Jobs

Recruitment at Assistant Professor Level, Medical School at University of Algarve, Portugal, Regenerative Medicine Program

The Medical School at University of Algarve (www.medicina.ualg.pt), at Faro, Portugal, is seeking to recruit 4 new Faculty members at the Assistant Professor level (tenure track). The prospective start date is end of 2010 for an initial 5-year contract. This recruitment drive will continue during the next 1-2 years, thus increasing the total number of new Faculty Members.

Candidates holding a PhD in the fields of Medicine, Biochemical, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology are encouraged to apply provided they have between 3-10 years postdoctoral work. Good communication skills are required. Command of Portuguese language is an advantage but not is mandatory.

Applications will be open in the following research fields:
-      Regeneration/Development of the heart;
-      Regeneration/Development of the pancreas/liver;
 

Successful applicants will be integrated within the Regenerative Medicine Program and involved in the teaching of the newly established Medical School. We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative scientists aiming to establish themselves in the broad field of Regenerative Medicine, into an inter-disciplinary environment. New Faculty Members will be provided with office and laboratory space, Imaging, Cell and Animal core facilities and services, and start up support. Due to the close relationship between the Medical School and the region’s Health System, Faculty Members will have excellent access to clinical data.

A copy of the CV, the Scientific Project to be developed, a letter explaining the motivation for applying to the job and the contact details of two referees who might be approached for a reference, should be sent by Mail and by email to medicinesearch@ualg.pt, due date being September 15th 2010.

Go to www.medicina.ualg.pt to download full version of the tender referring to:

I-General and special requirements of admission;

II-Application Instructions for Admission;

III-Instructions for application;

IV-The procedures for the tender;

V-Composition of the Jury;

VI- Curriculum Evaluation Criteria:

VII-Sorting method. 

Posted September 1st, 2010

University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Human Genetics

The Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan Medical School seeks M.D., Ph.D., and M.D./Ph.D. scientists with an exceptional record of research accomplishment to join a growing community of faculty with active research programs in molecular, developmental, population, and statistical genetics. Preference will be given to applicants conducting cutting-edge research in genetics, genomics, or epigenetics using patients, populations, and/or model organisms.

To apply, please submit a C.V., research description, and three letters of recommendation to the website at:  http://www.hg.med.umich.edu/hr/. Applications will be considered for tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Preference will be given to completed applications received on or before October 15, 2010.

The Department of Human Genetics offers highly competitive start-up packages. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Correspondence may be addressed to:

John V. Moran, Ph.D., Chair of Faculty Search Committee
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Professor, Departments of Human Genetics and Internal Medicine
Phone: 734-615-0456
Lab: 734-615-0457
Email: moranhgsearch@umich.edu

Posted September 1st, 2010

Assistant Professor, Augustana College

Augustana College, a liberal arts institution in Sioux Falls, SD, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology beginning September 2011.  Areas of expertise could include developmental biology, embryology or neurobiology.  A Ph.D. is expected; postdoctoral experience is preferred.  Duties include teaching a team-taught introductory biology course and an advanced course within the candidate’s specialty each semester.  While teaching is a major component of the position, productive research involving undergraduates is expected.  The college is in an area experiencing rapid growth in biomedical, biotech, and agricultural research, offering collaboration opportunities in various areas.  Generous startup will be provided.  Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications; excellent fringe benefits are included.  Review of applications will begin October 1, 2010.  Please visit our website: http://www.augie.edu/jobs for more information on the position along with the application procedure.  Augustana is an EEO/AA/Title IX Employer.

URL: www.augie.edu/academics/biology

Contact Person and Email address:  Dr. Paul Egland, Chair, Department of Biology.  paul.egland@augie.edu

Posted August 4th, 2010

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), University of Kansas Medical Center

The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) (www.kumc.edu), located in metropolitan Kansas City, invites applications for two faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor.  One of these posts can be filled immediately, the second will commence July 1, 2011.  Applicants must have postdoctoral research experience, and be working in the area of vertebrate developmental biology, broadly defined.  Investigators who are researching kidney, cardiovascular, or cancer biology are especially encouraged to apply.  Depending upon the area of research, successful applicants will receive academic appointments in one of the following basic science departments:  Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, or Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.  Basic science research at KUMC occurs in a highly collaborative environment, and substantial startup support will be provided.  Applicants will be expected to establish a vigorous, extramurally funded research program and participate in team-taught courses for graduate and/or medical students.  Applications should include a cover letter describing interests and plans for research, a complete CV that includes recent, current, and pending research support, and a list of 3 contacts for references. 

