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POSITIONS OPEN
DIRECTORShanghai Center for
Comprehensive Protein ScienceChinese Academy of Sciences
Shanghai Instituteof Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Shanghai Institutes for Biological SciencesChinese Academy of Sciences
Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology(SIBCB), Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences(SIBS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) invitesapplications for the position of Director of ShanghaiCenter for Comprehensive Protein Science (SCPS),Chinese Academy of Sciences. SIBCB is part of Shang-hai Institutes for Biological Sciences, which compriseseight CAS institutes in the area of biological sciences inShanghai. SIBCB currently has 54 research groups andover 350 scientists with research interests in diverseaspects of molecular and cellular biology, such as generegulation, epigenetics, protein sciences, signal trans-duction, cell and stem cell biology, cancer, and otherdisease models. SCPS will be housed in the NationalProtein Science Facility (NPSF)-Shanghai, which is thelargest Protein Science platform in China and is beingconstructed and managed by SIBCB and SIBS, CAS.SCPS will conduct research and provide service in manykey areas of protein science, including X-ray crystal-lography, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron micros-copy, single molecule technology, functional proteomics,cell imaging, animal imaging, and bioinformatics, aswell as synchrotron applications. The Director will beresponsible for the overall research and service strat-egies at SCPS and will also be in charge of admin-istrating NPFS-Shanghai.Successful candidate for the Director position must
be an internationally renowned scientist in proteinscience with established leadership credentials andmust be at the level of tenured Professor. The Directorshould have a strategic plan for the Center and isresponsible for recruiting first-class scientists, research-ers, and technical staff. Salary is highly competitive andhousing subsidy will be provided. The position offersexcellent laboratory facilities, generous start-up funds,and the opportunity to work with outstanding Ph.D.students and postdoctoral fellows. The Director will beexpected to work full-time at SCPS and maintain anactive research program. Curriculum vitae, a list of pub-lications, a brief summary of previous accomplishmentand future research plans, and three letters of ref-erences should be sent to:Mrs. Jinfang Song, CCPSDirector Search Committee, SIBCB, SIBS, CAS,320 Yue-Yang Road, Shanghai 200031, China, orelectronically to e-mail: [email protected] (telephone:086-21-54921022 and fax: 086-21-54921011).SIBCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more infor-mation, please visit websites: http://www.sibcb.ac.cn or http://www.sibs.ac.cn.
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION. A PostdoctoralPosition is available to minority Ph.D. graduateswith training in molecular and cell biology or arelated discipline to participate in the discovery andmechanistic studies of novel antimetastasis agents.Interested candidates should submit their curricu-lum vitae to: Dr. Isaac Donkor, Department ofPharmaceutical Science, University of TennesseeHealth Science Center, 847 Monroe Avenue,Memphis, TN 38163. E-mail: [email protected] is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action/TitleVI/IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer.
POSITIONS OPEN
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST
The Department of Biological Sciences, Uni-versity of Denver (DU), invites applications for atenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PRO-FESSOR level to begin September 1, 2011. Can-didates with expertise in any area of EvolutionaryBiology are sought; individuals with expertise ineither evolutionary-developmental biology orevolutionary ecology are encouraged to apply.The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. andpostdoctoral experience in appropriate fields,will develop an extramurally funded research pro-gram, will supervise undergraduate research proj-ects and M.S. and Ph.D. students, and will teachundergraduate and graduate courses in evolu-tionary biology and specific areas of specialty. Allcandidates must submit their application throughwebsite: https://www.dujobs.org. The onlineapplication should include: curriculum vitae, state-ments of teaching philosophy and research inter-ests, and two recent publications. Under separatecover have three letters of recommendation sentto: Dr. Todd Blankenship, Chair, EvolutionaryBiologist Search Committee, Department ofBiological Sciences, University of Denver,Denver, CO 80208. Review of applications willbegin October 15, 2010. The University of Denver iscommitted to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff andencourages applications from women, minorities, people withdisabilities and veterans. DU is an Equal EmploymentOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Columbia University_s Department of Pathologyand Cell Biology, Division of Immunogenetics, invitesapplications for four STAFF ASSOCIATE POSI-TIONS as follows: (1) Two positions to perform andinterpret histocompatibility tests, perform molecularhuman leukocyte antigen typing and flow cytometrycrossmatching, coordinate quality assurance operations,and train new personnel; (2) One position to performflow cytometric analysis of clinical specimens, reportresults, and communicate with referring physicians; (3)One position to perform immunologic monitoring oftransplant patients, data analysis, and validation.Minimum requirements are: B.S. degree and four years
of experience in cellular immunology and/or moleculargenetics. Expertise in flow cytometry and/or histocom-patibility testing is essential. The candidate should becertified by the New York State Department of Healthas a laboratory technician or technologist. These posi-tions require working evenings and/or weekend hours.Interested applicants should apply online atwebsite:
academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind053550.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer.
TheDepartmentofEcology andEvolutionaryBiology,TulaneUniversity, invites applications for one tenure-track position at the level of ASSISTANT PROFES-SOR.We encourage applications from LANDSCAPEor ECOSYSTEMECOLOGISTS focused on wetland,tropical, and/or plant communities. Seewebsite: http://www.tulane.edu/Èebio/news/new-positions.phpfor details about the positions, department, and appli-cation process. Send letter of application, curriculumvitae, statements of research and teaching interests,selected publications, and names and addresses of threereferences to: EEB Faculty Search, Department ofEcology and Evolutionary Biology, 400 Lindy BoggsCenter, Tulane University, NewOrleans, LA 70118-5698. Review of applications will begin October 15,2010, and the search will remain open until the po-sition is filled. An offer of employment is, however,contingent upon authorization of the position. Tulane Uni-versity is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION. A PostdoctoralPosition is available to minority Ph.D. graduateswith training in molecular and cell biology or arelated discipline to participate in the discovery andmechanistic studies of novel antimetastasis agents.Interested candidates should submit their curricu-lum vitae to: Dr. Isaac Donkor, Department ofPharmaceutical Science, University of TennesseeHealth Science Center, 847 Monroe Avenue,Memphis, TN 38163. E-mail: [email protected] is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action/TitleVI/IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer.
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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s
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diverse disciplines use emerging and
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�e Janelia Junior Fellows Program is a new initiativethat supports enterprising postdoctoral fellows asthey develop their own research programs. �e juniorfellow position is intended for individuals at an earlycareer stage and/or people who have speci�c researchplans but who value the guidance and collaboration ofmore experienced mentors.
Junior fellows are appointed for a period of up tothree years, during which time they are mentored bytwo or more Janelia Farm lab heads and/or visitingscientists from other institutions. Junior fellows willhave responsibility and oversight of a budget, whichsupports their own salary and bene�ts, lab supplies,and travel expenses.
We invite applications from early career-stagebiochemists, biologists, chemists, computerscientists, engineers, geneticists, mathematicians,neurobiologists, physicists and statisticians who arepassionate in their pursuit of important problems inbasic scienti�c and technical research.
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Scientists at the Janelia Farm Research Campus pursuechallenging basic biomedical problems for whichfuture progress requires technological innovation.We focus on two research areas: the identi�cationof general principles that govern how information isprocessed by neuronal circuits and the development ofimaging technologies and computational methods forimage analysis.
�e Howard Hughes Medical Institute is an equalopportunity employer. Women and members of racialand ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in thebiomedical sciences are encouraged to apply.
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Heal the sick, advance the science, share the knowledge.
