Graduate Student Instructor; Neurosci

Position: Graduate Student Instructor (Neurosci 601)
How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Course Description

This course includes topics covering neural development, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology.

Neural Development: covers neurogenesis, neuronal activity and critical periods; axon growth; degeneration and regeneration; synaptogenesis; neurotrophic factors and other topics.

Neurophysiology and Computational Neuroscience: covers basic neurophysiology and synapses utilizing computational modeling of neurons to enforce concepts.

Neuropharmacology: covers pharmacokinetics, pharmodynamics, Glutamate signaling, GABA signaling,

Acetylcholine signaling, dopaminergic, adrenergic and serotonergic neurotransmission, Opioid Systems,

Neuropeptides and a number of other topics.

Responsibilities
* The GSI is expected to attend all lectures in NEUROSCI
601 modules (4 hours/week for entire semester), 2 hours/week for the foundational skills component (NEUROSCI
661), and hold 1 hour of weekly office hours. Depending on the module, the GSI may grade homework, assist in preparing content for and in discussing topics, assist in developing homework, and assist in generating and grading exam questions based on the content of all lectures. The GSI will proctor all written exams. The GSI will work with the course director regarding:
1) integration of material within and across modules; and
2) the incorporation of more quantitative and computational methods within these modules and
3) development of critical analysis, hypothesis formulation, experimental design, writing and presentation skills across NEUROSCI
601 and NEUROSCI
661. There will also be an opportunity to prepare and deliver one lecture (schedule to be determined). There will also be an opportunity to prepare and deliver one lecture (schedule to be determined).

Required Qualifications
* Successful completion of NEUROSCI
601 or NEUROSCI
611, NEUROSCI 612, and NEUROSCI 613.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications
* Previous graduate coursework in neurophysiology, computational neuroscience, neural development, neuropharmacology, and human neuroanatomy.

Previous research experience in neuroscience.

Experience with computer programming, preferably in MATLAB, Python, or R.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes