schedule an online interview and asked to submit two letters of recommendation.

ABOUT THE YALE CENTER FOR DIGITAL ETHICS

The Center for Digital Ethics (DEC) builds on Yale’s unique depth, breadth, and reach of scholarship in the humanities and social sciences to provide an internationally recognized hub for the study of the governance, ethical, legal, and social implications (GELSI) of digital technologies and their human, societal, and environmental impact. Strengths in other areas of the university—from the natural sciences, computer science, data science, and engineering to Yale’s unique array of professional schools—provide an essential and valuable complement. The DEC expands multidisciplinary opportunities at Yale and facilitates connections to other academic institutions, businesses, and government agencies. By bringing together a diverse community of stakeholders, the DEC implements three essential requirements for understanding the human, social, and environmental implications of digital technologies and for equitably and sustainably developing them: a firm footing in GELSI analysis and scholarship; the rigorous and scientific treatment of vital facets of digital technologies (from computer and data science to law and social sciences); and the ability to learn from, and influence, important societal endeavors outside academia (from policy- and law-making to business strategies). Digital technologies in general, and AI in particular, build on computer science, data science, and statistics, rely on human psychology and sociology, draw on insights from linguistics, literature, and philosophy, and call for new frameworks for governance, law, and business. Attention to social implications and questions of value throughout this process is essential. Thus, the DEC enables and supports scholars from a wide range of disciplines and beyond to meet, exchange ideas, and collaborate. The DEC is deeply engaged with informing and steering emerging policy initiatives on the socio-ethical value and implications of AI, digital technologies, and their applications. It sponsors public discussions that build an understanding of the socio-ethical and socio-legal aspects of digital technologies. Visitors and speakers include academics and researchers as well as civil servants, members of the technology industry, policymakers and lawmakers, and experts in culture and mass media. The DEC brings together leadership with the vision and ability to think innovatively and boldly and to move those ideas forward. It ensures diversity in its membership, promotes the inclusion of views, and arrives at consensus through open and constructive exchanges of ideas and balanced debate.

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.

Dr. Erin Longbrake- Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis

The Yale Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis division is recruiting research associates to join our groups for a two-year position starting summer 2023. Our investigators are interested in all aspects of the management of patients with MS and other neuroimmune diseases, novel biomarkers and imaging techniques, neurologic outcome assessments, and more.
Primary roles of the research associate will include:
  Managing the Yale Neuroimmunology Data Registry and Biorepository and the the prospective DREAM cohort (Detection Research for Early Asymptomatic MS), including screening and consenting patients, collecting biosamples, processing the biosamples,  performing neurologic assessments, and collecting outcomes data.

•           Managing ongoing investigator-initiated research studies, including studies examining tissue-specific immune responses for patients with neuro-immune diseases
•           Involvement in ongoing clinical research projects and clinical trials, including data collection and analysis, grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation.

•            Opportunities for grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation, and to present at conferences.

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 critically ill patients in the emergency room and intensive care units 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. Longbrake. Your education will include regular meetings with Dr. Longbrake, 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 neuroimmunology 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.

POST-GRAD SCIENTIST: approximate start Sept 2023.

            We are looking for a post-grad scientist with molecular biology and neurovirology skills to investigate initiating causes of neurodegeneration. This position offers an opportunity to pursue new approaches to the global health problem of progressive dementias. Work that largely focused on end-stage pathology has not been effective for preventing Alzheimer’s and many other progressive neurologic diseases. Our current focus is on identification of unsuspected circular DNA viral sequences in diseased brain, and in experimental neurodegenerative models, e.g., PMID:28630311; PMID: 31231867. We seek individuals with curiosity, self-motivation, and a desire to produce well-designed and reproducible experimental observations. Some general lab responsibilities will also be required. 

Qualifications: 1) A bachelor’s or master’s degree; 2) Previous lab experience in basic science research especially mammalian tissue culture, western blotting, nucleic acids, and math-computational database searches 3) Excellent organizational skills.