Translational Research Investigator Faculty Position in Mayo Clinic HEALTH Program – Diabetes
Mayo Clinic in Arizona seeks outstanding candidates for faculty positions in its HEALTH Program, a new translational research program focused on
diabetes mellitus, obesity and vascular disease. This Program is a collaborative partnership with Arizona State University, drawing upon the
complementary strengths of both institutions. This position is focused on type 2 diabetes mellitus, but can include investigators with interest in
insulin resistance, insulin secretion and diabetic complications.
Candidates would ideally hold an MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree and have a demonstrated record of relevant research accomplishments, as
evidenced by their training, publications and peer-reviewed funding. As multiple faculty positions exist, PhD candidates are also welcomed.
Appointment and rank in an appropriate clinical and academic department will be determined based on the applicant’s quali�cations. Candidates will
also have a joint academic appointment at Arizona State University as part of Mayo’s collaborative partnership.
The successful applicant will be a member of the Mayo Clinic HEALTH program based in Arizona and the Mayo/Arizona State University Center for
Metabolic and Vascular Biology. Mayo resources include ample new laboratory space, a mouse metabolic phenotyping facility, a new clinical research
unit designed for state-of-the-art metabolic studies, and access to all Mayo core facilities and shared equipment. Resources at Arizona State
University include the Proteomics Laboratory, specializing in proteomics devoted to understanding Metabolic Syndrome conditions, the Genomics and
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In Arizona, Mayo Clinic is a 380-physician, integrated clinical practice, focusing on high-quality, compassionate medical care delivered in a
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Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and brief description of research experience and interests to:
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Faculty PositionMolecular Biology
Sloan-Kettering Institute
The Molecular Biology Program of the Sloan-Kettering Institute,Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (www.ski.edu), hasinitiated a faculty search at the Assistant Member level (equivalentto Assistant Professor). We are interested in outstanding individualswho have demonstrated records of significant accomplishment andthe potential to make substantial contributions to the biologicalsciences as independent investigators. Successful applicants will haveresearch interests that move the Program into exciting new areasthat complement and expand our existing strengths in the areasof maintenance of genomic integrity, regulation of the cell cycle,and regulation of gene expression. Faculty will be eligible to holdappointments in the Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School ofBiomedical Sciences, the Weill Cornell Graduate School of MedicalSciences, as well as the Tri-Institutional MD/PhD Training Program.
The deadline for applications is November 1, 2010. Interestedcandidates should visit http://facultysearch.ski.edu to access theon-line faculty application. Please visit the site as soon as possible,as it contains important information on the required applicationmaterials, including deadlines for submission of letters of reference.
Informal inquiries may be sent to Julie Kwan at [email protected] to Dr. Kenneth Marians, Chair, Molecular Biology Program [email protected]. MSKCC is an equal opportunity andaffirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion inall aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individualsare encouraged to apply.
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The Ohio State University
AssistantProfessor
Evolution, EcologyandOrganismalBiologyTheOhioStateUniversityat Limaseeks candidates fora full-time, tenure-trackAssistantProfessor,withaspecialty inPlantEcology. Theappointmentwill bemade in theDepartmentofEvolution, EcologyandOrganismalBiologyatTheOhioStateUniversityandbegin inSeptember2011.
The department seeks a plant ecologist with a strong commitment to theteaching, research and outreachmissions ofThe Ohio State University. Thesuccessful candidatewill teach undergraduate surveys andmajor courses in theirarea of expertise, and serve as an advisor and researchmentorwithin the Biologymajor. In addition, the positionwill require the potential for a distinguishedrecord of service and scholarly research. Candidatesmust have a PhD in hand atthe time of appointment; post-graduate teaching experience is preferred. Salaryis competitive.TheOhio State University at Lima is one of five campuses ofTheOhio StateUniversity. Current enrollment on the Lima campus is 1,500 students and there areapproximately 100 full- and part-time faculty in all academic departments. OhioState Lima offers the first two years of theOhio State general education curriculumand ten programs leading to baccalaureate degrees, including one in Biology. OhioState Lima also offersMaster’s degree programs in Education and SocialWork.
Reviewof applicationswill beginonNovember 7, 2010, andwill continueuntil theposition is filled. Please senda coverletter, a current curriculumvita, and three letters ofrecommendation to:Dr. Eric Juterbock, Chair, EEOBSearch, c/oOfficeofHumanResources, Public ServiceBldg. 122,TheOhioStateUniversityat Lima,4240CampusDrive, Lima,OH45804
TheOhioStateUniversity isanequalopportunity,affirmativeactionemployer.Qualifiedwomen,minorities, veteransand individualswithdisabilitiesareencouraged toapply.
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We invite applications from
biochemists, biologists, chemists,
computer scientists, engineers,
mathematicians, neurobiologists, and
physicists at all career stages who
are passionate in their pursuit of
important problems in basic
scientific and technical research.
Appointments may be made at either of
two levels:
Fellows
Fellows are independent scientists with labs of
up to two additional members.
Appointments are for five years.
Group Leaders
Group leaders are independent scientists, similar
to HHMI investigators, with labs of up to six
additional members. �e initial appointment is
for six years. �ereafter, group leaders will be
reviewed for reappointment every five years.
There are two application deadlines
per year and the next are:
July 15, 2010 and December 15, 2010.
For more information and
to submit an application:
www.hhmi.org/ref/janelia/sci
At Janelia Farm, we pursue challenging basicbiomedical problems for which future progressrequires technological innovation. We focus on tworesearch areas: the identification of general principlesthat govern how information is processed by neuronalcircuits; and the development of imaging technologiesand computational methods for image analysis. �isyear we have decided to broaden our foci at the Fellowlevel – we also seek very promising, early career stagescientists with interests beyond these two majorfoci. We expect that Janelia would be attractive topeople with scientific programs that could benefitfrom collaborators or technologies already at Janelia.We value people with new perspectives who willcontribute to our intellectual community.
Examples might include:
A cell biologist looking to apply super-resolutionoptical microscopy to their work.
A computer scientist interested in machine vision.
A physicist interested in instrument development.
A biochemist interested in single-molecule imaging.
Janelia Farm is now home to a growing,multidisciplinary community of 35 research groups,comprising postdoctoral associates, graduate students,and technicians. Our scientists are supported byoutstanding shared resource facilities within a uniquecampus less than an hour from Washington, D.C. Alllaboratories are internally funded, without extramuralgrants. Lab heads have no formal teaching duties andminimal administrative responsibilities. Janelia Farmoffers a supportive working environment with on-sitechild care, fitness center, and dining facilities.
Individual research groups are limited in size.We value research collaboration between groupsas a mechanism to enable long-range innovativescience and encourage the self-assembly ofinterdisciplinary teams of scientists. In additionwe support external collaborative science througha scientific visitor program.
�e Howard Hughes Medical Institute is an equalopportunity employer. Women and members of racialand ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented inthe biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply.
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Laboratory Head Positionsat Janelia Farm
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FACULTY POSITIONS INCANCER BIOLOGY
Applications are invited for tenure-track faculty positions in the Cancer Biology andGenetics Program of the Sloan-Kettering Institute, Memorial Sloan-Kettering CancerCenter (www.ski.edu). Successful candidates will carry out independent research on thegenesis, progression, prognosis, prevention and treatment of cancer that synergize withongoing efforts at the Center. Areas of special interest are, but not limited to: cancergenetics, cancer stem cells, metastasis, tumor microenvironment, inflammation andcancer, and animal models of cancer.
New faculty members will join an interactive, interdisciplinary community of scientistsand clinicians at the Center, which offers an outstanding basic and translational researchenvironment within expanded state-of-the-art research facilities. Faculty will be eligibleto hold graduate school appointments in the Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate Schoolof Biomedical Sciences, the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences ofCornell University, as well as the Tri-Institutional MD/PhD Training Program.
