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Postdoc positions at the Bell lab at the University of Illinois

The Bell lab at the University of Illinois https://alisonbelllab.web.illinois.edu is looking for postdocs to work on genomic, molecular, endocrine and/or neural mechanisms of evolutionary divergence in reproductive strategies in sticklebacks. The Bell lab has a strong track record of training postdocs and graduate students.

Postdoc candidates with experience in animal behavior, genomics, transcriptomics, brain injections, genome editing, neuroanatomy or bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. A strong background in neurobiology, molecular biology, genomics, behavioral ecology and/or evolution is preferred. Successful postdoc candidates will have a PhD and a strong track record of publications in internationally peer-reviewed scientific journals. Start date is flexible. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025.

Interested applicants should send a CV, 2-3 relevant publications, contact information for three references and a one page research statement of interests related to ongoing work in the Bell lab to alisonmb@illinois.edu with Postdoc search: <<YOUR NAME>> in the subject line.

(posted September 6, 2024)

The Department of Biology at the University of Virginia invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor appointments in the field of neuroscience in our highly interdisciplinary department. We seek applicants whose research addresses any fundamental problem in neuroscience, including, but not limited to, the following areas: circuitry and plasticity of the developing and adult brain; glia and their interactions with circuitry; and behavioral genetics and genomics, such as gene by environment interactions that impact development and function.    

Successful applicants will complement or enhance the existing strengths within our broad Biology Department and are expected to establish a rigorous, independent, and externally funded research program and to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek to recruit faculty from diverse backgrounds who value diversity and are passionate about bettering society and the world. The position will begin August 2025. Review of applications will begin on October 4, 2024 and remain open until filled.

The Department of Biology and the University of Virginia provide resources to facilitate a wide range of research programs including those requiring modern facilities for terrestrial, avian, and aquatic species. Research programs also benefit from access to the University’s state-of-the art computing, genomics, metabolomics, and imaging facilities. Close ties with other Departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the UVA Brain Institute, as well as the Schools of Medicine, Data Science, Engineering, and the Biocomplexity, Brain, and Environmental Institutes broaden the intellectual community of Department members.

The University of Virginia's 2030 plan recognizes the Brain and Neuroscience as a major societal challenge and an opportunity for multidisciplinary work that draws on our existing strengths. In partnership, the Provost and the deans of various schools are making multiple coordinated faculty recruitments to strengthen the research community focusing on Brain and Neuroscience across the University. Recruits will receive support from the Provost and from their school, and will participate in the Brain and Neuroscience Initiative. This is part of a major Grand Challenges research investment of over $75M in Brain and Neuroscience.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D., or equivalent degree by the start date, and post-doctoral research experience in neuroscience or a relevant field. A successful applicant will also have demonstrable research accomplishments and scholarly plans of outstanding quality and significance, as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring. Enthusiasm for participating in a diverse, collegial, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environment is strongly preferred.  

Application Instructions

To apply, click at (link) and please submit the following:

1.      Cover letter of interest that includes a summary of your research plans, teaching interests and experience, and how your skills and experience could advance the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world, https://strategicplan.virginia.edu/strategic-goals/.

2.      CV

3.      Research statement (3 pages, single spaced, maximum)

4.      Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page, single spaced, maximum)

5.      Contact information for three letters of recommendation

Questions about this position should be directed to the search co-chairs, Drs. Campbell and Kucenas (jnc4e@virginia.edu and sk4ub@virginia.edu).  The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu

(posted September 6, 2024)

The Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) at Brown
University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or tenured
Associate Professor beginning July 1, 2025. We anticipate hiring up to two
candidates with the area open. However, candidates' research must focus on
one of the following research themes: (1) the interface between artificial
intelligence and cognition, (2) collective cognition and behavior, and/or (3)
mechanisms of mental and brain health. In addition to building an externally
funded nationally recognized research program, a successful candidate will
provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse group of graduate and
undergraduate students, and be willing to interact with colleagues from a
wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds.

The CoPsy department is committed to creating a welcoming and
supportive environment that values diversity. The department strongly
encourages qualified candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity, and
inclusion through their teaching, mentoring, service and research.

Successful candidates are expected to have (1) a track record of excellence
in research, (2) a well-specified research plan that is likely to lead to research
funding, and (3) a readiness to contribute to teaching and mentoring at both
the undergraduate and graduate level.