Submit applications as soon as possible to:  http://jobs.kumc.edu and search for position J0083734.

KUMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Posted August 4th, 2010

Assistant/Associate Professors, Indiana University School of Medicine

Department of Pediatrics and Section of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine is recruiting two faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.  We are especially interested in applicants whose research focus complements and extends the Program’s strengths in neural crest biology, cardiopulmonary vascular development and the use of vertebrate models to investigate congenital diseases.  Successful candidates can be a PhD, MD or MD/PhD and will be expected to establishinnovative, externally funded research programs.  The positions come with generous start-up packages, outstanding laboratory space and protected time for research-related activities.  Laboratory space will be in the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research (http://www.wellscenter.iupui.edu/); which has ongoing collaborative Programs in developmental biology, hematologic malignancies and stem cells, heart research, pediatric hematology/oncology, diabetes, pulmonary inflammation and translational medicine.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the positions are filled. Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a research program summary, a statement of future plans, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Director, Program in Developmental Biology and Neonatal Medicine
Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Department of Pediatrics
Indiana University School of Medicine
1044 W. Walnut Street, Room 374, Indianapolis, IN 46202
siconway@iupui.edu

Indiana University is an EO/AA educator, employer and contractor (M/F/D)

Posted August 4th, 2010

Tenure-track Position in Craniofacial Science, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University

McGill University is one of the world’s top-ranking universities. It has outstanding research and a very strong commitment to excellent teaching and learning and service to the community. Likewise, the Faculty of Dentistry is amongst the strongest research-intensive dental faculties in the world, and has a highly dynamic professoriate and innovative teaching program. In particular, a large group of basic, clinical and interdisciplinary scientists investigating mineralized tissues at McGill makes it an intellectual hub in this field rivaled by few others.

The Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for a tenure-track position in craniofacial science from candidates whose research involves basic and/or applied approaches and has implications for the mineralized tissues of the craniofacial complex. The successful applicant will be expected to be (or will become) a strong teacher and an outstanding researcher with a proven record of achievement for their stage of career. He/she will be expected to take a leadership role in the development of professional and/or research training in the area of craniofacial sciences at the Faculty and affiliated units, including the possibility of working with the Faculty’s Divisions of Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and related University Hospital Departments. He/she will be expected to develop an independent research program, function collaboratively in a scholarly milieu rich in active skeletal and dental researchers and core services, obtain external funding, and contribute to interdisciplinary biomedical/health sciences research and teaching efforts occurring across the University. Candidates must have completed an MD, DMD or PhD.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Applications, including a full curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, goals and plans, and the names and postal and e-mail addresses of three referees, should be sent to the address below.  The selection process will commence on September 15, 2010.

Dr. Marc D. McKee, Chair, Search Committee
Faculty of Dentistry
McGill University
3640 University Street, Room M/73
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2B2
marc.mckee@mcgill.ca
Tel: 514-398-7203, ext 00041, Fax: 514-398-8900 

Posted July 22nd, 2010

Assistant/Associate Professors, Indiana University School of Medicine

Department of Pediatrics and Section of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine is recruiting two faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.  We are especially interested in applicants whose research focus complements and extends the Program’s strengths in neural crest biology, cardiopulmonary vascular development and the use of vertebrate models to investigate congenital diseases.  Successful candidates can be a PhD, MD or MD/PhD and will be expected to establishinnovative, externally funded research programs.  The positions come with generous start-up packages, outstanding laboratory space and protected time for research-related activities.  Laboratory space will be in the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research (http://www.wellscenter.iupui.edu/); which has ongoing collaborative Programs in developmental biology, hematologic malignancies and stem cells, heart research, pediatric hematology/oncology, diabetes, pulmonary inflammation and translational medicine. 

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a research program summary, a statement of future plans, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Simon J Conway, PhD, Director
Program in Developmental Biology and Neonatal Medicine
Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Department of Pediatrics
Indiana University School of Medicine
1044 W. Walnut Street, Room 374, Indianapolis, IN 46202
siconway@iupui.edu

Posted July 22nd, 2010

Postdoctoral positions, Developmental Reproductive Biology and Toxicology National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH)

Postdoctoral positions are available in a new laboratory led by Dr. Humphrey Yao at NIEHS at Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. The recently formed laboratory (August 2010) utilizes conditional transgenic and knockout approaches, tissue recombination, real time imagining, and molecular genomics to study the following topics: 1) Understand how somatic cell lineages are established in fetal ovaries; 2) Identify the stem/precursor cells for steroidogenic cell lineages in testes and adrenals; and 3) Study the impacts of environmental toxicants (BPA, phthalates, and arsenic) on embryonic development of reproductive organs. The candidates will join an exciting research team with ample resources and excellent training opportunities at NIEHS.

The qualified candidate should have a Ph.D. or M.D.in reproductive physiology, developmental biology, cell & molecular biology, and/or toxicology. The selected individuals must have experiences with transgenic mice and proven writing and presentation skills. Experiences in molecular biology technique (ChIP or microarray), cell or organ culture, and embryology are desirable. The positions are available on November 1st, 2010.

Potential applicants should email a cover letter stating your interests and career goals, a CV, and three reference letters to:
 
Dr. Humphrey Yao
Developmental Reproductive Biology Group Laboratory of Reproductive and Developmental Biology NIEHS/NIH Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Email: yaoh3@niehs.nih.gov
 

 

Posted September 1st, 2010

Postdoctoral Fellows, Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI)

Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI) is accepting applications for Postdoctoral Fellows to start September 2011.

MBI Postdoctoral Fellows are immersed in the topics of the MBI emphasis year programs (see http://mbi.osu.edu). Postdoctoral Fellows engage in a three-year integrated program of tutorials, working seminars or journal clubs, and workshops, and in interactions with their mathematical and bioscience mentors. These activities are geared toward providing the tools to pursue an independent research program with an emphasis on collaborative research in the mathematical biosciences. MBI facilitated activities for Postdoctoral Fellows are tailored to the needs of each young scientist.

Applying for a Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Applications for an MBI Postdoctoral Fellowship should be submitted online at
http:www.mathjobs.org/jobs/mbi.

• Applicants should provide a curriculum vita, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation.

• For additional information please contact Rebecca Martin (rebecca@mbi.osu.edu or 614-292-3648).  Applications completed before December 16, 2010 will receive full consideration.

Posted September 1st, 2010

Postdoctoral Scholar/Fellow Position in Developmental Neurobiology of Signal Transduction, University of California San Diego

An NIH-funded postdoctoral scholar/fellow position is available in the Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, at the UCSD School of Medicine. We are a small and young laboratory with a dynamic research program focused on discovering and elucidating the molecular signaling cascades responsible for the development of the mammalian inner ear. Projects entail a wide array of cell biological processes. We are seeking a candidate that is passionate about science, highly motivated to learn and explore, and takes pride in his/her projects. He/She will demonstrate research expertise and productivity by publishing several first-author papers in peer-reviewed international journals. The postdoctoral scholar/fellow is expected to undertake innovative projects, hypothesize, design and perform experiments, interpret results, and write manuscripts and grants under the guidance of the principal investigator.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Neurosciences, Cell Biology or related fields with strong written and oral communication skills. Interested individuals should send a cover letter and CV to: Alain Dabdoub, PhD at adabdoub@ucsd.edu. Please include the names and contact information of three references. Salary/Stipend is commensurate with postdoctoral experience and the appointment is 1 year with possibility of renewal.

For more information or to apply, please contact: Alain Dabdoub, PhD: adabdoub@ucsd.edu, Telephone: (858) 534-4966, Fax: (858) 534-5319

Posted September 1st, 2010

Two Postdoctoral positions, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

 Two postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Prof. Nicholas Baker, in the Department of Genetics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, USA. (http://fruitfly4.aecom.yu.edu/index.html). The successful applicant will be interested in molecular and genetic approaches to study growth and/or neural differentiation in vivo using the fruitfly Drosophila melanogaster.  Interests include the regulation of the cell cycle and other aspects of cell physiology during terminal differentiation of neurons, and the pathways or cell death, cell engulfment, and cell orientation during cell competition and organ growth.