Cancer Biology & Genetics FacultyRobert Benezra, PhD - Angiogenesis/Differentiation
Eric Holland, MD/PhD - Glioma Mouse ModelsAnna Kenney, PhD - Neural Stem Cells/Brain Tumors
Robert Klein, PhD - Cancer GeneticsJohanna Joyce, PhD - Tumor Microenvironment
Joan Massague, PhD (Chairman) - Cell Regulation/MetastasisChristine Mayr, MD, PhD - Oncogenic microRNA Target Control
Kenneth Offit, MD - Cancer GeneticsAndrea Ventura, PhD - microRNAs in Development and Cancer
Hans-Guido Wendel, MD - Genetic Basis for Drug Resistance
The deadline for applications is November 1, 2010. Interested candidates should visithttp://facultysearch.ski.edu to access the on-line faculty application. Please visit the siteas soon as possible, as it contains important information on the required applicationmaterials, including deadlines for submission of letters of reference. Inquiries may besent to Maria Gordon at [email protected] or to Dr. Joan Massagué, Chair, CancerBiology & Genetics Program at [email protected]. MSKCC is an equal opportunityand affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects ofrecruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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The FACULTY OF SCIENCE invites applica�ons for the posi�on of a
PROFESSORin Plant Biology
(Full, Associate or Assistant with Tenure Track)
(www.unige.ch/sciences/biologie/index.html)
We seek applicantswith a record of excellence in research, who have
proven their ability to develop andapply novel concepts in the general
area of plantmolecular and cellular biology. The posi�on is full �me,
including teaching at the Bachelor or Master level. The successful
candidate is expected to lead a strong, independent researchprogram
and a�ract external funding. He/shewill also have the responsibility
of overseeing and direc�ng research of undergraduate and graduate
students.
ACADEMIC TITLE REQUIRED : Ph.D. degree or equivalent.
STARTING DATE : September 1st 2011 or to be agreed.
Candidates �les including a curriculum vitae, a publica�on list, a
summary of current and future research interests, as well as names
and addresses of three poten�al referees must be addressed before
October 31st 2010, to: Décanat de la Faculté des sciences, 30 QuaiErnest Ansermet, CH-1211 Genève 4 or by e-mail to [email protected] and from whom addi�onal informa�on can be obtained
regarding the responsibili�es of the post and other condi�ons.
The University of Geneva is an equal oppportunity employer and
encourages applica�ons from female candidates.
WORKING AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON
Victoria University delivers internationally-acclaimed results
in teaching and research, as well as programmes of national
significance and international quality.
As one of Wellington’s largest and most established employers,
we’re committed to providing our staff with opportunities for
rewards, recognition and development, all within a dynamic and
inclusive culture where innovation and diversity are highly valued.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR IN
FISHERIES BIOLOGY
School of Biological Sciences
Wellington, New Zealand
We seek a Senior Fisheries Biologist with a strong
track record in internationally recognised research,
significant experience in both securing and leading
externally-funded research programs together with
experience in teaching and supervision of students.
The successful candidate will be expected to promote
Victoria University of Wellington as a leading provider
of fisheries research by advancing national and
international research networks and leading School
activities in outreach programmes in fisheries biology.
The successful applicant will be expected to work with
government research agencies, and New Zealand or
international fishing industry research organisations.
We would welcome applications from specialists in
a wide range of fields including stock assessment,
population modelling, or resource sustainability.
Experience of academic leadership is expected for all
professorial candidates.
For further information contact Associate Professor
Phil Lester, [email protected]
Applications close 30 September 2010
Victoria University of Wellington is an EEO employer and
actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of
Waitangi.
For more information and to apply online visit
http://vacancies.vuw.ac.nz
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EPFL anticipates making a faculty appointment at the level
of tenure-track assistant professor in its Institute of Chemical
Sciences and Engineering (ISIC). The appointment is in the
context of the newly established National Centre of Compe-
tence in Research (NCCR) in Chemical Biology.
The successful applicant is expected to build up an interna-
tionally recognized research program in the area of chemical
biology and to participate in the NCCR. It is expected that the
candidate will be strongly committed to excellence in teach-
ing at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
We offer internationally competitive salaries, benefits, start-
up resources for scientific equipment and annual resources for
PhD students, scientific staff and consumables.
The EPFL School of Basic Sciences aims for a strong presence
of women amongst its faculty, and qualified female candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications including a letter of motivation, curriculum vi-
tae, publication list, concise statement of research and teach-
ing interests as well as the names and addresses (including
email) of at least five references should be submitted in PDF
format via the website http://sbpositions/applications by
October 30, 2010.
For additional information, please contact Professor Paul
Dyson ([email protected]) or consult the following web-
sites: http://www.epfl.ch/Eplace.html, http://sb.epfl.ch/en
and http://isic.epfl.ch
Faculty Position in Chemical Biologyat the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Immunology Faculty PositionSloan-Kettering Institute
The Immunology Program at the Sloan-Kettering Institute (www.ski.edu) is seekinginnovative investigators for tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate, andMember levels who wish to address basic problems in immunology with possiblerelevance to cancer. Applicants should have a doctoral-level degree and thepotential to develop a strong independent research program or a proven recordof accomplishments, depending on the level of appointment. Qualified applicantswith an M.D. degree may be offered a joint appointment in an appropriatedepartment in Memorial Hospital. Candidates will join a faculty with a broad rangeof research interests, including transplantation, B, T and NK cell development andfunction, regulation of immune responses, antigen presentation, infectious diseaseand tumor immunology. The program has recently moved into contiguous spaceon 3+ floors in a new 23 story laboratory building. Faculty will be eligible to holdgraduate school appointments in the Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School ofBiomedical Sciences, the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, aswell as the Tri-Institutional MD/PhD Training Program.
SKI offers a highly interactive, supportive and exciting research environmentwith programs in Immunology, Cancer Biology & Genetics, Cell Biology,Molecular Pharmacology & Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology,Computational Biology and Structural Biology, as well as unparalleled clinicalprograms in cancer research, treatment and prevention.
The deadline for applications is November 1, 2010. Interested candidates shouldvisit http://facultysearch.ski.edu to access the on-line faculty application. Pleasevisit the site as soon as possible, as it contains important information on therequired application materials, including deadlines for submission of letters ofreference. Inquiries may be sent to Dwana Agosto at [email protected] or toDr. James Allison, Chair, Immunology Program at [email protected]. MSKCC isan equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity andinclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals areencouraged to apply.
www.mskcc.org
Umeå Universitet announces...
At Umeå University world-leading research is conducted within several
areas. We offer an attractive range of courses and programmes taught in
a quality study environment. The Umeå University campus is a creative
and exciting place of work and study for our 4,000 employees and 33,000
students.
Three four-year positions as
Group leaders inneurometabolism research
More information: www.jobb.umu.se
Umeå University in Sweden seek three scientists who will work
independently and in collaboration to advance the understand-
ing of neurodegenerative disorders at the cellular and functional
level.
Information about Umeå university can be found at
www.umu.se and about Umeå community at www.umea.se.
Your complete application, marked with reference number
316-731-10, should be sent to [email protected] (state the refer-
ence number as subject) or to the registrar, Umeå University,
SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arriveOctober 1, 2010 at the
latest.
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF
STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
Applications are invited for a tenure-track junior faculty appointment in theDepartment of Structural Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine.Candidates should have expertise and a commitment to future research in thebroad area of structural biology and biophysics. The predominant criterionfor appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment toresearch and teaching.
To be considered for this position, interested individuals should:1. Fully complete the Structural Biology Faculty Recruitment Form availableat: https://med.stanford.edu/survey/sbio_fclty_recruit.
