Opportunities in Symbiosis
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October 8th |
Department - Biochemistry
Degree and Area of Specialization - BS degree in the biological sciences
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience - Previous laboratory experience in mouse genetics and biochemical and/or molecular techniques is preferred; experience working with mice is also highly desirable. Recent graduates with relevant experience as a student hourly employee are encouraged to apply.
Principal duties - The individual will participate in studies on how retinoids regulate physiological processes in the embryo and in the adult. Responsibilities will include maintenance of several mouse colonies, preparation of DNA and genotyping by PCR. This individual will also participate in studies employing the following techniques: in situ hybridization, qPCR, immunocytochemistry, molecular cloning, immunoprecipitation, immunoblotting and HPLC. Other duties will include record keeping, attending lab group meetings and general laboratory maintenance.
Salary - Minimum $28,524 Annual (12 months)
Begin date - October 13, 2008 |
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Microbial Ecology: Relationships to the Environment and Human Health
The University of Michigan invites applications for four assistant professor positions in microbial ecology. We are broadly searching for individuals with interdisciplinary interests who use a range of genomic, metagenomic, proteomic, transcriptomic and other molecular approaches to understand the ecological dynamics of microbial communities and their implications for the environment and human health. Each hire will have an appointment in one of the four Departments listed below, and will be expected to participate in ongoing and new interdisciplinary activities focused on the ecology of microorganisms. Participating departments include 1) Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 2) Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (both in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts), 3) Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine, and 4) Epidemiology in the School of Public Health. Departmental placement will be set by mutual agreement; teaching duties will depend on curricular needs of the particular Department.
To apply, please provide: a complete curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, identifying primary and secondary departments of interest, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Microbial Ecology Search Committee, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-1048 or hidiana@umich.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2008 and continue until suitable candidates are identified for each Department. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply and the University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. |
1 Year Post-Doctoral Position : Proteomics of gram-negative secretome |
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This project involves intensive membrane/protein isolation and mass-spectrometry identification in collaboration with experts in bioinformatics and mass spec. Aim of the grant is the development of vaccines against diarrhea-causing Gram-negative pathogens. Date of start is October 1st (or as soon as possible from the 1st onwards).
The relevant candidate should be familiar with classic protein biochemistry (especially membrane proteins), microbiology, and/or mass-spectrometry sample preparation and analysis.
For application and further questions, please contact:
Dr. Dirk Linke
Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology
Department I, Protein Evolution
Paul-Ehrlich-Str. 20 / Spemannstr. 35
D-72076 Tübingen
Germany
Dirk.linke@tuebingen.mpg.de
Tel +49 (0)7071 - 601 357
Fax +49 (0)7071 - 601 349
http://www.eb.tuebingen.mpg.de/departments/1-protein-evolution/dirk-linke/ |
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November 12th |
Department - Zoology
Degree and Area of Specialization - PhD Biology or related field
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience - Prefer university level teaching and research experience in Aquatic Ecology or related sciences, but entry-level individuals are encouraged to apply.
Principal duties - Assistant Professor in the area of Aquatic Ecology to be appointed in the Department of Zoology and sited in the Center of Limnology. Research should include development of a program fish and fisheries ecology, food web interaction and ecosystem dynamics, global environmental change, sustainability issues, or related topics. Teaching responsibilities may include Limnology, Ecology of Fishes or other contributions appropriate to the background of the candidate. Research and teaching interests should generally complement those of current faculty. Collaborative skills are important. Postdoctoral experience is preferred.
Incumbent is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Zoology, participate in graduate training by serving on Masters and Doctoral advisory committees, maintain a vigorous extramurally-funded research program, serve on departmental and university committees, and advise students in academic and reserach areas.
Salary - Minimum $60,000 Academic (9 months)
Begin date - August 24, 2009 |
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November 1st |
Department - Entomology
Degree and Area of Specialization - M.S. in biology or related field
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience - at least 3 years' experience working with cloning, plasmid preparation, DNA and protein electrophoresis, protein purification and cell cultures
Principal duties - This position with the University of Wisconsin is an assistant researcher for the study of stage-specific genes. The mission includes assisting the principal investigator and staff in their experiments. As a member of the research team, the successful candidate will play an important role in conducting, designing and data analysis for gene expression studies. This position will have responsibility for:
1) Design and performance experiments to clone, sequence, and construct recombinant DNA.
2) Conducting DNA transfection assays for activity analysis.
3) Analysis of transcriptional activities of genes in vivo.
4) Preparation of results for presentation at scientific conferences.
5) Preparation of research proposals.
