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ASSISTANT PROFESSORMolecular Fungal-Plant Interactions

The Department of Plant Pathology at the Uni-versity of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applica-tions for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty positionat the Assistant Professor level. This position is 80 per-cent research and 20 percent teaching. We are seek-ing candidates interested in research that is focusedon elucidating fungal/oomycete-plant interactionsusing molecular genetics/genomic approaches or othercutting-edge technologies. The successful candidateis expected to have a strong commitment to undergrad-uate and graduate education and the ability to teachcourses within a broad microbiology curriculum, in-cluding mycology. Candidates must have a demon-strated research record consisting of publications inhigh-profile journals and the ability to attract externalgrant funds. A Ph.D. in plant pathology, microbiology,or other relevant areas of biological sciences is required.To apply, go to website: http://employment.unl.edu and complete the faculty/administrative form(requisition #080055) and attach a letter of applica-tion, curriculum vitae, a two to three-page descriptionof research interests, and a brief statement of teachingphilosophy. In addition, arrange to have three lettersof recommendation sent to: Search Committee Chair,Department of Plant Pathology, Room 406 PlantScience Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lin-coln, NE 68583-0722. Review of applications willcommence on April 15, 2008, and will continue untilthe position is filled or the search is closed. UNL is com-mitted to a pluralistic campus community through AffirmativeAction and Equal Opportunity and is responsive to the needs ofdual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under theAmericans with Disabilities Act; contact Dr. James Steadmanat telephone: 402-472-2858 or e-mail: [email protected] assistance.

The College of Arts and Sciences at the Universityof Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for a full-time ADVISER position within the Pre-Health Of-fice. A Master_s degree, direct experience in academicadvising of students at the university/college level,the ability to quickly gain and apply knowledge ofprofessional health advising, and demonstrated knowl-edge in preparing students for standardized examsare required along with demonstrated ability to workeffectively with a culturally diverse student population.Candidates possessing two years of experience workingwith preprofessional health students, knowledge ofprofessional health programs, knowledge of university/college recruiting and admissions, and strong oral andwritten communication skills are preferred. Applica-tions received by March 7, 2008, are ensured fullconsideration; position is open until filled. More in-formation about this position can be obtained fromwebsite: http://www.uwp.edu/ keyword Bjobs.[UW-Parkside is an Affirmative Action/Equal EmploymentOpportunity Employer, Persons with Disabilities/Minorities/Veterans/Women.

ASSISTANT RESEARCH PROFESSOR,RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, ANDPOSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Chemoprevention

Three positions are available for scientists with aPh.D. degree and a strong background in molecular/cell biology or molecular pathology to study the pre-vention of environmental toxicity and cancer by dietaryconstituents and synthetic compounds. Supported byNIH grants and endowment funds, there are ampleopportunities for creative research and multidisci-plinary collaborations. Qualified scientists are encour-aged to pursue novel ideas and to develop their ownresearch grants. Send curriculum vitae, statement ofresearch interests, and the names of three referencesto: Dr. Chung S. Yang, Department of ChemicalBiology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers,The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ08854-8020. Or e-mail [email protected] Opportunity Employer.

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DEPARTMENT HEADDepartment of GeneticsLouisiana State UniversityHealth Sciences CenterSchool of Medicine

New Orleans

The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Cen-ter (LSUHSC) School of Medicine in New Orleansinvites applications and nominations for Head of theDepartment of Genetics. The successful candidatewill be responsible for all facets of activity in theDepartment, including both graduate and under-graduate medical education, faculty recruitment andretention, and development of research programs.The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., M.D., orM.D./Ph.D., will be internationally recognized forresearch in genetics or genomics, and will have anexceptional record of extramural research funding.The applicant will be expected to coordinate the de-velopment of program project grants and trainingprograms within the Department and also to fostertranslational research. He/she must demonstrateleadership ability, a commitment to biomedical researchand education, and have the ability to provide a vi-sion of excellence for the Department. Achievementsin multidisciplinary, collaborative research, mentor-ship, teaching, and administration that promote aninclusive environment are essential. Candidates willhave opportunities to interact with Centers of Excel-lence, including the Cardiovascular Center, the Al-cohol Research Center, the Neuroscience Center, theStanley S. Scott Cancer Center, and the Gene TherapyProgram. Excellent core facilities are also available.Significant resources will be available for departmentaldevelopment, and for faculty recruitment and startup.These resources include an endowed chair for geneticresearch in hearing loss. Candidates must qualify forthe rank of tenured PROFESSOR in accordance withSchool of Medicine and LSU System criteria; thecompensation package will be competitive.Candidates should provide their curriculum vitae,

including a full list of publications, a brief statementof educational, research, service, and administrativeinterests, a vision statement describing goals for de-partmental development, and the names and contactinformation of three references. These materials shouldbe forwarded electronically to:

Dr. Wayne V. VedeckisDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular

BiologyLSUHSC School of Medicine

533 Bolivar StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112E-mail: [email protected]

Review of applications will commence immediatelyand will continue until the position is filled. LSUHSCis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

A POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW/RESEARCHASSOCIATE POSITION is available to study host-microbes interactions and molecular mechanisms ofgut mucosal barrier function. The ideal candidate willhave expertise in molecular biology, microbiology,tissue-imaging, and animal models of bacterial patho-genesis. Please send curriculum vitae and three lettersof recommendation to: Richard A. Hodin, M.D.,Professor, Department of Surgery, MassachusettsGeneral Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 15Parkman Street, Wang 460, Boston, MA 02114.E-mail: [email protected].

