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POSITIONS OPEN FACULTY POSITIONS in BIOLOGY Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis The Department of Biology at Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), website: http://www.biology.iupui.edu/, invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions at any rank, to begin August 1, 2009. The areas of research spe- cialization are open, but preference will be given to qualified candidates with interests in microbiology, immunology, genetics and molecular biology, or bio- chemistry. Diverse opportunities for collaboration exist with the Center for Regenerative Biology and Medicine, the adjacent Indiana University School of Medicine, and nearby pharmaceutical and biotech- nology companies. We especially seek applicants whose research interests can support and expand the Depart- ment_s efforts to complement campuswide interdis- ciplinary research programs (website: http://www. iupui.edu/Èsolctr/research/) in the life and health sciences. Applicants must have a Ph. D. with postdoctoral ex- perience, and demonstrate evidence of research produc- tivity, the ability to initiate and maintain an externally funded research program and have a background appro- priate for successful teaching in one of the areas above at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels. Applicants at the ASSOCIATE or FULL PROFESSOR level must have an established record of research excellence, external funding, and student mentoring. Tenure may be offered to a successful senior candidate, depending on the candidate_s qualifications and accomplishments. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a state- ment of research plans, a description of teaching ex- perience and teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for three references as a single PDF file to: Dr. Kathleen A. Marrs, Chair, Faculty Search Committee at e-mail: [email protected]. Review of applications will continue until all posi- tions are filled. Applications received by 15 Decem- ber 2008, are assured full consideration. Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is Indiana_s life and health science campus, with over $300 million in research awards. IUPUI attracts over 30,000 students, offers over 180 undergraduate and 70 graduate and professional degrees, and maintains an attractive urban campus. The School of Science enrolls more than 1,800 majors, including approxi- mately 300 M.S. or Ph.D. students. IUPUI was rec- ognized in the 2008 U.S. News and World Report College Rankings as one of 70 campuses Beveryone should be watching[ and in the 2008 Forbes.com list of the top 15 percent of America_s best colleges. In- dianapolis, the 13th largest city in the United States, is the cultural and political center of Indiana, and was recently ranked as the nation_s most affordable major housing market. IUPUI is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong commitment to increasing fac- ulty diversity; we seek to attract a diverse applicant pool for this position, including women and members of minority groups. Soka University of America (SUA) seeks to fill two OPEN RANK positions in environmental studies. These openings may be filled by candidates from di- verse backgrounds or specialties within environmental studies, including but not limited to ecology, geology, atmospheric sciences, geography, and/or policy and planning. The successful candidates will play a for- mative role in a new interdisciplinary concentration in environmental studies. Candidates must have a strong commitment to student-centered, undergraduate teach- ing in a small classroom environment. The applicant should also demonstrate an ability to develop a pro- ductive research program and have a commitment to student-faculty research. Preference will be given to candidates with a broad, multidisciplinary approach to the study of human/environment interactions. Ap- plicants must hold a Ph.D. in the appropriate area. Applicants should submit a letter of application, cur- riculum vitae, along with transcripts, statements of research interest and teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recom- mendation to: Edward M. Feasel, Ph.D., Dean of Faculty, Soka University of America, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. POSITIONS OPEN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of BIOLOGY (TWO POSITIONS) Department of Biology The Department of Biology invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor po- sitions beginning in the fall of 2009. Ranked among the top tier of comprehensive universities in the north- ern region of the United States, Arcadia University is a coeducational institution located in suburban Phil- adelphia that offers undergraduate and graduate study to more than 3,500 annually. Applicants should have research interests in (1) aquatic ecology with a focus on organismal biology or (2) neurobiology. We es- pecially encourage applications from neurobiology can- didates able to employ a variety of approaches to one or more of the following subdisciplines of neuro- biology: developmental neuroscience, molecular and cellular neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, cognitive neuroscience, and systems neuroscience. In addition to teaching courses in the candidate_s area of expertise, the successful candidate will teach in the general Biology Program. Expertise in areas meeting other departmen- tal teaching needs may also be considered. Candidates must have an earned Doctorate and experience teach- ing courses at the university level. A dedication to teach- ing biology majors and nonmajors as well as an interest in engaging undergraduate students in research is ex- pected, so postdoctoral experience is desired. For full consideration, submit a letter of intent, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of re- search goals, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation by November 1, 2008, to: Dr. Naomi Phillips, Department of Biology, Arcadia Univer- sity, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038. Telephone: 215-572-2166; fax: 215-881-8758; e-mail: [email protected]. Arcadia University seeks candidates of diverse cultural back- grounds and abilities. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Oppor- tunity Employer, Arcadia University encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. online @sciencecareers.org ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Tampa, Florida The University of South Florida College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology is seeking to fill a tenure-earning faculty position at the ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR level. The incumbent should be Ph.D. and/or M.D., expert in molecular biology, immunol- ogy, or stem cell biology for lung disease re- search. Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Assistant Professor rank requires three years of postdoctoral experience. Asso- ciate Professor rank requires minimum of five years of experience at the Assistant Professor level and continued NIH-funded grant support. Salary negotiable. Submit cover letter, curricu- lum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Michelle Grandstaff, Division of Allergy and Immunology, MDC 19, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, or e-mail: [email protected] or fax: 813- 631-4030. Position is open until filled. Appli- cation reviews begin October 20, 2008. USF Health is committed to increasing its diversity and will give individual consideration to qualified ap- plicants for this position with experience in ethnically diverse settings, who possess varied language skills, or who have a record of research issues that support/benefit diverse communities or teaching a diverse population. The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer. For dis- ability accommodations, contact Michelle Grandstaff at telephone: 813-631-4024 a minimum of five working days in advance. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. 17 OCTOBER 2008 VOL 322 SCIENCE www.sciencecareers.org 466 Science makes every effort to screen its ads for offensive and/or discriminatory language in accordance with US and non-US law. Since we are an international journal, you may see ads from non-US countries that request applications from specific demographic groups. Since US law does not apply to other countries we try to accom- modate recruiting practices of other countries. However, we encourage our readers to alert us to any ads that they feel are discriminatory or offensive. To subscribe to Science: In US/Canada call 202-326-6417 or 1-800-731-4939 In the rest of the world call +44 (0) 1223-326-515 Science Careers Classified Advertising For full advertising details, go to www.sciencecareers.org and click on For Advertisers, or call one of our representatives. Europe & International E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0) 1223 326532 TRACY HOLMES Associate Director, Science Careers Phone: +44 (0) 1223 326525 ALEX PALMER Phone: +44 (0) 1223 326527 DAN PENNINGTON Phone: +44 (0) 1223 326517 SUSANNE KHARRAZ TAVAKOL Phone: +44 (0) 1223 326529 LOUISE MOORE Phone: +44 (0) 1223 326528 United States & Canada E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 202-289-6742 IAN KING Associate Director, Science Careers Phone: 202-326-6528 JORIBAH ABLE Industry – US & Canada Phone: 202-326-6572 ALEXIS FLEMING Northeast Academic Phone: 202-326-6578 TINA BURKS Southeast Academic Phone: 202-326-6577 DARYL ANDERSON Midwest/Canada Academic Phone: 202-326-6543 NICHOLAS HINTIBIDZE West Academic Phone: 202-326-6533 We’ve got Careers down to a Science. Japan MASHY YOSHIKAWA Phone: +81 (0) 3 3235 5961 E-mail: [email protected]

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POSITIONS OPEN

FACULTY POSITIONS in BIOLOGYIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

The Department of Biology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), website:http://www.biology.iupui.edu/, invites applicationsfor three tenure-track faculty positions at any rank,to begin August 1, 2009. The areas of research spe-cialization are open, but preference will be given toqualified candidates with interests in microbiology,immunology, genetics and molecular biology, or bio-chemistry. Diverse opportunities for collaborationexist with the Center for Regenerative Biology andMedicine, the adjacent Indiana University School ofMedicine, and nearby pharmaceutical and biotech-nology companies. We especially seek applicants whoseresearch interests can support and expand the Depart-ment_s efforts to complement campuswide interdis-ciplinary research programs (website: http://www.iupui.edu/Èsolctr/research/) in the life and healthsciences.Applicants must have a Ph. D. with postdoctoral ex-

perience, and demonstrate evidence of research produc-tivity, the ability to initiate and maintain an externallyfunded research program and have a background appro-priate for successful teaching in one of the areas aboveat the graduate and/or undergraduate levels. Applicantsat the ASSOCIATE or FULL PROFESSOR levelmust have an established record of research excellence,external funding, and student mentoring. Tenure maybe offered to a successful senior candidate, dependingon the candidate_s qualifications and accomplishments.Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a state-

ment of research plans, a description of teaching ex-perience and teaching philosophy, and names andcontact information for three references as a singlePDF file to: Dr. Kathleen A. Marrs, Chair, FacultySearch Committee at e-mail: [email protected] of applications will continue until all posi-tions are filled. Applications received by 15 Decem-ber 2008, are assured full consideration.Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

is Indiana_s life and health science campus, with over$300 million in research awards. IUPUI attracts over30,000 students, offers over 180 undergraduate and70 graduate and professional degrees, and maintainsan attractive urban campus. The School of Scienceenrolls more than 1,800 majors, including approxi-mately 300 M.S. or Ph.D. students. IUPUI was rec-ognized in the 2008 U.S. News and World ReportCollege Rankings as one of 70 campuses Beveryoneshould be watching[ and in the 2008 Forbes.com listof the top 15 percent of America_s best colleges. In-dianapolis, the 13th largest city in the United States,is the cultural and political center of Indiana, and wasrecently ranked as the nation_s most affordable majorhousing market.

IUPUI is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer with a strong commitment to increasing fac-ulty diversity; we seek to attract a diverse applicant pool for thisposition, including women and members of minority groups.

Soka University of America (SUA) seeks to fill twoOPEN RANK positions in environmental studies.These openings may be filled by candidates from di-verse backgrounds or specialties within environmentalstudies, including but not limited to ecology, geology,atmospheric sciences, geography, and/or policy andplanning. The successful candidates will play a for-mative role in a new interdisciplinary concentrationin environmental studies. Candidates must have a strongcommitment to student-centered, undergraduate teach-ing in a small classroom environment. The applicantshould also demonstrate an ability to develop a pro-ductive research program and have a commitment tostudent-faculty research. Preference will be given tocandidates with a broad, multidisciplinary approachto the study of human/environment interactions. Ap-plicants must hold a Ph.D. in the appropriate area.Applicants should submit a letter of application, cur-riculum vitae, along with transcripts, statements ofresearch interest and teaching philosophy, evidenceof teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recom-mendation to: Edward M. Feasel, Ph.D., Dean ofFaculty, Soka University of America, 1 UniversityDrive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSORTampa, Florida

The University of South Florida College ofMedicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Di-vision of Allergy and Immunology is seeking to fill atenure-earning faculty position at the ASSISTANTor ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR level. The incum-bent should be Ph.D. and/or M.D., expert inmolecular biology, immunology, or stem cell biolo-gy for lung disease research. Rank is commensuratewith qualifications and experience. Assistant Profes-sor rank requires three years of postdoctoral experi-ence. Associate Professor rank requires minimum offive years of experience at the Assistant Professorlevel and continued NIH-funded grant support.Salary negotiable. Submit cover letter, curriculumvitae, and three letters of reference to: MichelleGrandstaff, Division of Allergy and Immunolo-gy, MDC 19, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard,Tampa, FL 33612, or e-mail: [email protected] or fax: 813-631-4030. Position is openuntil filled. Application reviews begin October 20,2008.

USF Health is committed to increasing its diversity and willgive individual consideration to qualified applicants for thisposition with experience in ethnically diverse settings, whopossess varied language skills, or who have a record of researchissues that support/benefit diverse communities or teaching adiverse population. The University of South Florida is anEqual Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employ-er. For disability accommodations, contact Michelle Grand-staff at telephone: 813-631-4024 a minimum of five workingdays in advance. According to Florida law, applications andmeetings regarding them are open to the public.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of BIOLOGY(TWO POSITIONS)Department of Biology

The Department of Biology invites applicationsfor two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor po-sitions beginning in the fall of 2009. Ranked amongthe top tier of comprehensive universities in the north-ern region of the United States, Arcadia University isa coeducational institution located in suburban Phil-adelphia that offers undergraduate and graduate studyto more than 3,500 annually. Applicants should haveresearch interests in (1) aquatic ecology with a focuson organismal biology or (2) neurobiology. We es-pecially encourage applications from neurobiology can-didates able to employ a variety of approaches to oneor more of the following subdisciplines of neuro-biology: developmental neuroscience, molecular andcellular neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, cognitiveneuroscience, and systems neuroscience. In addition toteaching courses in the candidate_s area of expertise, thesuccessful candidate will teach in the general BiologyProgram. Expertise in areas meeting other departmen-tal teaching needs may also be considered. Candidatesmust have an earned Doctorate and experience teach-ing courses at the university level. A dedication to teach-ing biology majors and nonmajors as well as an interestin engaging undergraduate students in research is ex-pected, so postdoctoral experience is desired.For full consideration, submit a letter of intent, a

statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of re-search goals, curriculum vitae, and three letters ofrecommendation by November 1, 2008, to:Dr. NaomiPhillips, Department of Biology, Arcadia Univer-sity, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038.Telephone: 215-572-2166; fax: 215-881-8758;e-mail: [email protected].

Arcadia University seeks candidates of diverse cultural back-grounds and abilities. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Oppor-tunity Employer, Arcadia University encourages members ofunderrepresented groups to apply.

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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSORTampa, Florida

The University of South Florida College ofMedicine, Department of Internal Medicine,Division of Allergy and Immunology is seekingto fill a tenure-earning faculty position at theASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSORlevel. The incumbent should be Ph.D. and/orM.D., expert in molecular biology, immunol-ogy, or stem cell biology for lung disease re-search. Rank is commensurate with qualificationsand experience. Assistant Professor rank requiresthree years of postdoctoral experience. Asso-ciate Professor rank requires minimum of fiveyears of experience at the Assistant Professorlevel and continued NIH-funded grant support.Salary negotiable. Submit cover letter, curricu-lum vitae, and three letters of reference to:Michelle Grandstaff, Division of Allergyand Immunology, MDC 19, 12901 Bruce B.Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, ore-mail: [email protected] or fax: 813-631-4030. Position is open until filled. Appli-cation reviews begin October 20, 2008.

USF Health is committed to increasing its diversityand will give individual consideration to qualified ap-plicants for this position with experience in ethnicallydiverse settings, who possess varied language skills, orwho have a record of research issues that support/benefitdiverse communities or teaching a diverse population.The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer. For dis-ability accommodations, contact Michelle Grandstaff attelephone: 813-631-4024 a minimum of five workingdays in advance. According to Florida law, applicationsand meetings regarding them are open to the public.

