Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I would go for: cap the inputs per PI and in-person review for every competition. 041
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I just hope they don't over-react and try to overhaul the system as a whole -- like this misguided idea of one competition per year. We do not need to change engines mid-flight again. 162
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I am guessing its pretty evenly split. Everyone I know is writing more grants, whether they have them already or not. 152
Reposted by Andrew PruszynskiDavid Schoppik @schoppik.com · 07/10/2026If you've ever wondered how the brain *really* keeps things in mind, come let Aaron, Nick & their colleagues in the Nagel lab tell you how the fly does it here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comA split attractor design for rapidly writing a navigational goal - NatureThe recurrent h∆K–PFG neural circuit generates persistent heading memories through slow excitation, fast inhibition and a disinhibitory gate, where disinhibition controls the functional... 58735
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Congrats Karl, I took the opportunity to add optogenetics to my synaptic transmission lecture today -- the undergrads were amazed as we all have been by the discovery and implementation. 020
Reposted by Andrew PruszynskiMatt Hill @cannabrain.bsky.social · 02/10/2026**Recruitment** We are looking to hire a psychiatrist/scientist (MD or MD/PhD) who focuses on neuromodulation, particularly rTMS in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Calgary. Come join myself, @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social and more. Details 👇 careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1829278...careers.ucalgary.caAcademic Position in Neuromodulation Research, Department of Psychiatry, Cumming School of Medicine in Calgary, ...Academic Position in Neuromodulation Research, Department of Psychiatry, Cumming School of Medicine in Calgary, ... 01322
Reposted by Andrew PruszynskiPaul Gribble 🇨🇦 @gribblelab.org · 02/10/2026This week's sensorimotor superlab reading list is out superlab.ca/posts/2026-10-02-list34… @andpru.bsky.social @diedrichsenjorn.bsky.social @gribblelab.org #neuroskyence #psychscisky #Sensorimotor 133
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Happy to announce that I am searching for for a graduate student, starting Fall 2027. If you want to study the neural mechanisms of reaching and grasping, come join us in the rich environment of the Sensorimotor Superlab. For details: www.pruszynskilab.com/positions.html 02622
Reposted by Andrew PruszynskiAndrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I hope the language used in the report/survey is signalling incremental changes over a period of time. The last thing we need is more 'changing engines mid-flight'. I agree that AI and funding pressure means input limits are reasonable but the biggest problem remains chronic underfunding. 142
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Of the options offered in the survey going to one grant per competition is the worst by a country mile. It's reckless and serves only to temporarily paper over reality. 041
Reposted by Andrew PruszynskiJörn Diedrichsen @diedrichsenjorn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026New preprint from the lab. A long-overdue fMRI study on bimanual movement direction encoding: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6... @alighavampour.bsky.social, @andpru.bsky.social, @jjodx.eurosky.social 2229
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Seventh, the LOI could be a rational way of triaging a good fraction of grants but these would have to be adjudicated by peer experts in the same committee structure. 010
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Sixth, not being allowed to submit after a successful grant doesn't seem a great idea but *if* implemented it should follow the same logic as above. 110
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Fifth, *if* we limit applications as NPI people will game the system. This needs to be more clearly stated. You can't draw money from more than one grant in any application -- to be enforced by the institution. 110
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Fourth, on budgets. We should 100% remove the ATB cuts but have a separate subcommittee meet to discuss budgets in detail for those grant that will be funded -- disconnected from the main line review work. It won't take long to bring applicants into line with budget asks. 120
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Now it can be argued that reviewer's save time if there is randomization but this assumes the feedback provided is irrelevant and I could not agree less with this assessment. 110
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Third, I don't really see the point of randomization. Since rankings are essentially random at the borderline then we already have randomization. Professional SO's judged on the performance of their portfolio seems the best way if there's going to be out of order selections. 110
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Second, going to one cycle per year should be taken off the table immediately. It's a disaster that can only serve to mask the reality that the system is underfunded. We may need to go through pain, let's do it in the open. 130