DEPARTMENT HEADDepartment of GeneticsLouisiana State UniversityHealth Sciences CenterSchool of Medicine

New Orleans

The Louisiana State University Health Sci-ences Center (LSUHSC) School of Medicine inNew Orleans invites applications and nomina-tions for Head of the Department of Genetics.The successful candidate will be responsible forall facets of activity in the Department, includingboth graduate and undergraduate medical edu-cation, faculty recruitment and retention, and de-velopment of research programs. The successfulcandidate will have a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D., will be internationally recognized for re-search in genetics or genomics, and will have anexceptional record of extramural research fund-ing. The applicant will be expected to coordi-nate the development of program project grantsand training programs within the Departmentand also to foster translational research. He/shemust demonstrate leadership ability, a commit-ment to biomedical research and education, andhave the ability to provide a vision of excellencefor the Department. Achievements in multi-disciplinary, collaborative research, mentorship,teaching, and administration that promote aninclusive environment are essential. Candidateswill have opportunities to interact with Centersof Excellence, including the Cardiovascular Cen-ter, the Alcohol Research Center, the Neuro-science Center, the Stanley S. Scott CancerCenter, and the Gene Therapy Program. Excel-lent core facilities are also available. Significantresources will be available for departmental de-velopment, and for faculty recruitment and start-up. These resources include an endowed chairfor genetic research in hearing loss. Candidatesmust qualify for the rank of tenured PROFES-SOR in accordance with School of Medicineand LSU System criteria; the compensationpackage will be competitive.Candidates should provide their curriculum

vitae, including a full list of publications, a briefstatement of educational, research, service, andadministrative interests, a vision statement de-scribing goals for departmental development,and the names and contact information of threereferences. These materials should be forwardedelectronically to:

Dr. Wayne V. VedeckisDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular

BiologyLSUHSC School of Medicine

533 Bolivar StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112E-mail: [email protected]

Review of applications will commence imme-diately and will continue until the position isfilled. LSUHSC is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer.

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Crop Sciences and Energy Biosciences InstituteThree Faculty Positions; Two Rank Open

Three positions in improvement of plant feedstocks for biofuels in thefollowing areas: (1) genomics research that utilizes functional and/orstructural genomic tools to advance perennial crop biology employingknowledge from currentmodel and agronomic plant systems.Approachesmay include genetic and physical mapping, quantitative and associationgenetics, and the analysis of polymorphisms or pathways on a genomescale; (2) breeding and genetics research to improve perennial grassesfor sustainable bioenergy production; and (3) agronomy of perennialfeedstocks.

These are 9-month tenured or tenure track positions at assistant, associate,or full professor rank in theDepartment of Crop Scienceswith opportunityfor summer appointment except (3) which is at tenure-trackAssistant Pro-fessor rank. Candidates will also be an integral part of the Energy Biosci-ences Institute (EBI, seewww.energybiosciencesinstitute.org), housedwithin the Institute for Genomic Biology (http://www.igb.uiuc.edu). It isanticipated that up to 50% of effort for each position will be focused onEBI mission and supported by EBI. Successful applicants are expectedto have or develop internationally recognized, externally funded researchand participate in the development of bioenergy curricula.

For more information about specific qualifications, requirements, andcontact information for each position see http://www.uiuc.edu/services/employment.html. To ensure full consideration, applications must besubmitted byMarch 15, 2008.

The University of Illinois is anAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture

TheUniversity ofNebraska–Lincoln and the Institute ofAgriculture andNaturalResources are in the process of expanding their efforts inmolecular biosciences.TheDepartment ofAgronomy andHorticulture invites applications for 9-month,tenure-leading, 80% research /20% teaching, Assistant Professor positions in(1) Plant Molecular Physiology and (2) Horticultural Molecular Genetics.

The Plant Molecular Physiologist position (requisition #080112) willdevelop an internationally recognized, competitively funded research programin molecular physiology to elucidate the nature of responses and adaptation toenvironmental stress and teach a course in plant physiology.

TheHorticulturalMolecularGeneticist position (requisition #080117)willbe expected to identify/understand key genes underlyingmechanisms regulatingquantitative traits influencing nutritional value and taste in fruits, vegetables,and grains, and to teach a course in plant genetics or horticulture.

Requirements: Ph.D. inMolecular Biology/Physiology,Agronomy/Horticul-ture, or related discipline; relevant postdoctoral or private sector experience;demonstrable expertise/experience in the use of molecular tools of genetics,genomics, biochemistry, and physiology; evidence of grant-writing experience;publication of previous original research in peer-reviewed journals; experi-ence/ effectiveness in classroom instruction. There is an expectation that theincumbent will translate research discoveries into technologies useable in plantspecies of economic or ecological interest.

To apply: Go to http://employment.unl.edu and search for requisition#080112 or requisition #080117 and complete the Faculty Academic Admin-istrative Information Form.Applicantsmust submit a letter of application, CV, aresearch focus/interest statement, a teaching expertise/experience statement, andarrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent no later than 28March 2008 to:Dr.Mark Lagrimini, Head, Department ofAgronomy and Horticulture, Uni-

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UNL is committed to a pluralistic campus community through AA/EO andis responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable

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Clinical Tenure-Track Position

The National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), is seekingan outstanding tenure-track investigator to develop a clinical research program to better understand, treat, andultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and/or allergic diseases. The scope of the NIAID research portfoliohas expanded considerably in recent years in response to new challenges such as bioterrorism; emerging andreemerging infectious diseases, including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), influenza, severe acuterespiratory syndrome (SARS), West Nile virus, malaria, and tuberculosis; immunologic diseases and the increase inasthma prevalence among children in this country.

The successful candidate will implement and direct an independent clinical research program with researchemphasis on clinical research but may include translational or basic research. The incumbent will have theopportunity to choose the Laboratory in which he/she would like to be affiliated. It is expected that clinicalprotocols developed will complement the research goals of the Laboratory selected. In addition, the candidate willbe paired with a Senior Investigator who will serve as a clinical mentor.

An outstanding postdoctoral record of research accomplishment and M.D., M.D. /Ph.D. or equivalent degree isrequired for this position; board eligibility/board certification is also required. The incumbent will be expected to bequalified for credentialing by the NIH Clinical Center.

