Multiple tenure-track faculty positions in Biology at The University of Texas Arlington

Location: University of Texas Arlington, Department of Biology
Salary: Start-up funds, salaries, and teaching loads are highly competitive.
The Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington (http://www.uta.edu/biology/) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Fondation Fyssen, Fin : 21 oct. 2015

http://www.fondationfyssen.fr/objectif-attribution-subventions/ 

Subventions de recherche 

Objectifs 

Les subventions de recherche s’adressent aux chercheurs français ou étrangers après post-doc, âgés au maximum, de 35 ans pour les sciences biologiques et de 40 ans pour les sciences humaines, à la date de clôture de réception des dossiers. 

Conditions d’éligibilité 

De préférence déjà titulaires d’un poste, ils s’établiront de façon indépendante en constituant autour d’eux une équipe de recherche afin de mener à bien un projet scientifique collectif au sein d’une structure d’accueil en France dont l’activité entre dans les objectifs de la Fondation.Les chercheurs pourront également développer leur projet dans un laboratoire différent de celui où ils ont obtenu leur thèse ou de celui où ils travaillent actuellement. 

Montant de la subvention 

La subvention attribuée pour une durée de un an non renouvelable, pourra être de l’ordre de 15.000 à 35.000 euros. 

Elle est destinée à l’achat de matériel, aux budgets consacrés à des missions, à la participation de colloques, aux frais de publications et aux frais relatifs à l’intervention de prestataires spécialisés. 

Durée de la subvention 

12 mois. 

Calendrier 

juillet 2015 : appel à candidature sur le site web de la Fondation Fyssen. 

7 septembre 2015 : mise en ligne des formulaires de candidature. 

21 octobre 2015 : clôture des candidatures en ligne à 12:00 Am ( midi) heure française ( Gmt +1) ET date d’envoi du dossier papier complet en un exemplaire à la Fondation par courrier. 

Un email notifiant la bonne réception du dossier de candidature en ligne et du dossier papier sera adressé au candidat. 

Fin décembre 2015 : envoi des résultats par courrier. 

Un an après l’attribution, les chercheurs devront fournir un rapport scientifique détaillé en français ou en anglais. 

PhD in behaviour, physiology and developmental biology, Aberystwyth University, UK

Project title: Determining potential vs. realised predictors of plasticity and consistency in behaviour. 

Lead supervisor: Sarah Dalesman (IBERS, Aberystwyth University; sad31 [ chez ] aber.ac.uk); Co-supervisor: Mark Briffa (University of Plymouth; Mark.Briffa [ chez ] plymouth.ac.uk) 

Project description: There is growing interest in the question of why animals should show consistent differences in behaviour across individuals, either within traits (animal personality) or across traits (behavioural syndromes). This has now been demonstrated across diverse taxa and appears to be a fundamental aspect of variation in behaviour. Its ecological and evolutionary importance is rapidly becoming evident and a growing number of studies have linked behavioural consistency to life-history. The proposed project will aim to address a major gap in our understanding of behavioural consistency, by asking how ontogenetic plasticity at different stages of life (embryo to adult) impacts on contextual plasticity (responses to the immediate environment) and behavioural consistency. We are looking for a talented and motivated scientist to take on this challenge. 

The project proposes to focus the role of predation threat at different stages throughout development and adulthood. The central hypothesis is that consistent differences in behaviour among adults will be influenced by the interaction between their genes and early-life experiences. By measuring metabolic demand through different life stages and under different treatment regimens the project will determine whether ‘pace of life syndrome’ (currently a popular but largely untested hypothesis) is a major determinate of behavioural consistency. Measuring growth, survival and reproductive success will also enable the student to assess life-history costs and benefits of consistency and plasticity. The pond snail, Lymnaea stagnalis, provides an ideal model system to unravel the mechanisms linking memory, ontogeny and behavioural consistency. Laboratory populations can be readily established, allowing the establishment of different inbred strains for determining the influence of genotype. It is the first species in which consistency in memory formation has been demonstrated across traits and life stages in wild populations, and memory formation linked to predation threat has been shown across all life stages from embryos and juveniles to adults. The project will also allow for scope to test the outcome of early life experience in other molluscs, including economically important species. 