Some recent papers from our lab include:
Li, W., Kale, A., and Baker, N.E. (2009) Oriented cell division as a response to cell death and cell competition.  Curr. Biol.  19 1821-1826
Bhattacharya, A. and Baker, N.E. (2009)  The HLH protein Extramacrochaetae is required for R7 and cone cell fates in the Drosophila eye Dev. Biol. 327, 288-300.
Baker, N.E.  (2007) Pattern formation and the spatial regulation of proliferation.  Curr. Opin. Genet Dev, 17, 287-293. 
Li, W. and Baker, N.E.  (2007)  Engulfment is required for cell competition.  Cell, 129, 1215-1225.


Applicants should have a relevant doctoral degree, a strong research background and a passion for science. Please send CV including list of publications and names of 3 references by email to postdoc_baker@yahoo.com, mentioning this ad.

Posted September 1st, 2010

Postdoctoral Positions in Cellular Mechanics and Biophysics of Morphogenesis

Postdoctoral Positions are available for highly qualified and motivated candidates to study the physical principles of morphogenesis in the Davidson Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Bioengineering. The laboratory focuses on studying the molecular-, cellular, and tissue-scale processes that regulate mechanical properties and force-production during morphogenesis. Projects involve a combination of biophysics, cell biology, bioengineering, and embryology.

Candidates will have recently completed a PhD and have strong background in either biophysics, cell and developmental biology, or cell- and tissue- mechanics. Candidates with expertise with biochemistry, quantitative microscopy, microrheology, microfabrication or computer simulation are preferred. The research environment at the University of Pittsburgh includes a dynamic community of bioengineers, developmental biologists, cell- and tissue-level biomechanics, and theoretical biologists. Nearby resources include the John A. Swanson Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. Contemporary Pittsburgh is a diverse vibrant city undergoing a renaissance led by world class Universities and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should forward their statement of research interests, CV, and a list references to:

Lance Davidson
Department of Bioengineering
Biomedical Science Tower 3, Room 5059
3501 Fifth Avenue
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh PA 15260
(email) lad43@pitt.edu
(web) http://www.engr.pitt.edu/ldavidson/

Posted September 1st, 2010

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Regulation of Cell Differentiation and Tissue Movements During Mouse Gastrulation

Stony Brook University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Biochemistry and Cell Biology Department to study the role of O-fucose post-translational modification during mouse development and differentiation of embryonic stem cells. This is an NIH-supported position in the labs of Drs. Robert Haltiwanger and Bernadette Holdener. The successful applicant will use biochemical and genetic approaches to characterize defects in extra-cellular matrix composition, tissue movement, cell signaling, and mesoderm/endoderm patterning observed in Pofut2 (protein O-fucosyltransferase-2) mutant mouse embryos (O-Fucosylation of Thrombospondin Type 1 Repeats Restricts Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) and Maintains Epiblast Pluripotency During Mouse Gastrulation; Developmental Biology(2010) doi:10.1016/j.ydbio.2010.07.008). Applicant must possess a recent PhD (or equivalent) in the biomedical sciences with strong experience in biochemistry, molecular, and cellular biology as evidenced by one or more first author publications in peer-reviewed journals. Ideally, candidate will have expertise in manipulation of embryonic stem cells and vertebrate developmental biology.

Interested individuals should send an application package through e-mail (a cover letter detailing experience; CV; publication; PDF reprints; and names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references) to Dr. Bernadette Holdener, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 450 Life Sciences Building, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5215. Email: Bernadette.Holdener@stonybrook.edu

Posted September 1st, 2010

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neural Developmental Biology

Applications are invited from motivated and creative individuals who are interested in studying fundamental mechanisms of neuronal migration and axon guidance.  

The main focus of our research is to understand molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the development of neural circuits using the embryonic spinal cord as a model system.

The laboratory is located at the Umeå Center for Molecular Medicine (UCMM), Umeå University, Sweden. UCMM is an interdisciplinary department, which focuses on questions in basic medical sciences and developmental biology and provides an interactive modern environment with state-of-the-art core facilities.

Requirements: Individuals with a background in developmental biology, neuroscience, molecular and cell biology or related discipline and with a interest in developmental neurobiology are encouraged to apply. Technical experience with vertebrate embryonic model systems, molecular and cell biology techniques, biochemistry and imaging is an advantage although training will be given. The successful candidate will have a recent or imminent Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and be proficient in written and spoken English. The fellowship is currently funded for up to two years.