2. Prepare the application materials as one .pdf file and e-mail the file [email protected]. PDF file must contain allof the following documents: (i) Cover letter, (ii) Curriculum vitae, (iii)Description of research interests (4 page limit), (iv) List of publications, (v)Maximum of 5 representative reprints, (vi) Names and contact informationof three referees.
3. Arrange for three reference letters to be e-mailed by each referee directlyto: [email protected] or send by mail to: Chair,Faculty Search Committee, Department of Structural Biology, Stan-
ford University School of Medicine, 299 Campus Drive West, D100
Fairchild Bldg., Stanford, CA 94305-5126.
Candidates must have a PhD and/ orMD degree and aminimum of two yearsof postdoctoral research experience.Applicationmaterial and reference lettersmust be received by November 1, 2010.
Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committedto increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of andapplications from women and members of minority groups, as well as
others who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research,teaching and clinical missions.
Tenure Track Positions
TOKAI UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF INNOVATIVE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Tokai University is recruiting 3 tenure track researchers for the 2010-11academic year for a researcher-mentor development program that cultivatesresearchers who can conduct studies of international stature. Newly employedtenure track researchers at Tokai’s TUIIST will be provided with the oppor-tunity to further strengthen their research skills and mentorship capacity inan environment that includes study abroad and the acquisition of invaluableinternational experience. Tenure track researchers who pass the interim evalu-ation held in the third year, and the final evaluation in the fifth year, will beappointed as a full-time tenured assistant professor, associate professor, orprofessor. For more information, visit our website: http://www.u-tokai.ac.jp/tuiist/english/index.html.
Requirements: applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree within 10 yearsand have more than three years of work experience as an assistant professor, apostdoctoral fellow, or an equivalent position. They also must have significantaccomplishments in research. Japanese language ability is not required, butexcellent communication skills and/or ability to train and assist other membersare needed.
Term of Employment: January 1, 2011 throughMarch 31, 2015. The contractis renewed annually.Application materials: C.V. which includes a list of activities in academicconferences and societies, copies of 5 representative papers, a summary ofpast research activities, a list of external research funding obtained to date,a research plan, comments regarding the future potential, and three letters ofrecommendation (these should be sent directly to our university). Forms canbe downloaded from the web site above.Deadline: September 30, 2010, 5p.m.(Japan Standard Time)
Applicants may be asked to submit additional documents during the selectionprocess. Submission ofApplication Documents: Please send the applicationdocuments as attached files to [email protected] and a hard copy via postalmail with delivery confirmation (registered mail, etc.) to the School of Medi-cine, TOKAI UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF INNOVATIVE SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY, Shimokasuya 143, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193,
Japan.
Department of the ArmyU.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense
Science Director$123,758 – 155,500
TheU.S.ArmyMedical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD), theDepartment of Defense’spremier research Institute for medical defense against chemical warfare agents and toxins located in theEdgewood Area of the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is seeking to fill the new position of ScienceDirector serving as the DEPUTY COMMANDER FOR RESEARCH, GS-1301-15. You will serve asthe civilian scientific programmatic advisor to the Commander and will assist the Commander in settingthe strategic direction and priorities for the Institute. In addition, you will be responsible for integratingthe Institute’s scientific and consultative activities with the growing interagency medical chemical defenseprograms for national defense by interfacing with DOD and other external agencies as required. The DeputyCommander for Research will be responsible for ensuring USAMRICD’s continued leadership role in thefield of chemical defense by facilitating the identification of the scientific staffing, infrastructure, and capitalequipment investments required to support the scientific needs of a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary researchorganization. Position may require up to 15% national/international travel.
Qualifications:Adoctoral degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or related biomedical sciences, and atleast 2 years direct research experience, and at least 10 years relevant experience in leading or developing aworld-class research organization is required. Able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. A successfulcandidate must be a U.S. citizen who is a recognized expert or global leader in one core area of biologi-cal research, yet must have a broad understanding of the biomedical sciences. Must have strong processorientation with the ability to understand the strategic and tactical links between basic research and earlyproduct development. Must have strong business and scientific perspectives, demonstrated ability to deliverresults in a structured organization, and a solid background in the management of a technical organiza-tion. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, strong project management skills, outstandinginterpersonal relationship skills, and the ability to work cooperatively in a collaborative, multidisciplinaryresearch environment must be demonstrated.
Interested applicants should apply at: https://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/public/vabSelfNom/index.jspAND send all of the following: a Curriculum Vitae with list of publications; copies of three major pub-lications; a summary of research accomplishments; a statement describing their scientific managementphilosophy; and three letters of recommendation POSTMARKED BY 30 Sept 2010 to LTC DeborahWhitmer, c/o DCR Search Committee, USAMRICD – 3100 Ricketts Point Road, Aberdeen Proving
Ground, MD 21010-5400.
Visit us on the web at: http://usamricd.apgea.army.mil. VisitAPG: http://www.apg.army.mil/apghome/sites/local. RECRUITMENT and RELOCATION incentives. PCS is authorized.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, invitesapplications and nominations to fill a tenured/tenure streamfaculty position in cancer biology to be appointed in one or moreof the following departments: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology,Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Pharmacology & Toxicology,or Physiology. The position includes competitive salary, startuppackage, and academic rank (Assistant, Associate or fullProfessor) commensurate with previous experience.
MSU has research strengths in a wide array of basic andclinical sciences that promote a highly collegial andinterdisciplinary environment with many collaborativeopportunities. MSU has established state of the art researchsupport facilities in such areas as genomics, proteomics, andmicroscopy. The candidate who fills this position will haveaccess to graduate students in his/her department(s) as well asgraduate students in two interdepartmental programs: Cell &Molecular Biology, and Genetics. This search is part of acoordinated, well-funded initiative to enhance research onhuman disease at MSU. This search will run concurrent withthe search for the Walter F. Patenge Health Sciences Professorin Cancer Biology.
Tenure System, 9-month basis, 100% time.
Salary: $70,000-110,000. Salary and rank commensuratewith qualifications, degree and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate or other terminal degree. Thecandidate will possess a research and/or medical degree (e.g.,Ph.D., Sc.D., D.O., M.D., D.V.M.). Candidates must have abackground that demonstrates their ability to work synergisticallywith both scientific and medical colleagues. A strong record ofresearch accomplishment and an independent externally fundedresearch program with national visibility are required. Preferencewill be given to applicants with a successful track record ofsustained, collaborative, peer-reviewed (particularly NIH)funding and high quality publications in topics related to humancancer biology.
APPLICATIONS:Due November 1, 2010. Late submissions willbe considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by thedeadline. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanentresidents must provide documentation evidencing employmentauthorization in the United States. Applicants should refer toposition 34-460. Send a letter of application, a detailedcurriculum vita and a statement of research goals along withpertinent reprints and contact information for three references(address, e-mail, and phone). These materials should beaddressed to: Dr. J. Justin McCormick, Associate Dean forResearch, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan StateUniversity, 341 Food Safety &Toxicology Building,MichiganState University, East Lansing, MI 48824. E-mailedsubmissions in PDF format are welcomed and encouraged [email protected].
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through culturaldiversity. The university actively encourages applicationsand/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans andpersons with disabilities.
CANCER BIOLOGY PROFESSOR
MSU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION,EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan,invites applications and nominations to fill an endowed,tenured, faculty position in cancer biology to be appointed inone or more of the following departments: Biochemistry &Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics,Pharmacology & Toxicology, or Physiology. The Walter F.Patenge Health Sciences Professorship is a laboratory-based research-oriented position. The individual who fills thisposition will be appointed as an Associate or full Professor.The Patenge Professor will receive: sizeable laboratoryspace, a substantial setup package, the annual interest fromthe endowment to further the candidate's research, and anannual salary from the university commensurate with therank of endowed professor.