This PhD studentship provides an opportunity to gain world-class expertise in animal behaviour, developmental biology and physiology. Dalesman (lead supervisor) has established expertise in measuring plasticity (memory) across all life stages, and is developing techniques in measuring metabolic demand during embryonic development. Briffa (co-supervisor) has extensive experience measuring animal personality and linking this with metabolic demand in adult invertebrates. IBERS has excellent temperature controlled aquarium facilities available for carrying out experimental work and animal maintenance, and specialised equipment for measuring metabolic demand and recording embryonic development and behaviour. You will also have the opportunity to spend time training at the University of Plymouth with Briffa. Through the training provided you will develop a wide range of skills applicable to behavioural research. You will be expected to present your findings at major international conferences and receive training in making your research accessible through public engagement. 

Standard PhD application information. The fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship pays UK/EU university tuition fees (currently £4,052pa) and a stipend of £14,057 per year. Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a minimum of a first or good upper-second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Contact the lead supervisor Dr Sarah Dalesman (sad31 [ chez ] aber.ac.uk) to discuss the project, or for general queries IBERS Postgraduate Co-ordinator Michelle Allen (myd [ chez ] aber.ac.uk). For information on IBERS seehttp://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/ and for how to apply see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/howtoapply/ - please enter the lead supervisor name under “Project title applied for”. 

PhD in behaviour, physiology and developmental biology

Project title: Determining potential vs. realised predictors of plasticity and consistency in behaviour.
Lead supervisor: Sarah Dalesman (IBERS, Aberystwyth University; sad31@aber.ac.uk); Co-supervisor: Mark Briffa (University of Plymouth; Mark.Briffa@plymouth.ac.uk)
Project description: There is growing interest in the question of why animals should show consistent differences in behaviour across individuals, either within traits (animal personality) or across traits (behavioural syndromes). This has now been demonstrated across diverse taxa and appears to be a fundamental aspect of variation in behaviour. Its ecological and evolutionary importance is rapidly becoming evident and a growing number of studies have linked behavioural consistency to life-history. The proposed project will aim to address a major gap in our understanding of behavioural consistency, by asking how ontogenetic plasticity at different stages of life (embryo to adult) impacts on contextual plasticity (responses to the immediate environment) and behavioural consistency. We are looking for a talented and motivated scientist to take on this challenge.
 
The project proposes to focus the role of predation threat at different stages throughout development and adulthood. The central hypothesis is that consistent differences in behaviour among adults will be influenced by the interaction between their genes and early-life experiences. By measuring metabolic demand through different life stages and under different treatment regimens the project will determine whether ‘pace of life syndrome’ (currently a popular but largely untested hypothesis) is a major determinate of behavioural consistency. Measuring growth, survival and reproductive success will also enable the student to assess life-history costs and benefits of consistency and plasticity. The pond snail, Lymnaea stagnalis, provides an ideal model system to unravel the mechanisms linking memory, ontogeny and behavioural consistency. Laboratory populations can be readily established, allowing the establishment of different inbred strains for determining the influence of genotype. It is the first species in which consistency in memory formation has been demonstrated across traits and life stages in wild populations, and memory formation linked to predation threat has been shown across all life stages from embryos and juveniles to adults. The project will also allow for scope to test the outcome of early life experience in other molluscs, including economically important species.
 
This PhD studentship provides an opportunity to gain world-class expertise in animal behaviour, developmental biology and physiology. Dalesman (lead supervisor) has established expertise in measuring plasticity (memory) across all life stages, and is developing techniques in measuring metabolic demand during embryonic development. Briffa (co-supervisor) has extensive experience measuring animal personality and linking this with metabolic demand in adult invertebrates. IBERS has excellent temperature controlled aquarium facilities available for carrying out experimental work and animal maintenance, and specialised equipment for measuring metabolic demand and recording embryonic development and behaviour. You will also have the opportunity to spend time training at the University of Plymouth with Briffa. Through the training provided you will develop a wide range of skills applicable to behavioural research. You will be expected to present your findings at major international conferences and receive training in making your research accessible through public engagement.
 
Standard PhD application information. The fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship pays UK/EU university tuition fees (currently £4,052pa) and a stipend of £14,057 per year. Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a minimum of a first or good upper-second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Contact the lead supervisor Dr Sarah Dalesman (sad31@aber.ac.uk) to discuss the project, or for general queries IBERS Postgraduate Co-ordinator Michelle Allen (myd@aber.ac.uk). For information on IBERS see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/ and for how to apply see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/howtoapply/ - please enter the lead supervisor name under “Project title applied for”.