Application for the fellowship should include:
1. A short cover letter (not more than 1 page) to include a description of your research experience and suitability for the position.

2. Curriculum Vitae including: publication list, technical expertise, names and contact information for three referees. 

Please refer to number 2010SW28 and submit your application by 30th September 2010 to ucmm@ucmm.umu.se  Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Sara Wilson (sara.wilson@ucmm.umu.se)

 

Posted September 1st, 2010

Two NIH funded Post-doctoral Positions, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

Two NIH funded post-doctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Hatini in the Anatomy and Cellular Biology Department at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. The interdisciplinary research program in the lab is designed to understand how changes in the dynamic properties of cell-cell junctions and the cytoskeleton contribute to the morphogenesis of organs or entire embryos.

The successful candidate must have a PhD and/or MD or equivalent in genetics, cell, molecular or developmental biology and have demonstrated their strengths to work creatively and independently through quality publications. Background in live imaging of cell-cell junctions, cytoskeletal or organelle dynamic in live embryos is highly desirable. Tufts University has a strong Program in Cell and Developmental Biology. For more information please visit http://sackler.tufts.edu/ and http://www.tufts.edu/med/anatomy/.

Please submit inquiries or apply to this position by sending a cover letter summarizing interests and scientific experience, curriculum vitae and names of three references to:

Victor Hatini, PhD
Department of Anatomy & Cellular Biology Tufts University School of Medicine Boston, MA, 02111
e-mail: victor.hatini@tufts.edu

Posted September 1st, 2010

Postdoc Positions, Stochastics in Biological Systems, Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI)

Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI) is accepting applications for Early Career Awards during the 2011-12 year on Stochastics in Biological Systems.

Early Career Awards enable recipients to be in residence for stays of at least three months during an Emphasis Year Program at the Mathematical Biosciences Institute.  The 2011-12 Program is on Stochastics in Biological Systems (see http://mbi.osu.edu/2010/scientific2011.html). Awardees will engage in an integrated program of tutorials and workshops tied to the scientific theme and are expected to interact with local and visiting researchers.

Early Career Awards are aimed at non-tenured scientists who currently have continuing employment and who hold a doctorate in any of the mathematical, statistical and computational sciences, or in any of  the biological, medical and related sciences.

An Early Career Award will be for a maximum of $7,000 per month of residency and may be used for salary and benefits, teaching buyouts, and/or local expenses.

Applying for an Early Career Award

• Applications completed before December 16, 2010 will receive full consideration.  The applicant should state the period that he or she would like to be in residence.
• Applications should be submitted online at http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/mbi.
• Applicants should provide a curriculum vita, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation.  One of these letters should be from the department chair of the applicant’s home institution; the chair’s letter should discuss the proposed financial arrangements for the candidate’s stay at MBI.

For additional information please contact Rebecca Martin (rebecca@mbi.osu.edu or 614-292-3648).

Posted September 1st, 2010

Postdoctoral Position: Regulation of Aging in Hydra (NIH)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, independent postdoctoral researcher to participate in a project addressing causes of radical differences in lifespan seen within the genus Hydra. The position is part of a collaborative project involving Dr. Daniel Martinez (Pomona College) and Dr. Diane Bridge (Elizabethtown College). The project will include investigation of possible relationships between lifespan and both the stress response and the maintenance of stem cell populations (see Bridge et al., 2010, PLoS One 5). The initial appointment will be for three years, with the possibility of extension up to five years.  The successful candidate will be based at Pomona College, a private, coeducational, liberal arts college that is consistently ranked among the top ten liberal arts colleges in the United States. Pomona is located in Claremont, California, convenient to hiking in the San Gabriel mountains and approximately 45 minutes from Los Angeles and area beaches. Proximity to the University of California at Irvine allows frequent interaction with an additional laboratory working on Hydra biology, the research group of Dr. Rob Steele.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and strong skills in molecular biology. Experience in bioinformatics—particularly analysis of next-generation sequencing data—is desirable, as are skills in microscopy. A background in evolutionary biology and/or invertebrate embryology is also an advantage.