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Sciencemakes every effort to screen its ads for offensiveand/or discriminatory language in accordancewith USand non-US law. Sincewe are an international journal,youmay see ads from non-US countries that requestapplications from specific demographic groups. Since USlaw does not apply to other countries we try to accom-modate recruiting practices of other countries. However,we encourage our readers to alert us to any ads that theyfeel are discriminatory or offensive.

To subscribe toScience:

In US/Canada call 202-326-6417 or 1-800-731-4939In the rest of theworld call +44 (0) 1223-326-515

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For full advertising details, go towww.sciencecareers.org and click onFor Advertisers, or call one of our representatives.

Europe & InternationalE-mail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 1223 326532

TRACY HOLMES

Associate Director, Science CareersPhone: +44 (0) 1223 326525

ALEX PALMER

Phone: +44 (0) 1223 326527

DAN PENNINGTON

Phone: +44 (0) 1223 326517

SUSANNE KHARRAZ TAVAKOL

Phone: +44 (0) 1223 326529

LOUISE MOORE

Phone: +44 (0) 1223 326528

United States & Canada

E-mail: [email protected]: 202-289-6742

IAN KING

Associate Director, Science CareersPhone: 202-326-6528

JORIBAH ABLE

Industry – US & CanadaPhone: 202-326-6572

ALEXIS FLEMING

Northeast AcademicPhone: 202-326-6578

TINA BURKS

Southeast AcademicPhone: 202-326-6577

DARYL ANDERSON

Midwest/Canada AcademicPhone: 202-326-6543

NICHOLAS HINTIBIDZE

West AcademicPhone: 202-326-6533

We’ve gotCareers down to aScience.

JapanMASHY YOSHIKAWA

Phone: +81 (0) 3 3235 5961E-mail: [email protected]

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Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patientsfirst. Join us and experience our culture first-hand – one of high ethics & integrity, diversified experiences, and a resoundingpassion for improving human health.

The positions listed below offer excellent opportunities for highly motivated and talented scientists who wish to apply theirskills to identify new targets for therapeutic intervention, and participate in drug discovery and development. Merck hasa strong history of recruiting top talent and the standards for recruitment are high. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D.or M.D. in the Biological Sciences or related scientific discipline, and a proven track record of scientific accomplishmentsreflected in key publications in high impact journals. A minimum of 3 years’ post-doctoral research experience and excellentcommunication and leadership skills are required.

The Metabolic Disorders Department is seeking Sr. Research Biologists with a broad range of and researchskills to identify and prosecute novel therapeutic approaches to type 2 diabetes. The successful candidates will have strongexpertise in utilizing pharmacological and genetic approaches to study the molecular, cellular and biochemical aspects ofinsulin action and the regulation of nutrient metabolism.

The Metabolic Disorders Department is seeking candidates to lead groups of senior scientists in providing biochemical andbiological support for target validation and lead optimization activities in developing therapeutics for type 2 diabetes andobesity. A minimum of 3 years’ post-doctoral research experience and at least 3 additional years of scientific contributionas an investigator in the field of type 2 diabetes is required. The successful candidates will possess a strong understandingof human patho-physiology/biochemistry of type 2 diabetes and will function as biology leaders of project teams for thedevelopment of new pharmaceutical products.

The Infectious Diseases Department is seeking Sr. Research Microbiologists to perform innovative research applied toantibacterial drug discovery. The successful candidates will apply bacterial molecular genetics and biochemistry to developtarget-based screens and to determine the mechanism of action of antimicrobial compounds.

TheDepartment of Cardiovascular Diseases atMerck is seeking outstanding scientists for lab head positionswithin theatherosclerosis or hypertension research groups. The individuals will conduct target validation and proof-of-conceptstudies in the setting of dynamic cross-functional teams coordinating drug discovery. A background in integrative physiologywith emphasis onexpertise in conducting studies to investigate the regulation of lipid biology, intermediarymetabolismor blood pressure regulation is preferred.

The Department of Immunology is seeking Sr. Research Scientists with a strong track record in Immunology/Inflammation todevelop novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of diseases impacted by dysregulation of the immune system, includingrespiratory disease and inflammatory pain. Responsibilities will include identifying and characterizing novel moleculartargets as well as pathways critical to pathology. The successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise in molecularand cellular pathway analysis, recombinant protein cloning and expression, cell biology and/or cellular immunology and

inflammation models.

Merck offers an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-lifebalance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Our retirement package includes a pension plan and one of thebest 401(k) plans in the nation.

To be considered for any of these positions, please visit our web site at merckcareers.jobs/1017 to create a profile andsubmit your resume against the appropriate requisition code. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V – proudlyembracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

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Director, Division of Physiological and Pathological Sciences

Center of Scientific Review

National Institutes of Health

Department of Health and Human Services

THE POSITION: The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Direc-

tor, Division of Physiological and Pathological Sciences (DPPS) to play a key role in a new senior leadership team to

guide CSR and re-invigorate the scientific peer review process. Peer review at NIH is undergoing substantial changes

to enhance the experience for reviewers, ensure the integrity of the science, and ensure that the best science is done

by the best scientists. Direction and planning of wide-ranging changes in the review process will be implemented by

CSR’s leadership team, of which the Director, DPPS, is a key member. The Director provides scientific leadership for

the Division by tracking critical macro issues related to the broad fields of science within the purview of the division,

advising the Director, CSR, and other NIH officials on scientific issues relevant to the Division and its mission, and

representing CSR within and outside of NIH. The incumbent provides leadership to and management of approximately

50 Scientific Review Officers (SROs), overseeing program activities conducted by several Integrated Review Groups

(IRG), supervising 5 IRG Chiefs in managing a broad range of human resources issues, recruiting and mentoring,

ensuring that principles and practices related to the conduct of peer review are applied in a consistent manner across

the Division, and overseeing management of the Division’s budget allocation. The Division Director serves as a key

member of the Center’s senior leadership team by participating in strategic planning activities for the Center’s scientific

and management goals, establishing principles and practices related to referral and review, and directing the implemen-

tation of program and management goals by establishing priorities, coordinating activities, and tracking and reporting

progress. Applicants may browse the CSR home page at www.csr.nih.gov for additional information on the Center, and

are encouraged to learn more about NIH’s plans for enhancing peer review at http://enhancing-peer-review.nih.gov.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Applicants must possess an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, as well as senior-

level research experience in one or more of the following scientific areas: endocrinology, metabolism, nutrition and

reproductive sciences; immunological sciences; infectious diseases and microbiology; and digestive, kidney and

urological systems. Candidates should be outstanding communicators, known and respected within their professions

as distinguished individuals of outstanding competence, have supervisory and mentoring experience, and experience

representing an organization with integrity and diplomacy. Visionary and charismatic leadership characteristics are

crucial to attract and nurture outstanding professional staff to best serve the nation’s biomedical scientific mission at the

NIH. Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to think strategically, work collaboratively and use a consultative

approach to problem solving and decision making.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience, and a full package of Civil Service benefits is available,

including: retirement, health and life insurance, long term care insurance, leave and savings plan (401K equivalent). This

position is subject to a background investigation and completion of an annual confidential financial disclosure report.

HOWTOAPPLY:ACurriculumVitae, Bibliography, and the names and contact information of three to five references

must be received by October 17, 2008. Please submit a cover letter detailing your qualifications, what prompts your

interest in this position, and your minimum salary requirements. Application packages should be sent to the National

Institutes of Health (NIH), Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1117, Bethesda, Maryland

20892 or electronically e-mailed [email protected]. For further information, please contactKathleenHanratty

on (301) 435-0639. All information provided by candidates will remain confidential and will not be released outside

the CSR search process without a signed release from candidates.

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Director, Division of Translational Clinical Sciences

Center of Scientific Review

National Institutes of Health

Department of Health and Human Services

THE POSITION: The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of

Director, Division of Translational Clinical Sciences (DTCS) to play a key role in a new senior leadership team to

re-invigorate the scientific peer review process, with primary responsibility for translational clinical sciences. Peer

review at NIH is undergoing substantial changes to enhance the experience for reviewers, ensure the integrity of the

science, and ensure that the best science is done by the best scientists. Direction and planning of wide-ranging changes

in the review process will be implemented by CSR’s leadership team, of which the Director, DTCS, is a key member.

The Director provides scientific leadership for the Division by tracking critical macro issues related to the broad fields

of science within the purview of the division, advising the Director, CSR, and other NIH officials on scientific issues

relevant to the Division and its mission, and representing CSR within and outside of NIH. The incumbent provides

leadership to and management of approximately 50 Scientific Review Officers (SROs), overseeing program activities

conducted by several Integrated Review Groups (IRG), supervising 5 IRG Chiefs in managing a broad range of human

resources issues, recruiting and mentoring, ensuring that principles and practices related to the conduct of peer review

are applied in a consistent manner across the Division, and overseeing management of the Division’s budget allocation.

The Division Director serves as a key member of the Center’s senior leadership team, participating in strategic planning

activities for the Center’s scientific and management goals, establishing principles and practices related to referral and

review, and directing the implementation of program and management goals by establishing priorities, coordinating

activities, and tracking and reporting progress. Applicants may browse the CSR home page at www.csr.nih.gov for

additional information on the Center, and are encouraged to learn more about NIH’s plans for enhancing peer review

at http://enhancing-peer-review.nih.gov.

QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED:Applicantsmust possess anM.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, as well as senior-level

research experience in one or more of the following scientific areas: cardiovascular and respiratory sciences; surgical

sciences, biomedical imaging and bioengineering; musculoskeletal, oral and skin sciences; translational clinical oncol-

ogy; and vascular diseases and hematology. Candidates should have broad clinical research experience, be outstanding

communicators, known and respected within their professions as distinguished individuals of outstanding competence,

have supervisory and mentoring experience, and experience representing an organization with integrity and diplomacy.

Visionary and charismatic leadership characteristics are crucial to attract and nurture outstanding professional staff to

best serve the nation’s biomedical scientific mission at the NIH.Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to think

strategically, work collaboratively and use a consultative approach to problem solving and decision making.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience, and a full package of Civil Service benefits is available,

including: retirement, health and life insurance, long term care insurance, leave and savings plan (401K equivalent). This

position is subject to a background investigation and completion of an annual confidential financial disclosure report

HOWTOAPPLY:ACurriculumVitae, Bibliography, and the names and contact information of three to five references

must be received by October 17, 2008. Please submit a cover letter detailing your qualifications, what prompts your

interest in this position, and your minimum salary requirements. Application packages should be sent to the National

Institutes of Health (NIH), Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1117, Bethesda, Maryland

20892 or electronically e-mailed [email protected]. For further information, please contactKathleenHanratty

on (301) 435-0639. All information provided by candidates will remain confidential and will not be released outside

the CSR search process without a signed release from candidates.

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Tenure-track faculty positions in Biomedical Engineering

Boston University is seeking candidates for one or more tenure-track faculty positionsin Biomedical Engineering that are anticipated for September 2009. BME at BU isone of the nation’s top-ranked departments, attracting exceptional graduate andundergraduate students both nationally and internationally. The BME department’s 30primary faculty members bring in ≈$20M in external research funding annually. Wehave strengths in numerous research areas, boast a wealth of research resources andfacilities, and have strong ties with the research-active BU School of Medicine, as wellas the diversity of other top medical research centers in the Boston area. In both teach-ing and research the BME department is known for its highly quantitative approachto biomedical science, with liberal application of engineering principles and physicalsciences. As a Coulter Translational Partnership school, faculty are encouraged totranslate advances in biomedical research into new applications that make a positiveimpact on society.

Candidates are sought with, but not limited to, research interests in one or more ofthe following areas:

• neuroscience/neurophysiology, with emphasis on the cellular and molecular levels

• biomedical optics/biophotonics, with preference to applications in fundamentalscience and/or clinical applications

• single-molecule and cellular biophysics, especially as related to the above two fields

Candidates with interdisciplinary research interests that transcend the traditionalboundaries of BME are also encouraged to take advantage of opportunities for jointappointments in other College departments, and/or within the Division of MaterialsScience & Engineering or the Division of Systems Engineering.

Candidates to be considered will have a doctorate-level degree in engineering, physicsor physical chemistry, and will have evidence of potential for leading an independentand vibrant research program. BU also places high value on quality teaching, so thepotential to teach current courses and develop new courses in the department willalso be a selection criterion.

Review of applicants will begin November 1, 2008. Please send PDF files of a CValong with a list of potential references, a statement of research interests, and astatement of teaching interests to:

Chair, BME Faculty Search [email protected]

Boston University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employercommitted to increasing the cultural and intellectual diversity of its faculty.

Open Recruitment of Young Researchers (2nd Stage)

1. Open Recruitment of Researchers (2nd stage)

Special project researchers (all given the title of “specially appointed assistant professor”)

Amaximum of 10 researchers

2. Quali�cation Requirements

(1) Academic degree, etc: Young researchers who have obtained a PhD degree within approximately the

past 10 years (as of April 1, 2009)

(2)Achievements/ability: Has outstanding research capabilities and/or research achievements in one of the

specialty areas outlined at the following website: http://sendou.kuma-u.jp/

3. Arrival

April 2009

4. Period of Employment

Those hired in stage 2 will be employed through March 2014. (Contracts will be for one year each and will

be renewed once a year through March 31, 2014.)

(Note: After having gone through career advancement evaluations and after the end of one’s term of

employment, it is possible for one to be promoted to the position of Associate Professor in the Kumamoto

University Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence. A total of approximately 8 people from

stages 1 and 2 will be chosen for these positions.)

5. Application Deadline

Applications must reach the university by no later than November 28, 2008 (Friday).

6. Inquiries

Any inquiries should be made by e-mail to the Research Cooperation Section (person in charge of research

strategy) of Kumamoto University at the e-mail address written below: [email protected]

Please be sure to allow enough time before the application deadline for a response to be made to you.

For details, please visit the following website: http://sendou.kuma-u.jp/

Applications will not be accepted through our website.

Location: Kumamoto, Japan

NEUROSCIENCE AND

CELL BIOLOGY

Tenure-track/tenured position(s) are available inneuroscience and cell biology at the University ofMedicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-RobertWood Johnson Medical School. Investigatorswith interests in molecular neurobiology, cellbiology and developmental neurobiology areencouraged to apply. The position(s) will beavailable beginning July 2009.

Please submit curriculum vitae, summary ofscientific interests and goals, and three lettersof reference to: Cheryl F. Dreyfus, Ph.D.,Professor and Acting Chair. Address thismaterial to Ms. Mary Beth Sparta,Department of Neuroscience and CellBiology, UMDNJ-Robert Wood JohnsonMedical School, 675 Hoes Lane West,Piscataway, NJ 08854-8021. UMDNJ is anAffirmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer, m/f/d/v, and a member of theUniversity Health System of New Jersey.