Training and Education: The PI mentors, trains, and works with and alongside members in her lab (http://medicine.yale.edu/profile/laura-manuelidis/   http://medicine.yale.edu/lab/manuelidis/. In addition to Yale center facilities, our lab is well equipped, and the individual will be trained in required wet lab techniques, including biosafety techniques (by EHS) and using other approaches required for innovative experimental directions such as large database syntheses. The individual will be encouraged to go to selected Yale lectures that are relevant to the subject and aims of the lab. Our­­ lab has unique resources of human brain samples as well as experimental animal and cellular models of neurodegeneration.

Mentoring: Candidates will be mentored by the PI and professor Dr. Laura Manuelidis in the lab and through relevant laboratory, research and educational instruction to achieve deeper understanding of scientific questions and ability to independently design experimental goals. Other Yale faculty and collaborators with the PI will also participate in these areas.

To apply: Please email (laura.manuelidis@yale.edu) with your CV, two letters of recommendation, a statement describing your interests in this position, and USA citizenship or a visa permit to work in the USA by July 1, 2023. Thank you for your interest.

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Creativity and Emotions Lab

The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (https://www.ycei.org), part of the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, conducts research and teaches people of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence. Our work focuses on (1) the development and impact of social and emotional skills among diverse populations, including education settings and organizations, and (2) the mechanisms by which social and emotional skills and training impact significant life outcomes.

We are looking for a full-time Postgraduate Associate (PGA) to join the Creativity and Emotions Lab to work on a multi-year project, Creativity, Emotion, and the Arts (Botin Foundation; PI Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle). The purpose of this project is to (1) understand the role of emotions and emotional intelligence in creativity, and (2) develop educational programs that build creativity and emotion skills through engagement with the arts. To achieve these goals, we conduct research that assesses emotions, emotion skills, and self-regulation strategies during the creative process in people of different ages and across different contexts. We also apply existing scientific knowledge to develop programs that teach creativity and emotion skills through arts appreciation and creation, as we as test the effectiveness of these programs.

Mentorship

Under the mentorship of Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, the PGA will be guided through project tasks which include: (1) research-related tasks such as data collection, analyses, writing, and academic presentations; (2) liaising with research partners via telephone, email, and in-person communications; (3) education-based tasks such as creating and revising workshops and courses, associated manuals, and participating in training events, and (4) attending meetings with collaborators and supporting the PI in preparation for those meetings as needed.

Training

The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence offers a weekly PGA seminar series co-led by the Director of Research, Dr. Christina Cipriano, the Director of Adolescent Initiatives, Dr. Jessica Hoffmann, and the Director of Early Childhood, Dr. Craig Bailey, with guest lecturers and facilitated reading ranging from Postdoctoral Associates to Senior Research Scientists. This seminar series covers many professional development topics, including (a) graduate school preparation and networking/professional image; (b) research design, methodology, and statistical analysis; (c) diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and practice.

Eligibility Requirements

The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills, high attention to detail, superior written and oral communication skills, the ability to give and receive feedback, and the ability to work independently as well as in teams. They will have at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in psychology or education, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Preferred qualifications include research experience and experience with data analysis software (e.g. SPSS, R, STATA, SAS), speak Spanish, and an interest in applying for an advanced degree in the future.

The Postgraduate Associate position is one year in duration with a salary of $38,000. Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree, but not doctoral degrees. 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.

The anticipated start date is September 2023. 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/.

Application Process

Please send a cover letter and CV to zorana.ivcevic@yale.edu with email subject “Postgraduate Applicant: Creativity and Emotions Lab”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please have contact information available for three references upon request.