The CoPsy department has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in
the study of mind, brain, and behavior, offering curricular programs in
Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Behavioral
Decision Sciences. The Department is located in the heart of campus, and is
associated with many Centers and Initiatives at the University, including the
Carney Institute for Brain Science, Watson Institute for International and
Public Affairs, Data Science Initiative, Center for the Study of Race and
Ethnicity in America.

QUALIFICATIONS All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before July 1,
2025.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Curriculum vitae, reprints or preprints of three
representative publications, a statement of research interests (no more than
2 pages), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (no more than 1
page) and a statement highlighting the candidate’s contributions to service
(for example diversity initiatives, open science; no more than 1 page) should
be submitted on-line as PDFs to <https://apply.interfolio.com/151973>.
Applicants at the assistant professor rank should upload three letters of
reference directly to Interfolio. Applicants at the Associate rank should
submit a list of up to five names and contact information for professional
references. Associate professor candidates should not submit letters at this
time. Applications received by November 1, 2024 are assured of full review.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and
prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s
race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected
by our University policies.

(posted September 6, 2024)

Assistant Professor in Integrative Organismal Biology – Department of Zoology in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver

The Department of Zoology in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in Integrative Organismal Biology. We seek outstanding individuals with innovative and integrative research programs in any area of animal biology that would extend and/or complement existing faculty strengths in our Comparative Animal Physiology and Biomechanics group. This position has an expected start date no earlier than July 1, 2025, and a salary within the range of $125,000 - $160,000. 

The position requires a minimum of a Ph.D. degree in a related field, a demonstrated research record and evidence of capability for teaching in the area of integrative animal biology. The successful candidate should also have evidence of their potential to establish and conduct an internationally competitive and externally funded research program, develop teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels, effectively mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and have the potential for leadership and service to their Department, University, and academic/scientific community. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. In particular, we encourage those who take a mechanistic approach to organismal biology, will expand our research and teaching approaches, and will interact with the large and diverse group of biologists in the Department of Zoology. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, creating a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized. 

The successful applicant will become a member of the Department of Zoology (www.zoology.ubc.ca), a member of the Comparative Physiology and Biomechanics research cluster and will have the option to join the Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC, https://biodiversity.ubc.ca). The Department of Zoology includes nearly 50 principal investigators and promotes integrative research in biology. Its faculty and students pursue cutting-edge questions in Comparative Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Evolution, Ecology, and Cell and Developmental Biology. The Department of Zoology has exceptional facilities for housing aquatic animals and insects, and there are university-level facilities for housing a wide range of other taxa. The department is also associated with the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, which houses over 2 million biological specimens, enabling a wide variety of taxonomic research. 

For more information and for application details, visit: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28155.
The application deadline is October 10, 2024.

Assistant Professor in Neuroscience, Department of Biology, West Virginia University

The Department of Biology at West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in the area of neuroscience at the Assistant Professor rank. The preferred start date is August 2025.

The Department of Biology, in collaboration with the Department of Psychology, offers a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, which has grown to approximately 135 majors in just five years. The Department of Biology also offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Biology: Pre-medical and maintains approximately 600 majors annually. We offer areas of emphasis in Human Health, Global Health, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Ecology/Ecosystems & Global Change, and Integrative Biology. The Department of Biology has over 40 graduate students in M.S. and Ph.D. programs with a strong track record of students receiving prestigious Department of Education, National Institutes of Health, and National Science Foundation fellowships. The Department of Biology is home to a state-of-the-art shared imaging facility, spatial transcriptomics tools, and the WVU Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility. Across the university there are over 40 basic and clinical neuroscience labs within the centers for neuroscience and the eye institute, which foster interdisciplinary collaborative research and funding opportunities.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will expand the Department’s existing neuroscience research, which includes behavioral genetics, neurodevelopment, molecular genetics, and circuit structure and function including connectomics.

Teaching responsibilities will normally include one lecture course per semester and one course per semester equivalent associated with undergraduate and graduate research training programs. The successful candidate is expected to teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels that complement the Department of Biology’s current neuroscience and molecular offerings.  The candidate will also be expected to serve the community, university, and profession.

