Contact:
Cecil A. Oberbeck
Columbia University
Center for Neurobiology & Behavior
1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 87
New York, NY 10032
Telephone: (212) 543-5239
FAX: (212) 543-5410
E-Mail: cao1@columbia
WWW: http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/neurobeh/nb_postdoc.html
Year Established: 1975
Total Number of Faculty: 46
Total Number of Students: 52
Program Description: Human behavior is influenced by a wide variety of factors. Social, cultural, psychological, genetic and a host of other variables influence behavior. This NIMH-sponsored training program is based on the conviction that study of the biological roots of behavior is indispensable for achieving an understanding of human behavior and in the search for the causes and the cures of psychiatric and neurological illness. In order for researchers to contribute effectively to achieving such an understanding, they must have not only detailed, multidisciplinary technical training in laboratory research, but should also have a broad view of the major conceptual issues in basic neural science and its relation to mental and brain diseases. The mission of this program, therefore, is two-fold. The primary goal is to train postdoctoral fellows to carry out original and important research in the neurobiology of behavior in a multidisciplinary setting. Particular emphasis is placed on
examining he mechanisms that underlie the various means by which behavior can change or be modified. A second goal is to acquaint trainees with the major issues in psychiatric and neurological diseases, in order to provide a clinical context to the basic science problems that they investigate in the laboratory.
The program is designed to train fellows to take a broad view of the important theoretical issues in neural science and to become proficient in a variety of experimental techniques. They do research in a setting in which collaboration between investigators with different expertise is the norm. Trainees are encouraged to develop a flexible approach to research, which will allow them to readily adopt new methodologies as they become available.
How or Where to Apply: Candidates who wish to pursue postdoctoral studies should apply directly to the investigator(s) whose research interests them most as listed in the web site:
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/neurobeh/nb_postdoc.html
Applicants for the NIH training grant should apply to the Acting Director of the Center for Neurobiolgy & Behavior, John Koester. They should provide provide a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference with their application.
Annual Tuition And Fees: N/A
Housing Availability And Costs Per Year: Housing not provided; cost varies.
Daycare Facilities And Costs Per Month: Not provided; cost varies.
Stipends Assistantships And Financial Assistance: There are two NIH-sponsored training programs for trainees with an interest in vision science or basic science approaches to mental health.
Last revised April 2006
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