ABOUT THE YALE CENTER FOR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Emotions drive learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, and health. The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence uses the power of emotions to create a more effective and compassionate society. Helping children and adults develop emotional intelligence is central to the mission of the Center. To date, schools have been at the center of these efforts. RULER, the Center’s signature program, draws on leading pedagogical practices as well as advances in psychology and neuroscience, and it has been honed through years of classroom observation, interviews, and the most demanding evaluations. Creating awareness—both of self and others—about emotions and developing the skills of emotional intelligence can improve children’s prospects in life and contribute, in turn, to healthier, more compassionate families, workplaces, and communities. RULER does this by teaching adults and children the skills of emotional intelligence. Since 2005, more than 600 schools have implemented RULER, affecting the lives of over 500,000 students. Accordingly, we integrate emotional intelligence skill building, the basis of RULER, into their everyday practices and into classroom curricula across grade levels.

The Division of Research within the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence is at the forefront of translational emotion science, building and evaluating SEL tools and interventions with youth and educators to support whole-school community thriving.  Our research advances SEL science, practice, and policy, through innovative tools, methodologies, and lines of inquiry that fosters inclusive and equitable conditions for teaching and learning, improves individual skill-building, advances SEL measurement and evaluation, and evolves the definition of the field. Learn more at www.ycei.org/research-overview.

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, Computational Biology (Reilly Lab)

The Reilly Lab in the Department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine (www.reilly-lab.com) is seeking postgraduate researchers in computational biology. We’re a collaborative, hard-working, and supportive team that develops and use cutting-edge genomic tools to study human disease and evolution.

The promise of unlocking the human genome’s full potential to cure disease or understand our evolutionary history hinges on our ability to build new tools for interpreting uncharacterized genomic regions. To that end we’ve developed CRISPR editing, high-throughput reporter assays, and machine learning methods. Our lab applies these tools to understand evolutionarily significant genomic loci, the precise genetic mechanisms underlying complex traits, and disease risk for neurological, autoimmune and metabolic disorders. We are looking for strong candidates with either a human and cross-species evolutionary genomics focus, or an interest in technology development in the human genetics space.

TRAINING

The Postgraduate Associate will train in developing new computational tools and techniques to advance our understanding of the human genome and its role in disease and evolution. Potential projects include applying machine learning models and population genetic methods to predict and understand regulatory variants, collaborating with experimental biologists on developing novel uses of high-throughput reporter assays, and analyzing CRISPR editing and high-throughput reporter assay data to uncover new insights into the genetics of human disease and evolution. The Postgraduate Associate is expected to develop into an integral, valued member of the lab, to participate in weekly lab meetings/journal clubs, to present their research findings, and to attend research seminars. There is some flexibility to match the trainee’s interests and aptitude to specific computational projects of interest.

MENTORING

The Reilly lab takes seriously its role in training future scientists and sees the postgraduate’s future success as the lab’s success. The Postgraduate Associate will meet regularly with the PI to discuss scientific progress and career development. Previous trainees have gone onto top-tier graduate programs, medical schools, and industry positions. Each has graduated from the lab with authorship on at least one manuscript. As a part of the Department of Genetics at the Yale School of Medicine, the lab offers an outstanding and fully resourced training environment which provides the flexibility to meet the trainee’s professional goals.

EDUCATION

For computational candidates, excellent coding skills and coursework in molecular biology/genetics are required. The candidate should display a high level of initiative, logic, and creative problem solving skills, as well as a bachelor’s degree with a solid foundation in science. The candidate is also required to have excellent personal initiative and should be excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic team. They should demonstrate previous time management skills in coordinating multiple, concurrent assignments in a multi-faceted project. Candidates should possess strong communication and computer skills, with the ability to develop technical documents and presentations.

Candidates with any experience in machine learning, bioinformatics, sequencing, molecular biology, genetics, or evolutionary biology are especially encouraged to apply. The appointment will be for 1 year, with the possibility of extension or further opportunities. Interested candidates should apply here: apply.interfolio.com/122943. The application should include: (1) CV; (2) a cover letter including a brief description of research interests and how they align with the lab; and (3) contact information for 2-3 referees.