Candidates will be assigned independent resources to include clinical and/or laboratory support personnel,equipment, space, and an allocated annual budget for services, supplies, and salaries to ensure success. This is atenure-track appointment under Title 42. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates may contact Dr. Karyl Barron, Deputy Director, DIR, NIAID at 301/402-2208 or email([email protected]) for additional information about the position.

To apply for the position, send your curriculum vitae, bibliography, and an outline of your proposed research program(no more than two pages), by March 14, 2008 via email to Ms. Wanda Jackson at [email protected]. Inaddition, three letters of recommendation must be sent to Chair, NIAID DIR Clinical Tenure Track Search Committee,c/o Ms. Wanda Jackson at [email protected] or 10 Center Drive MSC 1356, Building 10, Rm. 4A-26,Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1356. E-mail is preferred. Please note search #018 when sending materials.

Further information regarding the DIR laboratories is available at:http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/about/organization/dir/default.htm and information on working at NIAID isavailable on our website at: http://healthresearch.niaid.nih.gov/tdir

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AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES

The Nanoscience Cooperative Research Center CIC nanoGUNEConsolider (www.nanogune.eu) invites applications and nominationsfor two positions as

Group Leaders

CIC nanoGUNE Consolider, located in San Sebastian, BasqueCountry (Spain), is a R&D center created recently with the missionof conducting basic and applied world-class research in nanoscienceand nanotechnology, fostering training and education excellence, andsupporting the growth of a nanotechnology-based industry.

The Group Leaders of nanoGUNE will be responsible for the design,management, and operation of their respective Research Area andlaboratories. At the present time, nanoGUNE is welcoming applicantsin the following disciplines:

Nano-Scale Devices (#001)•All quali�ed candidates will be considered. Special preference mightbe given to candidates specializing in nano-mechanical, nano-�uidic,nano-chemical, nano-biological, nano-magnetic, or optoelectronicdevices or technologies.

Nano-Scale Imaging (#002)•All quali�ed candidates will be considered. Special preference mightbe given to candidates specializing in electron microscopy or scanningprobe microscopy techniques.

Candidates should have an outstanding track record of research,with an orientation to nanoscience and nanotechnology, a provenability to obtain competitive research funding, and a proven recordof technological transfer initiatives. Pro�ciency in spoken and writtenEnglish is compulsory; knowledge of Spanish is not a requirement. Anattractive remuneration will be offered.

Applicants should forward their CV, a summary of researchinterests, and a list of at least three references to [email protected]

Closing date: 15 April 2008

The Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH, member of the Helmholtz Society,

is one of the leading research centres of Europe. Its synchrotron light source

ANKA will be built up to a national and European user facility on specific

science areas. Its 2.5 GeV storage ring provides light from hard X-rays to the

far-infrared for spectroscopy, scattering, imaging and lithography.

ANKA focuses on the use of synchrotron radiation for micro- and nanotech-

nologies, condensed matter research, actinide and environmental research

and on the development of synchrotron technology.

For the current expansion of ANKA we are looking for the following staff:

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in der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

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in der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

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Postfach 36 40, 76021 Karlsruhe, GermanyInternet: www.fzk.de

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Scientists/Senior Scientist for

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Breast Cancer Research

The Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Centerinvites nominations and applications for the Joan VanDeuren Professorship in Breast Cancer Research.The position will be filled at the rank of Associate or

Full Professor (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD). The successful candidate must havea strong, funded research program related to Breast Cancer. The position ispart of the College’s expansion of basic cancer research to complement a newstate-of-the-art clinical cancer care center.Acompetitive development packageand new research space is available for this position.

The Medical College of Wisconsin (www.mcw.edu) is the largest privateresearch institution in Wisconsin, conducting over $130 million annually infunded research. Over the past several years the College has been among thefastest growing medical schools in the United States in terms of NIH fund-ing. In addition to a strong core of basic biomedical science departments, theMedical College is home to nine federally designated Centers of BiomedicalResearch. Excellent shared facilities are available for proteomics, imaging,molecular biology, mouse/rat genetics, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry,electronmicroscopy, X-ray crystallography andNMR.The research and clinicalprograms benefit directly from strong philanthropic support from cancer survi-vors, family members, and patient advocates. The College is completingmajornew research and cancer care facilities, including a Clinical Cancer Center anda Basic Research Building housing interdisciplinary research programs. TheMedical College is conveniently located in suburbanMilwaukee and is part ofan academic medical center that includes nationally distinguished children’sand adult hospitals that employ over 13,000 people. The College is located 8miles west of Lake Michigan with easy access to surrounding communities,lakes, and parks.

Salary and other considerations will be competitive and consistent with theCollege’s commitment to recruiting the best-qualified individual. Applicantsshould provide curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and the namesand contact information of three references. Please submit application mate-rials, preferable electronically (PDF), to [email protected]. RobertDeschenes, Ph.D., Director of CancerCenterResearch, Chair, Department

of Biochemistry, [email protected].

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Closing Date:

April 8, 20085pm (Japan time)

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and mail all the required documents to the following address:

Waseda University is working to establish a research framework that

enables young researchers to demonstrate their capabilities to the full.

Waseda Institute for Advanced Study is currently recruiting researchers

as detailed below.

Three years from date of recruitment

In principle, from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2011

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The Department of Health and Human Ser-vices, Food and Drug Administration, Centerfor Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)is recruiting for outstanding candidates to workin the Center. CBER plays an integral role inthe Department of Health and Human Services.CBER staff conducts biomedical research to pro-vide a strong scientific base for the regulationof blood and blood-related products, vaccines,allergenic products, and gene therapies accord-ing to statutory authorities in order to protectand enhance the public health. In conjunctionwith regulatory and research responsibilities, theCenter statistically evaluates clinical and pre-clinical studies of human biological productsand vaccines and epidemiologically evaluatespost-marketing studies and adverse biologicalreactions.