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026There are few things I can't get over in CIHR's thinking. First, in-person review is an investment in review quality and efficiency as well as community building. All cycles should be in person. 130
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I hope the language used in the report/survey is signalling incremental changes over a period of time. The last thing we need is more 'changing engines mid-flight'. I agree that AI and funding pressure means input limits are reasonable but the biggest problem remains chronic underfunding. 142
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A great new list including updated logo that even works for email in dark mode (made special for @trackingactions.bsky.social) 110
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Social media a cesspool and I dislike going on to any of it and this point. For me personally, a lot of science chat has moved into various group chats. 311
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Wow! Congratulations, Blake. Extremely well deserved. 010
Reposted by Andrew PruszynskiBlake Richards @tyrellturing.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Two tenure track positions are open in Computer Science @mcgill.ca ! Secure Software mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill... Quantum Computing mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill... Come join our department, and live in the coolest city in North America! (Yeah, I stand by that.)mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.comTenure-Track Faculty Position in Computer Science: Secure Software and Computer SystemsPlease refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at ... 01811
Reposted by Andrew PruszynskiReza Shadmehr @rezashadmehr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Faculty position opening in computational neuroscience at Duke University. academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32697 03732
Reposted by Andrew PruszynskiPaul Gribble 🇨🇦 @gribblelab.org · 11/09/2026This week's sensorimotor superlab reading list is out superlab.ca/posts/2026-09-11-list34… @andpru.bsky.social @diedrichsenjorn.bsky.social @gribblelab.org #neuroskyence #psychscisky #Sensorimotor 131
Reposted by Andrew PruszynskiPrinceton Neuroscience Institute @princetonneuro.bsky.social · 04/09/2026We're hiring! PNI is recruiting an assistant professor of neuroscience working with non-human primates in any area. Review begins Oct 19: apply.interfolio.com/192521 #NeuroJobs #Neuroskyence 04853
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 04/09/2026These journalists are absolutely badass. youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI?...youtu.beGoing undercover to expose Reform's secret donations plotYouTube video by Channel 4 News 010
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 01/09/2026It does not require papers but the dissertation is usually organized as such. Monolithic dissertation is also fine. 011
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 28/08/2026www.canada.ca/en/impact-pl...canada.caChairholders - Canada.ca 000
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Oh I agree its insane to think we get a bus, I hope the Porter addition and the competition it spurs helps. 110
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 26/08/2026But we're getting Porter apparently including domestic routes. 120
Reposted by Andrew PruszynskiTarkesh Singh @tarkeshsingh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I am recruiting a PhD student in sensorimotor neuroscience to join my lab, with a start date of January 2027. This position is fully funded. If you are interested, please send your CV and a brief letter of interest by email. Reposts appreciated. 02126
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 19/08/2026static.klipy.comHomer Simpson PrierALT: Homer Simpson Prier 020
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 18/08/2026We looking for a postdoc with NHP electrophysiology experience to do simultaneous Neuropixel recordings across the corticothalamic motor circuit to better understand the neural control of reaching and grasping. We start looking at applications on August 31st. docs.google.com/document/d/1...docs.google.comPruszynski Postdoc 2026Postdoctoral Researcher, Control Policies in the Primate Motor Circuit Pruszynski Lab @ Sensorimotor Superlab The Pruszynski Laboratory at Western University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to j... 22624
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 16/08/2026IDK if one or two papers in prep is a negative so much as a nothing burger. 150
Reposted by Andrew Pruszynskihombrecerebro.bsky.social @hombrecerebro.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Harvard Neurobiology + Kempner are hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in computational neuroscience. The search is broad; researchers combining computational and experimental work (including nonhuman-primate research) should apply! academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16615academicpositions.harvard.eduAssistant Professor of NeurobiologyThe Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University invite applications for a tenure tra... 04735
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Hard capping at one grant is a surefire brain drain. 230
Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 05/08/2026static.klipy.comYep, Seems About Right MemeALT: Yep, Seems About Right Meme 0100