Imagine being part

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makes a discovery.

Faculty PositionStructural Biology Program

Sloan-Kettering Institute

The Structural Biology Program of the Sloan-Kettering Institute(www.ski.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track facultyposition at the Assistant Member level (equivalent to AssistantProfessor). We are interested in individuals with an outstandingrecord of research accomplishment in structural biology. Areasof interest include x-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, EMand optical imaging, as well as the interface of structural,chemical and computational biology. Faculty will be eligible tohold graduate school appointments in the Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the WeillCornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, as well as theTri-Institutional MD/PhD Training Program.

Candidates should e-mail their application in PDF format [email protected] by December 1, 2008. The applicationshould include a CV, description of past and proposed research(3-7 pp), and copies of three representative publications.Candidates should arrange to have three signed letters ofreference in PDF format sent by e-mail to [email protected] letters should be addressed to Dr. Nikola Pavletich, c/o JulieKwan, Box 135, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275York Avenue, New York, New York 10065. Inquiries may be sent toMs. Kwan or to Dr. Nikola Pavletich, Chair, Structural BiologyProgram at [email protected]. Memorial Sloan-Kettering CancerCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Smoke-free environment.

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FACULTY POSITIONS IN BIOSCIENCES AND BIOENGINEERING

Professors,Associate Professors,Assistant Professors

The King Abdullah University of Science andTechnology (KAUST) in Saudi

Arabia will provide exceptional research facilities and all the benefits of

an independent, merit-based institution with one of the world’s largest

university endowments. KAUST is an international graduate-level research

university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement and

becoming a major contributor to global collaborative research. A university

where education, administration and the recruitment of both staff and

students are based on merit, without regard to race, religion or gender.

We are looking for recognized and promising academics with fundamental

research interests in plant and microbial sciences. Your research may

provide a base for new renewable technologies, bioenergy, sustainable

agriculture and water conservation. Ideally you will use and develop one

or more of these technical areas as part of your research:

• High throughput DNA sequencing for non-model plants and microbes

• High throughput analysis of mRNA and small regulatory RNAs

• Data management for genomic, proteomic and transcriptomic datasets

• Proteomic technologies applied to non-model plants and microbes

• Metabolic enzyme engineering for bulk feedstock and

biotransformation

• Synthetic Biology tools for genetic systems assembly and analysis

• Microscopy-based approaches to cellular structure-function

relationships

• Biophysical approaches for analysis and engineering of

biological systems

The overall originality and promise of your work will be more important

than your specialist area.You will enjoy opportunities to pursue innovative

research,and take advantage of world-class facilities in genomics,proteomics,

imaging, structural biology, nanotechnology and computation. You will have

a PhD in a biological science or related scientific or bioengineering discipline,

along with evidence of the ability to pursue independent research, and an

existing track record of publications in high-profile international journals.

KAUST has a strong commitment to graduate education. You will have the

opportunity to teach new graduate courses, and to lead teams of graduate

students in Master’s and PhD research.

KAUST opens in September 2009 at Thuwal on the Red Sea, 80 km

north of Jeddah, and welcomes exceptional researchers, faculty and

students from around the world. KAUST will offer very attractive base

salaries and a wide range of benefits.To find out more about KAUST, go

to www.kaust.edu.sa.

The University of Cambridge

As part of an Academic Excellence Alliance agreement, a committee

from the Faculty of the School of Biological Sciences at the University

of Cambridge will conduct the search, and nominate top applicants

for roles at KAUST. KAUST will make all recruiting decisions,

appointment offers, explanations of employment benefits and will be the

faculty’s employer.

For more information about the positions and the KAUST

Academic Excellence Alliance with the University of Cambridge, see

www.kaust-aea.cam.ac.uk .

To apply, send your CV, statements of research, an outline of potential

teaching interests, and the contact details of at least three referees,

by email to the Search Committee at [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed immediately.

Closing date for the first round of applications: October 31 2008.

Applications will be accepted until July 2009, or until all ten positions

have been filled.

Enquiries: [email protected]

Faculty Positions

Bioscience and Bioengineering

Very attractive base salaries plus benefits

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It takes everyone at MIT to be MIT.

http://web.mit.edu

Executive DirectorThe Executive Director of MIT’s Earth System Initiative (ESI) isresponsible for the development and management of a large researchand education program at MIT. This multidisciplinary, multidepartmentprogram includes environmental research and education programs thatinvolve approximately twenty faculty and dozens of graduate students.Learn more about ESI at http://esi.mit.edu.

Responsibilities include working with the ESI director and collaboratingwith ESI faculty on strategic planning; handling private donor relationsand stewardship, including record keeping and management ofcommunications; assisting faculty in the development of new researchprograms and funding proposals to foundations and federal governmentagencies; managing and administering ESI internal funding programs;planning and coordinating events; managing graduate fellowshipprograms, education and outreach activities, and development andmaintenance of the web site; and planning and hosting monthly lectureseries. Position will also entail collaboratively developing new areas forresearch activities and participating in team-building and fund-raising toenable such activities.

Requirements: a minimum of five years of experience in academicresearch or research administration; and a graduate degree (master’sor doctorate) in the natural sciences or engineering, with environmentalscience-related or engineering fields preferred. Seek an individual withfirst-rate organizational and strategic planning skills who is comfortableoperating with minimal supervision but is an expert communicator andrelationship builder.

Interested candidates may apply on-line at http://web.mit.edu/jobs.Please reference job number mit-00005888.

MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicationsfrom women, minorities, veterans, older workers, and individuals withdisabilities are strongly encouraged.

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The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply; a background

check will be conducted on applicant selected.

The University of Texasat Austin

The Institute for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Alan Lambowitz,Director, invites applications for two tenure-track/tenured positions ineukaryotic molecular biology. Academic appointments at the level ofAssistant, Associate, or Full Professor will be in an appropriateacademic unit in the College of Natural Sciences. Candidates shouldhave an outstanding record of research productivity and a researchplan that utilizes molecular and biochemical approaches to addressimportant problems in eukaryotic molecular biology. Areas ofparticular interest include but are not limited to chromatin structure,regulation of gene expression, microRNAs and RNA interference,DNA damage responses, and cell cycle control.

Building on a strong existing faculty, the Institute has recruited morethan 50 new faculty members over the past ten years (seewww.icmb.utexas.edu). In addition to it’s highly interactive andinterdisciplinary research environment, the Institute providesadministrative and financial support for the Graduate Program in Celland Molecular Biology and state-of-the-art core facilities includingDNA sequencing, mass spectrometry, electron and confocalmicroscopy, DNA microarrays, robotics, and mouse geneticengineering. A recently instituted MD-PhD program with the UT MedicalBranch and the new Dell Pediatrics Research Institute further enhance theenvironment for basic Biomedical Research.

Austin is located in the Texas hill country and is widely recognized asone of America’s most beautiful and livable cities.

Please apply on-line at http://www.icmb.utexas.edu/apply/betweenSept. 1 and Nov. 1, 2008.

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Materials Science and Engineering

CSIRO is Australia’s national science agency. CSIRO‘s Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE)

Division is the largest materials science and engineering research enterprise in Australia, employing 550

researchers in five locations across the country.The leading research of CMSE places CSIRO in the top 1%

of Research Institutions in Physics, Chemistry and Engineering in the world.The Division has the twin goals of:

Developing advanced materials that promote innovation and transform the Australian manufacturing sector, and

Undertaking research at the frontiers of physics, chemistry and engineering to meet Australia’s national

challenges in water, energy and health.

It fulfils these goals in partnership with CSIRO’s Flagships, national and international universities and Australian

Industry.

Our staff are located in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.We also have a small presence in Canberra.

CSIRO’s Division of Materials Science and Engineering maintains world leading capabilities and is now seeking

leading researchers and engineers to work in the following capabilities and fields:

Innovation in Process and Production (3 Positions)

• Micro-analysis , Metal Solidification

Microstructure and Properties (1 Position)

• Modelling of Melt and Casting processes

Integrated Nano-Science (2 positions)

• Nano-synthesis, Nano-Sensing, Separation Science

Surface Coating and Characterisation (4 Positions)

• Sensing materials , Hard Coatings, Geopolymers and responsive gels

Polymer Interfaces (5 positions)

• Polymer Composites, Multifunctional Polymers

Wave Physics (4 Positions)

• Optics (and coatings), Distributed Sensing, X-ray Science, Bio-Physics

Superconductivity and Magnetics (2 Positions)

• Mathematical Physics , Materials Science, Electronics

Thermal and Fluid Dynamics (1 position)

• Computational Fluid Dynamics

Scientists and Engineers are sought with a range of experience fromTeam Leaders with international reputations

to early career researchers with outstanding scientific qualifications. For successful candidates this will be

an exciting opportunity to join Australia’s premier science agency. Scientists will be encouraged to develop

innovative research outcomes and take part, or in some cases lead, projects of significance to the Australian

Community. CSIRO pays competitive salaries with remuneration based on qualifications/experience and training.

For more details on the specific roles, selection documentation and how to apply, visit www.csiro.au/careers

then select positions vacant and select the Division CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering to see a list of all

our current vacancies. Short Listed applicants would have to be available for interview in the week commencing

the 10th November.

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Plant Organismal BiologyHarvard University

Department of Organismic andEvolutionary Biology and The Arnold Arboretum

The Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (OEB) at HarvardUniversity invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Plant Organ-ismal Biology. The successful candidate will also be appointed Director ofResearch at theArnoldArboretum.We seek an outstanding scientist who usescomparative approaches to understand how developmental, physiological,ecological, genetic and/or chemical processes contribute to the functionaldiversity of plants. The position will be integrated into OEB, a vibrantdepartment with an expanding plant biology group, and physically based ata new 43,000 sq ft research center that is under construction at the ArnoldArboretum. The Director of Research will oversee operation of this newfacility and the development of research programs focused on comparativeplant biology. He/she should bring the perspective and leadership skills toestablish a leading research center that takes advantage of the Arboretum’sliving collections and complements the research and teachingmission ofOEB.Applicants will be expected to conduct innovative research and contributeto teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applicants should submit the following application materials online to http://www.lsdiv.harvard.edu/oeb/academic_search/: a curriculum vitae, state-ments of research and teaching interests, representative publications, andnames of three references. Questions about application materials should bedirected toMs.Katie Parodi, [email protected]. Inquiries shouldbe directed to Professor ElenaKramer, [email protected]. Let-ters of nomination from third parties are welcome and applications from, orinformation about, female and minority candidates are encouraged. Reviewof applications and nominations will begin December 1, 2008.

Further information about OEB, the Arnold Arboretum, and the PlantBiology Initiative at Harvard are available at www.oeb.harvard.edu,www.arboretum.harvard.edu and www.pbi.fas.harvard.edu.

Harvard University is anAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Joint Faculty Appointment

Program in International HealthStanford University and Stanford School of Medicine

Stanford University seeks candidates for a tenured position dedicated to building and leading a new,world-class, interdisciplinary program in international health. The position will be jointly held inthe Stanford School of Medicine and another school, department, or institute in the University. Theposition involves three complementary activities: research on the problems that affect internationalhealth; teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students; and bringing together researchers fromthroughout the University to work on topics related to international health.

The appointment requires an outstanding record of scholarly publications and an MD, PhD, orequivalent. The ideal applicant will have some or all of the following qualities: leadership in the fieldof international health; strong administrative skills; ability to forge relationships with universitiesinternationally, governmental institutions, industry, and NGOs; experience in making, advising, orimplementing policy; and interest in engaging faculty with previously untapped expertise in areasrelevant to international health, including, but not limited to, economics, law, business, engineeringand environmental sciences, natural sciences, and the social sciences.

Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae, bibliography, a brief letter outlining interest, andnames and addresses of three references byDecember 31, 2008 to:Catharine Kristian,AssistantDirector, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, 616 Serra Street, Stanford, CA

94305-6055.

Stanford University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed toincreasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women,members of minority groups, and international candidates, as well as others who would bring

additional dimensions to the university’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

FACULTY POSITIONSThe Department of Biology at Temple University is expanding its research pro-grams and anticipates multiple faculty hires over each of the next several years.At this time, the Department invites applications for tenured/tenure-track posi-tions in the areas of (1) Developmental/Cell Biology as an Associate/FullProfessor and (2) Ecology at any level.

Developmental/Cell Biologist (Associate/Full Professor)We are especially interested in individuals who are using current moleculargenetic approaches to study basic mechanisms of developmental pathwaysand/or cell function. Individuals whose research programs complement andextend the department’s strengths in vertebrate development, developmentalneuroscience, RNA biology, molecular virology and cancer biology are especiallyurged to apply. However, outstanding candidates in other areas also will begiven full consideration. Applicants are expected to have a significant trackrecord of funded research.

Ecologist (open rank)The ecologist position is broadly defined, and we are open to all systems andresearch approaches. Candidates are expected to have a strong publicationrecord, an innovative research program and level-appropriate external funding.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a research program summary,statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information ofthree references. Applicants for an assistant professor position shouldarrange for submission of three reference letters. Electronic submission [email protected] is preferred. Otherwise, mail applications to: BiologySearch Committee, Department of Biology, Temple University, 1900North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Review of applications will beginimmediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative actionemployer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, M/F/D/V).

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Columbia College Chicago is an urban institution of

over 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students,

emphasizing arts, media and communications in

a liberal arts framework. The Institute for Science

Education & Science Communication (Science

Institute) is a pioneer in science visualization & in

methods of teaching & assessing science through art,

drama, dance & music.

In this key role, the Coordinator of Outreach Program

will recruit, organize, teach & assess graduate-level

professional development programs in science,

science visualization, & science education courses

for K-12 teachers. The ability to

participate in research efforts & seek

external funding revenues through

governmental, corporate and foundation

grants is essential. Qualified candidates

will hold a PhD in one area of science

or science education. Columbia College

Chicago encourages female, GLBT,

disabled, international, & minority

classified individuals to apply for all positions. No

phone calls, please. We offer a competitive salary

& an excellent benefits package. Please submit a

resume & a cover letter to:

[email protected] line: Coordinator,

Outreach Program Search, POS 1098

or

Ms. Toni Campbell • Science Institute

Coordinator, Outreach Program Search, POS 1098

Columbia College Chicago

600 S. Michigan Avenue • Chicago, IL 60605

www.colum.edu • sciviz.colum.edu

Coordinator of Outreach Program

for the Science Institute

12-Month Academic Staff Position

Beginning January 15, 2009

Department of PharmacologyUniversity of Minnesota

Medical SchoolTENURE/TENURE TRACK POSITION

(Assistant Professor, AssociateProfessor, Professor)

The Department of Pharmacology at the Uni-versity of Minnesota invites applications for atenure/tenure track faculty position (Assistant,Associate or Full Professor). Applicants usingmolecular, biochemical, cellular or integrativeapproaches to study problems relevant to phar-macological sciences are encouraged to apply.Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Pharmacology orother basic biomedical science, or anM.D. degree,and relevant postdoctoral research experience.Applicants must have a strong record of researchaccomplishments, as documented by publicationsin leading peer-reviewed journals. The successfulAssistant Professor candidate will be expectedto develop an innovative, competitive researchprogram supported by extramural funding andto participate in departmental teaching activities.Applicants for Associate Professor and Profes-sor positions must demonstrate distinction inpublished research, evidence of consistent extra-mural funding, and a commitment to teaching. Foradditional information about the department, visit:www.pharmacology.med.umn.edu.