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Physicians: Applicants must have an M.D. orequivalent degree from an accredited institutionand additional research experience. Graduatesof foreign medical schools must submit a copyof their ECFMG certificates.Scientists: (Other than M.D.) An advanceddegree is preferred but not required in oneor more of the following disciplines: Biol-ogy, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry,Toxicology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology orMathematical Statistician.Consumer Safety Officers: 30 semester hoursin one or a combination of the following: bio-logical sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, physicalsciences, food technology, nutrition, medicalscience, engineering, epidemiology, veterinarymedical science or related scientific fields thatprovide knowledge directed related to ConsumerSafety Officer work.Other positions:Actively soliciting applicantsto fill a wide variety of otherAdministrative andSenior Level positions

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We are the largest interdisciplinary research centre in Europe and work in the following

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The Biology Department at the University ofMassachusettsAmherst seeks an endocrinologistor physiologist whowould interact with research-ers investigating the effects of environmentalcontaminants on developmental or adult physi-ological processes. This is a tenure-track positionat the level of Assistant Professor. Postdoctoralexperience required.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a broadmulti-disciplinary initiative inGlobal ChangeBiology centeredwithinthe Department of Biology (http://www.bio.umass.edu/biology/gcb). This initiative bridges a group of faculty who use multiplelevels of analysis to understand how rapid environmental changesimpact populations and individual organisms.

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The Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology at TheUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is seekingoutstanding molecular and cellular oncologists. The departmenthas openings for two full-time, tenure-track faculty withdemonstrated excellence in molecular and cellular approachesto understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancerdevelopment. Although not required, the following expertiseis encouraged: proteomic/biochemical analysis to elucidate themolecular mechanisms that cause cancer. Incumbents will beresponsible for establishing their own independent researchand expected to write grants and papers. Applicants must havea doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience and be eligible toapply for federal grants.

Interested applicants should send a letter and curriculum vitae to:

Mien-Chie Hung, Ph.D.Chair, Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, Box 108

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center,1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030

E-mail: [email protected]

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LUDWIG

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CANCER

Director,

Singapore Branch

�e Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (LICR) is seeking anoutstanding physician-scientist or clinically-focusedtranslational scientist to develop a new branch for clinicaland translational cancer research in Singapore as part of amulti-institutional collaboration with the SingaporeAgency forScience andTechnologyandResearch(A*STAR), theNationalUniversityofSingaporeYongLooLinSchoolofMedicine(NUS-YLLSoM) and the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical SchoolSingapore (Duke-NUS GMS).

�e successful candidate will be an established mid-careerinvestigator with an exceptional track record and an outstandingindependent research program. She or he will beresponsible for coordinating a major collaborativecancer research e�ort in Singapore, including therecruitment of approximately four new research groups.�eLICR Singapore Branchwill build on existing local strengthsin basic and translational research across the three majoraforementioned Singapore institutions. �e Branch will also bean integral part of LICR’s international laboratory and clinicalresearch programs.

Candidates for this positionmust have demonstrated leadershipabilities and superior administrative skills required to build atranslational and clinical research program, and integratethis program into collaborative research initiatives across thecontinuum of the LICR and Ludwig Centers worldwide.

Interested applicants should email [email protected] with acurriculum vitae and a two-page cover letter describing theirleadership and research accomplishments as well as a briefsummary of future direction, as PDF attachments, addressedto the Chairs of the Search Committee:

•Webster K. Cavenee, Ph.D.

- Director, LICR San Diego Branch

• George D. Demetri, M.D.

- Director, Ludwig Center at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

• Edward Holmes, M.D.

- Executive Deputy Chairman of A*STAR’sBiomedical Research Council, and ExecutiveChairman of Singapore’s National Medical ResearchCouncil)

LICR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All quali�ed applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Millennium is focused on developing breakthrough treatments in theareas of oncology and inflammation that will make a real differencein patients’ lives. We encourage innovation and seek results throughcollaboration. If you’re looking for a dynamic environment whererespect and excellence are core values, learn more about us and thepossibilities for you at www.millennium.com

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Millennium has openings for the following positions:

Analytical Sciences

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Medical Directors

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We are an equal opportunity employer committedto discovering the individual in everyone.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES FACULTY POSITION

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology of The University ofTexas at Dallas (http://www.utdallas.edu/biology/) invites applicationsfor tenure-track/tenured assistant professor, associate professor, full pro-fessor and endowed professor positions in emerging areas of biologicalsciences. Preference will be for investigators whose expertise comple-ments existing strengths in the department. Areas of particular interestsinclude structural biology, neuroscience and cell biology, computationalbiology, systems biology,microbial pathogenesis, molecular, cellular andnanobioengineering, and blood diseases. The Schools of Natural Sci-ences andMathematics, Behavioral and Brain Science, and Engineeringand Computer Science are expanding, with an emphasis on recruitingfaculty who can foster interdisciplinary interactions. Applicants shouldshow evidence of a vigorous and independent research program thatis or can be externally supported. Applicants for senior faculty posi-tions should have a demonstrated record of external funding. Teachingresponsibilities will include participation in appropriate graduate andundergraduate courses.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue untilall positions are filled. Indication of sex and ethnicity for affirmativeaction statistical purposes is requested as part of the application butis not required. Forward curriculum vitae and short descriptions ofresearch plans and teaching interests, and have a minimum of threeletters of reference sent to: Academic Search #20093, The Universityof Texas at Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Road, AD 42, Richardson, TX

75080-3021.

UTD is an AA/EO Employer.

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Deadline: April 15, 2008$500,000 award over five years for postdoctoral fellows

• Support up to two years of advanced postdoctoral training and firstthree years of faculty appointment

• Must hold a Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, biophysics, chemistry(physical, theoretical, or computational), computer science, statistics,or engineering and must not have accepted, either verbally or inwriting, a faculty appointment at the time of application

• Propose innovative approaches to answer important biologicalquestions

• Degree-granting institutions in the U.S. and Canada may nominatecandidates

Complete program information, eligibility guidelines, and applicationinstruction are available on BWF’s website at www.bwfund.org.