Dr Sarah Dalesman

Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow
Lecturer in Freshwater Biology
e-mail: sad31@aber.ac.uk
phone: +44 (0)1970 622344
tweet @Snail_memory
 
Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences
IBERS New building 0.18
Aberystwyth University
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Aberystwyth
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TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION

BEHAVIORAL/COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to begin Fall semester 2016 (August 29, 2016). Applications are invited from behavioral or cognitive neuroscientists using cutting edge methods to link brain and behavior in animal models or in humans. Example research topics include learning, motivation, emotion, higher cognition, or perception. Undergraduate and graduate-level teaching in these areas will be encouraged. We expect the primary appointment to be in our Cognitive and Brain Sciences area with cross affiliation with other departmental areas. The appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late May), and will be made at rank of tenure-track assistant professor. Salary is competitive.

A Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field is required. Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, evidence of research ability, ability to make an interdisciplinary contribution to the University’s research mission, commitment to high-quality classroom instruction and student mentoring, and the strength of recommendations. A successful candidate's dossier will demonstrate scholarly distinction, a record of publications, and teaching commitment.

Faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research; develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor graduate students; and contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession that is appropriate for their rank.

The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota is located in Minneapolis. The city is diverse, with more than 35% of its residents self-identifying as members of a racial or ethnic minority. Minneapolis is situated in a metropolitan area of approximately 3 million people.

The Department of Psychology ranks among the top academic departments in the nation and throughout the world. Psychology has 43 core faculty members and graduate programs in Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research; Cognitive and Brain Sciences; Counseling Psychology; Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Personality - Individual Differences – Behavioral Genetics; Quantitative/Psychometric Methods; and Social Psychology. The Department of Psychology offers programs leading to B.A., B.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The department is strongly committed to diversity and providing a productive and supportive environment for all faculty, staff, and students.

For additional information, please visit the Department of Psychology website, at

http://www.psych.umn.edu/about/.

Established in 1868, the College of Liberal Arts supports the University of Minnesota's land grant mission as home to disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education: http://www.cla.umn.edu/. The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. http://www.umn.edu/

M2R 6 mois : Impact d’un amorcage olfactif sur les choix alimentaires chez l’enfant normo-pondéral et en surpoids de 6 à 11 ans, CSGA, Dijon

Proposition de stage Master 2
Janvier à Juin 2016

Laboratoire d’accueil

Lieu de stage
INRA UMR CSGA Equipe 8 « Développement et dynamique des préférences et du comportement alimentaires », Dijon

Encadrement

Responsable : Stéphanie Chambaron (CR1),
Co-encadrante: Lucile Marty (Doctorante)
HDR référent (si le responsable n’est pas HDR) : Sophie Nicklaus (DR2)

Titre du sujet

Impact d’un amorçage olfactif sur les choix alimentaires chez l’enfant normo-pondéral et en surpoids de 6 à 11 ans.


Résumé

Contexte : La proportion d'enfants en surpoids ou obèses est élevée dans la plupart des pays développés, dont la France (Bellisle Rolland-Cachera, 2007). Environ 18% des enfants français âgés de 6 à 11 ans sont en surpoids, dont 3,3% sont obèses (Pitrou, et al, 2010). Le lien entre le risque de surpoids/obésité et la capacité d’autorégulation des apports alimentaires en fonction des besoins énergétiques n’est plus à démontrer, chez l’adulte comme chez l’enfant (Fisher Birch, 2002). La capacité d’autorégulation des prises alimentaires est pourtant opérante de manière innée chez le très jeune enfant (Birch Deysher, 1986). Cependant, cette capacité d’autorégulation tend à se dégrader avec l’âge et à engendrer ainsi un risque de surpoids. Il apparaît dès lors crucial de mieux comprendre et d’identifier les déterminants précoces de la dérégulation de la prise alimentaire chez l’enfant. Des facteurs internes, d’ordre psycho-cognitif, pourraient contribuer à expliquer cette détérioration, ainsi qu’une sensibilité particulière aux signaux sensoriels présents dans l’environnement.

Objectif : L’objectif de ce travail sera de développer une méthodologie novatrice permettant d’appréhender les différences de réactivité des enfants à des signaux sensoriels, notamment les odeurs, selon leur statut pondéral (normo-pondéraux, surpoids/obèses) et de mieux comprendre les représentations impactant les comportements de choix subséquents.