MSU has research strengths in a wide array of basicsciences and promotes a highly collegial andinterdisciplinary environment with many collaborativeopportunities. MSU has established state of the art researchsupport facilities in such areas as genomics, proteomics, andmicroscopy. The Patenge Professor will have access tograduate students in his/her department(s) as well asgraduate students in two interdepartmental programs: Cell &Molecular Biology, and Genetics. The Patenge search is partof a coordinated, well-funded initiative to enhance researchon human disease at MSU. The search for the PatengeProfessor will run concurrent with a second search for atenured/tenure stream Assistant, Associate or full Professoralso in cancer biology, to be appointed in one or more of thefollowing departments: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology,Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Pharmacology &Toxicology, or Physiology.
Tenure System, 12-month basis, 100% time.
Salary: $120,000-180,000. Salary and rank commensuratewith qualifications, degree and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate or other terminal degree. ThePatenge Professor will possess a research and/or medicaldegree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D., D.O., M.D., D.V.M.). Candidatesmust have a background that demonstrates their ability to worksynergistically with both scientific and medical colleagues. Anideal candidate will possess a superior record of peer-reviewedpublications and an outstanding record of funded research intopics related to human cancer biology. The Patenge Professorwill provide energetic leadership and creative direction inbuilding a world-class cancer research program.
APPLICATIONS:Due November 1, 2010. Late submissions willbe considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by thedeadline. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanentresidents must provide documentation evidencing employmentauthorization in the United States. Applicants should refer toposition 34-862. Send a letter of application, a detailedcurriculum vita and a statement of research goals along withpertinent reprints and contact information for three references(address, e-mail, and phone). These materials should beaddressed to: Chairperson, Patenge Search Committee,Carcinogenesis Laboratory, 341 Food Safety & ToxicologyBuilding,Michigan State University, East Lansing,MI 48824.E-mailed submissions in PDF format are welcomed andencouraged at [email protected].
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through culturaldiversity. The university actively encourages applicationsand/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans andpersons with disabilities.
PATENGE ENDOWED PROFESSOR
MSU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION,EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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PHYSICAL AND/OR ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICSDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry
California State University, Fullerton
TheDepartment of Chemistry andBiochemistry at California State Uni-versity, Fullerton invites applicants for up to two full-time, tenure-trackpositions at theASSISTANTPROFESSOR level beginning fall 2011.Successful candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching andresearch. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in analytical and/orphysical chemistry lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduateand graduate levels, as well as general chemistry.Applicants must havea doctorate in chemistry, postdoctoral or equivalent research experience,and have the potential to develop a vigorous research program involvingundergraduate and graduate students that attracts external funding andleads to refereed publications. Research interests in all areas of physicaland/or analytical chemistry, including those in related and cross-dis-ciplinary areas will be considered. Collaboration with other faculty inchemistry, biochemistry, geology, biology, etc., is encouraged. Addi-tional information is available from http://chemistry.fullerton.eduand http://diversity.fullerton.edu.
Applicants should send printed copies of a letter explaining how theymeet the qualifications outlined above, a curriculum vitae, statementsof teaching philosophy, research plans and goals, and arrange to havethree signed letters of recommendation from individuals familiar withtheir teaching and research potential sent to:Chair, Chemistry SearchCommittee, Department ofChemistry andBiochemistry, California
State University, Fullerton, P. O. Box 6866, Fullerton, CA 92834-
6866. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2010 and willcontinue until a suitable candidate is appointed. Salary is competitiveand commensurate with experience and qualifications.
CSUF is an EEO/Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer. Womenand minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Faculty PositionCell Biology Program
Sloan-Kettering Institute
The Cell Biology Program, Sloan-Kettering Institute (www.ski.edu)has initiated a search for tenure-track faculty members. We areinterested in outstanding individuals who have the potentialto develop an innovative, independent research program thatcomplements and enhances our existing strengths. Candidateswith research interests in exciting areas of eukaryotic cell biology,including aspects of stem cell biology, and using a variety ofexperimental approaches and systems are encouraged to apply.New faculty will be eligible to hold graduate school appointmentsin the Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School of BiomedicalSciences, the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of CornellUniversity, as well as the Tri-Institutional MD/PhD TrainingProgram. Sloan-Kettering has an outstanding infrastructure aswell as state-of-the-art core resources, and we are now significantlyexpanding our research programs.
The deadline for applications is November 1, 2010. Interestedcandidates should visit http://facultysearch.ski.edu to access theon-line faculty application. Please visit the site as soon as possible,as it contains important information regarding the requiredapplication materials, including deadlines for submission of lettersof reference. Informal inquiries may be sent to Tiffany Lennon [email protected] or Dr. Alan Hall, Chair, Cell Biology Programat [email protected]. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed todiversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
www.mskcc.org
FACULTY POSITION
THE CENTER FOR COMPARATIVE MEDICINESchools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
Candidates are sought for a tenure-track position at the level of ASSISTANTor ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFES-SOR IN RESIDENCE in the Center for Comparative Medicine, a researchcenter at the University of California, Davis, co-sponsored by the Schools ofMedicine and Veterinary Medicine and a relevant Instructional and Research(I&R) academic department. The center is engaged in investigative researchinvolving animal models of human disease. We seek individuals with Ph.D.,D.V.M and/orM.D. degrees, postdoctoral experience and a record of publicationin high-quality journals. We are soliciting applications from candidates whohave enthusiasm for the investigation of human infectious diseases in animalmodels and the concepts of “One Health”. Candidates are expected to have orto establish andmaintain a strong extramurally funded research program and toparticipate in professional and graduate education in their fields. Ample officeand laboratory space is available in the Center (including access to BSL2 andBSL3 laboratory space), with state-of-the art facilities, instrumentation, andadministrative support. Center research and teaching programs interdigitatewith other campus-wide programs and resources in the Schools of MedicineandVeterinaryMedicine, theMouse Biology Program, the California NationalPrimate Research Center, and the Cancer Center. Faculty members will holdan academic appointment in the commensurate department of the School ofVeterinary Medicine. The position will provide 0.5 salary support. Review ofapplications will commence immediately until the position is filled. Prioritywill be given to applications received by October 1, 2010.
Submit applications with letter of interest, curriculum vitae, concise statementof present and future research plans, summary of teaching experience, up tothree representative reprints, and names of four references (including addresses,telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) to:Recruitment Committee Chair,c/o Center for Comparative Medicine, University of California, Davis,
CA 95616.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer.
DIRECTORDIVISION OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESUniversity of Missouri-Columbia
The Division of Biological Sciences (www.biology.missouri.edu) at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri (http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/) invites applications for a Director witha tenured academic appointment. The new Director of the Division ofBiological Sciences should be a strong leader and administrator, with avision for the Division that recognizes its strengths as a broad, integrateddepartment, but which is also forward-lookingwith respect to future devel-opment. He or she should have a commitment to education and diversity,and have a demonstrated record of scientific success that, together with hisor her other qualities, commands respect from colleagues throughout theDivision, University, and scientific community. The successful candidatewill join a diverse group of biologists in the Division of Biological Sci-ences with interests in cell and molecular biology, genetics, physiology,neurobiology, behavior, ecology, conservation and evolution. We offer ahighly competitive salary and start-up package, an active doctoral programwith institutional support for students, and a highly interactive faculty.We are deeply committed to ethnic, racial and gender diversity in ourfaculty and strongly encourage applications from women and membersof groups underrepresented in science.