Interested applicants should apply online at:http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/

Central?quickFind=76559 for theAssistant Pro-fessor positionor athttp://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=76557 for theAssociate Professor or Professor position, andattach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, briefstatement of research interests, and contact infor-mation for three references.

Karolinska Institutet is currently welcoming

Applications forsix postdoctoral positions investigating severe asthma

ADonation by Marion and Herbert Sandler, joint Directors of The Sandler Family Supporting Foundationin San Francisco, has created The Bernard Osher Initiative for Research on SevereAsthma at KarolinskaInstitutet (KI)

Severe and dif�cult to control asthma represents the major unmet need in the treatment of asthma. Thedonationwill establish a new translational research programme focused on the understanding ofmechanismsin severe asthma.

This new research programme is managed by The Centre for Allergy Research (CfA) at KI, a networkof excellence within KI initiated eight years ago by a grant from the The Vårdal Foundation for HealthCare Sciences and Allergy Research. With matching support from KI and the Stockholm County Council(Stockholms Läns Landsting, the health care provider in the greater Stockholm area) basic and clinicalcollaborative projects on diseases caused by allergy and other hypersensitivities are supported.

The positions are full-time and temporary with 2-year contracts.The speci�c topics to apply for are:

Position Cfa 4241/2008-01: Infections and innate immunity in severe asthma. Supervised by professorHans-Gustaf Ljunggren, The Centre for Infection Medicine (CIM) and Dr. Barbro Dahlén at the Lung andAllergy Unit, Department of Medicine at Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge.

Position Cfa 4241/2008-02: Gene products in the pathophysiology of severe asthma. Supervised byprofessor Juha Kere at the Department of Molecular Genetics at Novum Bioscience Park.

PositionCfa 4241/2008-03: Eicosanoidmediators in the pathophysiology of severe asthma. Supervisedby professor Jesper Haeggström at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics.

Position Cfa 4241/2008-04: Novel biomarkers in severe asthma. Supervised by professor Sven-ErikDahlén at the National Institute for Environmental Medicine.

Position Cfa 4241/2008-05: The phenotypic characterisation of childhood severe asthma. Supervisedby professor Gunilla Hedlin, the Department of Women and Child Health and Astrid Lindgren’s ChildrenHospital, and professor Marianne van Hage, Unit for Clinical Immunology and Allergy at Department ofMedicine at Karolinska University Hospital Solna.

Position Cfa 4241/2008-06: Development of new experimental models of severe asthma. Supervisedby professor Gunnar Nilsson, Unit for Clinical Immunology and Allergy at Department of Medicine atKarolinska University Hospital Solna.

The projects are intertwined and the programme will be directed by a Steering Committee made up of allSupervisors.

To apply, the applicant must hold a doctor’s degree or a foreign quali�cation deemed equivalent to adoctorate (PhD).Applicants who have completed their degree no more than three years before the last datefor applications should be given priority. Candidates who have completed their degree earlier than thisshould receive equal priority if special grounds exist (please refer to complete advertisement for guidanceon exemptions).

Please send your application, written in English and marked with reference number Cfa 4241/2008,

plus the speci�cation of which position you apply for to reach us no later than 17:00 CET on Friday

28th November 2008.

The complete application includes: CV, list of publications, brief outline of your current work (max oneA4page), a statement on why you are seeking this position (max one A4 page), names of two references andcontact details during December 2008, and if applicable certi�cates to support exemption from 3 year ruleand PhD degree at the time of applying. Please check with speci�cation of requirements in link to completeadvertisement given below! Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please submit the requested documents as pdf/word �les to: [email protected]

For more information about the projects and the application requirements, please refer to extendedadvertisement at: http://jobb.ki.se/external/ad/showAd.asp?adId=2094.

Questions may also be directed to Professor Sven-Erik Dahlén, Director of CfA ([email protected])or Co-director Professor Gunilla Hedlin ([email protected]).

If you wish to submit your application by ordinary mail, please send ten sets of all documents to: KarolinskaInstitutet, The Centre for Allergy Research, Att: Yvonne Nygren, Box 287, SE-17177 Stockholm,Sweden.

For courier mail: Karolinska Institutet, The Centre forAllergy Research,Att:Yvonne Nygren, Scheeles väg1, KI Solna Campus, tel +468 5248 2205. Mailed documents must reach us before the deadline.

Selection process: A selection committee appointed by CfA will together with the respective supervisorsproduce a short list of applicants for each position that will be called to interview in Stockholm duringDecember 2008. The Board of CfA is expected to decide upon appointments in January 2009.

Karolinska Institutet (KI) is one of the leading medicaluniversities in Europe. Through research, education andinformation, the Institute contributes to improving humanhealth. Each year, the Nobel Assembly at KI awards the NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine. Karolinska Institutet offers20 training programs in the �eld of medicine and conductsmore than 40% of all medical academic research in Sweden.For more details see www.ki.se

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BIOINFORMATICS/COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY FACULTY POSITIONS

The College of LiberalArts and Sciences anticipates up to three tenure-track openings in bioinformatics/computational biology that will build on our existing strengths in computer sciences and in the life sci-ences. The new faculty will be housed in the Department of Computer Science or in the Departmentof Biological Sciences according to their background and preference. Rank will be dependent uponqualifications. As part of this cluster hire, we anticipate the creation of a Center for ComputationalBiology and Bioinformatics. Joint appointments in other Schools/Colleges/Centers/Institutes will beavailable, as appropriate.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, development of high throughput data analysis methodsand techniques (e.g., microarray, sequence analysis), systems biology, data mining, and bioinformatics/computational biology applications (e.g., genomics, proteomics, ribonomics, metabolomics, genomicmedicine and disease).

Wayne State University is a large, comprehensive, nationally ranked research institution that offers gener-ous start-up packages. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent and an outstanding researchrecord. Successful applicants are expected to establish andmaintain vigorous, externally funded researchprograms and to participate in education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, suc-cessful applicants will be expected to exploit and expand the existing collaborative culture in the campusamong faculty members of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Computer Science, the School ofMedicine’s Karmanos Cancer Institute, the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, the Institute ofEnvironmental Health Sciences, theMott Center for HumanGrowth and Development, Detroit RegionalInstitute for Clinical and Translational Research and the Henry Ford Health System.

Applications must be submitted online at jobs.wayne.edu, referring to Posting #035531 and includinga letter of intent, a 2-page statement of research interests, a 1-page statement of teaching interests, acurriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references. All applications will be strictlyconfidential and references will be requested only for applicants who are shortlisted. Applicants mustindicate the position(s) for which they are applying by marking the corresponding Position Number(s).Only those applicationmaterials that are submitted to this site will be considered. Review of applicationswill begin when all materials have been received and the search will remain open until the positionshave been filled.

Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members ofminority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Neuroscientist

The Department of Zoology and Physiology in conjunction with theGraduate Neuroscience Program at the University of Wyoming invitesapplications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track FACULTYPOSI-TION at the rank of Assistant Professor, or at a higher rank for anindividual with an outstanding research and funding record, startingAugust 2009. Area of research is open but preference will be givento applicants who would complement existing strengths in the Neu-roscience Program, which include sensory neurophysiology, neuronalplasticity, neuroendocrinology, and neuropharmacology. The successfulcandidate must have a PhD or equivalent, evidence of research pro-ductivity, and teaching ability. A minimum of 2 years of post-doctoralexperience is preferred. Teaching responsibilities will include a graduatelevel functional neuroanatomy course. S/he will be expected to have orto develop an externally funded research program and to participate inthe Graduate Neuroscience Program and the NIH funded NeuroscienceCenter of Biomedical Research Excellence. The successful applicantwill have access to outstanding Microscopy and MacromolecularAna-lytic Facilities. A competitive start-up package is available.

Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement ofresearch and teaching experience, three publications, and three lettersof recommendation to:Neuroscience SearchCommittee, Dept. 3166,1000 E. UniversityAvenue, Laramie,WY82071; Fax 307-766-5625;

Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/NeuroScience and http://uwyo.edu/

Zoology; email [email protected]. Review of applications willbegin in November 2008.

The University is a Carnegie Foundation Research/DoctoralExtensive Institution, and is an AA/EEO Employer.

Assistant Professor

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGIST

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Applicants should have broad trainingin animal physiology. The successful candidate will share responsibilityfor teaching an animal physiology course and will offer advanced coursesin their specialty area. The successful candidate will also be expectedto participate in teaching introductory courses for biology majors andnon-majors, and should exhibit potential for independent and innovativeresearch involving Master’s and undergraduate students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A PhD in biology or related field.Relevant Post-doctoral teaching and research experience preferred.

CLOSINGDATE FORAPPLICATIONS:Review of applications willbegin on December 12, 2008, and continue until position is filled.

SUBMIT LETTER OFAPPLICATION, STATEMENTOF TEACHINGPHILOSOPHY, STATEMENT OF RESEARCH INTERESTS, CUR-RICULUM VITAE, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, THREELETTERSOFRECOMMENDATION,ANDNOMORETHANTHREEREPRINTS TO:

Chair, Physiologist Search Committee

Department of Biological Sciences

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Campus Box 1651S

Edwardsville, IL 62026-1651

SIUE is a comprehensive regional university located on a 2,660 acrecampus in a semi-rural setting 25minutes from downtown St. Louis, MO.SIUE is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education.

SIUE is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. SIUE is astate university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be avail-

able to holders of F1 or J1 visas.

The Hong Kong University of

Science and Technology

Tenure-track Faculty Position(s)

in ChemistryThe Department of Chemistry invites applicationsfor tenure-track Assistant Professor positions.

Immediately available is an Assistant Professorshipin the general area of analytical chemistry. Thecandidate is expected to teach analytical chemistryat both undergraduate and postgraduate levels,and to develop a vigorous research program in his/her area of interest. Preference will be given tocandidate with research interest in interdisciplinaryareas such as bioanalytical or environmentalanalytical chemistry.

Several more positions, also at AssistantProfessor rank, are expected to be available soonin any areas of chemistry. The candidates areexpected to develop a vigorous research programin any frontier areas of chemistry, and to conductteaching duties in their areas of specialty at bothundergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Applicants should have a PhD degree andpostdoctoral experience. The starting salary willbe commensurate with qualifications andexperience. Fringe benefits including medical/dental benefits and annual leave will be provided.Housing will also be provided where applicable.

Applications should be sent with curriculum vitae,a statement of teaching philosophy, a researchproposal, and names and addresses of threereferees (including email addresses) to:

Chemistry Search CommitteeDepartment of ChemistryThe Hong Kong University of Science andTechnologyClear Water Bay, Kowloon, HONG KONGFax: (852) 3521-1486Email: [email protected]

Review of applications will start from 15 November2008 until the positions are filled. Additionalinformation can be found at http://www.ust.hk.

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for several projects of molecular vaccine develop-

ment for human and animal health in molecular

Virology.

Preference will be given to candidates who have

an outstanding expertise in one of the disciplines

named above and strong interests in both funda-

mental and applied molecular vaccine research.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., and relevant post-

doctoral experience with an established record of

research excellence, peer-reviewed publications.

In addition, candidates must be highly motivated

and fluent in English.

The positions are initially appointed for two years.

The salary will be in accordance with the German

tariff regulation (TVöD). Please submit a CV, brief

description of research experience and career goals

and the names/email adresses of 2-3 references by

email to:

PD Dr. Matthias Giese,

Head of Vaccine Development,

Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy und

Immunology, Perlickstraße 1, 04103 Leipzig,

Germany. For questions regarding this position

please contact PD Dr. Matthias Giese,

email: [email protected]

Information regarding the Fraunhofer Institute can

be found under www.izi.fraunhofer.de

The Department of Vaccine Development of The Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology

in Leipzig/ Germany, invites applications in

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

The Fraunhofer Insti-tute for Cell Therapy

and Immunology is

one of 56 institutes of

the Fraunhofer-Society.

As one of the leading

organizations for applied

research in Europe it

offers ambitious scien-

tists challenging tasks

coupled with respon-

sibility and room for

creativity.

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

INDEPENDENT NEW INVESTIGATORS

Position: Independent New Investigator

Working Location: Onna-son or Uruma-shi, Okinawa, Japan.

Requirements:Maximum of five years of prior postdoctoral experience andno previous independent research appointment.

Term: Full-time fixed term appointment for 5 years.

Starting Date:Appointments will begin either on April 1, 2009 or October1, 2009.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Submission Documents:

1. Cover letter in English2. Curriculum Vitae in English3. Names and contact information for five references4. Research proposal

Benefits: Relocation, Housing and Commuting allowances, Annual paid leave,Summer holidays, National social insurance (Shakai-hoken) includes healthinsurance, Welfare pension insurance (Kousei-nenkin-hoken), and Worker’saccident compensation insurance (Roudousya-saigai-hosyou-hoken).

ApplicationDeadline:Consideration of applications for appointment in 2009willcommence on November 17, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Address:

For email send the application as a PDF file attachment (use a single PDF file thatincludes all sections of the application) to: [email protected].

For post mail send to:Attn: Mr. Ferry Toya, Acting Director, Human ResourcesOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology Promotion Corporation7542 Onna, Onna-son, Okinawa 904-0411, JAPAN

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Promotion Corporation

Central Office, Seaside House

7542 Onna, Onna Village, Okinawa Japan 904-0411

Tell: +81 98 966 8711 Fax: +81 98 966 8717

URL: www.oist.jp

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is a new international research institute created to establish a world-class graduate university of scienceand technology in Okinawa, Japan, with Sydney Brenner as President. At present there are 19 independent research units with over 150 researchers in temporarylaboratories in Uruma and Onna, Okinawa. Current units include Neural Computation (Kenji Doya), G0 Cell Unit (MitsuhiroYanagida), Molecular Neuroscience(Sydney Brenner), Neurobiology Research (Jeffrey Wickens), Computational Neuroscience (Erik De Schutter), Cellular and Molecular Synaptic Function(Tomoyuki Takahashi), and Developmental, Evolutionary, and Environmental Genomics of Marine Invertebrates (Noriyuki Satoh). A new research campus isunder construction in Onna, and the first buildings will be completed in late 2009. By 2012 the university is expected to have about 50 independent research units.The focus of the OIST program is on interdisciplinary research that crosses traditional academic boundaries. The language of instruction is English.