Professional Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have: 1) a PhD or equivalent degree in biology, neuroscience, or a related field; Areas of neuroscience such as genetics, behavior, evolution, systems-level, and cellular focused research will be considered that use invertebrates or non-mammalian vertebrates. Researchers using big data approaches, cutting-edge quantitative tools and whose research emphasizes sensory or sensory-motor integration and/or neural plasticity are of high interest. 2) a strong record of postdoctoral scholarly publications; 3) demonstrated ability to develop an externally funded, independent research program; 4) openness to collaborative research; 5) strong potential for outstanding contribution to the Department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching and research missions; 6) ability to work across multiple levels of biological organization; 7) excellent written and oral communication skills. 

Application:

To apply, please visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities and upload (1) a cover letter addressed to the Department of Biology Neuroscience Search Committee, (2) a curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications and relevant teaching experience, (3) a research plan for the first five years, (4) a teaching and mentoring philosophy statement, and (5) a list of at least three references with complete contact information. Review of applications will begin  October 14th  and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information please contact (Eric Horstick, eric.horstick@mail.wvu.edu).

WVU is a comprehensive land grant university and WVU’s Carnegie Classification is R1 (“Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity”).  Morgantown is centrally located and regularly makes “Best Place to Live” lists because of its good schools, excellent health care, low unemployment rate, low crime rate, and abundant recreational opportunities. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career (https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees) and commits to assist in partner employment.

WVU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, women and gender diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Tenure-Track Neurobiology Position at Wake Forest University

The Department of Biology at Wake Forest University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in neurobiology at the assistant professor level. We seek a neurobiologist studying the neural circuit basis of behavior (in any system) using any combination of classical and modern approaches. The new hire will have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of expertise to serve (matched to the hire’s interests) graduate students and majors and minors in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and especially Neuroscience; teach existing courses in our introductory core; and mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students.

We are also excited to be hiring full-time tenure-track faculty at the assistant professor level in 3 additional areas: microbiology, eukaryotic cell biology, and ecophysiology. All of these positions are retirement replacements, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work with new colleagues to modernize a collaborative community of teacher-scholars engaging with life’s diversity from the biosphere to the molecule. Information about the Biology Department and these positions can be found at biology.wfu.edu. The Biology Department spans two campuses in Winston-Salem, NC (Reynolda Campus and Wake Downtown), and supports faculty research with numerous shared facilities, including a vivarium, greenhouse, herbarium, mass spectrometry facility, and state-of-the art microscopy facilities.

For specific information about the neurobiology position, contact Dr. Susan Fahrbach (neurobio@wfu.edu). To apply, go to hr.wfu.edu/careers and, under Careers at Wake Forest University, select Faculty Openings. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for full consideration, materials should be submitted by the start of application review on October 1, 2024. Applications should include (i) a cover letter detailing interest in the specific position (limit 1-2 pages), (ii) a curriculum vitae (no page limit), (iii) a concise statement of research interests (3-4 pages), and (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy (2-3 pages). Research statements should include (but are not limited to) research questions, past accomplishments, short-term and long-term research plans, and ideas on how your research program will foster inclusivity. Briefly describe any potential broader societal impacts of your research. Teaching statements should address teaching philosophy, classroom and assessment approaches, and how you will create a learning environment that supports diverse students. All documents must be compiled as a single PDF file and submitted via hr.wfu.edu/careers. Selected applicants will be asked later to provide three letters of recommendation.  Inquiries specific to the application process and document submission should be directed to wakejobs@wfu.edu.

In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by university policies, Wake Forest University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

(Posted August 29, 2024)

(Posted August 29, 2024)

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mosquito Physiology and Behaviour, 3 years, Durham, UK

This research project is based in the InsectNeuroLab (Durham, UK), led by Dr Olena Riabinina, collaboration with Dr Marcus Blagrove (Liverpool, UK) and Prof Thomas Schmitt (Wuerzburg, Germany), and is funded by the Leverhulme Trust for 3 years. The project will investigate the physiological and behavioural mechanisms that Anopheles, Aedes and Culex pupae employ to avoid desiccation when taken out of their aquatic habitat. We will evaluate the timing of survival in various climatic conditions (humidity, temperature), as well as pupal behaviour in response to sensory stimuli that may point them towards water. We will also investigate how cuticular hydrocarbon composition on pupal exuvia aid desiccation prevention and survival.