Bridging Support for Physical/Computational Scientists Entering Biology

2009

919.991.5100

www.bwfund.org

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is

an independent private foundation

dedicated to advancing the

biomedical sciences by supporting

research and other scientific

and educational activities.

Career Awards at theScientific Interface

We are the largest interdisciplinary research centre in Europe and

work in the following research fields: Energy, Information, Life,

and Environment.

For our Institute of Solid Research (IFF) we are seeking

4 Ph.D. Students for three-year projects– code D011/2008 –

working in our research focus „highly correlated electron systems“ and

„nanomagnetism. The students will be inscribed at the Elite University

RWTH Aachen.

We expect from you:Completed study of physics, chemistry or materials science with

a good or very good diploma or master degree

good language skills in English

sound knowledge of solid state physics or chemistry

ability to work in a team as well as mobility and high motivation.

Equal opportunities is an important cornerstone of our staff policy at

Research Centre Jülich, for which we have been awarded the „TOTAL

E-QUALITY“ award. Applications from women are therefore particularly

welcome. Applications from disabled persons are welcomed.

Payment will correspond to salary grade 13/2 Collective Agree-

ment for the Civil Service (TVöD).

Please send your application with the relevant documentation to:

Mr. D. Schlotmann

Institut für Festkörperforschung (IFF-4)


52425 Jülich

Telefon: 02461 61-4465


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Faculty Positions in Microbiology and ImmunologyUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the School ofMedicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invitesapplications for one ormore tenure-track faculty positions from individu-als studying bacterial-host interactions from a cell biology perspective.Applicants at theAssistant Professor orAssociate Professor level will beconsidered as part of an initiative to expand the university’s microbiol-ogy research activities.

UNC-Chapel Hill has a strong collaborative environment that includesbasic, clinical, and translational research. Successful applicants willhave opportunities to participate in larger interdisciplinary studies whiledeveloping an independent research program and participating in teach-ing. Information about theDepartment ofMicrobiology and Immunologyis available at http://microimm.med.unc.edu/home.aspx.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and postdoctoralresearch experience. Candidates should apply by e-mail, sending asingle PDF file containing the curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page descrip-tion of future research plans, and the names and contact information(including e-mail addresses) for three references to Dr. Thomas H.Kawula, Chair of the Bacterial Pathogenesis Search Committee, [email protected]. Review of applications will beginMarch 15, 2008.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

Faculty PositionDivision of

Molecular Anatomic PathologyUniversity of Pittsburgh

The Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh MedicalCenter (UPMC) is recruiting a full-time faculty member to join the Divi-sion of MolecularAnatomic Pathology in the rank ofAssistant Professor/Associate Professor (tenure or nontenure depending on qualifications).The Division of Molecular Anatomic Pathology offers more than 15 dif-ferent tests mostly in the area of molecular oncology and processes over2,000 samples each year. It also supports research programs on cancergenetics using the traditional molecular biology and novel array-basedmethodologies.

The Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh(www.path.upmc.edu) supports excellence in both clinical service andresearch. As the hub of Pathology laboratories for 15 hospitals of theUPMC system, it maintains a network of Centers of Excellence, all ofwhich closely interact with the Division of Molecular Anatomic Pathol-ogy. The department also supports research for its members with sharedresources including genomics facilities, tissue biology resources, sharedinstrumentation, etc. The Department was ranked 4th in the nation forNIH funding last year.

We are seeking a funded investigator with an established research pro-gram in any area of tissue biology who will also participate in signoutof molecular tests. Additional responsibilities will include teaching ofpathology fellows, residents, and medical students.Applicants must holdanM.D. orM.D./PhD. degrees, be board certified in pathology, preferablyinAP, and qualified to obtain a medical license in Pennsylvania.We offera competitive salary and benefit package as well as competitive researchpackage and space.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and the names and addresses ofthree professional references to:GeorgeK.Michalopoulos,M.D., Ph.D.,Maud Menten Professor and Chairman, Department of Pathology

University of Pittsburgh School ofMedicine, S-410Biomedical Science

Tower, 203 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.

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GRADUATE PROGRAM

Director, University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Programand

Associate or Full Professor/Specialist in Cooperative Extension

The University of California, Davis seeks a recognized leader in integrated pest management to serve as Directorof the University of California Statewide Integrated PestManagement Program (IPM). The selected candidatewill be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the University of California Statewide IPM Program.The candidate must be qualified for appointment as anAssociate or Full Professor and have an outstanding recordin teaching, research, and extension/outreach activities.

Applicants should refer to the detailed position description and submit requested materials online athttps://secure.caes.ucdavis.edu/Recruitment/. Inquiries about the position should be directed toKenGiles,Search Committee Chair, e-mail: [email protected], telephone: (530) 752-0687. Inquiries regarding the appli-cation process should be directed to:TeriWolcott, College ofAgricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean’sOffice, University of California, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616; email: [email protected].

The position is open until filled but to ensure consideration, applications should be received by April 15, 2008.

UC Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to recruitinga diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities,

veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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Scienti�c position

The Pasteur Institute, a leading Institutionin biomedical research located in thecentre of Paris is opening a positionof group leader in the department ofNeuroscience. Areas of interest tothe Institute include neurodegenerativeprocesses, social behaviour and relateddisorders, therapeutic innovations, modelsystems for basic functions. Other topicsof general interest in neurosciencewill alsobe considered.

The cand idates w i l l be expected todevelop independent and funded researchprograms. They should have a PhD and/or MD degree, a relevant experienceas an independent investigator anda demonstrated track record of highproductivity.