OIST is seeking Independent New Investigators. These are single-tenure, five-year appointments as independent research unit leaders.Areas of focus are neurosciencewith emphasis on primate studies, cell biology and genetics, structural biology, and mathematical and computational biology including theoretical ecology. Thepositions include salary for the appointee and up to two additional lab members, appropriate laboratory space, and funding to support research for the unit. Thepositions are fully independent, but multidisciplinary collaborations that expand the scope of experience of the appointee are encouraged. Eligible applicants willhave a maximum of five years of prior postdoctoral experience and no previous independent research appointment. There will be a midcourse progress review atthree years.At the conclusion of the five year period, appointees may apply for other positions at OIST or move to other organizations.Appointments will be madeon the basis of a research proposal, interview, seminar presentation, and references. Appointments will begin either on April 1, 2009 or October 1, 2009 and willcontinue on a semiannual basis. Consideration of applications for appointment in 2009 will commence on November 17, 2008, and will continue until the positionis filled.Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, names and contact information for five references, and a research proposal. The proposal should include thefollowing sections: background, research plan, and budget with justification. The application should be submitted by email or post mail to the addresses below.

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Assistant or Associate Professor

ECOLOGICAL MODELING

The Division of Biological Sciences (www.biology.missouri.edu) at the University ofMissouri-Columbia

invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in ecologi-cal modeling. We are particularly interested in candidates whodevelop, expand and evaluate modeling tools to study ecological

problems.The successful candidate will establish a research programthat complements our existing strengths in ecology and evolutionarybiology, conservation biology, and genetics. S/he will join a diversegroup of biologists in the Division of Biological Sciences with inter-ests in cell and developmental biology, neurobiology and behavior,and ecology and evolutionary biology. MU also features a stronginterdisciplinary program in Conservation Biology (conservbio.missouri.edu).

We offer a highly competitive salary and start-up package, an activedoctoral program with institutional support for students, and a highlyinteractive faculty. We are deeply committed to ethnic, racial andgender diversity in our faculty and strongly encourage applicationsfrom women and members of groups underrepresented in science.

Send application by e-mail to: [email protected] a singleAdobeAcrobat PDF or Microsoft Word document that includes yourvita and statement of research and teaching interests. Have three lettersof reference mailed to: John David, Chair, Division of BiologicalSciences, 105TuckerHall, University ofMissouri, Columbia,MO

65211-7400. Review of applications will beginDecember 1, 2008. TorequestADAaccommodation contact Johnette Blair at 573-882-6650or [email protected].

MU is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.

Assistant or Associate Professor

PLANT DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

The Division of Biological Sciences (www.biology.missouri.edu) at the University of Missouri-Columbiainvites applications for a tenured or tenure-track posi-

tion. Candidates should use cellular, molecular, genetic, and/or systemsapproaches to understand mechanisms that regulate plant growth anddevelopment.Weare particularly interested in candidateswith strongquantitative skills and/or theoretical modeling approaches.The suc-cessful candidate will establish a research program that complementsour existing strengths in developmental biology, genetics, functionalgenomics/proteomics and evolution. S/he will join a diverse groupof scientists in the Life Sciences Center (lifesciences.missouri.edu),a state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary facility and a hub of life scienceresearch on campus.MU also features strong interdisciplinary programsin Plant Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Physiology/Genetics (http://ipg.missouri.edu).

We offer a highly competitive salary and start-up package, an activedoctoral program with institutional support for students, and a highlyinteractive faculty.We are deeply committed to ethnic, racial and genderdiversity in our faculty and strongly encourage applications fromwomenand members of groups underrepresented in science.

Send application by e-mail to: [email protected]. Attach a singleAdobe Acrobat PDF or Microsoft Word document that includes yourvita and statement of research and teaching interests. Have three lettersof reference mailed to: John David, Chair, Division of BiologicalSciences, 105 Tucker Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

65211-7400. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008. Torequest ADA accommodation contact Johnette Blair at 573-882-6650or [email protected].

MU is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.

Harvard Medical SchoolAssistant Professor

High Resolution Approaches toStudy Macromolecular Machines

The Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacologyat Harvard Medical School seeks to appoint colleagues whose researchconcerns the molecular structures, interactions, and mechanismsunderlying cellular function. We are especially interested in findingfaculty with expertise in using high-resolution methodologies to probestructure/function relationship of macromolecular machines. Areas ofinterest range from single-molecule approaches and novel optical meth-ods for probing structure and function in vitro and in living cells to useof x-ray crystallography for studying targets and mechanisms of actionof modern therapeutic interventions.

These appointments will be made in conjunction with the Center forMolecular and Cellular Dynamics, which provides infrastructure forlaboratories at Harvard Medical School and its affiliated hospitals, aswell as for groups at the Harvard campus in Cambridge.

Interested candidates should summit a CV, a 3 to 5 page statement ofresearch interests, and have 4 letters of recommendation sent to:

Stephen C. Harrison, Search Committee Chair

c/o Stephanie Biggs

Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Harvard Medical School

240 Longwood Ave., C-214

Boston, MA 02115

Application deadline is December 1, 2008.

Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Life Sciences Institute and the University of Michi-gan Medical School invite applications for tenure trackASSISTANT PROFESSOR positions. We are seekingoutstanding scholars, with Ph.D., M.D. or equivalentdegrees and relevant postdoctoral experience, who showexceptional potential to develop an independent researchprogram that will address fundamental issues in any aspectof stem cell biology. Applicants who have already estab-lished successful independent research programs will beconsidered for tenured ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR orPROFESSOR positions.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, copies of upto three reprints, a one- to two-page summary of researchplans, and arrange to have three letters of reference sentdirectly by October 31, 2008 to: Stem Cell SearchCommittee, c/o Rebecca Fritts, Life Sciences Institute,University of Michigan, 210 Washtenaw Avenue, AnnArbor, Michigan, 48109-2216.

The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Martin Evans / Robert Huber

Research Fellowships

Cardiff School of Biosciences

In recognition of the achievements of its Nobel Laureates,

Cardiff School of Biosciences is launching an annual

Martin Evans / Robert Huber Research Fellowship

Programme. Each Fellowship will run for a maximum of

3 years and will foster scientists on the point of securing

research independence who wish to establish their team in

one of the largest bioscience departments in the UK.

The Programme will provide outstanding scientists

with financial and infrastructural support to develop an

independent research career within our dynamic and

stimulating environment. Research will be fostered by

leading, internationally renowned researchers within an

impressive range of well-equipped laboratories, including

a new £14m Life Sciences building.

Applicants should hold a PhD, suitable research experience

and be of a calibre to secure prestigious external fellowships.

Salary: Grade 6: £28290 - £33780 per annum

(pay award pending)

Grade 7: £35858 - £41545 per annum

(pay award pending)

Further information regarding the Martin Evans /

Robert Huber Research Fellowship Programme and

areas of research interest can be obtained from

http://www.cf.ac.uk/biosi/research/fellowships

Informal enquiries should be addressed to

[email protected]

To work for an employer that values and promotes

equality of opportunity, visit www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs

telephone + 44 (0) 29 2087 4017 or email

[email protected] quoting vacancy

number 675.

Closing date: 14 November 2008.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobsDean of the School of Arts & Sciences

Clarkson University seeks a dynamic leader with visionto guide the School of Arts & Sciences to exceptionalnew levels of achievement, stature and national recogni-tion. The successful candidate will possess outstanding

leadership and communication skills and a commitment to excellence. TheSchool of Arts & Sciences enrolls over 680 undergraduate and graduatemajors, and its 80 fulltime faculty members actively engage in research, manyas affiliates of the Centers for Advanced Materials Processing; the Environ-ment; and Rehabilitation Engineering, Science andTechnology. The School hasnine departments and twenty disciplinary and interdisciplinary undergraduateprograms. The School currently has research-based and professional graduateprogram at the masters and doctoral levels in the sciences and health sciences,and actively seeks to expand its disciplinary and interdisciplinary graduateofferings.

Qualifications:

• A record of visionary leadership incooperation with other key campusleaders.

• Extensive experience as a facultymember in higher education,including demonstrated excellencein teaching, research, and programdevelopment.

• Ability to attract and assist the devel-opment of talented faculty.

• Skills necessary to enhance thereputation of the School of Arts &Sciences.

• Proven ability to work in securinginternal and external funding forresearch, instruction, and out-reach.

• Demonstrated commitment todiversity.

• Leadership and success in workingeffectively across departments anddisciplinary boundaries.

• Ability to work with Admission ingrowing undergraduate enrollmentin the Arts and Sciences.

• An earned doctorate in an appro-priate discipline from an accrediteduniversity.

Confidential review of applications, nominations and expressions of interestwill begin onNovember 10, 2008 and continue until an appointment is made,with a starting date of July 1, 2009. Applicants should submit a letter of inter-est, complete vita, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at leastfour references to:Dean ofArts and Sciences SearchCommittee,Attention:ProfessorDavidCraig, SearchCommitteeChair, ClarksonUniversity, P.O.

Box 5625, Potsdam, NY 13699-5625.

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The Institut Pasteur is renewing its international call for candidates wishingto create junior research groups on its Paris, France campus. The call is opento researchers in all disciplines currently covered by the Institut Pasteur(Virology, Immunology, Parasitology, Mycology, Cell Biology, Infectiology,Epidemiology, Microbiology, Structural Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience,Genomics, Genetics, Developmental Biology and In Silico Biology). Thedeadline for applications is December 31, 2008. Short-listed candidates willbe called for interview in March-April 2009 and decisions will be announcedon June 30.

Candidates should have up to 8 years postdoctoral experience. Successfulcandidates will be appointed as head of a group of 5-6 people for a period of5 years. The budget (up to 1,350,000€ over 5 years) includes the salary for thegroup leader (if necessary), a three-year postdoctoral position, a technician,basic laboratory equipment, a major contribution to running costs and essentialmajor equipment, and access to on-campus facilities including state-of-the-arttechnology platforms.

Candidates should send their formal applications by mail and, as a single pdf�le, by E-mail to the Director of Scienti�c Evaluation, Prof.Alain Israël, at theInstitut Pasteur (25, rue du Dr. Roux, 75724 Paris, France; [email protected]).

The Application must include the following:Abrief introductory letter that includes an indication of the department in1.which the proposed groupmight be created (candidates are encouraged tocontact heads of department before submitting their applications; http://www.pasteur.fr/english.html).A Curriculum Vitae and a full list of publications.2.A description of past and present research activities (5 pages with 1.53.spacing).The proposed research project (10 pages with 1.5 spacing).4.The names of 3 scientists from whom letters of recommendation can be5.sought, together with the names of scientists with a potential con�ict ofinterest from whom evaluations should not be requested.

Young Group Leader Positions at the Institut PasteurParis, France

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POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSORDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology

Morehouse School of Medicine

The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiologyat Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia,invites applications for a full-time faculty position atthe rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The success-ful candidate will take part in the teaching of neuro-anatomy and neurobiology to medical students, mustdemonstrate the potential to establish an independentextramurally funded research program, and will be amember of the Neuroscience Institute. Although out-standing candidates in all areas will be considered,special consideration will be given to investigators withteaching experience and whose research interests willcomplement the existing strengths of the Neurosci-ence Institute which include circadian rhythms, sleep,neuroprotection/repair, and visual science/retina.Review of applications will begin on December 1,

2008, and will continue until the position is filled.Applicants should submit a letter of interest highlight-ing teaching experience and research interests, cur-riculum vitae, and names of three references to besent to:

Dr. John PatricksonChair, Faculty Search Committee

Department of Anatomy and NeurobiologyMorehouse School of Medicine

720 Westview Drive S.W.Atlanta, GA 30310

E-mail: [email protected]

Morehouse School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Em-ployer and encourages application from underrepresented groups.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSORTENURE-TRACK/TENURED POSITIONMolecular, Cellular, Integrative Physiology

Department of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at LouisianaState University invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position in experimental animal physiology.All areas from molecular to organismic physiology willbe considered, particularly those complementing exist-ing strengths within the Department (website: http://www.biology.lsu.edu). Required qualifications: Ph.D.or equivalent degree in biological sciences or a relatedfield; postdoctoral experience; a record of creative andsignificant research in any area of experimental animalphysiology. The successful candidate will be expectedto develop a vigorous, extramurally funded researchprogram; contributes to undergraduate and graduateteaching. Rank and salary will be commensurate withexperience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfac-tory preemployment background check. Application deadlineis December 1, 2008, or until a candidate is selected.Send curriculum vitae (including e-mail address),statement of research and teaching interests, three let-ters of recommendation, and reprints of key publica-tions to:Molecular, Cellular, Integrative PhysiologySearch, Department of Biological Sciences, 202 LifeSciences Building, Louisiana State University, Ref:#024645, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. LSU is an EqualOpportunity/Equal Access Employer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PLANT BIOLOGYUniversity of New England

The University of New England invites applicationsfor a tenure-track faculty position in plant biology.Details are available at website: http://www.une.edu/hr/ads/asstprofplantbio.asp. In a previous post-ing this link was not working, but has since been fixed;please accept our apologies.Applicants should submit electronic copies of their

curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophyand research interests, and names and contact infor-mation for three references to: Ms. Isabelle Yokanaat e-mail: [email protected]. Review of applicationswill begin immediately and continue until position isfilled. UNE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Em-ployer and strongly encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds.

