Neuroscience Professors and Supervisors in United States

Professors in neuroscience in united states

6,450 professors found

George Mason University

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United States

Research Interests

Computational Neuroscience

Systems Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Synaptic Biology

Neuroanatomy

University of California Irvine School of Medicine

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United States

Research Interests

Computational Neuroscience

Neuropsychology

Neuroscience

Schizophrenia

Fmri

Full Professor of Anatomy (tenured), Director of the Masters of Science in Anatomy (MSA) program (Anatomy)

Des Moines University

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United States

Research Interests

Behavioral Neuroscience

Cognitive Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Animal Cognition

Hypothalamus

Professor of Clinical Neurology and Radiology & Biomedical Imaging

UCSF Medical Center

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United States

Research Interests

Neurology

Neuropsychology

Neuroscience

Clinical Neurophysiology

Epileptology

Assistant Professor

Northeastern University

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United States

Research Interests

Cognitive Neuroscience

Computational Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Neuroimaging

Fmri

University Lecturer

Princeton University

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United States

Research Interests

Cognitive Neuroscience

Systems Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Social Neuroscience

Neuroinformatics

University of California, Irvine

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United States

Research Interests

Computational Neuroscience

Systems Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Synaptic Biology

Synaptic Plasticity

Professor

Johns Hopkins University

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United States

Research Interests

Cognitive Neuroscience

Computational Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Synaptic Biology

Magnetoencephalography

University of Pennsylvania

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United States

Research Interests

Cognitive Neuroscience

Developmental Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Brain Connectivity

Quantitative Genetics

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Arizona State University

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Arizona State University is seeking a postdoc for research on predicting falls and cognitive decline in people with Parkinson's disease . The project sits at the intersection of medical science , neuroscience , psychology , and public health , with a focus on human movement science, movement disorders, and rehabilitation. The post highlights ongoing research support rather than a scholarship or studentship. Interested candidates are invited to apply via the Interfolio link or contact the listed ...

Psychology
Parkinson's Disease
Human Movement Science
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1 month ago

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Denise Werchan

University of California, Irvine

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United States

The WILD Lab at the University of California, Irvine is recruiting a PhD student for Fall 2027. Led by Denise Werchan (Assistant Professor of Psychology), the lab studies how early sociocultural influences shape children’s brain and behavioral development, with current work focused on how the early caregiving environment influences attention and self-regulation development. This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, child devel...

Psychology
Cognitive Science
Biology
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3 weeks ago

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Rutgers University

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Rutgers University–New Brunswick is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate in the Center for Advanced Biotechnology & Medicine (CABM) within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), located in Piscataway, New Jersey, United States . The position is in the Oldenburg Lab under Dr. Ian Oldenburg and focuses on neuroscience , especially neural circuits, neural activity, and the role of population codes in guiding and initiating motor actions. The project uses advanced optical and molecular tools,...

Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
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1 month ago

Living costs in United States

Estimated costs in United States.

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United States

Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

$3.0k

$3,000/yr

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Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

$1.5k

$1,500/yr

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Books & Academic Supplies

Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year

$800

$800/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

$12.0k

$12,000/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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University of Hartford

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United States

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence

Computational Neuroscience

Planning And Operation

Formal Methods

Verification And Validation

Professor

University of Texas at Austin

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United States

Research Interests

Systems Neuroscience

Behavioral Neuroscience

Rehabilitation Neuroscience

Neuroplasticity

Neuroprotection

Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology Carver College of Medicine University of Iowa Iowa City

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United States

Research Interests

Systems Neuroscience

Behavioral Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Synaptic Biology

Mouse Genetics

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VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System

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United States

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The Yarrow Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow in spinal cord injury (SCI) and aging research . The fellow will contribute to the upcoming multisite TRT-SCI clinical trial and other VA- and DoD-funded studies focused on SCI. The fellowship is based through the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System and the Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), within the Advanced Fellowship in Aging program. Research may be conducted at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Car...

Biology
Gerontology
Rehabilitation Science
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Northeastern University

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Northeastern University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nutritional Immunology to join the Okeke Lab in the Department of Biology in Boston. Led by Dr. Emeka Okeke, the lab investigates how nutrition and bioactive molecules influence immune function, inflammation, and host–microbiome interactions. The postdoctoral researcher will lead an interdisciplinary project focused on the anti-inflammatory properties of a bioactive, dietary-derived peptide. The research will define how the ...

Inflammation
Immunology
Biochemistry
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University of Kansas

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The Johnson Lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas is offering a fully funded PhD position beginning in Fall 2027 in photosynthesis and global ecology. The project will link plant physiology experiments with satellite remote sensing and Earth system modeling to improve understanding of photosynthesis and the global carbon cycle. The doctoral researcher will work across experimental plant science, ecological analysis, remote sensing, and Earth system s...

Biochemistry
Ecology
Environmental Science
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