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ELLEN R. JOSEPH
3400 West Chester Blvd., Apt. 109 • Los Angeles, CA 90669 • josepher@neuron.ucla.edu • (813) 566-4321
EDUCATION
Columbia University, New York, NY
PhD, Neuroscience, May 2010. Recipient: Pre-Doctoral National Research Service Award, National Institutes of
Health; Department of Neuroscience Emerging Faculty Award. GRE: 740V, 790Q
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
BS, magna cum laude, Biology, 1998. Phi Beta Kappa. GPA: 3.8/4.0
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Postdoctoral Fellow, 2006 – present
Investigated neural mechanisms of song learning in zebra finches, a model for language development in humans
Acquired and analyzed complex behavioral, electrophysiological, molecular, and cell structural data over
three developmental stages of song-learning in birds
Recipient: Post-doctoral National Research Service Award, National Institutes of Health, 2006 – present
Columbia University, New York, NY
Graduate Researcher, 1999 – 2006
Investigated developmental changes in neural communication underlying a simple reflex in Aplysia, a model
system for learning in more complex animals
Adapted electrophysiological techniques, traditionally used with large adult neurons, for use in recording
from juvenile neurons (100 times smaller)
Characterized developmental changes in synaptic transmission during emergence of reflex modulation
Biosure Corporation, San Diego, CA
Assistant Scientist, Summers 1996, 1997
Optimized enzyme production necessary for synthesis of a B-Lactam antibiotic
Increased yield of a yeast enzyme by 25% and a bacterial enzyme by 15% on small scale
Developed method for mass production and harvest of enzymes
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Columbia Graduate Women in Science (CGWS), Columbia University, New York, NY
Co-Founder and President, 2004 – 2006
Organized and led student representatives from 25 natural science departments to promote issues of
concern to women scientists at Columbia
Managed 3 public symposia featuring nationally-renowned women scientists
TEACHING and TRAINING EXPERIENCE
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Written and Oral Communication Advisor, Department of Psychology, 2006 – 2007
Advised graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty on scientific writing
Led workshops critiquing writing and oral presentations. Edited grant proposals and articles
Resulted in 30% greater acceptance rate for journal articles and 25% more grants awarded
Columbia College, New York, NY
Head Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Cellular Basis of Behavior, 2001 – 2003
Teaching Assistant, Neurobiology, 1997
As Head Teaching Assistant for biology course (250 undergraduates), managed coordination of lesson
plans for 9 teaching assistants in collaboration with professor. Taught section of 25 students
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