POSITIONS OPEN

MICROBIAL PATHOGENESISTENURE-TRACK POSITION

The Department of Molecular SciencesCollege of MedicineMemphis, Tennessee

The University of Tennessee Health Science CenterDepartment of Molecular Sciences seeks a full-timefaculty member at the junior or senior level withbasic or translational research experience investigat-ing the molecular pathogenesis of infections, vaccinedevelopment, the microbiology of emerging infec-tions or select agents, the genetics of host-pathogeninteractions, or the mechanisms of antimicrobial re-sistance. Campus resources include a new RegionalBiocontainment Laboratory, extensive mouse genomicsand informatics, a core molecular resource center,and BSL3 suites for high throughput screening andsmall animal imaging. Collaborations with scientistsat the VA Hospital and St. Jude Children_s ResearchHospital are encouraged, and an adjunct appointmentin an appropriate clinical department is available.Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or D.V.M.

with an established reputation in one of the aboveareas of research. Successful candidates will be re-sponsible for developing and maintaining an extra-murally funded, independent research program andcontributing to graduate and professional studentteaching. Interested applicants should submit a letterof interest, a brief description of research accomplish-ments, a short summary of future research plans, andcurriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters ofreference sent to: Dr. Thomas Hatch, Chair of theSearch Committee, Department of Molecular Sci-ences, The University of Tennessee Health Sci-ence Center, 858 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN38163, or e-mail: [email protected]. Reviewof applications will begin immediately and continueuntil the position is filled.For additional information, see website: http://

www.utmem.edu/molecular_sciences. The Univer-sity of Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title VI/Title lX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

TWO CHEMISTRY FACULTY POSITIONSin the ENERGY for the FUTURE INITIATIVE

University of California, Davis

The University of California (UC), Davis Departmentof Chemistry (website: http://www.chem.ucdavis.edu/)invites applications for two chemistry faculty positionsassociated with the UC Davis Energy for the FutureInitiative targeting major energy issues facing Califor-nia and the nation. The two positions are at the AS-SISTANT PROFESSOR level. Online applicationsare available at website: http://energy.ucdavis.edu.This website also provides further information aboutthe Energy for the Future Initiative, which brings atotal of 14 new faculty positions to the campus includ-ing a total of four positions in the Chemistry Depart-ment to be filled over a two-to-three year period.The first position is in areas that focus on inorganic,

materials, or solid state chemistry with fundamentalresearch relevant to the broad field of energy. The secondis in biological, inorganic, or physical chemistry, exploringfundamental energy-relevant chemistry, broadly definedin biological or bio-inspired synthetic systems. In con-junction with the campuswide Energy for the FutureInitiative and UC Davis Energy Institute, these scientistswill interact with colleagues in other energy-related dis-ciplines. Competitive candidates will bring strong re-search programs in chemistry that are relevant to energy,as well as strong commitments to undergraduate andgraduate teaching.APh.D. or equivalent degree in chem-istry or related disciplines is required. The positions areopen until filled; but to assure full consideration, onlineapplications should be submitted no later than Novem-ber 1, 2008, for a targeted start date of July 1, 2009.

The University of California is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer.

POSITIONS OPEN

FACULTY POSITIONUniversity of South Florida

Department of Chemical and BiomedicalEngineering

The Department of Chemical and Biomedical En-gineering invites applications and nominations for atenure-track faculty position at the PROFESSORlevel starting August 2009. The new faculty membermust have an earned Ph.D. in chemical engineeringor biomedical engineering or a closely related field.This senior position will provide research and educa-tional leadership for the Biomedical Engineering Grad-uate Program.The University of South Florida (USF) is among

the nation_s top 63 public research universities, is oneof 39 community engaged public universities as des-ignated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advance-ment of Teaching, and placed among the nation_s top20 Bup and coming universities[ in the 2009 U.S. News& World Report annual college rankings.USF is one of Florida_s top three research uni-

versities. The University was awarded $366 millionin research contracts and grants last year. The Uni-versity offers 219 degree programs at the undergrad-uate, graduate, specialist, and doctoral levels, includingthe M.D. degree. The University has a $1.8 billionannual budget, an annual economic impact of $3.2billion, and serves more than 45,000 students oncampuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee,and Lakeland. USF is a member of the Big East AthleticConference.The new faculty member is expected to develop a

nationally and internationally recognized program ofexternally funded research and demonstrate a strongcommitment to excellence in undergraduate and grad-uate chemical and biomedical engineering education.The Chemical Engineering Program is AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology-accreditedand offers degrees at all levels. The Biomedical Pro-gram offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Further informa-tion on the Department can be found at website:http://che.eng.usf.edu.

Applicants should send a letter of application, cur-rent resume, a list of three to five references, a state-ment of research and teaching interests, and reprintsof at least three publications to:

Chair, Faculty Search CommitteeChemical and Biomedical Engineering Department

ENB 118University of South Florida4202 E. Fowler AvenueTampa, FL 33620-5350

Full considerations will be given to applications re-ceived by November 21, 2008.

USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/AffirmativeAction Institution. Applications from women and minorities arestrongly encouraged.

SENIOR DIRECTOR POSITIONS

The Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, in El Paso,Texas, seeks Senior Directors for its new proteomics,genomics, and cytometry core facilities. These newlycreated cores contain state-of-the-art equipment (pro-teomics: MALDI/TOF/TOF, inductively coupledplasma mass spectrometry, high performance liquidchromatography, Xcalibur Nova X-ray diffractometer;genomics: microarray, reverse transcription polymer-ase chain reaction; cytometry: LSR-2, fluorescenceactivated cell sorter Canto and FACSAria cell sorter).All positions require a Ph.D. in a relevant area and/orseveral years of experience in running a similar facilityin industry or academia. The candidates are expectedto have hands-on experience in running the relevantcore equipment and must be familiar with maintenanceissues. The candidates are also expected to facilitateresearch through active interaction with research fac-ulty and help in experimental design. Interested per-sons should search postings and submit applicationwith curriculum vitae and a list of three references atwebsite: http://jobs.texastech.edu (requisitionnumbers: proteomics–#77689; genomics–#77321;cytometry–#77272).

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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WeBelieve

Faculty Position:Molecular OncologyThe H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, anNCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seekingcandidates at the Assistant/Associate/Senior level toparticipate in the Molecular Oncology Program. Individualswith a research interest in any area of gene regulation,signal transduction, cancer genetics or epigenetics,proteomics and functional genomics will be considered.

Consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report “BestCancer Hospitals” for the past nine years, Moffitt CancerCenter and Research Institute is a free-standing, not-for-profit cancer center. Moffitt opened on the campus ofTampa’s University of South Florida in October 1986 andbecame Florida’s only NCI designated ComprehensiveCancer Center in 2001. There is vast opportunity within ourframework for information technology, scientific research,clinical treatment and quality of life studies, as we see over15,000 new cancer patients each year. Our environment isone of multi-modality, patient-centered care requiringhighly collaborative clinical research programs.

The Cancer Center is comprised of a large ambulatory carefacility, 162 inpatient beds, including a dedicated transplantunit, 12 state-of-the art operating suites, a 22-bed intensivecare unit, a high volume screening program, and a basicscience research facility. The Moffitt Research Institute iscomprised of approximately 140 Principal Investigators, 58laboratories, and 306,000 square feet of research space.Our University of South Florida affiliation allows for a widerange of residency and fellowship programs, and Faculty ofthe Moffitt Cancer Center are eligible for academic appoint-ments in their College of Medicine, commensurate withqualifications and experience.

Application RequirementsThe successful candidates must possess a Ph.D. or M.D.degree and a demonstrated potential for extramuralfunding. Applicants for the Associate or Senior Memberpositions must have a proven track record of independentresearch and demonstrated sustained extramural funding.

For inquiries about the position, contact Dr. Ed Seto, Chair,Molecular Oncology Department at 813-745-6754.

To formally apply, visit our website moffittcareers.organd refer to requisition number 3387.

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Moffitt Cancer Center provides a tobacco-free work environment, is anEqual Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and a drug-free workplace.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Cell Biology

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seekingapplications for a Cell Biologist to begin August 2009. Theprimary appointment for this tenure-track position will be inthe Department of Biology.

Qualifications: Eligible candidates must hold an earned doc-torate with postdoctoral experience in the biological sciencesor closely related field with qualifications commensurate withappointment as anAssistant/Associate Professor and the poten-tial for developing/maintaining an externally funded indepen-dent research program. All areas of cell biology research willbe considered with an emphasis on those complementing ourexisting research programs in biomedical and/or environmentaldisciplines. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and theDepartment of Biology strongly support the diversity amongstudents and colleagues; therefore, we are actively seeking andencouraging the submission of applications from professionalswho can help us attain this goal.

Responsibilities: This individual will be required to teachan undergraduate Cell Biology course and develop and teachundergraduate and graduate level courses in their area of exper-tise. The individual will be required to direct an externallyfunded laboratory andmentor both undergraduate and graduatestudents. Additionally, a strong commitment to professionalservice will be expected.

The successful applicant will be provided with a highly com-petitive package of start-up, salary and customized-laboratoryspace. The department is housed in theWoodward Hall Sci-ence and Technology Building, a $33.2 million addition tothe campus. Additional information can be obtained at: http://www.bioweb.uncc.edu/.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculumvitae including pending, current and past funding, a statementof teaching and research accomplishments including futuredirections, and the names of three references. Applicationsshould be submitted online at http://jobs.uncc.edu. Originalletters of recommendation should be mailed to: Dr. LauraSchrum, Chair, Committee for Recruitment of the CellBiologist, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223. We are unableto consider applications submitted by mail or e-mail. Reviewof applications will begin December 1, 2008 and continueuntil the position is filled.

UNC-Charlotte is a doctoral/research intensive universitylocated in Charlotte, NC, a dynamic and expandingmetropoli-tan region recognized as the second largest banking/financialcenter in the nation. Charlotte has two large health care sys-tems and is located near the North Carolina Research Campus(NCRC), a $1 billion biotech hub inKannapolis, NC in partner-ship with the UNC system of research universities and DukeUniversity (http://www.ncresearchcampus.net/).

UNC Charlotte is an AA/EOE Employer. The universitycelebrates diversity and strives to create an academic

climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respectedand maintained.

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FACULTY POSITIONSInstitute of Health Sciences

Shanghai Institutes for BiologicalSciences of Chinese Academy of Sciences and

Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversitySchool of Medicine

The Institute of Health Sciences (IHS), website:http://www.ihs.ac.cn, jointly sponsored by ShanghaiInstitutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academyof Sciences and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Schoolof Medicine, is recruiting several outstanding scientiststo build research programs in immunology, stem cells,AIDS, cancer, aging, and cardiovascular biology withstrong emphasis on translational research. IHS current-ly hosts 26 research groups with expertise in immu-nology, stem cells, disease-related gene regulation andmolecular network, tumor biology, and experimentaltherapy. Scientists at IHS have an outstanding workingenvironment and abundant opportunities for collabo-ration with colleagues at Shanghai Institutes for Biolog-ical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School ofMedicine, and some of the best hospitals in China. TheIHS is located adjacent to Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversitySchool of Medicine and will move to a new 200,000square-foot research facility on the Shanghai Institutes forBiological Sciences Campus in three years. Along withthe booming economy of Shanghai, many biomedicalresearch enterprises are being built in the close proxim-ity, as part of an effort to create an international centerof excellence in health sciences.Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D.,

or equivalent graduate degree and outstanding academiccredentials. Appointed faculty will have full access tograduate students from Shanghai Institutes for Bio-logical Sciences of Chinese Academy of Sciences as wellas Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.Successful candidates will be provided with competitivestartup packages and are expected to develop strong re-search programs, and participate in collaborative projectswith other research groups and Institutes at Shanghai,Institutes for Biological Sciences of Chinese Academy ofSciences, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Schoolof Medicine.Interested applicants should forward their curric-

ulum vitae, a brief description of research interests, andthe names of three references toMr. Weijun Wang,e-mail: [email protected].

TWO POSITIONS, ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATEPROFESSOR

The University of Miami (UM) invites applicationsfor two positions, a tenure-track Assistant and an As-sociate Professor to develop innovative experimentalresearch programs in biological physics. The initiativeis part of UM_s current drive to develop novel re-search collaborations at the frontiers of physics, thelife sciences, and medicine. The successful candidate(s)will develop a novel line of research within physicswhile helping the Department strengthen its connec-tions to UM_s research activities across the life andmedical sciences. Candidates for the Assistant Profes-sor position must have a Ph.D. in physics or a similarfield, postdoctoral experience, a demonstrated recordof research, and a strong commitment to quality un-dergraduate teaching in physics and its applications.Candidates for the Associate Professor position musthave a Ph.D. in physics or similar field, postdoctoralexperience, a demonstrated record of research andexternal funding as well as a strong commitment toquality undergraduate and graduate teaching in phys-ics and its applications. The Physics Department islocated within the University_s highly attractive CoralGables campus in the greater Miami area, and haswide-ranging research expertise as well as an estab-lished Ph.D. program. Applicants should arrange forcurriculum vitae, a statement of research interests,and three letters of recommendation to reach the fol-lowing address by December 15, 2008: Prof. NeilJohnson, Search Committee Chair for BiologicalPhysics, Department of Physics, University of Miami,P.O. Box 248046, Coral Gables, FL 33124. E-mail:[email protected]. UM is a young and vi-brant private Institution, and an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer.

POSITIONS OPEN

The SARAH and DANIEL HRDY VISITINGFELLOWSHIP in CONSERVATION

BIOLOGY at HARVARD UNIVERSITY

The Department of Organismic and EvolutionaryBiology (OEB) invites both nominations and directapplications for the Hrdy Visiting Fellowship inConservation Biology for the academic year 2009-2010. The Hrdy Visiting Fellowship is availableeither at the senior faculty level or at the junior(i.e., postdoctoral) level for one or two semesters.Duties will include teaching one course and/orgiving lectures in conservation biology, as well asresearch and collaboration with members of theHarvard community. The Fellowship includes amodest travel stipend. Applicants should contact afaculty sponsor(s), with whom they will collaborate,before applying.Applicants should submit the following applica-

tion materials online to website: http://www.lsdiv.harvard.edu/oeb/academic_search: acover letter with statement of intent, curriculumvitae, representative publications, and arrange forthree references to be uploaded to the website.Letters of nomination from third parties are alsowelcome and may be sent via e-mail to JonathanLosos, Professor of Organismic and EvolutionaryBiology, c/o Katie Parodi, e-mail: [email protected]. Review of applications will begin onDecember 1, 2008.Further information about OEB is available at

website: http://www.oeb.harvard.edu; informa-tion about the Hrdy Visiting Fellowship can befound at website: http:// www.oeb.harvard.edu/employment/hrdy.html.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer.

The Biology Department of Bradley Universityinvites applications for a tenure-track position in ani-mal cell biology/developmental biology at the AS-SISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin fall 2009. APh.D. is required and postdoctoral experience is pre-ferred. The successful candidate will be expected toteach histology and/or comparative anatomy, coursesin the area of specialization, and general biologycourses. In addition, the candidate will be expectedto establish a productive, funded research programin the area of expertise, and to contribute to thebroader biology curriculum. We are especially inter-ested in candidates committed to working with stu-dents of diverse backgrounds. Successful candidateswill be expected to pursue research programs as well asto help sustain, as appropriate, the University_s empha-ses on student-faculty scholarship collaboration.Applicants must demonstrate a strong commit-

ment to undergraduate teaching and research, andthe promise of scholarly and pedagogical excellencein a liberal arts setting. Submit a letter of application,curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate tran-scripts, statements of teaching interests and researchplans, and arrange to have three letters of referencesent to: Dr. Erich K. Stabenau, Chair, Biology De-partment, Bradley University, 1501 W. BradleyAvenue, Peoria, IL 61625. Applications received by15 November 2008, will receive first consideration.See Bradley_s website for more information on thisposition (website: http://www.bradley.edu). BradleyUniversity is a selective, private college in Central Il-linois. The University is committed to educational ex-cellence with a special emphasis on student-facultyscholarship collaboration. The University enrolls 5,000undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. BradleyUniversity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Em-ployer and is committed to diversity. We strongly encourage ap-plications from women and minority candidates.