Postgraduate position - Mosquito Neurobiology and Behavior, Sorrells lab

The Sorrells lab is a highly collaborative, friendly, supportive, and dynamic environment in the Department of Genetics. We are looking for a postgrad to study mosquito neural circuits and behavior. We are interested in understanding what neurons in the mosquito brain control attraction to humans and feeding on their blood as well as how this behavior evolved. As part of this work, we are developing genetic techniques to control specific populations of neurons and test their function. Please see www.sorrellslab.org for more information about our research and values.

Training: We use optogenetics, CRISPR-Cas9, transgenics, machine-learning based behavior analysis, imaging, and genomics to understand mosquito behavior and evolution. The post-graduate trainee will develop skills in these techniques as well as data presentation, visualization, and scientific writing.

Mentoring: Mentorship is a priority in the lab, and trainees will have frequent formal and informal meetings with Trevor and will also work closely with graduate students and post-docs in the lab. Each trainee will have a professional development plan tailored to their career goals.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in biological sciences is strongly preferred. Prior experience in neurobiology, molecular biology, or vector biology is desired but not necessary. Most applicants will pursue a PhD after their post-graduate experience. Start date is June 2023. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who can commit ~24 months.

Application Instructions

Please upload your CV and a cover letter stating your motivation for pursuing the opportunity, your research interests and experience, and your formal qualifications. Your CV should contain the contact information of three referees who are familiar with your work, interests and experience.

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. Please refer to the official Yale University statement on diversity and inclusion below.

To Apply:  http://apply.interfolio.com/122702

Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Neurology Critical Care (Kim Lab)

Dr. Kim is recruiting a research associate to join her critical care neurophysiology group. We are interested in all aspects of the management of patients with brain trauma and other acute neurologic injuries, novel biomarkers and imaging techniques for brain injury, neurologic outcome assessments, and more.
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 critically ill patients in the Neurosciences ICU and working collaboratively with the medical team.

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 strong analysis skills (using MATLAB, Python, etc).  Prior experience in biological signal processing, especially electroencephalography (EEG) data, spectral analysis and machine learning methods would be highly valued.

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 critically ill patients in the emergency room and intensive care units 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. Kim. Your education will include regular meetings with Dr. Kim, 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, vascular neurology, and critical care 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.

Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Sleep Medicine/Movement Disorders (Koo Lab)

Dr. Brian Koo, MD, a neurologist and sleep medicine clinical researcher, from the Department of Neurology at Yale is recruiting a research associate to join his clinical research team for a one- or two-year position starting in the spring or summer of 2023. Dr. Koo studies disorders which exist at the borderlands of sleep medicine and neurology, including restless legs syndrome and REM sleep behavior disorder.   

Primary roles of research associates will include:
•           Involvement in 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. 

Education:

Both bachelors and Master’s degree graduates are welcome to apply. 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 require

Training:

 Involvement in ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection and analysis, research subject recruitment, conducting research visits, and maintenance of data. .  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.’s Koo and Cedarbaum. Your education will include regular meetings with Dr.’s Koo and Cedarbaum, 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 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.

Postgraduate Associate Position in Clinically High Risk Psychosis Research

The Psychosis Prodrome Research (PRIME) Clinic will select one highly qualified college graduate for a research position. The PRIME Research Clinic’s mission is to study the course of symptoms, which are sometimes prodromal for psychosis and to prevent the development of frank psychosis and schizophrenia.  Our research is specifically designed for individuals, ages 12 to 40, who are experiencing worrisome changes in their thoughts, experiences, and/or feelings. These changes may indicate risk factors for serious mental illness. Risk factors include: suspiciousness, odd thinking or behavior, increased difficulty at work or school, withdrawal from loved ones, and changes in emotions. In our lab, we investigate cognition, psychological assessments, biomarkers, language interviews, imaging, digital biomarkers, and other domains.