Send application by e-mail to: [email protected]. Attach asingle Adobe Acrobat PDF or Microsoft Word document that includesyour vitae, statement of interest in the Director’s position, and statementof research and teaching interests. The names and contact information ofthree references will be requested from the finalists. Review of applica-tions will begin 1 October 2010 and will continue until the position isfilled. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Johnette Blairat 573-882-6659 or [email protected].
MU is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.
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BAY LO RU N I V E R S I T Y
Baylor University is pleased to accept applications for two new tenure-trackstrategic hires associated with the Center for Reservoir andAquatic SystemsResearch (CRASR).
Positions are available in the areas of aquatic stress or water quality model-ing (Department of Environmental Science) and aquatic microbial ecology(Department of Biology). Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or equiva-lent degree and have a strong track record in research and scholarship. Thesuccessful candidate will develop a vibrant, independent and externally-funded research programwith a record of refereed publications in high qualityjournals. Teaching is expected at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.Baylor offers the Master’s in Environmental Science, Ph.D. and Master’sin Biology as well as interdisciplinary Ph.D. degrees through The Instituteof Ecological, Earth and Environmental Sciences programs (TIE3S) andInstitute of Biomedical Studies (BMS). A strong interdisciplinary researchfocus and developing records in publishing and securing external funds isessential.Additional information regarding CRASR and the Departments ofBiology and Environmental Science is available online.Additional informa-tion regarding the expectations of the positions and application process isavailable at http://www.baylor.edu/hr_services/index.php?id=1342.
Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldestuniversity in Texas and the world’s largest Baptist University. Baylor’s mis-sion is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service byintegrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caringcommunity. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commit-ment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering newknowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university whilereaffirming and strengthening its distinctive Christian mission as describedin Baylor 2012.
Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Conven-tion of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons
with disabilities to apply.
Information: www.hhmi.org/janelia_conf/sci
Application deadline: November 10, 2010
HOWARD HUGHES MEDIC AL INST ITUTE
JANELIACONFERENCESSPRING 2011
�e Janelia Farm Research Campus is pleased to announceits ninth season of conferences. �ese small, intenseconferences are intended to foster rapid scienti�c advancesand collaborative interactions. All participants are expectedto contribute to the intellectual content of the meetings.�e Howard Hughes Medical Institute fully supportsthe Janelia Conferences—there are no registration,accommodation, or dining fees for participants. �econference organizers invite all participants, selectingsome from an open pool of applicants.
Neural Circuits and Decision Making in Rodents II n March 6–9, 2011
Organizers: Josh Dudman and Alla Karpova (HHMI/Janelia Farm)
and Peter Dayan (University College London)
Vision in Flies n March 13–16, 2011
Organizers: Axel Borst (Max Planck Institute), Chi-Hon Lee (National
Institutes of Health), and Michael Reiser (HHMI/Janelia Farm)
Producing and Perceiving Complex Acoustic Signals: Songbirds and
Mice as Model Systems n March 20–23, 2011
Organizers: Allison Doupe (University of California, San Francisco),
Roian Egnor (HHMI/Janelia Farm), and Christine Portfors
(Washington State University)
Multiphoton Imaging: The Next 6x1023 Femtoseconds
April 3–6, 2011
Organizers: Na Ji and Karel Svoboda (HHMI/Janelia Farm) and
David Kleinfeld (University of California, San Diego)
The Expanding Roles of Mitochondria in Cell Biology and Disease
May 9–12, 2011
Organizers: David Clayton (HHMI/Janelia Farm), Gerald Shadel (Yale
University), and SusanTaylor (HHMI/University of California, San Diego).
Learning and Memory: A Synthesis of Flies and Honeybees
May 15–18, 2011
Organizers: Ron Davis (�e Scripps Research Institute), Martin Giurfa
(Centre National de la Recherche Scienti�que), and Leslie Gri�th
(Brandeis University).
Computations in Neocortical Circuits: What Does the Cortex Do?
May 22–25, 2011
Organizers: Mitya Chklovskii (HHMI/Janelia Farm), Tony Movshon
(New York University), Alex �omson (University of London), and
Rafael Yuste (HHMI/Columbia University).
Janelia Farm o�ers scholarships to graduate students who would otherwise
be unable to participate in the conferences. �e scholarships fund students
who are from groups that are underrepresented in the sciences or who come
from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Nontraditional Careers:Opportunities Away From the Bench
Want to learnmore about exciting and rewarding careersoutside of academic/industrial research?View a roundtablediscussion that looks at the various career options open toscientists across different sectors and strategies you canuse to pursue a nonresearch career.
Webinar Participating Experts:Dr. Lori ConlanDirector of Postdoc Services,Officeof IntramuralTrainingandEducationNational Institutes of Health
Pearl FreierPresidentCambridge BioPartners
Dr.MarionMüllerDirector, DFGOffice North AmericaDeutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(German Research Foundation)
RichardWeiblDirector, Center for Careers inScience andTechnologyAmerican Association for theAdvancement of Science
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Careers in Industry and AcademiaFACTS&FICTION
Asyounear thenext stageofyourcareer, youprobablyhave many questions about various career paths. Doindustry and academic careers require different skillsets? How can I best prepare for either career option?Do industry jobs have better compensation? Less au-tonomy? Do academic scientists have less work/lifebalance? Are there enough academic job openings foreveryonewhowants one?
Get answers to your questions by viewing our round-table discussionexamining facts andfiction surround-ing academia and industry career options for Ph.D.-level scientists.
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BIOLOGISTBROOKLYN COLLEGE, CUNY
The Department of Biology seeks a broadly trained
biologist whose research will add to the breadth and
depth of the department. The research should include
systematic and molecular approaches in one or more of
the following areas: systematics of microbial or other
ecology, environmental biology, evolution, or behavior.
This work should relate to the College's initiative in the
urban environment, including urban marine estuaries.
The faculty member will participate in teaching
appropriate undergraduate and graduate courses that
relate to his/her specialty. Development of a strong,
competitive, research program that trains undergraduate
and graduate research students and generates external
grant funding is essential. Participation in the CUNY
biology doctoral program is required.
An appropriate Ph.D. degree in biology or a related field
is required. Post-doctoral experience with publications
in peer-review biology journals; well-defined plan for
developing an independent research program that will
generate external funding and provide research
training for undergraduate and graduate students;
effective communication skills that will enable the
candidate to teach at the undergraduate and graduate
levels; and some appropriate teaching experience.
This is a tenure-track position, with competitive salary
and benefits to begin Fall Semester 2011. Lab space
and start-up funds for research will be provided. The
successful candidate will join a research-active
department of 18 faculties with expertise in
microbiology, molecular and cell biology,
bioinformatics, and behavioral neurobiology.
For additional information and application instructions,
please visit www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/faculty2011
An AA/EO/IRCA/ADA
Employer.
Developmental NeuroscienceFaculty
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-trained molecular/cellular neu-robiologist with an interest in the developing nervous system. TheDepartment of Psychiatry brings together scientists and clinicians fromdifferent disciplines and departments who study neural and behavioralprocesses and how these relate to the etiology and treatment of psychiat-ric illness, including neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. UICis a research intensive university that boasts a rich and interdisciplinaryneuroscience community within a vibrant, cosmopolitan, city that offersa rich and varied academic environment.