POSITIONS OPEN

The Children_s Hospital of Philadelphia and theDivision of Rheumatology in the Department of Pe-diatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School ofMedicine seek candidates for an ASSOCIATE or AS-SISTANT PROFESSOR position in the nontenureresearch track. Rank will be commensurate with expe-rience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.The successful candidate will have expertise and

demonstrated laboratory research achievements inthe genetics, cell, molecular, or developmental biologyof the immune system, in the study of angiogenesis,or in translational research in the rheumatic diseases.Please submit curriculum vitae and a letter of in-

terest to:

Terri H. Finkel, M.D., Ph.D.Joseph L. Hollander Associate Professor of

PediatricsUniversity of Pennsylvania

School of MedicineChief, Division of Rheumatology

The Children_s Hospital of Philadelphia11 North, Abramson Research Center34th and Civic Center BoulevardPhiladelphia, PA 19104-4318Telephone: 215-590-7180

E-mail: [email protected]

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity,Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidatesare strongly encouraged to apply.

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, seeksASSISTANTPROFESSOR of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEbeginning September 1, 2009. Area of specializationin environmental science is open. Appointment in bothenvironmental studies and either biology/microbiology,chemistry, geography, or geology. Applicants shouldhave Ph.D. College teaching experience preferred;commitment to research and publication required.Advising majors and participation in program devel-opment expected. Teaching responsibilities: interdis-ciplinary introduction to environmental studies, lowerand upper-level environmental science, and field studiescourses. Send (1) application letter explaining yourinterdisciplinary range, experience, and vision for en-vironmental studies, identifying core and upper-levelelective courses you are competent to teach; (2) cur-riculum vitae; (3) writing sample; (4) transcripts (photo-copies acceptable); (5) philosophy of teaching statementand description of research agenda; and (6) three cur-rent letters of recommendation to:Dr. David Barnhill,Environmental Studies Director, University of Wis-consin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901-8637. Appli-cation deadline: December 30, 2008. For additionalinformation, see website: http://www.uwosh.edu/es/env-scientist/.

Employment requires criminal background check. AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer.

TENURE-TRACK POSITIONOrganismal PhysiologyCollege of Charleston

The Department of Biology, College of Charleston,invites applications for a tenure-track position at theASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin August2009. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the biolog-ical sciences, a strong commitment to teaching, andan active research program with the potential for un-dergraduate involvement. Teaching assignments willinclude laboratories and lectures in sophomore-levelhuman physiology and anatomy. The candidate willbe expected to provide pedagogical innovation inboth of these courses and also coordinate laboratorysections taught by graduate teaching assistants. Fur-ther information about these positions and applicationinstructions can be found at the website: http://www.cofc.edu/biology/hiring.html. Applicationmaterials should be submitted prior to 15 November2008. The College of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications fromwomen and minorities.

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The SARAH and DANIEL HRDYVISITING FELLOWSHIP in

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY atHARVARD UNIVERSITY

The Department of Organismic and Evolu-tionary Biology (OEB) invites both nominationsand direct applications for the Hrdy Visiting Fel-lowship in Conservation Biology for the academ-ic year 2009-2010. The Hrdy Visiting Fellowshipis available either at the senior faculty level or atthe junior (i.e., postdoctoral) level for one or twosemesters. Duties will include teaching onecourse and/or giving lectures in conservation bi-ology, as well as research and collaboration withmembers of the Harvard community. The Fellow-ship includes a modest travel stipend. Appli-cants should contact a faculty sponsor(s), withwhom they will collaborate, before applying.Applicants should submit the following ap-

plication materials online to website: http://www.lsdiv.harvard.edu/oeb/academic_search:a cover letter with statement of intent, cur-riculum vitae, representative publications, andarrange for three references to be uploaded tothe website. Letters of nomination from thirdparties are also welcome and may be sent viae-mail to Jonathan Losos, Professor of Orga-nismic and Evolutionary Biology, c/o KatieParodi, e-mail: [email protected] of applications will begin on Decem-ber 1, 2008.Further information about OEB is available

at website: http://www.oeb.harvard.edu; in-formation about the Hrdy Visiting Fellowshipcan be found at website: http:// www.oeb.harvard.edu/employment/hrdy.html.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer.

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Tenure Track Neuroscience Faculty Position inSynapse Function

The Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine isrecruiting a tenure trackAssistant Professor who utilizes advancedtools to investigate fundamental principles of synaptic function atthe molecular, genetic and/or biophysical levels. The successfulcandidate should have a Ph.D. and orM.D., postdoctoral experienceand an outstanding record of accomplishment in the application ofbiophysical, molecular biological, imaging, computational and/orneurophysiological approaches to synapse function in health or dis-ease. The Department is undergoing a major expansion, buildingon strengths in ion channel and receptor function, cellular imaging,synaptic plasticity, neuronal and glial signaling, sensory processing,cognitive and computational neuroscience. The position provideshighly competitive support for laboratory start up.

Send curriculum vitae and statement of research interests electroni-cally as a single PDF to [email protected] indicating SynapsePosition on the email header. Have hard copies of at least three lettersof reference sent to: Synapse Position, Michael J. Friedlander,Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Neuroscience and Director of

Neuroscience Initiatives, BaylorCollege ofMedicine,OneBaylor

Plaza, Suite S740A, Houston, TX, 77030 byNovember 22, 2008.Please visit our departmental website at http://neuro.bcm.edu for

more information.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction and Equal Access Employer.

Tenure Track Faculty Position inCognitive Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine iscontinuing a major expansion of its program in cognitive neurosci-ence. This initiative includes the hiring of six new faculty members,the provision of five interactive 3.0 Tesla fMRIs dedicated exclusivelyto brain research and the development of the Computational PsychiatryUnit for the quantitative study of human behavioral brain disorders. Thefacilities and collaborative environment offer a unique opportunity forthe study of individual and group behaviors, access to large and diversepopulations of human subjects, outstanding computational expertise,one of the nation’s leading programs in genetics and human genomics,a strong basic neuroscience research community and a productive col-laborative research environment between basic Neuroscience, Neurol-ogy and Psychiatry. Candidates should have the Ph.D. and/or M.D. andpostdoctoral training in an appropriate field.Applications are encouragedfrom investigators whose research involves computational approachesto the genomic basis of human behavior and neuropsychiatric disordersas well as fMRI analysis of decision-making, social interaction or groupbehavioral dynamics.

Send curriculum vitae and statement of research interests electronicallyas a single PDF to: [email protected] and have hard copies of at leastthree letters of reference sent to:Cognitive Position, Michael J. Fried-lander, Ph.D., Professor andChair, Department of Neuroscience and

Director of Neuroscience Initiatives, BaylorCollege ofMedicine, One

Baylor Plaza, Suite S740A, Houston, TX, 77030 by November 22,2008. Please visit our departmental website at http://neuro.bcm.edufor more information.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction and Equal Access Employer.

Assistant Professor inEnvironmental Genomics and Microbial

Ecology

TheNicholas School of the Environment at DukeUniversity,in conjunction with the Duke Institute for Genome Sciences

& Policy (IGSP) has an opening for a tenure track Assistant Professorof Environmental Genomics and Microbial Ecology. The NicholasSchool offers professional (Master of Environmental Management) andPh.D. degrees and directs Duke’s undergraduate environmental programs.The IGSP, which draws faculty and students from across the university,undertakes genomics-related research and education, and offers bothundergraduate and Ph.D.-level programs in the genome sciences.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field, which weinterpret broadly, and have a research program that includes metagenomicapproaches with application to global change, emerging disease, biogeo-chemical cycles, toxicology, and/or energy. We seek a scientist who isdeeply engaged in the discipline of microbial ecology but also well versedin the genome sciences.

The successful applicant should show potential to develop a nationallyrecognized, externally funded research program, and interest in partici-pating in teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels.There are numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration withacademic units across the university.

Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a one to two page summaryof research and teaching plans, three relevant papers and publications,and names of three references to: Chair, Microbial Ecology/GenomicsSearch Committee, Nicholas School of the Environment, Box 90328,

Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0328. Consideration of applica-tions begins November 15, 2008.

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Yale University School of MedicineInterdepartmental CNNR Program

Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration, and RepairPO Box 9812

New Haven, CT 06536-0812http://info.med.yale.edu/cnnr

Faculty Positions

The Yale Program for Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration, andRepair (CNNR) is searching for scientists involved in understandingNerve Cell Biology. Research programs focused on understandingneurodegeneration orpromoting neural repairwill receive the highestpriority. Successful applicants will receive a primary appointment in oneof the departments of the Yale School of Medicine and will be activemembers of their department.

See our website: http://info.med.yale.edu/cnnr

Candidates must hold an M.D. and/or a Ph.D. degree, or equivalentdegrees. We invite applications at the rank of assistant professor, butappointments at the rank of associate and full professor will be consid-ered. This round of applications is due by December 1, 2008. Pleasesend a cover letter, curriculum vitae, up to 3 representative publications,a research plan (strictly limited to 2 pages), and arrange for submissionof 3 letters of recommendation.

All application materials should be sent electronically to Pietro DeCamilli and StephenM. Strittmatter, directors of the Program, exclu-sively at the following e-mail address: [email protected].

Applications from, or nominations of, women and minorityscientists are encouraged. Yale is an Affirmative Action/

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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FACULTY RECRUITMENT M.D. orM.D./Ph.D. PHYSICIAN/SCIENTIST orPh.D. TRANSLATIONAL SCIENTIST

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center(FHCRC) is recruiting a faculty member at the AS-SISTANT, ASSOCIATE, or FULLMEMBER levelwith active laboratory research related to breast cancer.Physician/scientists with strong laboratory researchand clinical expertise in a breast cancer-related disci-pline or Ph.D. scientists with active translational researchinterests in breast cancer are strongly encouraged toapply. The successful candidate will join the largeBreast Cancer Research Program within the FredHutchinson/University of Washington Cancer Con-sortium; a dynamic cross-disciplinary research teamdedicated to improving prevention, detection, diag-nosis, prognosis, and treatment of breast cancer. Theprimary appointment will be in the Clinical ResearchDivision of the FHCRC. If appropriate, a joint ap-pointment may be offered in other Divisions at theCenter (Human Biology, Basic Sciences, or PublicHealth Sciences) and/or to the full-time faculty inan appropriate department at the University of Wash-ington. Interested individuals should forward theircurriculum vitae, including a research plan and thenames of five references, to: Suzanne Lentz, FredHutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 FairviewAvenue N., Mail Stop C1-015, P.O. Box 19024,Seattle, WA 98109. The closing date for applicationsis December 1, 2008.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is an AffirmativeAction, Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to build-ing a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourage appli-cations from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities,and covered veterans.

FACULTY POSITION in CARIBBEANMEDICAL SCHOOL

Saint James School of Medicine (website: http://www.sjsm.org) is hiring faculty with teaching experi-ence in any of the basic medical science subjects for itscampus in the Caribbean (Bonaire). Immediate needis in pathology, physiology, and physical diagnosis.Applicants must be M.D. and/or Ph.D. with teachingexperience in medical schools. U.S. experience is desir-able but not essential. Retired persons with experiencein medical education are encouraged to apply. Excel-lent salary and benefits. Applicant must be fluent in En-glish and willing to relocate. Alien Registration ReceiptCard (green card) holders are a plus. Submit resume toe-mail: [email protected] or mail to:HRDS Inc., 1480Renaissance Drive, Suite 300, Park Ridge, IL 60068U.S.A.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ANALYST.Conduct research and analyze commercial land forpotential development with emphasis on environ-mental effects including physical and health hazards.Analyze data to interpret correlations between com-mercial property development and environmental ef-fects. Prepare reports to present to city, state, andfederal authorities for permits. Conduct feasibilitystudies for development of physical plants. Reviewplans, designs, layout, and physical requirements forcommercial sites and buildings. Required: Master ofScience in chemical engineering, chemistry, or forest-ry. Equivalent of 40 hours per week. Job/interviewsite: Torrance, California. Send curriculum vitae to:Person Realty Incorporated, 21641 S. WesternAvenue, Suite C, Torrance, CA 90501.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The Molecular Medicine Laboratory in the De-partment of Medicine at Loma Linda University isseeking candidates who have a doctoral degree in abiological science for work in the fields of gene ther-apy and cell population dynamics. A strong publicationrecord in peer-reviewed journals is required. Experi-ence in gene therapy, skeletal repair, fluorescenceactivated cell sorter analysis, and marrow transplan-tation are desirable. Please send curriculum vitae andthe names of three references toDavid Baylink, M.D.,F.A.C.B at e-mail: [email protected].

POSITIONS OPEN

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSORSimmonsCooper Cancer Institute

Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine

The SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute (SCCI) atSouthern Illinois University, School of Medicine inSpringfield invites applications for a tenure-track po-sition at the rank of Associate/Full Professor. We seeka candidate who is capable of leading a major initia-tive in basic and translational cancer research. Build-ing on and expanding ongoing research activities inbreast and prostate cancer is a central thrust of SCCI_sstrategic vision. As a newly established state-fundedcancer center, SCCI is experiencing remarkable growthand offers a unique opportunity in a modern and high-ly collaborative environment (website: http://www.siumed.edu/cancer). A new Cancer Institute build-ing with state-of-the-art facilities is currently underconstruction and is slated to open in 2008. This willenhance existing facilities committed to cancer researchwhich include more than 25,000 square feet of lab-oratory space.Successful candidates must possess a Ph.D. and/or

M.D., a publication record attesting to a nationallyrecognized research program, a successful track recordof obtaining extramural funding, and demonstratestrong leadership ability. Candidates with currentnational funding in the field of breast and prostatecancer research will be given special consideration.The appointment will be in an appropriate academicdepartment, with a cross appointment to the Insti-tute. Teaching opportunities with medical and gradu-ate student education programs are available. Acompetitive and fully state-supported salary withlaboratory space and a generous startup package willbe provided.Applicants should submit a letter of interest, cur-

riculum vitae containing a history of external fund-ing, a description of research accomplishments andplans, and the names and contact information for threereferences to the address below via mail or e-mail:

Mrs. Lori Nelson825 N. RutledgeP.O. Box 19626

Springfield, IL 62794-9626E-mail: [email protected]: 217-545-2220

This position has been designated security-sensitive and em-ployment is contingent upon the results of a criminal backgroundinvestigation. SIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Womenand minorities are encouraged to apply. Review of application willcontinue until the position is filled.