The clinic director and principal investigator (P.I.) is Dr. Scott Woods. For more information and a list of recent publications, visit the lab website:

https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/research/programs/clinical_people/prodome

https://www.prime.research.yale.edu/about-prime

Mentorship

The associate will be mentored by clinic director/P.I. Dr. Woods, medical director Dr. Powers, and clinical director Dr. Walsh.  There will be team meetings and one on one supervision meetings each week. The goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for the successful applicant and to foster scientific, professional, and/or educational advancement.

Training

You will be trained on identifying, monitoring, and managing troubling symptoms of signs of serious mental illness in some high-risk adolescents and young adults as compared to healthy community controls. You will be also be provided training in human and clinical research, which will include multi-method assessment in the collection of wide range of biomarkers including brain structure and function, psychopathology and cognition, genetics, behavior, and natural language and speech. You will learn to test whether data-driven variation in these biomarkers can be used to predict individual clinical trajectories. Furthermore, you will learn about web-based data collection, setting up of data forms, data verification and the data output and conversion methods from web-based to traditional data management tools. In addition, you will learn to conduct clinical research with clinical patient and control samples, including learning approaches with smartphone-based apps that track daily patient symptoms to track clinical and health outcomes.

Education/Experience

BA or BS required. Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or Pre-Med background is highly preferred.

This is a 1-year position, but we encourage applicants to commit to a 2-year position, which is advantageous for building a strong CV for admission to graduate programs and further career development.

Application Process

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and at least three contacts of reference to Angela Nuñez at angela.nunez@yale.edu. Please write “Postgraduate Associate Position at PRIME Clinic” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the 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.

Postgraduate Associate position in the Department of Internal Medicine (Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Geer Lab)

The Geer Lab at Yale School of Medicine seeks a postgraduate trainee to contribute to our studies aimed at understanding the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and stroke.

This is a full-time, paid position available for start on or about June 1, 2023.

Training: Candidates will receive training in various clinical research skills, including:

• Identifying and enrolling eligible study participants in the intensive care unit and stroke units.
• Conducting study visits.
• Design and maintenance of online databases.
• Manuscript preparation.

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. Trainees will participate in the preparation of conference abstracts.

As we work with precious patient samples that typically 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.

Mentoring: Candidates will be mentored Dr. Geer and Dr. Henry Yaggi. Mentoring includes direct supervision and 1:1 bi-weekly meetings with Dr. Geer to discuss short and long-term goals, scientific development, and career development.  Additional informal mentorship will come from working closely with other lab members and collaborating with other researchers within the department of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

Education: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline prior to the beginning of the position. Prior clinical and research experience is not required, but highly preferred. Candidates should be a team player, self-motivated, organized, responsible, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. Candidates must also have a flexible schedule (able work weekends and rarely evenings). Individuals, whose career plans include studying towards graduate degrees or medical degrees, are highly encouraged to apply. The position is for 1 year (extendable for one additional year with a 2 year maximum).

Interested candidates should send their applications to Jacqueline.Geer@yale.edu.

The applications should include: (1) CV; (2) Cover letter; (3) One letter of recommendation that speak directly to the candidate’s research and clinical experience and training potential Recommendation letters must be emailed to Jacqueline.Geer@yale.edu directly from the recommender. 

Please include your full name on every page of the items listed above.

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 Research Associate in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences (Whirledge lab)

A one- or two-year postgraduate research associate position in basic and translational research is available in the Whirledge Lab in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine. The primary focus of the laboratory is the impact of stress on the female reproductive system, specifically looking at how stress alters female fertility through changes in uterine functions and examining the role stress signaling plays in the development of highly prevalent uterine diseases, such as uterine fibroids.

Training: The postgraduate research associate will be directly supervised by Dr. Shannon Whirledge and have the opportunity to gain experience with a broad range of different cell and molecular biology techniques, including cell culture, RNA and protein extraction and quantification, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and working with both human cells/tissue and small animal models. Additional training will include developing scientific presentations and manuscript writing. Research performed by the postgraduate research assistant will provide opportunities for this individual to present data at local and/or national research meetings and gain co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications. This position is ideal for recent graduates interested in learning how to design, conduct, and interpret scientific experiments, as well as individuals looking to gain research experience prior to medical or graduate school.