Faculty will be expected to oversee an active competitively-fundedresearch program in the general area of cell and molecular neurosciencepertinent to the developing nervous system. Faculty will train graduatestudents (Ph.D and M.D/Ph.D) in neuroscience in the classroom andas a dissertation advisor, and will have opportunities to teach medicalstudents and psychiatry residents. The successful candidate will have aPh.D., and/or M.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant area of biomedi-cal sciences and be an established investigator with a track record ofactive funding. Teaching experience is highly desirable. Rank/tenure iscommensurate with qualifications. Joint appointment in a suitable basicscience department is an option. The department is willing to make asubstantial commitment to this recruitment including a competitivepackage, with new laboratory space and ongoing institutional supportfor research. Start as early as June 1, 2011.
For full consideration, submit a CV and letter of interest (preferablyas a pdf) to Search Committee c/o Saundra E. Brady via e-mail:[email protected] by October 1, 2010.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an AA/EO Employer.
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POSITIONS OPEN
DIRECTORMilwaukee Institute of Drug Discovery
TheMilwaukee Institute of Drug Discovery (MIDD)is a centerpiece of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s transformation into a top research universitywith a focus on biomedical and research. The Institutewill establish an inter-departmental and inter-institutionalprogram in therapeutics focused on neurological disor-ders, cancer, and infections. We are seeking a director tomanage the institute, interface with pharmaceutical com-panies and private foundations, and promote collabora-tive, federally funded projects. This position will eitherbe a senior faculty appointment or a probationary aca-demic staff appointment, depending on the goals andparticular qualifications of the candidate. Required qual-ifications: Ph.D. in a relevant field (biological and chemi-cal sciences or related science, technology, engineering,and mathematics area) with seven or more years of ex-perience in pharmaceutical research and development.Applicants must have extensive experience with pre-clinical development and investigational new drug filingas well as demonstrated success guiding lead compoundsinto clinical trials. Preferred qualifications: Special con-sideration will be given to candidates with experiencewriting competitive extramural funding applications. Ex-perience overseeing and coordinating multidisciplinaryresearch projects, including supervision of a diverse re-search team, is also highly desirable. The ideal candidatewill have expertise in a broad spectrum of therapeuticareas, including neurological diseases, cancer, and infec-tious diseases. A detailed understanding of patent lawand related legal practice is also desirable. To apply forthis position as a faculty appointment, please visitwebsite:http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/4787. To apply forthis position as an academic staff appointment, pleasevisit website: http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/4795.Completed application materials include: a cover letter,curriculum vitae with a research history, and the namesand contact information of three references. Evalua-tion of applications will begin October 1, 2010, andwill continue until the position is filled. The University ofWisconsin-Milwaukee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportu-nity Employer.
FACULTY POSITION inPHARMACOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry atUC San Diego
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistrywithin the Division of Physical Sciences at Universityof California San Diego (UCSD,website: http://www-chem.ucsd.edu) is committed to academic excellenceand diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.We invite applications for a tenure-track position inPharmacological Chemistry. Candidates must have aPh.D. in one of the chemical/biological sciences and ademonstrated ability or potential for a recognized pro-gram of excellence in both teaching and research inPharmacological Chemistry, broadly defined. A success-ful candidate will be judged on teaching and researchaccomplishments as well as potential for demonstratedleadership in areas contributing to diversity. Salary iscommensurate with qualifications and based on Uni-versity of California pay scale. Candidates should submitonline curriculum vitae, list of publications, reprints ofup to five representative papers, and a personal state-ment that includes a summary of research plans as wellas their past or potential contributions to diversity atwebsite: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/. Please selectthe following job opening: Chemistry and Biochem-istry ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in PharmacologicalChemistry (10-178). Candidates should also arrangeto have three letters of reference addressing research,teaching, and any contributions to diversity submittedat the above mentioned URL. Prompt response is rec-ommended. Review of applications will commence onOctober 15, 2010 until the position is filled. UCSD isan Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a stronginstitutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
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IMMUNOLOGISTFaculty Position
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology,College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan,invites applications for a tenure-track faculty positionas an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in the disciplineof immunology. We are interested in an outstandingindividual who will pursue a vigorous research pro-gram. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent,postdoctoral research experience, demonstrated re-search ability and be interested in undergraduate andgraduate education. We are seeking an individual withexpertise in any field of immunology, either basic orclinical. A description of research by current facultymembers can be found on the department online atwebsite: http://www.medicine.usask.ca/microbio.The successful applicant will have a broad range of
interactive possibilities on campus with scientists in cog-nate departments, colleges, including the SaskatchewanStructural Sciences Centre, the Synchrotron facility(Canadian Light Source), and the Vaccine and Infec-tious Disease Organization, plus a number of nationaland provincial research institutes. There is an active re-search park adjacent to campus dedicated to the com-mercialization of innovation.The Department is situated in the Health Sciences
Building which is currently undergoing extensiverenovation and expansion to become the AcademicHealth Sciences Complex. The Department offersvigorous undergraduate and graduate programs. Itsmembers are involved in basic and translational re-search and interact with colleagues across campus.The University of Saskatchewan (website: http://
www.usask.ca) is situated along a river in the vibrant cityof Saskatoon (website: http://www.tourismsaskatoon.com), which is a hub of scientific research, the arts, re-source development, and agriculture.Applicants for the position should provide curricu-
lum vitae, a statement of research interests and specificgoals, and the names of three references to:
Dr. Peter Bretscher, HeadDepartment of Microbiology and
ImmunologyCollege of Medicine, University of
Saskatchewan107 Wiggins Road
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5 Canada
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2010and continue until a successful candidate is chosen.
Applicants are invited from qualified individuals regardless oftheir immigration status; however, Canadian or permanent resi-dents will be given priority. The University of Saskatchewan iscommitted to Employment Equity. Members of DesignatedGroups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities, andvisible minorities) are encouraged to apply and identify them-selves as belonging to a designated group.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of BIOLOGY
The Biology Department at Creighton University in-vites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor-ship to begin August 2011. Ph.D. required; postdoctoralexperience and prior teaching experience preferred. Thesuccessful applicant will teach General Biology as wellas courses in one or more of the following areas: mi-crobial biology/ecology, cell biology, plant biology, orendocrinology. Candidates should possess a strongdesire to teach in a liberal arts environment. Mentoringof undergraduate research students is expected. Tenureand advancement require effective teaching and devel-opment of a research program leading to peer-reviewedpublications. Opportunities exist for collaboration withfaculty in the Environmental Sciences Program andCreighton’s health sciences schools. Please see website:http://biology.creighton.edu/jobs/ for additional in-formation. Application materials may be submitted atwebsite: http://www.creighton.edu/hr/careers/index.php. Application review will begin October 1,2010, and continue until the position is filled. Creightonis a Catholic Jesuit institution that seeks qualified ap-plicants from all backgrounds who believe they cancontribute to the University’s outstanding educationaltraditions. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouragedto apply.
