Opportunities

BRAIN Initiative: Research on the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Neurotechnology and Brain Science (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

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BRAIN Initiative: Research on the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Neurotechnology and Brain Science (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Calls open: September 11, 2024

Due: October 11, 2024

1-year T1 fixed-term contract position as a Research Assistant in the Department of Pathology at the University of Cape Town. The minimum working hours of the position are 20 h/ week, full-time appointment is negotiable. Appointment for further years dependent on availability of funding.

The main purpose of this position is to assist in the collection of data collection related to a study that enrolls infants who are born to mothers with HIV and assesses microbiological and immunological phenotypes and clinical outcomes, including neurodevelopment, in a randomized, double-blinded trial of Bifidobacterium infantis probiotic versus placebo given during the first month of life. The trial is conducted at the Community Health Center in Khayelitsha.

To apply, please see the attached advert and e-mail the documents in a single pdf file to anna.happel@uct.ac.za

The Inhibition in the CNS GRS 2025 will be held on the 5th and 6th of July in Maine, US and will be followed by the associated conference on Inhibition from the 6th until the 11th of July.
During these conferences, speakers from all over the world will gather to discuss their scientific findings. At the Inhibition in the CNS GRS we want to foster collaboration, promote diversity, and create a welcoming community.
The seminar program is carefully curated to delve into three pivotal topics:

• the roles of subcortical GABAergic neurons
• the modulation of inhibitory processes
• insights from computational modelling

We want to encourage discussions covering theoretical, computational, and experimental aspects of inhibition at all scales. By organizing mixer dinners, mentorship lunches and scientific workshops, we're determined to create an atmosphere where everyone feels valued.
We'll match first-time GRS attendees with experienced attendees for a seamless introduction to the GRS community.

Our commitment to inclusivity means we are actively encouraging applications from underrepresented countries, demographics, and labs.
We understand that attending conferences can be challenging, and we want to make it as accessible as possible for everyone.