FACULTY POSITION in ATMOSPHERICPHYSICS and CLIMATE DYNAMICS

Yale University

The Department of Geology and Geophysics atYale University solicits applications for a faculty po-sition in the field of atmospheric physics and climatedynamics. The opening is for a tenure-track juniorlevel position, although exceptionally qualified seniorcandidates will also be considered. We seek outstand-ing scientists working in such fields as: atmosphericphysics, the physics of clouds and their impact on cli-mate, radiative transfer, global circulation, geophysicalfluid dynamics, air-sea interaction, remote sensing, aswell as global and regional climate theory and modernand paleoclimate modeling. This search is also affiliatedwith a larger climate research initiative at Yale.Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a state-

ment of research and teaching interests, and a list ofpublications, plus the names, and contact informationfor four references to: Prof. David Bercovici, Chair,Department of Geology and Geophysics, Yale Uni-versity, P.O. Box 208109, New Haven, CT 06520-8109 (e-mail: [email protected]).Applications received prior to January 15, 2009, willreceive full consideration.For full information regarding Yale geology and

geophysics, visit our website: http://www.yale.edu/geology.

Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer. Applications from women and minority-group scientistsare strongly encouraged.

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT PROFESSORUniveristy of California, Santa Barbara

Evolutionary Genomics

The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Ma-rine Biology at the University of California, SantaBarbara (UCSB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting at the rank of AssistantProfessor. We are searching broadly for an interactivescientist who addresses fundamental questions inevolutionary biology via analysis of large-scale genesequence and/or expression data sets.Applications from those who can take advantage

of UCSB_s world-class marine facilities and interna-tional standing in marine biology are especially encour-aged. The successful candidate is expected to developan internationally recognized research program and toteach graduate and undergraduate students in his orher area of expertise. The successful applicant will havea Ph.D. and clear evidence of research productivity.Applicants should submit (1) an application letter,

(2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research accom-plishments and future plans, (4) a statement of teach-ing experience and interests, (5) up to three selectedpublications, and (6) names and contact informationof three persons willing to provide letters of refer-ence (the Committee will solicit letters for a short-list of candidates). Submit applications to:

Evolution Search CommitteeDepartment of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine

BiologyUniversity of California

Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9610 U.S.A

Alternatively, applications can be sent electronically,and questions addressed to e-mail: [email protected] of applicants will begin November 1, 2008,

and will continue until the position has been filledThe Department is especially interested in candi-

dates who can contribute to the diversity and excel-lence of the academic community through research,teaching, and service.

UCSB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

FACULTY POSITION in PHARMACOLOGYNorth Carolina State UniversityCollege of Veterinary Medicine

The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sci-ences invites applications for a state-funded tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATEPROFESSOR level in pharmacology. The new fac-ulty member will be expected to establish an inde-pendent research program, actively participate in theveterinary and graduate teaching programs, and havethe opportunity to participate in the recently formedNorth Carolina State Center for Comparative Med-icine and Translational Research (CCMTR), locatedon the Veterinary College campus. Opportunities atthe CCMTR include a new initiative in veterinaryclinical trials. The specific teaching requirements willbe tailored to the expertise of the individual and theneeds of the College. A PHARMACOLOGIST witha D.V.M. (or its equivalent) and/or Ph.D. is requiredand Board certification in the specialty of clinical phar-macology will receive special attention.Applications should include current curriculum

vitae, a letter outlining specific professional goals,and the names and addresses of three references. Foradditional information or to submit an application,please visit website: http://jobs.ncsu.edu and ref-erence position B-96-0814. Questions can also bedirected to: Dr. Lloyd Fleisher, College of Veter-inary Medicine, North Carolina State University,4700 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27606.E-mail: [email protected]. The review pro-cess for applications will begin on January 15, 2009.

North Carolina State University is an Affirmative Action,Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, North Carolina StateUniversity welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orien-tation. For ADA accommodations please contact telephone: 919-515-3148.

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Department of GeosciencesPRINCETON UNIVERSITY

The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University is seeking applications for a tenure-trackfaculty position in the area of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, including such topics as:

• analysis of climate variation and change• interactions among the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, biosphere, and geosphere• impact of human activities on the environment• prediction of changes in Earth’s climate and biogeochemical cycles

The successful candidate’s principal appointment will be in the Department of Geosciences andwill be joint with the Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS), a longstanding col-laboration between PrincetonGeosciences and theNOAAGeophysical FluidDynamics Laboratory(GFDL). The appointment will be made at the assistant professor level.

Individuals whose research interests complement the modeling capabilities and other ongoingactivities within theAOS Program and at GFDLare particularly encouraged to apply. Potential col-laborators are also found in the Department of Geosciences and across the University, including theDepartments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, including a publication list, a statement of researchand teaching interests, and contact information for three references to: AOS Search Committee,Department of Geosciences, Guyot Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544. Evaluationof applications and interviews of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the posi-tion is filled.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable EEO andaffirmative action regulations. For general information about applying to Princeton and how to

self-identify, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm.

University of California, San Diego

Division of Biological Sciences

(http://www-biology.ucsd.edu/)

Faculty Position in Algal Bioenergetics

The Section of Molecular Biology at UCSD seeks a faculty memberwho will contribute to our developing research strength in the area ofphotosynthetic microbiology with a preference for research on the roleof algae in sustainable energy systems. It is anticipated that the positionwill be filled as a tenured appointment at the Associate or Full Professorlevel, but tenure-track appointment at theAssistant Professor level will beconsidered for an exceptionally strong candidate. Applications are invitedfrom candidates who work with eukaryotic or prokaryotic photosyntheticmicrobial systems in areas relevant to sustainable energy including biofu-els. The candidate should have a strong record in fundamental biologicalor biochemical research as well as an interest in applications of algae forbiofuel production. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent,postdoctoral experience, and a distinguished record of research accom-plishment. In addition to performing outstanding research, the successfulcandidate will participate in undergraduate and graduate education. Thelevel of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and expe-rience, with salary based on the University of California pay scale. Thisposition in algal fuels is part of a major cluster hire effort in environmentalsustainability, and constitutes one of several positions being recruited bysix campus departments.

Each applicant should submit a detailed resume, copies of selected publica-tions, and a summary of current and proposed research. The compiled docu-ment should be submitted as a Portable Document File (.pdf) attached toan e-mail: [email protected] Professor level candidatesshould arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent electronicallyto the search committee to the same email address above. Complete applica-tions received byNovember 11, 2008will be assured of full consideration.Direct inquiries can also be submitted to [email protected].

UCSD is an EO/AA Employer with a strong institutional commitmentto excellence through diversity. Applicants are welcome to include apersonal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity.

Developmental Biologist

The Department of Zoology, University of Oklahoma, invites applica-tions for a tenure-track position at theAssistant Professor level, begin-ningAugust 2009. We seek an outstanding researcher and teacher withbroad interests in developmental biology to join an integrative zoologydepartment. Preference will be given to applicants whose research andteaching interests complement our existing strengths in development,neurobiology, cell signaling, behavior, ecology and evolutionary biol-ogy. We expect the applicant to establish an externally funded researchprogram and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, includ-ing a core undergraduate course in developmental biology each year. Inalternate semesters, the candidate will have the opportunity to developa specialty course(s) in her/his area of interest. Our successful candi-date will have a PhD and demonstrated ability to conduct significantindependent research as judged by publications.

Send curriculum vitae, reprints/preprints, and research and teachingstatements, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:Chair, Developmental Biology Search Committee, Department of

Zoology,TheUniversity ofOklahoma, 730VanVleetOval, Norman,

OK, 73019, or as PDFs to [email protected]. Further information aboutthe Department of Zoology is available at zoology.ou.edu. Screeningof candidates will begin December 15, 2008 and will continue untilthe position is filled.

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION inMOLECULAR BIOLOGY

The Department of Biological Sciences invites ap-plications for a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFES-SOR for September 2009. We are seeking a broadlytrained scientist interested in the molecular biologyof organismal interactions. Research could include,but is not limited to, immunology, parasitology, orplant pathogen interactions. Research conducted inan evolutionary context will be preferred. We seek ascientist who will strengthen and expand the researchand teaching within the Department (website: http://www.gwu.edu/Èbiology). The successful candidatewill develop/maintain an externally funded researchprogram that involves graduate and undergraduatestudents. Teaching will include an undergraduate lab-oratory course in molecular biology and second coursewithin the candidate_s area of expertise. Basic qualifica-tions: a completed Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience.Review of applications will begin November 17,

2008, and will be ongoing until the position is filled.Application procedure: candidates should submit elec-tronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, briefdescription of research interests including past accom-plishments and future plans, a statement of teachingplans including courses that could be taught, andup to three publications. Candidates should arrangefor three letters of recommendation to be sent to:Molecular Biology Search Chair, Department ofBiological Sciences, 340 Lisner Hall, 2023 G StreetN.W., The George Washington University, Wash-ington, DC 20052, e-mail: [email protected] complete applications will be considered. GWUis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The SearchCommittee seeks to attract an active, culturally, and academicallydiverse faculty of the highest caliber.

The University of Puerto Rico, Medical SciencesCampus is seeking applicants with a Ph.D. or clinicaldegree with a research focus in the area of non-human primate-based translational research and withproven ability to carry out a strong independent re-search program. Research areas of interest includebut are not limited to: neurobiology, diabetes, immu-nology, vaccine development, HIV/SIV, and other in-fectious diseases. The selected applicant must haveindependent resources to conduct laboratory researchand translational/clinical research, as appropriate,and a proven and current track record of independent,first-tier (R01) external Public Health Service fund-ing. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifica-tions. Please submit curriculum vitae, statement ofresearch interests, and three letters of reference elec-tronically to Dr. Jose Carlo, Chancellor, Medical Sci-ences Campus (e-mail: [email protected]) and toDr. Edmundo Kraiselburd, Director, Unit of Com-parative Medicine, Caribbean Primate ResearchCenter (e-mail: [email protected]) or bymail to: Dr. Edmundo Kraiselburd, Director, Unitof Comparative Medicine, University of PuertoRico-Medical Sciences Campus, GPO Box 365067,San Juan, PR 00936-5067. Screening of applicantswill begin December 15, 2008, and will continueuntil a suitable applicant is selected.

SHULL FELLOWSHIP at the Oak Ridge Na-tional Laboratory (ORNL): the Neutron SciencesDirectorate of the ORNL invites applications for theClifford G. Shull Fellowship. The Shull Fellowshipprovides an exciting opportunity to pursue researchapplying neutron scattering methods to forefrontproblems in physics, chemistry, biology, or materialsscience and engineering. Applications for Shull Fel-lowships commencing in 2009 are now being ac-cepted. To receive full consideration applications mustbe submitted by December 12, 2008. For more infor-mation, and to apply, go to website: http://jobs.ornl.gov/index.cfm. ORNL is an Equal Opportunity Em-ployer, committed to work force diversity. Applicants need not beU.S. citizens.

POSITIONS OPEN

Misericordia University invites applicants to applyfor a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR posi-tion in the Department of Biology beginning in August2009. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. inbiological sciences. Individuals with expertise in animalbehavior are especially encouraged to apply. Teach-ing expectations in the Biology Department includean upper-level course in the applicant_s area of ex-pertise, an introductory biology course that is part ofthe core curriculum, and courses in anatomy and phys-iology. The candidate is expected to actively involveundergraduate students in research.Misericordia University, an 84-year-old institution

founded by the Sisters of Mercy, offering Baccalau-reate, Master_s, and doctoral degrees, is located adja-cent to the Pocono Mountains region of NortheasternPennsylvania, approximately two hours from NewYork City and Philadelphia. The University_s approachof combining a quality liberal arts education with pro-fessional preparation and service leadership has re-sulted in its wide regional acclaim.For confidential consideration please enclose in your

application package a letter of application which in-cludes your telephone number and e-mail address,curriculum vitae, official transcripts, statement ofteaching philosophy, and three letters of referenceto:Misericordia University, Office of Human Re-sources, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612 or e-mail:[email protected]. Inquiries only should be di-rected to: Dr. Angela Asirvatham, Assistant Profes-sor of Biology; Search Committee Chair, e-mail:[email protected] of applications will begin December 1,

2008, and will continue until position is filled. Foradditional information about Misericordia University,visit our website: http://www.misericordia.edu.

Misericordia University is committed to excellence and activelysupports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we inviteindividuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, includingminorities and women.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONSMolecular Cell Biology of Diabetic Complications

As reviewed in Nature 414:813, 2001, our labora-tory focuses on the mechanisms by which hypergly-cemia causes vascular damage. Current projects includeinvestigating the molecular basis for metabolic im-printing, endothelial progenitor cell dysfunction andimpaired vasculogenesis in diabetes, and developmentof novel therapeutic strategies for preventing diabet-ic vascular damage. More background is available atwebsite: http://www.jdrfcomplicationsresearchcenter.org/page.aspx and in the National Institute of Diabetesand Digestive and Kidney Diseases Strategic ResearchPlan chapter on diabetic complications at website:http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/AboutNIDDK/ResearchAndPlaning/Type1Diabetes/T1D_Version2.htm.Candidates should have a strong foundation in

molecular and cell biology. Please send curriculumvitae and names/contact information of three refer-ences to: Dr. M. Brownlee, Diabetes Research Cen-ter, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jack andPearl Resnick Campus, 1300 Morris Park Avenue,Bronx, NY 10461. E-mail: [email protected] Opportunity Employer.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available tostudy the regulatory mechanism of cell cycle and dif-ferentiation in stem cells. Collaborations with stemcell and tissue engineering center. Candidates withstrong background in stem cell biology, especiallyhuman and mouse embryonic stem cells, are encour-aged to send their curriculum vitae and three referencesto: Dr. Yong Wan, Ph.D., University of PittsburghCancer Institute, 5117 Centre Avenue, Room 2.6C,Pittsburgh, PA 15213. E-mail: [email protected];laboratory website: http://www.cbp.pitt.edu/faculty/yong_wan.

POSITIONS OPEN

UCLA SCHOOL of MEDICINEWEST LOS ANGELES VA MEDICAL CENTER

POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST/RESEARCHASSOCIATE to study the regulation of the amyloidprecursor protein gene and the insulin-degrading en-zyme gene in Alzheimer_s disease. Will characterizenovel response elements in these two genes and alsoquantify amyloid beta levels in transgenic mice ex-pressing the human amyloid precursor protein gene.As the amyloid precursor protein gene is responsiblefor amyloid beta synthesis and the insulin-degradingenzyme gene regulates amyloid beta degradation, weare able to regulate amyloid beta, the primary com-ponent of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer_s disease, atboth the levels of synthesis and degradation.Contact James Schultz at West Los Angeles VA

Medical Center, Building 114, Room 230, 11301Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073, or bye-mail: [email protected].

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