Mentoring: The postgraduate research associate will receive direct, daily mentoring and training from Dr. Shannon Whirledge (PI) in research techniques, data analysis and interpretation, problem solving, and manuscript preparation. Additional mentorship will be provided in a manner tailored to the individual’s long-term career goals (i.e. professional and career-specific skills).     

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required (e.g. premed or life sciences/biology). Prior experience working in a cell or molecular biology lab is greatly preferred, although training will be provided as needed in experimental design and specific research techniques. To be considered for this role, the applicant should be dedicated and reliable with excellent organizational skills, have significant attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting.

The Whirledge Lab is a highly collaborative environment that welcomes scientists from all backgrounds. To apply, please email a brief cover letter in the body of the email, contact information for three references, and a Curriculum Vitae to Dr. Shannon Whirledge at shannon.whirledge@yale.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Anticipated start: late May/June of 2023.

Postgraduate Associate (Garg Lab – RNA biology in stem cells and cancer)

We seek enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join the Garg Lab at the Yale School of Medicine at the postgraduate level.  The lab is interested in gene regulation, specifically processes that generate cell-to-cell variation in development and cancer (www.garglab.org).  Projects in the lab are highly interdisciplinary and involve: RNA biology, bioinformatics, data science, and systems biology.  Postgraduate trainees from the lab have gone on to successful matriculation in PhD programs, MD programs, and positions in industry.  Start dates are flexible and could be commensurate with the end of the academic 2022-2023 year or other time based on fit.  Opportunities are available to contribute to ongoing projects or develop a novel line of investigation depending on the candidates’ prior experience.  Positions in the lab are ideal for those interested in driving an independent project to publication.  Responsibilities include designing, assisting with, conducting, and interpreting experiments, record-keeping, and assisting with shared organization tasks.

Training:  Candidates will receive training in basic laboratory skills in cell and molecular biology, RNA biology, data analysis, and biocomputation.  Additional training will be provided in presentation and organization, including at lab and department meetings.  Previous post-grads have presented findings at international conferences relevant to their field of study. 

Mentoring:  Candidates will be primarily mentored by Dr. Salil Garg, physician-scientist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine.  The lab has a strong focus on developing independence and ownership, and in thinking deeply about scientific questions in the field.  Candidates will meet with Dr. Garg weekly (or more often as needed) with a focus on experimental design, data review, and achievement of professional goals.  Additional mentoring from senior faculty members in the department and at the Yale School of Medicine will be available through meetings, seminars, work-in-progress talks, retreats, and group meetings.

Qualifications:  Bachelors of Arts or Sciences in a related field, basic understanding of molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or equivalent related field.  Preferred qualifications:  prior experience in basic laboratory research OR computational experience using R, Python, and/or Unix. 

Candidates should send a CV and cover letter to salil.garg@yale.edu.  Please indicate in the subject line that you are applying for a post-graduate position.

Postgraduate Associate position in Department of Psychiatry (Anticevic Lab)

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, Directors, associate research scientists, and post-docs 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 patient recruitment, screening, and data collection for human subjects research in psychiatry. They will receive instruction in preprocessing and quality assurance of neuroimaging data while contributing to analytics studies. They will receive training to perform independent structured clinical intake assessments towards diagnosis and symptom coding. The trainee will be trained to conduct behavioral computer working memory tasks using e-prime programming, neuropsychology testing batteries, as well as running functional neuroimaging testing visits.

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. Previous programming experience or interest in developing those skills is preferred. Candidates with research experience in computer/data science, knowledge of R and/or python, experience with high performance computing clusters are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a 1-year position, but we encourage applicants to commit to a 2-year position, which is advantageous for building a strong CV for admission to graduate programs and further career development.

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 $38,000. 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<mailto:Nicole.santamauro@yale.edu> specifying “Postgraduate Anticevic Lab position” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated start date is late May/early June 2023.
 