To receive full consideration, please applyby April 15th, 2008. Submit researchproposal (less than 10 pages); letteroutlining special interest in the position,qualifications, experience and careergoals; CV and names and addresses ofthree professional references to:

Pr. Christine [email protected] of NeuroscienceInstitut Pasteur, 25 rue du Dr. Roux,75724 Paris cedex 15, France

SYNTHETICCHEMICALBIOLOGY

The Department of Structural and ChemicalBiology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine invitesapplications for two tenure-track faculty positionsat the level of Assistant or Associate Professor inthe area of synthetic chemical biology. We seekoutstanding candidates with demonstratedexcellence in synthetic chemistry and chemicalbiology approaches to the understanding of themolecular basis of disease and development. Weare committed to developing innovative researchin mechanisms and processes of cellular signalingand gene regulation, and structure based designfor novel therapies.

The successful candidates are expected to establishdynamic, independently funded research programsand participate in graduate training at theinterface of chemistry and biology. Candidatesmust hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree and have astrong record of research accomplishments.

We offer a salary commensurate with experienceand a competitive benefits package. Please submit acurriculum vitae, a brief statement of researchinterests and future plans, copies of 2-3 publicationsand three letters of reference (sent independently)to: Chemical Biology Search Committee, MountSinai School of Medicine, 1425 Madison Avenue,Box 1677, New York, NY 10029. Email:[email protected]. EOE

www.mssm.edu

University of PennsylvaniaSchool of Veterinary Medicine

Research Specialist/Mathematical Models ofInfectious Disease

The Section of Epidemiology and PublicHealth in the School of Veterinary Medicineat the University of Pennsylvania invitesapplications for a full-time Research Special-ist ($45,000) to start immediately (appoint-ment ends January 31st 2009). The ResearchSpecialist will be a member of a researchteam creating spatial, stochastic mathemati-cal models of animal diseases in the USA.Applicants should have a strong backgroundin mathematics and/or population ecology.

Applicants should mail (or [email protected]) an application letter,a curriculum vitae, and the names and con-tact information for three referees to: Dr G.Smith, Section of Epidemiology and Public

Health, NewBoltonCenter, 382West Street

Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA.

The University of Pennsylvania is an EqualOpportunity Employer/Affirmative Action

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We are the largest interdisciplinary research centre in

Europe and work in the following research fields: Energy,

Information, Life, and Environment.

Within the „Jülich Aachen Research Alliance“ (JARA), a

collaboration in the field of molecular magnetism has

been established, where several physics institutes, in

particular the institutes for „Electronic Properties“, for

„Quantum Theory of Matter“ and „Scattering Methods“

of the Institute for Solid State Research are collaborating

in an interdisciplinary manner with the Institute for Anor-

ganic Chemistry of the RWTH Aachen. For this research

field, we are seeking for our Institute of Solid State

Research (IFF) a

PHYSICIST (PostDoc) or

PHYSICAL CHEMIST (PostDoc),

in Materials Science

– code 017/2008 –

Optimisation of magnetic interaction parameters in two

dimensional networks of molecular magnets on sub-

strate surfaces also with possible future applications in

quantum information technology

besides the microscopic characterisation, the focus

will be on modern scattering methods at neutron and

synchrotron x-ray sources, such as polarised neutron

scattering under grazing incidence or resonant x-ray

scattering in the frame of the „Jülich Centre for Neutron

Science“ JCNS.

We expect from you:

We are particularly interested in highly motivated candi-

dates, which can work well in a team and have an excel-

lent knowledge of solid state physics or -chemistry. We

expect mobility, in particular the willingness to perform

experiments at various large scale facilities and a sound

knowledge of English. We would welcome experience

in the field of magnetism as well as working experience

in scattering methods (neutron and synchrotron x-ray

scattering).

Initially, a fixed term contract for three years will be

offered.

Equal opportunities is an important cornerstone of our

staff policy at Research Centre Jülich, for which we have

been awarded the „TOTAL E-QUALITY“ award. Applications

from women are therefore particularly welcome. Applica-

tions from disabled persons are welcomed.

Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of

the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD).

Please send your application, giving the reference code to:


Geschäftsbereich Personal

– Personalentwicklung –

52425 Jülich

Telefon: 02461 61-5358


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Professor (or Associate Professor)and Director, Centre for HumanAnatomy Education

Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

Monash University is seeking an outstanding anatomy

educator with a distinguished record of research to be

the Director of the Centre for Human Anatomy Education.

The director will provide leadership within the Faculty of

Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in all aspects of

anatomy education. The faculty currently teaches anatomy

in the medical, physiotherapy, biomedical, radiography,

behavioural neuroscience and science degrees. The

appointee will also be expected to establish a successful

research program.

Appointment will be on a continuing basis and will be made at

a level appropriate to the successful candidate’s qualifications

and experience.

Remuneration: professorial salary (currently) $A128,856,

associate professorial salary (currently) $A100,034 – $A110,203

per annum, plus generous superannuation. A clinical loading

will be paid to a suitably qualified appointee. Relocation travel,

removal allowance and salary packaging are available.

Selection documentation may be accessed electronically on

the world wide web: www.adm.monash.edu/human-resources/

employment/senior

Confidential enquiries regarding the position may be made

with Professor John Bertram, Head, Department of Anatomy

and Developmental Biology telephone: +61 3 9905 2636,

facsimile +61 3 9905 2462 or by email: john.bertram@med.

monash.edu.au

Applications should reach Ms Bronwen Meredith, Senior

Academic Appointments, Monash University, Victoria 3800,

Australia, or by email to [email protected].

edu.au no later than 28 March 2008.

Enquiries regarding the application process may be directed

to Ms Meredith by email or telephone +61 3 9905 6193.

The University reserves the right to appoint by invitation.

Monash respects the privacy of your personal information.