The successful applicant will be expected to work independently, be highly self-motivated and self-driven, with clear focus on developing their academic career. The ability to interact with lab members in a collaborative and friendly manner is paramount. The post holder will design experiments, collect and analyse data, and prepare manuscripts for publication. At least one of the following experiences is essential for this post, while the remaining two are desirable: 1) Experience in designing behavioural assays and setups, and collecting behavioural data; 2) Experience in insect/mosquito colony maintenance; 3) Experience of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry data collection and analysis. Ability to work flexibly, including on weekends/holidays as required for emergencies and mosquito colony maintenance is essential.

Part of the data collections will be conducted in London, Liverpool and Wuerzburg, thus the ability to travel to and work at these locations for several days to several weeks is required. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with the lab members of the three collaborating labs and will be given the opportunity to co-supervise junior lab members (undergraduate placements, summer projects, etc). The post holder will also be given an opportunity to present their work at lab meetings, departmental meetings and events, at national and international conferences, as well as engage with public during public-facing events.

The post is funded for 3 years, starting on the 2nd January 2025. The start date is negotiable.

Informal enquiries before application are welcome and should be directed to Dr Olena Riabinina, at olena.riabinina@durham.ac.uk. 

Please include:

1) a CV,

2) a Cover Letter/Motivation Letter

Comparative studies into mechanisms of motor learning and performance

The Sakata lab (McGill University) is actively recruiting motivated graduate (PhD) students and postdoctoral fellows to investigate the contribution of perineuronal nets (PNNs) and parvalbumin (PV) neurons in motor circuitry to motor performance and learning. This CIHR-funded research program is comparative, involving experiments in songbirds (zebra finches) and mice and will be conducted in collaboration with the labs of Profs. Alanna Watt and Sarah Woolley (McGill). Because songbirds learn their vocalizations (in ways similar to how humans learn to speak) and possess discrete neural circuits for vocal learning and performance, they are powerful animal models to reveal the neural mechanisms underlying vocal motor learning and control, including the contribution of PNNs and PV neurons to vocal performance and plasticity. Mice are an established model system to reveal locomotor plasticity and control and allow for genetic approaches to understanding PNN function. Experiments will involve behavioral analyses as well as pharmacological, viral, and genetic manipulations of PNN expression in focal brain areas. Collectively, these experiments will provide foundational and novel insights into mechanisms of skill acquisition, sensorimotor integration, neural plasticity, and movement and speech disorders. 

Those interested in applying should email Prof. Jon Sakata (jon.sakata@mcgill.ca) and include a description of their research history and research interests and a copy of their CV. Prospective graduate students should include their university transcripts. 

Scientist I – Neurophysiology of naturalistic learning

Tapping into the innate propensity of Mus musculus to explore and learn about its world, we will develop self-paced, naturalistic learning paradigms to probe the organism’s rich (but under-appreciated!) cognition. The aim is to capture behavioral and cognitive faculties that it deploys naturally, rather than training novel sensorimotor contingencies in the context of a task. These experiments will be performed without interruption in the animal’s home environment over durations ranging from days to weeks, with continuous observation and perturbation of neuronal activity. An understanding of this natural behavior will form the backbone of a research program to investigate the biological basis of learning. An early prototype of the paradigm is published at tinyurl.com/bdjkfh4b.

A summary of the job posting follows below and a full description can be found at https://tinyurl.com/4raufk5y.

The Allen Institute launched a new research division in 2021, the Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics, to make fundamental discoveries in systems neuroscience. We are interested in how the brain builds our understanding of the complex world to guide the flexible behaviors. The answers will be in terms of defined neuron types and circuits. Employing a team-based approach for discovery neuroscience, we strive to uncover the neural basis of behavior through technological innovation, cutting-edge experiments, modeling, and theory.

We are seeking a Scientist to lead a project to uncover the neurophysiology of naturalistic learning over long timescales. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, have deep knowledge in neuroscience and behavior, and a strong interest in quantitative electrophysiology and computations in brain-wide circuits. The Scientist will lead efforts to design and implement long-term, naturalistic behavioral paradigms for freely-moving mice with simultaneous observation and perturbation of neurophysiology. This position will leverage state-of-the-art behavioral, computational, electrophysiological, and imaging methods, as well as molecular and transgenic resources.

The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences, and backgrounds. Progress in science benefits from multiple perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Required Education: PhD in neuroscience, biological sciences, ethology, biomedical engineering, or related field

Annualized Salary Range: $77,250 - $103,000

This opportunity offers relocation assistance and work visa sponsorship.