To apply, please send the following as electronic files to Dr. Daniel Martinez (dem04747@pomona.edu):

• a cover letter describing your experience and skills, your current research interests, and the reasons for your interest in this position
• a current CV
• contact details (including e-mail addresses) for at least three individuals willing to provide letters of recommendation
• representative publications

Informal inquiries about the position are welcome and can be directed to Dr. Martinez. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2010.

 

 

Posted September 1st, 2010

Postdoctoral Position, Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology, NINDS, NIH (<5 years from degree)

Neuronal Migration and Axonal Pathfinding. Projects focus on differentiation and migration of GnRH-1 cells and olfactory axon outgrowth during development. Prenatally, GnRH-1 neurons originate in the nasal region and migrate on olfactory axons into the brain. Development of the GnRH-1 system is characterized as neurophilic/axophilic migration. We are interested in mechanisms common to neuronal migration as well as mechanisms specific to the GnRH-1 system

Laboratory uses multidisciplinary approaches: nasal explants, videomicroscopy, calcium imaging, electrophysiology, immunocytochemistry, in situ histochemistry, single-cell PCR, and subtractive cDNA screening. Candidates should have training in one of the following: Neurobiology, Developmental biology, Molecular biology or Neuroendocrinology.

Application Instructions:     

Please send a letter or e-mail with a description of your interests and long-term goals, a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Susan Wray
Cellular & Developmental Neurobiology Section
NINDS, NIH
Bldg 35/Rm 3A-1012, Bethesda, MD
Email: wrays@ninds.nih.gov 

 

Lab Website: http://intra.ninds.nih.gov/Lab.asp?Org_ID=42   

NIH is an equal opportunity employer

Posted August 4th, 2010

Postdoctoral Position, University of Pennsylvania

A postdoctoral position is available immediately at the University of Pennsylvania to analyze the molecular mechanisms of neural crest specification in Xenopus. Interested candidates must have a PhD, MD or VMD degree and a strong background in developmental biology and/or molecular biology. Please submit your CV, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Jean-Pierre Saint-Jeannet, University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Biology, 3800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. e-mail: saintj@vet.upenn.edu

Posted August 4th, 2010

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Stony Brook University

Incumbent will carry out studies on glycolbiology/glycoproteins.  Using molecular biological techniques, they will study the biosynthesis, folding and degradation of glycoproteins in yeast. Accurate completion and documentation of experiments, oral presentation of data at research meetings, and report results in written papers. PhD in Bio-Organic Chemistry or related. Experience with Peptides.  Lab experience.

Send resumé to: Dr. William J. Lennarz, Distinguished Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, 450 Life Sciences Building, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York 11794-5215. REF: Science Ad.   EOE

Posted August 4th, 2010

Postdoctoral Position, Planar Cell Polarity Signaling, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York

A postdoctoral position for an outstanding and highly motivated candidate with experience in Drosophila genetics and microscopic methods is available in the Department of Developmental and Molecular Biology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Our laboratory focuses on molecular aspects of how cells polarize with respect to the epithelial plane (http://jennylab.aecom.yu.edu/). Planar cell polarity (PCP) is a feature of a wide variety of epithelia, including the arrangement of feathers on birds, hair on mammalian skin or such elaborate structures as the cilia on inner ear sensory cells essential for hearing. PCP signaling is crucial for the development of many organs and conserved from Drosophila to ascidians and humans. Aberrant PCP signaling can lead to left/right asymmetry inversions, heart and neural tube defects and cystic kidneys. Using the genetic and biochemical tools available with Drosophila as a model system, we study how a directional signal is transmitted and interpreted by individual or groups of cells.

The candidate’s research will benefit from a lively and friendly atmosphere and a strong tradition of collaboration within the College. Albert Einstein College of Medicine is situated in the Bronx, one of the five boroughs of New York City and offers ready access to the cultural and recreational opportunities in Manhattan and the greater New York area.

Candidates interested should send a C.V., brief summary of research experience and contact information for references to andreas.jenny@aecom.yu.edu.

EOE

Posted August 4th, 2010

Postdoctoral Position, Mouse Genetics and Developmental Biology

A new postdoctoral position is available at the University of Rochester Medical Center to participate in a NIH-funded research project investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms of craniofacial development using mutant mouse models. Our laboratory has expertise in analysis of various aspects of mouse embryonic development, genetic mapping and positional cloning of developmental mutations, and generation and analyses of transgenic/gene-knockout mice.  Recent research in our lab has resulted in publications in Science, PNAS, Development, Developmental Biology, and other high-ranking journals. Interested applicants please send an application letter and CV via email to Rulang_Jiang@urmc.rochester.edu.