For more details visit www.privacy.monash.edu

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DirectorUniversity of Wyoming Haub School and Ruckelshaus Institute of

Environment and Natural Resources

The Helga Otto Haub School and William D. Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and NaturalResources is a program that brings multiple academic disciplines and diverse stakeholders togetherto address complex issues related to the environment and natural resources (ENR) in the RockyMountain west. The University of Wyoming is seeking a leader to guide the School and Instituteand build upon its reputation as a leading interdisciplinary center addressing critical ENR issuesand offering innovative undergraduate and graduate education. For more information about theHaub School and Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources, please visit http://www.uwyo.edu/enr.

The Director will report to theVice President forAcademicAffairs.We seek an energetic leader withproven intellectual and administrative skills who will work with the faculty in contributing academicunits and advance the stature of the Haub School and Ruckelshaus Institute as one of the world’s topinstitutions in ENR issues. The Director must represent the School and Institute effectively to theuniversity administration, the Ruckelshaus Institute advisory board, external constituents concernedwith ENR issues, state and national political leadership, and to the public.

Preferred qualifications include: (1) an earned doctorate, or a combination of education and experi-ence appropriate for a tenurable appointment in any of ENR’s cooperating disciplinary departments;(2) an internationally recognized record of teaching and research in environment and natural resources;(3) administrative experience that demonstrates vision, managerial ability, and communication skills;(4) the creative leadership needed to create synergy with other university programs and with outsideinterests; (5) sensitivity to the ENR issues confronting the RockyMountainWest; and (6) a commit-ment to integrating academics, research excellence, effective outreach, and constructive collaborativeengagement of multiple stakeholder interests.

Applications should include a letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and experience relatedto the position.Applicants should also include a curriculum vitae. For finalists, the search committeewill ask for the names and addresses of three references. Review of applications will begin in April7, 2008, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send applications andnominations to: Dr. Frank Galey, Chair, ENR Director Search: c/o Wilma Varga, Office of theVice President for Academic Affairs, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave., Dept.

3302, Laramie, WY 82071. Email submissions are welcome to: [email protected].

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer with an institutionalcommitment to diversity. We encourage women and members of under-represented groups to apply.

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The Human Genetics Initiative (http://www.ohsu.edu/hgi/about.cfm) andthe Department ofMolecular andMedical Genetics at the OregonHealth andScience University (OHSU) invite applications for the position of Assistantor Associate Professor in Statistical Genetics. This is an applied researchposition with focus on human genetics and disease. Areas of major interestinclude the development of applied statistical methods, study design anddata analysis for genome-wide linkage and association studies; methods fordetecting gene-gene and gene-environment interactions; human populationgenetics; genetic epidemiology; and genetic analysis of quantitative traits.

A suitable candidate will hold a PhD in a quantitative science (statistics,biostatistics, computational biology, or mathematics), or in genetics,molecular biology or other related area with substantial computational orstatistical expertise. Excellent teaching skills are required and advising andmentoring of graduate students is expected. The ability to generate externalfunding is essential.

Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and expe-rience. An excellent start-up package will be provided. Applicants must becommitted to both research and teaching excellence and should bemotivatedto collaborate with other faculty.

Applicant should email (PDF preferred):• complete CV• statement of research and teaching interests• three letters of reference

Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Patricia Kramer, Chair, Sta-tistical Genetics Search Committee, c/o Elaine Rowzee; e-mail:

[email protected]. Application review will begin immediately, and theposition will remain open until filled.

OHSU, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer,encourages culturally diverse faculty and invites applications from female

and minority candidates.

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MITOCHONDRIAL MEDICINE AND STEM CELL

BIOLOGY AT MAMMAG IN UC IRVINE

The Center for Molecular and Mitochondrial Medicine and Genetics(MAMMAG) at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) isrecruiting two tenure-trackAssistant Professors, each under the combinedauspices of the UC Irvine Schools of Medicine and Biological Sciences.These faculty positions are designated for doctoral level biomedical sci-entists, physicians and physician-scientists with a strong interest in thegenetics and pathophysiology of diabetes and metabolic disease, fromthe perspectives of mitochondrial medicine and stem cell biology. Thesuccessful candidate must be committed to: developing and sustaining astrong extramural funded biomedical research program for fundamentaland translational research, supporting clinical service, and participatingin the educational mission of the university. This position supports theneeds and objectives of the Program inMedical Education for the LatinoCommunity (PRIME-LC). Responsibilities to PRIME-LC include teach-ing, mentoring students, and service on administrative committees.

MAMMAG was founded at UC Irvine in 2002 to foster translationalresearch through application of the paradigms of mitochondrial medicineand the tools of stem cell biology. UC Irvine is known for its strong bio-medical research programs and has a unique on-campus housing programto provide affordable housing.

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae and names ofthree personal references to: The MAMMAG PRIME-LC Search

Committee, Douglas C. Wallace, Ph.D., Chair, Center for Molecu-

lar and Mitochondrial Medicine and Genetics, 2014 Hewitt Hall,

University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-3940; E-mail:

[email protected]; Phone: 949-824-3490; Fax: 949-824-6388.

UC Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellencethrough diversity and strongly encourages applications from all quali-

fied applicants, including women and minorities.

The Cluster of Excellence

Smart Interfaces – Understanding and DesigningFluid Boundariesat the Technische Universität Darmstadt invites applications for a

W3-Professorship (full time) forComputational Methods affiliated withthe Department of Chemistry (Ref. No. 22)

This Cluster of Excellence has been recently founded at theTechnische Universität Darmstadt as part of the ExcellenceInitiative of the federal government of Germany. It combinesresearch on fluid boundaries from the Departments of Chem-istry, Physics, Materials Science, Mathematics and MechanicalEngineering as well as several external research institutions.The research profile of the professorship encompasses (i) thedevelopment of novel simulation methods and mathemati-cal/physical models and (ii) their application in the area ofsurfaces, interfaces and boundaries. A research methodology isfavored, which integrates the nanoscopic molecular simulationmethods with macroscopic continuum descriptions, such as thefinite element method. These multi-scale modeling approachesmay involve both horizontal coupling (hybrid methods) andvertical coupling (parameter inheritage) of models.