Please contact Carl Schoonover at carl.schoonover@alleninstitute.org if interested.

PhD position in Behavioral Neurobiology

Are you fascinated by birds and passionate about neuroscience ? Interested in field ecology, behavior and international travel?

Join a newly-founded research group at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence and perform ground breaking work aimed at uncovering the neural mechanisms of alarm calling behavior in songbirds.

We are seeking an outstanding, highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to work on an international and multidisciplinary research project that was recently funded by the European Research Council. The aim of this novel and exciting project is to understand how the avian brain controls the production of alarm calls, processes alarm calls emitted by conspecifics and generates an adequate response to these important anti-predator signals. Cutting edge, wireless recording techniques will be used to simultaneously monitor the vocal behavior and the brain activity at the cellular level in groups of wild birds that encounter threats within their natural habitat (see Hoffmann et al (2019) Nat Commun 10(1):2577 for reference). Your PhD work will include in vivo neurophysiology, behavioral observation, neuroanatomy, analysis of behavioral (audio video) and neuronal data sets, as well as the dissemination of your research results. You will be based in Seewiesen (Southern Bavaria, Germany), but you will also perform extended periods of field work in South Africa and in Australia.

Who we are: The project team consists of three outstanding scientist affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence in Germany (Dr Susanne Hoffmann, primary PhD supervisor), with the University of Pretoria in South Africa (Dr Cornelia Voigt) and with the Deakin University in Australia (Prof Kate Buchanan).

Who you are: The position would suit a student with strong interests in neuroscience and animal behavior. Essential requirements include: MSc degree in Biology, Neuroscience,

Cognition, Ecology and/or Evolution (or equivalent); high proficiency in the use of the English language; excellent written communication skills; high levels of enthusiasm and motivation; and an ability to work independently and as part of an international team. After training, you need to be able to perform invasive animal experiments, and to collect and analyse brain tissue. Willingness to travel internationally for extended time periods and to work in field based settings is an absolute must. Experience in field work with birds and/or in bioacoustics and/or in neurophysiology are desirable.

What we offer:

1.    1. full time position as PhD student fully funded for 4 years in a stimulating and supportive international research environment with English as the main language

2.    2. attractive remuneration based on the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states of Germany (E 13 TV L, 65

3.    3. excellent training in academic, technical and career skills via the International Max Planck Research School Biological Intelligence https://imprs-bi.mpg.de/

4.    4. possibility to participate in international conferences

5.    5. access to state of the art tools and exceptional research infrastructure

How to apply: Motivated candidates are asked to send their applications directly to Dr. Susanne Hoffmann (susanne.hoffmann@bi.mpg.de). Applications (in English) should contain a cover/motivation letter stating career goals, professional experience, and how these relate to the advertised position; a CV including a detailed description of study trajectory, grades and positioning and contact information of at least 2 referees.

Application deadline: 15th September 2024

The Choe and Dukas labs at the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University are looking for a postdoc for a collaborative ongoing project deciphering the genetic basis of natural variation in sociability.

The Dukas and Dworkin labs have artificially selected low and high sociability fruit fly lineages (https://academic.oup.com/evolut/article/76/3/541/6728481) and identified promising candidate sociability genes. We have begun the process of quantifying the effects of these genes on sociability in fruit flies and wish to expand our work to examining the role of the verified genes in mammalian sociability using mice as a model system.

The Choe Lab (http://choelab.ca) investigates neurobiological mechanisms underlying social behaviour using a multi-scale approach with a wide array of techniques including in vitro electrophysiology, molecular biology, confocal and lightsheet imaging, optogenetic and chemogenetics, in vivo fiber photometry recordings, mouse fMRI and behaviour assays.

The prospective postdoc would combine functional genetic analysis (using RNAi interference, CRISPR, or Cre-conditional knockout strategies among other genetic approaches) to examine variation in sociability and its neurobiological basis using fruit flies and mice as model systems. Qualified candidates will possess a PhD in biology, neuroscience or another relevant field.

Please send a cover letter, current CV, and a list of 3 references to Drs Katrina Choe or Reuven Dukas at choek@mcmaster.ca or dukas@mcmaster.ca. We will notify applicants before contacting any references.