<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">PhD Studentships available</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Deadline: December
15, 2017</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">The Center for Molecular and
Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) at <b>Rutgers
University – Newark</b> is inviting students to apply to its <b>Behavioral
and Neural Sciences </b>Graduate Program for the 2018 admissions cycle.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(127,127,127)">CMBN’s mission is to advance understanding of the brain’s
structure and function through excellence in neuroscience research and
training. We believe this goal can only be reached through an integrative
approach that cuts across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Thus, CMBN
researchers combine molecular, electrophysiological, optogenetics,
neurochemical, anatomical and functional neuroimaging, behavioral,
pharmacogenetics, and neuropsychological methods to analyze how the brain works,
develops, interacts with the environment, and is modified by experience in
health and disease.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(127,127,127)">The program trains students for scientific research careers in
neuroscience and prepares students to take positions in academic, medical and
industrial research settings. Our focus is on multidisciplinary training of
students across the domains of neuroscience. Students are trained to conduct
independent research and to present and discuss research ideas and results both
orally and in written form. Students also gain experience in both undergraduate
and graduate teaching. The program benefits from the active participation of
the graduate faculties of Rutgers University-Newark from the CMBN, the
Department of Biological Sciences, and the Department of Psychology.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(127,127,127)">The PhD program lasts four to five years. Starting in year one,
students do semester-long research rotations in laboratories of one or more
faculty members to learn about different aspects of neuroscience research.
Dissertation research can also be completed under the supervision of more than
one faculty member, to broaden student training. The course curriculum has been
developed to bring students with diverse backgrounds (neuroscience, psychology,
cognitive neuroscience, mathematics, neuroimaging, and engineering) up to speed
on the topics they will need for their research projects. Most classes involve
extensive discussions with faculty, hands-on learning, critical thinking, and
scientific writing. Interested students are encouraged to contact potential
supervisors in advance to learn more about their research program.<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(127,127,127)">All students are fully funded, regardless of nationality. The
program also welcomes applications from students with pre-secured funding or
who are currently soliciting other scholarship/studentships. PhD students
receive a 12-month renewable graduate assistantship of $29,605 plus tuition
remission and a medical benefits plan. Further, the President of Rutgers, The
State University of New Jersey, invites outstanding candidates to apply to
Ph.D. programs for consideration as Presidential Fellows ($35,000 annual
fellowship stipends for 2 years).</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(127,127,127)">Applications (including a CV, statement of research interests,
and letters from three referees) for 2018/19 admission must be sent directly to
the BNS program.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(127,127,127)">Full details of our program, and how to apply, are available
at: </span><a href="http://bns.rutgers.edu/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">bns.rutgers.edu</span></b></a><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(127,127,127)">For further details of research interests please see individual
CMBN faculty webpages at CMBN: </span><a href="http://cmbn.rutgers.edu/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">cmbn.rutgers.edu</span></b></a><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(127,127,127)">Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Travis Baker (</span><a href="mailto:travis.e.baker@rutgers.edu" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">travis.e.baker@rutgers.edu</span></b></a><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(127,127,127)">) or Dr. Vince
McGinty (</span><a href="mailto:vince.mcginty@rutgers.edu"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">vince.mcginty@rutgers.edu</span></b></a><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(127,127,127)">). </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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