Etude : Cette étude s’inscrira dans le cadre de la thèse de Lucile Marty. Nous envisageons de recruter 60 enfants au total âgés de 6-11 ans (30 enfants normo-pondéraux et 30 enfants en surpoids ou obèses). Dans la mesure du possible, les enfants normo-pondéraux seront appariés aux enfants en surpoids ou obèses en fonction de leur niveau scolaire, de leur sexe et de la catégorie socioprofessionnelle de leur parents. Différentes situations d’amorçage olfactif seront réalisées. L’amorçage repose sur le fait que la perception d’un stimulus (l’amorce), qu’elle soit consciente ou non, peut entrainer une modification du traitement d’un autre stimulus (la cible), et aboutir à une modification du comportement. Nos travaux préalablement réalisés chez l’adulte (Gaillet et, 2013 ; 2014 ; Chambaron et al., 2015) ont montré qu’une odeur était susceptible d’activer, de manière non consciente, des représentations ayant un impact sur les choix alimentaires. Dans nos études, nous avons montré que des adultes ayant été exposés de manière non attentive à une odeur alimentaire choisissaient ensuite plus de mets en lien avec cette odeur (odeur de poire à compote de pomme, odeur de pain au chocolat à gaufre). Ce type de paradigme d’amorçage implicite n’a, à notre connaissance, pas été utilisé chez des enfants. Nous souhaiterions développer un protocole adapté à l’enfant permettant une exposition incidente à des odeurs d’aliments palatables (odeurs d’aliments gras salés et/ou gras sucrés) versus « sains » (fruits et/ou légumes).


NB: Un dossier sera déposé auprès du Comité de Protection des Personnes (CPP) en amont de cette étude


Références :

- Bellisle, F., Rolland-Cachera, M. F. (2007). Three consecutive (1993,1995,1997) surveys of food intake, nutritional attitudes and knowledge, and lifestyle in 1000 French children, aged 9–11 years. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 20(3), 241–251.

- Birch, L. L. and M. Deysher (1986). "Caloric compensation and sensory specific satiety: Evidence for self regulation of food intake by young children." Appetite 7: 323-331.

- Fisher, J. O., Birch, L. L. (2002). Eating in the absence of hunger and overweight in girls from 5 to 7 y of age. American journal of Clinical Nutrition, 76/1, 22-23.

- Chambaron, S., Chisin, Q., Chabanet, C., Issanchou, S., Brand, G. (2015). Impact of olfactory and auditory priming on the attraction to foods with high energy density. Appetite, 95, 74–80.

- Gaillet, M., Sulmont-Rossé, C., Issanchou, S., Chabanet, C., Chambaron, S. (2013). Priming effects of an olfactory food cue on subsequent food-related behaviour. Food Qual. Preference, 30, 274-281.

- Gaillet, M., Sulmont-Rossé, C., Issanchou, S., Chabanet, C., Chambaron, S. (2014). Impact of a non-attentively perceived odour on subsequent food choices. Appetite, 76, 17–22.

- Pitrou, I., Shojaei, T., Wazana, A., Gilbert, F., Kovess-Masfe´ ty, V. (2010). Child overweight, associated psychopathology, and social functioning. A French school-based survey in 6- to 11-year-old children. Obesity (Silver Spring), 18(4), 809–817.


Source(s) de financement

Gratification: 6 mois* 554,40= 3326,40 euros
Un projet a été retenu par l’ANR permettant d’assurer les frais de fonctionnement pour cette étude (ANR PUNCH).

Compétences du candidat

Etudiant(e) en psychologie / Neurosciences ayant un fort intérêt et/ou des connaissances en Sciences de l’Alimentation

Dates ou durée du stage

Stage de 6 mois. Janvier à Juin 2016 (ces dates pouvant être adaptées)


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Stéphanie CHAMBARON-GINHAC – PhD, Chargée de Recherches

INRA - UMR Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation (CSGA)
17 rue Sully - BP 86510 - 21065 DIJON CEDEX
Tél. +33 3 80 69 35 32 - Fax. +33 3 80 69 32 27 - stephanie.chambaron [ chez ] dijon.inra.fr

http://www2.dijon.inra.fr/csga/site_fr/science_eq8.php