Posted August 4th, 2010

Postdoctoral Position, Investigate the Molecular Controls of Jaw Patterning in the Chicken Embryo

A postdoctoral position is available immediately to investigate the molecular controls of jaw patterning in the chicken embryo. Our lab has shown that changing the levels of two signals (retinoic acid and BMPs) in the early chicken face leads to transformation of jaw identity (Lee et al., Nature, 2001). The project will focus on a novel, secreted protein that is highly upregulated under the conditions where beak duplications are induced. Using proteomics approaches, the applicant will discover the function of this protein. This project also offers excellent opportunities to discover new genes/proteins involved with other aspects of embryo patterning. Applicants should have a PhD and research experience in developmental biology, molecular biology or proteomics. Funding is available from research grants but applicants will be encouraged to apply for independent support.

Please email a CV, statement of research interests and contact information for at least three referees to:

Dr. Joy Richman
Life Sciences Institute, UBC
2350 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia , V6T 1Z3
CANADA
richman@interchange.ubc.ca

Posted July 13th, 2010

Post-doctoral Position, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

An NSF funded postdoctoral position is available ~August 1st to study the regulation of planar cell polarity and cell migration during embryonic morphogenesis. This is a two-year position with funding possible for a third year. Our research focuses on zebrafish gastrulation cell movements and also employs human cancer cell lines to examine the biochemical effects of polarity proteins on membrane trafficking events. We are particularly interested in the relationship between planar cell polarity proteins, matrix metalloproteinases, and ECM dynamics.

The successful candidate must have a PhD and/or MD or equivalent and ideally a strong background in zebrafish developmental biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture, and modern microscopic imaging techniques including confocal. The candidate must have demonstrated their strengths through quality publications. Vanderbilt University currently has six main zebrafish labs and a strong Program in Developmental Biology (see http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/devbio/).

Please submit questions or apply for this position by sending a concise description of your research experience and interests and a CV containing contact information for 3 references to:

Jason R. Jessen, PhD
Department of Medicine/Division of Genetic Medicine and the Department of Cancer Biology Vanderbilt University Medical Center
529 Light Hall
2215 Garland Ave
Nashville, TN 37232
email: jason.r.jessen@vanderbilt.edu

Posted July 8th, 2010

Postdoctoral position Gene/Environment Interactions, UT-Austin

We seek to fill a postdoctoral position to study gene/environment interactions in zebrafish. This research uses zebrafish as a model to study the craniofacial defects associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. 

 

More information about the lab and research can be found at http://www.sbs.utexas.edu/eberhart/index.html. Questions can be directed to the email listed below.

 

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. and/or M.D./Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, developmental biology or a related field. The selected candidate will be expected to apply for extramural funding.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an excellent environment for upcoming scientists. Housing the Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology and the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction research, UT Austin is uniquely situated to promote the careers of those interested in gene/environment interactions. Furthermore, Austin is consistently listed as one of the best US cities in which to live.

 

Qualified individuals should send a cover letter, CV and contact information for three references to Johann Eberhart (eberhart@mail.utexas.edu).

Posted July 7th, 2010

Postdoctoral/Research Associate, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

A postdoctoral/research associate position is available in the fall/winter of 2010 in the Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, (http://www.drbsinai.org/pc/sokol.html ) to study Wnt signaling and cell polarity in Xenopus embryos and mammalian stem/progenitor cells. 
 

Preference will be given to motivated applicants with strong research background and publication record in cell and developmental biology. Interested candidates may send their CV, list of publications and three references to Dr. Sergei Sokol(sergei.sokol@mssm.edu).

Posted July 7th, 2010

Postdoctoral Fellowship for Germ Line Specification in Penaeid Shrimp, Central Michigan University

The Department of Biology at Central Michigan University (CMU) seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work in the lab of Phil Hertzler in a collaborative project with Melony Sellars at CSIRO Food Futures Flagship (FFF), near Brisbane, Australia.  The project goal is to identify morphological and molecular markers of the germ line in penaeid shrimp embryos and larvae, and target those markers in loss-of-function studies.  A Ph.D. in the life sciences is required.  Experience with standard molecular cloning techniques, immunolocalization, in situ hybridization, RNA interference, and live aquaculture species is desirable.
 