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INTEGRATIVE SYSTEMS orCELLULAR BIOLOGISTTenure-Track Position
The Department of Biology at Trinity Universityinvites applications for an Integrative Systems orCellular Biologist whose expertise contributes to thefield of neurobiology. The position is tenure-track atthe rank of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR beginningAugust 2011. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. andpostdoctoral experience is desirable. Successful can-didates must demonstrate commitment to excellencein teaching undergraduates and have the potential todevelop and sustain a quality research program thatinvolves significant undergraduate participation. Re-sponsibilities include teaching upper division coursesin the areas of specialty, participation in the intro-ductory curriculum, and academic advising. Addition-ally, the candidate will interact with our integrativeneuroscience majors program. Applicants should sendcurriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy,summary of research interests, selected publications,and contact information of three references to:Professor Jonathan King, Chair of Search Com-mittee, Department of Biology, Trinity Univer-sity, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212.Electronic applications are encouraged and shouldbe sent to e-mail: [email protected]. Formore information on the department see website:http://www.trinity.edu/departments/biology/.Application deadline is 22 October 2010. Women andminority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. TrinityUniversity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
OPEN FACULTY POSITIONBoston College Chemistry Department
http://www.bc.edu/chemistry
The Chemistry Department at Boston Collegeinvites applications for the position of ASSISTANTPROFESSOR of Organic Chemistry (broadly defined).This is a tenure-track position with a hire date in the fallof 2011. Applicants will be evaluated on their potentialto establish a prominent, externally funded researchprogram and to excel in teaching at both the graduateand undergraduate levels. Successful applicants will joina department of approximately 30 postdoctoral fellows,125 doctoral students, 200 undergraduate chemistryand biochemistry majors, and an internationally recog-nized faculty. A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or arelated area and postdoctoral experience are required.Applicants must: Submit a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, summary of research plans (maximum of eightpages), and summary of research accomplishments(two pages)—in one transmission using PDF files—toe-mail: [email protected] to have three letters of reference in PDF
format transmitted to e-mail: [email protected] letters may be requested by the department.In your cover letter, please specify the names and con-tact information of your three references.Submit all application materials electronically on or
before 15 October 2010.Boston College, a university of eight schools and colleges, is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and supports Affirmative Action.
MICROBIOLOGIST
Tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR inMicrobiology beginning September 1, 2011. Ph.D. re-quired; postdoctoral and teaching experience desirable.Responsibilities: teach Microbial Physiology as well asMicrobial Diversity and Ecology, share in teaching in-troductory courses, develop research program in micro-biology, pursue extramural funding, supervise M.S.theses, and advise majors. Send letter of application,brief statements of teaching philosophy and researchinterests, curriculum vitae, reprints, three current lettersof recommendation, and transcripts (official or photo-copy) to: Chair, Department of Biology and Micro-biology, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh,WI 54901, by October 22, 2010. At least one letter ofrecommendation should come from candidate’s currentinstitution. For additional information see website:http://www.uwosh.edu/departments/biology/.Employment requires criminal background check.Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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TENURE-TRACK POSITION inMOLECULAR and CELL BIOLOGY
Joint Science DepartmentClaremont Mckenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges
The Joint Science Department invites applicationsfor a tenure-track appointment in Molecular and CellBiology at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level tobegin July 2011. The department, which houses thebiology, chemistry, and physics faculty for ClaremontMcKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges (three of thefive undergraduate Claremont Colleges), offers innova-tive and interdisciplinary programs in the natural sciencesand prides itself on its small class sizes. Many facultymembers participate in collaborative research projects,both within the department and with research groupsat nearby colleges and universities. We seek a broadlytrained biologist who is committed to excellence inteaching and who will develop a vibrant research pro-gram that fully engages undergraduate students. Par-ticularly desirable is a focus in the broad areas offunctional genomics and/or computational biology toaddress problems in molecular biology, microbiology,immunology, or neurobiology. The position offers op-portunities to teach introductory biology, non-majorscourses, advanced undergraduate courses, and a lab-oratory course in the candidate_s field. A Ph.D. degree,postdoctoral experience, and a record of scholarly pub-lication are required.Please apply online at website: https://webapps.
cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/home.php.Upload a cover let-ter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philoso-phy, a description of proposed research with equipmentneeds, and the names and e-mail addresses of three ref-erences. Any inquiries may be addressed to ProfessorJennifer Armstrong at e-mail: [email protected] information about the depart-ment may be found at website: http://www.jsd.claremont.edu. Review of applications will beginOctober 18, 2010, and the position will remain openuntil filled.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment andprovide equal educational and employment opportunities, TheClaremont Colleges actively encourage applications from womenand members of historically underrepresented social groups in highereducation. The Claremont Colleges are an Equal OpportunityEmployer.
DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROBIOLOGISTUniversity of Wyoming
The Department of Zoology and Physiology at theUniversity of Wyoming invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track FACULTY POSI-TION at the rank of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,or at a higher rank for an individual with outstandingaccomplishments, starting August 2011. We seek ap-plications from individuals working on any fundamen-tal aspect of nervous system development. Individualswhose research compliments the system-level approacheswithin the department are especially encouraged to ap-ply. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. orequivalent in neuroscience, zoology or an appropriatefield, show strong evidence of research productivity,and a strong commitment to teaching. As a member ofthe Graduate Neuroscience Program, the NIH fundedNeuroscience Center of Biomedical Research Excel-lence, and the Department of Zoology and Physiology;the candidate will be expected to develop an externallyfunded research program, and to teach an upper leveldevelopmental biology course as well as a course intheir area of expertise. A competitive start-up packageand access to outstanding microscopy and cellularanalytical facilities is available.Interested applicants should electronically send
curriculum vitae, a statement or research and teachinginterests, three publications, and three letters of recom-mendation as PDF files to e-mail: [email protected] for the attention of Developmental NeurobiologySearch Committee.Websites: http://wyo.edu/Zoology;http://uwyo.edu/NeuroScience. Review of applica-tions will begin October 20, 2010 and continue untilthe position is filled. The University of Wyoming is com-mitted to diversity and endorses principles of affirmative action. Wewelcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ex-periences, and perspectives.
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CHAIR OF BIOCHEMISTRY andMOLECULAR BIOLOGY
The College of Medicine of The PennsylvaniaState University is seeking applications from, ornominations of, outstanding candidates for theChair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.This individual will play a key role in a large,cross-campus endeavor to build Universityprograms in genetics, genomics, and systemsbiology with the recruitment of additional facultymembers. The new Chair will serve as animportant link to the international biochemistryand molecular biology community and advancethe position of the department scientifically. Inaddition to leading an active research program,the new Chair will embrace the education of ourmedical and graduate students, as well as post-doctoral and resident trainees. The successfulcandidate will be an internationally recognizedscientist with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree whohas a record of leadership and experience in theadministrative, teaching and research activities ofan academic department. The College is part ofa large, growing, and fiscally stable academichealthcare center which includes the Penn StateMilton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn StateHershey Cancer Institute, Penn State HersheyChildren_s Hospital, an outpatient surgery center,and multiple nearby research and clinic facilities.For more information regarding the position,please visit website: http://med.psu.edu/web/biochemistry/home. Electronic applications arepreferred and should be sent to e-mail:[email protected] and addressed to: Dani S.Zander, M.D., Chair of the Department ofPathology, Penn State M.S. Hershey MedicalCenter - M.C. H083, P.O. Box 850, 500University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033.Resumes accepted until position is filled.
The College of Medicine of the Pennsylvania StateUniversity is an Affirmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer. Women and Minorities are encouraged toapply.
ASSISTANT PROFESSORPlant Cell and Molecular BiologyUniversity of British Columbia
The Department of Botany at the University ofBritish Columbia invites applications for a tenure-trackAssistant Professor position starting July 1, 2011. Weseek outstanding applicants who address fundamentalresearch questions in plant, algal, or fungal biology usingcellular, molecular, genetic, genomic, and/or proteomicapproaches in areas such as physiology, cell biology,biochemistry, signaling, epigenetics, and development.In addition to pursuing an internationally recognizedresearch program, the successful candidate will be com-mitted to excellence in the teaching of both under-graduate and graduate students. Applicants must have aPh.D. and preferably postdoctoral experience. Salary willbe commensurate with experience.Responsibilities include establishing and conducting
an internationally competitive, externally funded researchprogram, teaching at the undergraduate and graduatelevels, supervising graduate students, and performingservice duties for thedepartment, university, and academic/scientific community.View full posting and apply at website: http://www.
hr.ubc.ca/careers/faculty_postings.html, Job ID 8385.Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2010.For information about the Department of Botany
please visit website: http://www.botany.ubc.ca.UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment
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