Postgraduate Associate in Computational Biology (Stites Lab)

The Stites laboratory is an interdisciplinary lab populated by scientists who individually come from computational, theoretical, experimental, and medical backgrounds.  Our interdisciplinary capabilities provide new angles to study important problems.  The lab focuses on the RAS network and its role in cancer.  The RAS network has been our “model system” because, in addition to playing a major role in cancer and other diseases, it is exceptionally well characterized, which in turn provides abundant information that allows a variety of mathematical and computational approaches to be applied.

Three different postgraduate tracks are possible.  (1) Modeling & theory.  (2) Artificial intelligence.  (3) Bioinformatics.  In general, a postgraduate would focus on one of these areas, although work in two or all three areas could be possible if appropriate to the postgraduate’s previous training and future plans.

Training. The postgraduate will enhance their education both by pursuing a research project and by studying selected topics relevant to the research project.  For research, a series of progressively more difficult tasks will be provided to allow the postgraduate to progressively be trained in the use of mathematics, computation, and modeling to study biology and disease.  In parallel, the postgraduate will read cutting edge computational biology research articles with the lab and will also investigate new computational tools that could be applied to their research.  Training in experimental biology within the lab is also be possible for postgraduates who wish to train in both computational and experimental research methods.

Mentoring.  Mentoring will occur from the lab’s principal investigator.  This will come both in the form of regular one-on-one meetings and in impromptu conversations.  Scientific and career mentoring will both be provided.

Education/Qualifications.  Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree with significant training in mathematics, physics, engineering, and/or computer science.  A major in one of these disciplines is preferred.  Applicants with equivalent education and experience will also be considered.

Interested candidates should send a CV and a statement that describes their interests and goals to Ed Stites, MD, PhD (email: research@stiteslab.org).

Postgraduate Research Associate – Autoimmune Kidney Disease and Ion-Lymphocyte Interactions (Chernova Laboratory)

Irene Chernova, MD, PhD is seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate for a full-time, paid training position in her research group, currently situated within the laboratory of Dr. Joseph Craft, MD, Professor of Immunobiology and Rheumatology. Dr. Chernova is an Instructor in Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, and she studies the pathophysiology of the autoimmune kidney disease lupus nephritis and the effects of ion disorders on the immune system.

Training:

As a Postgraduate Associate, the candidate will perform basic science and/or translational research related to two ongoing projects: 1) characterizing immune cells in mouse models of lupus nephritis and 2) studying how modulating sodium concentrations and ion receptors alters immune system development. The projects employ a broad range of techniques in the lab including disease modeling, molecular and cellular biology and other new tissue-based approaches. Specifically, during the first year, the candidate will be trained in flow cytometric techniques, microscopy, molecular biology techniques, mouse colony management and tissue processing, use of software/statistical tools such as ImageJ, Illustrator, Graphpad Prism, etc. with an opportunity to develop advanced programming/data analysis skills if desired.  The candidate will assist with data analysis, interpretation, and generation of figure-quality data for publication and/or presentations; attend conferences where they can network and/or present research data; attend weekly nephrology and immunology seminars as well as weekly lab meetings; assist with writing scientific papers, case reports, and reviews, if of interest.

Mentoring:

The Postgraduate Associate will work closely with Dr. Chernova and will also regularly receive feedback directly from Dr. Craft and other members of the Craft laboratory. The candidate will have opportunities to present their data at intramural and/or national/international conferences, should this be of interest. The overall goal is to gain experience in designing and performing 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 their 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 1-2 years. Prior laboratory-based experience is strongly preferred but not required.

Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. We strive to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and we place an emphasis on career development, scientific communication and collaboration.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email their CV and a cover email briefly describing their career goals and their research/scientific background to irene.chernova@yale.edu with the subject line “Postgrad Position in the Chernova Lab.” If selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 2 letters of reference. 

Potential start date: July/August 2023 with some flexibility.  Standard postgraduate compensation: $38,000/year.