[Comp-neuro] Ph.D. in Neuroscience at George Mason University

Applicants with a theoretical/quantitative background particularly welcome!

Deadline: January 4

We are seeking highly motivated
and creative students for the Interdisciplinary PhD program in Neuroscience at George Mason University. This PhD program offers students the opportunity to apply their skills to challenging problems in brain research, while working with faculty with primary appointments in physics, molecular neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and bioinformatics / computational biology. The Theoretical and Computational track within the Neuroscience PhD program aims to train the next generation of neuroscientists with the broad range of computational and analytical skills that are essential to understand the organization and function of complex neural systems. Research areas include: Molecular profiling of drug effects in the brain, cellular signaling underlying memory, the relationship between dendritic morphology and neuronal activity, nonlinear dynamics of neurons and networks of neurons, and fMRI investigations of reasoning, attention and human performance.ystems and behavioral level.

Curriculum. Students begin research in the laboratory during the first year. In addition to this research emphasis, the first two years of study provide a common foundation in neuroscience and research methodology. The diversity of electives permit flexibility to tailor the curriculum to the students area of study, such as psychology, molecular biology, or mathematics. The third, fourth and fifth years focus primarily on dissertation research.

Applicants should submit the following materials:
1. Completed application form with fee;
2. All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (originals, or attested or notarized copies);
3. GRE scores (use code 5827);
4. Three letters of recommendations; and
5. Goals Statement.
6. CV or resume may be included, but is not required

Submit application online, and send transcripts and letters to:
George Mason University
Graduate Admissions, Mail Stop 6A3
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Applications should be submitted by January 4 for Fall admission. The deadline is
December 15 for degree holders from non-US institutions. Financial assistance is available through graduate research assistantships to outstanding candidates.

For more information, see http://neuroscience.gmu.edu

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Kim "Avrama" Blackwell
Professor and Director of PhD program
Molecular Neuroscience Department
Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study
George Mason University
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