The position is funded by CSIRO FFF and is available for one year starting July 1-Oct. 1, 2010 (pending final approval) with the possibility of two years extension.  Starting salary is up to $54,738 (US) depending on experience, with full insurance and retirement benefits.  The successful candidate will be based at CMU but expected to travel and live part of the year in Australia as needed.
 

For further information on the position and scientific content of the project, or to apply, please contact Dr. Philip Hertzler, Philip.L.Hertzler@cmich.edu.  Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Established in 1892, Central Michigan University is one of the nation’s 100 largest public universities and the fourth largest in Michigan, with more than 27,000 students in Mount Pleasant, online and at more than 60 locations worldwide. CMU offers 200 academic programs at the undergraduate through doctoral levels, including several that are nationally recognized. For more information on the Department of Biology, see http://www.bio.cmich.edu.

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).

Posted July 7th, 2010

Postdoctoral Associate, New Mexico State University, Department of Biology

An NIH-funded postdoctoral research associate is available to study the role of the Salvador-Warts-Hippo pathway during mitotic progression and cell cycle arrest in mammalian cells. In addition to developing an independent research project, there will be opportunities to gain experience in teaching an undergraduate mentoring. A PhD is required, with an emphasis in cell, molecular or developmental biology preferred.

A complete description of the position can be found at: http://www.nmsu.edu/~personel/postings/professional/12143045.html.  Send a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and career goals and contact information for at least three references to: Dr Charles Shuster, Biology Department, MSC 3AF, Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003. E-mail: cshuster@nmsu.edu. Screening of applications will begin on July 1, 2010 and will continue until filled. New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Posted July 7th, 2010

Director of Light Microscopy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Research Lab Specialist, Biochemistry Dept, Memphis, TN

Our laboratory focuses on the Hedgehog (HH) signaling pathway, which is inappropriately activated in ~ 25percent of sporadic human tumors, and mutated in pediatric cancers such as medulloblastoma and rhadomyosarcoma. Our goals are to understand SMO signaling mechanisms in both physiological and pathophysiological processes in order to better characterize SMO and its downstream effectors as potential therapeutic targets for treatment of HH pathway dependent cancers.


Requirements:
*Bachelor's degree in appropriate scientific field and eight years (post-degree and productive work experience.
OR
*Master's degree in appropriate scientific field and seven years (post-degree) work experience.
OR
*PhD in appropriate scientific field and four years (post-degree) work experience.

Apply online: www.stjude.org/jobs

EOE

 

Posted August 31st, 2010

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has an opening for a Research Lab Specialist

The Research Lab Specialist in the Biochemistry Department assists the principal investigator with the collection and analysis of data for specified research projects.

Requirements:

·  A Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate scientific field and 8 years (post-degree) of relevant and productive work experience OR

·  A Master's Degree in an appropriate scientific field and 7 years (post-degree) of relevant and productive work experience OR

·  A PhD in an appropriate scientific field and 4 years (post-degree) of relevant and productive work experience.

Preferred skills:

·  Background in molecular biology techniques highly preferred.

·  Exp. with Microsoft Office & Adobe Photoshop preferred.

St. Jude offers a positive working culture, professional advancement, & competitive compensation.


Apply online at: www.stjude.org/jobs

EOE/DFW

Candidates receiving offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Posted August 11th, 2010

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Senior Research Technologist - Genetics & Tumor Cell Biology Dept.

Our long-term objectives are to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling different aspects of normal and pathological organogenesis during embryogenesis using a variety of in vivo models. Specifically the forebrain and visual system and the lymphatic vasculature.

Requirements:

·  Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate scientific field and 3 years (post-degree) of relevant and productive work experience is required OR

·  Master's Degree in an appropriate scientific field and 2 years (post-degree) of relevant and productive work experience is required OR

·  PhD in an appropriate scientific field with no additional experience is required.

Preferred skills:

·  Experience with molecular biology techniques, tissue culture and working with in vivo models is preferred.

    St. Jude offers a positive working culture, professional advancement, & competitive compensation. 
    Apply online at: www.stjude.org/jobs

EOE/DFW

Pre-employment drug testing and background checks will be performed

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Posted July 8th, 2010