Salary - Minimum $28,350 Academic (9 months)
Begin date - January 24, 2009 |
Assistant Professor in Microbiology |
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The Department of Microbiology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor with a start date of
August 16, 2009. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or other appropriate doctoral degree and have a record of relevant postdoctoral research training by the time of appointment. The
applicant must also have either an externally funded research program or the potential to develop one, as well as a significant record of peer-reviewed publication. The successful candidate will contribute to an area of existing strength in Microbiology with a concentration in a basic research aspect of microbial ecology or environmental microbiology. Preference will be given to experimental microbiologists that use molecular biology and computational analyses at the genome or proteome level to study natural microbial communities. The successful applicant is expected to participate in introductory microbiology courses and teach an advanced undergraduate or graduate course in an area of expertise.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research
interests, and the names and addresses of at least three references to: Microbial Ecology Search Committee Chair, Department of Microbiology, Mailcode 6508, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1125 Lincoln Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901. E-mail: microbiology@micro.siu.edu
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large, public, comprehensive research intensive university situated in a pleasant small-town setting southeast of St. Louis. SIUC is seeking to enhance interdisciplinary research and is a leading public research university. The Department of Microbiology, with a current faculty of eight, offers an undergraduate Microbiology degree as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees through the interdisciplinary Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry Graduate Program (http://www.science.siu.edu/microbiology/).
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration. |
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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for 2 faculty positions in biotechnology at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Candidates conducting research in areas supporting microbial biotechnology, including biochemistry, microbial genetics, proteomics, structural biochemistry, microbial physiology or applied microbiology, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be expected to develop an extramurally funded research program, teach in the departmental curriculum, and contribute to the research training of graduate and undergraduate students in areas of microbial biotechnology. Appointments can be in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, or Physics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience. More detailed information about these positions may be found at: https://cms.uwm.edu/letsci/biologicalsciences/research/biotech/. To apply, please go to www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50609. A completed application should include: cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of research goals, statement of teaching interests, and letters of professional reference. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent as pdf attachments to the Biological Sciences departmental chair (sandgren@uwm.edu) or mailed to:
Biotechnology Search
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201.
Screening of candidates will begin October 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. |
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October 2nd |
Department - BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
Degree and Area of Specialization - Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, cell biology, or related field.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience -2-3 years post-doctoral experience is preferred in related field.
Principal duties -Productive research laboratory studying chromatin/epigenetics/metabolism seeks an Assistant or Associate Scientist. The desired candidate should have a PhD with at least 2-3 years post-doctoral experience and should have a broad biochemistry background. The candidate should enjoy training less-experienced researchers, have excellent communications skills, have strong commitment to the research problem, have exceptional interpersonal skills, and be willing to take a leadership role in the laboratory. In this position, the scientist will identify research problems, design research methodologies, perform and supervise research, and prepare the results for presentation to professional organizations or for scholarly publications. To address salient research questions, the successful candidate will utilize molecular techniques, protein purification and characterization, enzyme kinetics, protein binding assays, x-ray crystallography, mammalian tissue culture, mouse handling, metabolomics, proteomics and DNA/viral transfections. The position will involve supervising research associates and graduate students.
Information about the Denu lab can be found on the web at http://www.bmolchem.wisc.edu/labs/denu/index.html. This position would be great for a scientist who loves academic research but doesn't want the additional burdens (classroom lecturing, writing grants, and administration) associated with being a university professor.
Salary - Minimum $40,040 ANNUAL (12 months)
Begin date - October 15, 2008 |
Tenure Track Position for Prokaryotic Research in the Laboratory of Molecular Biology at the NIH |
October 31st |
A tenure-track research position is available in the Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), CCR, NCI for a scientist working in the field of prokaryotic biology. Candidates must have a PhD and/or M.D. and a proven record of innovative research and productivity in bacterial pathogenesis or bacterial physiology, molecular biology, bacterial cell biology or systems biology using a prokaryotic system and/or bacteriophage biology. The successful candidate will join an active group of research staff in the LMB working on transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms, proteolysis and protein folding, eukaryotic gene expression, and basic understanding and applied use of bacterial toxins and immunotoxins. Salary will be commensurate with education and research experience. Applicants should submit a CV, including bibliography, a two page statement of research interests, and have three letters of recommendation forwarded to: Ms. Ann Schombert, Executive Secretary, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, CCR, NCI, Building 37, Room 5106, Bethesda, MD 20892-4264; phone: 301-451-8714, Fax: 301-402-1344, e-mail: schombea@pop.nci.nih.gov. Electronic applications are strongly preferred. This position is not restricted to U.S. citizens only. Applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2008. |
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