The successful candidate• has developed an internationally visible research profile.• has shown his/her ability to actively drive collaborations and

pursue them across boundaries between traditional disci-plines and between academia and industry.

• is committed to establishing a vigorous research program inclose collaboration with the Principle Investigators of theCenter of Smart Interfaces and with other departments atthe Technische Universität Darmstadt.

• is experienced and successful in supervising graduatestudents and post-docs.

The candidate will teach, at a reduced load, in the Departmentof Chemistry. It is expected that after 2 years the candidatewill be able to teach in German. For further informationregarding this position, you are invited to contact thechairman of the search committee, Prof. Dr. FlorianMüller-Plathe, +49-6151-16 65 24,[email protected].

The position is tenured with a remuneration package commen-surate with experience and qualifications, following the Ger-man “W-Besoldung” category. The regulations for employmentare specified under §§ 70 and 71 HHG (Hessisches Hochschul-gesetz). Candidates who hold a public servant status (Beam-tenverhältnis) can be reappointed under the same status.

The Technische Universität Darmstadt is an equal opportunityemployer. The Technische Universität Darmstadt has the goalto enhance the percentage of women where they are underrep-resented. Women, therefore, are especially encouraged toapply. Eligible disabled persons will be given priority.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, astatement of research plan, a list of previously taught courses,a list of past and present research grants/projects and contactinformation for two references to: Director of the Center ofSmart Interfaces, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Cameron Tropea, Petersenstr.30, 64287 Darmstadt, [email protected] submissions are welcome. Further informationabout the Center of Smart Interfaces can be found atwww.csi.tu-darmstadt.de. To ensure full consideration, allinformation should be received by March 31st, 2008.

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Dean, Graduate School ofBiomedical Sciences

The University of Texas Health Science Center at SanAntonio is looking for a dynamic leader who will assume

the position of Dean, Graduate School of BiomedicalSciences.This individual is the chief advocate andspokesperson for the Graduate School which includes sevendepartments with current extramural funding in excess of $44million.The position reports to the President of the University.

This individual will be a high caliber leader whoseresponsibilities will be to advance the quality of graduateeducation and research endeavors in the biomedicalsciences and foster interdisciplinary graduate educationand collaboration between the Graduate School ofBiomedical Sciences and other external partners. Thesuccessful candidate will also provide strong administrativeleadership of graduate degree programs, admissions,student support programs, and postdoctoral scholars.He/she will be required to keenly review programs currentlyin place and be a bridge builder who understands andembraces accountability and stewardship of graduateschool resources. He/she will work with the leadership offour other professional schools (Medical, Dental, Nursingand Allied Health Sciences) in creating and successfullyimplementing programs to enhance graduate student andpostdoctoral scholar life, and improve academic enrichmentand translational science programs. In addition, thesuccessful candidate will oversee a variety of outreach anddiversity programs aimed to increase the participation ofunderrepresented persons in the graduate health sciences.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD or MD/PhD, be ahighly competitive scientist or clinical scientist with nationaland/or international recognition reputation. The candidateshould have experience leading MD/PhD programs andfamiliarity with preclinical medical and dental education.He/she will be a scholar who has strong research experienceand who is, or who has been, actively engaged in educatingstudents and appreciates and professes the value ofeducation. In addition, this individual should have a trackrecord of success in recruiting high caliber individuals toinstitutions to which he/she has been affiliated and a trackrecord of success in seeking funds from external sources.

Nominations and CV’s may be sent to UTHSCSA’s searchconsultants, Marvene Eastham and Ryan Hubbs, [email protected]. Items that cannot be emailedmay be sent to 10375 Richmond Ave, Suite 1625, Houston,TX 77042. We may be reached confidentially at713/266.6779 (p) or 713/266.8133 (f).

The University of Texas Health Science Center

San Antonio, Texas

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Department of Healthand Human ServicesOffice of Public Health

and ScienceOffice of Research Integrity

Health Scientist Administrator Position

The Division of Investigative Oversight (DIO) within the Office ofResearch Integrity (ORI) is seeking an experienced scientist or physicianwith research/clinical experience to serve under the Director, DIO, as anInvestigator/Scientist. DIO’s primary task is to conduct oversight reviewsof institutional investigations of research misconduct.Applicants shouldbe experienced in running a research program, supervising students andpostdoctoral fellows, successfully competing for Federal extramural orintramural funds, and preparing peer reviewing manuscripts and grantapplications.Applications with a broad range of experience and scientificinterests are preferable because of the wide range of topics that ORI dealswith. Good oral and written communication skills are essential.

Please apply online at and go to job announcementHHS-OS-2008-0224.Applications must be received by approximatelyMarch 28, 2008. If youneed assistance, contact theRockville, MD, HelpDesk at 888-478-4240(7:30 am - 4:00M-F) or [email protected] (TTY/TDD: 800-877-8339). The position is at the GS-14 level ($98,033-$127,442), with theactual salary commensurate with experience. You may also reach JohnDahlberg, Director of DIO at 240-453-8800, [email protected] more information. This position offers full benefits including retire-ment, health insurance, life and long-term health care insurance, andthrift-saving plan participation (matched up to 5% of your salary).

Selection will be based on merit and withoutconsideration for race, color, religion, sex,national origin, politics, marital status, sexualorientation, physical handicap, or membership

or non-membership in an employee organization.

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ANIMAL MOLECULAR GENETICISTUniversity of Nebraska

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seekingcandidates for an Animal Molecular Geneticist/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. This is a nine-month,tenure-track position (75 percent research, 25 per-cent teaching) in the Department of Animal Science.Research responsibilities include developing andconducting a research program in molecular geneticsof animals. Possible areas include, but are not limitedto, identification, function, and regulation of genesthat comprise the genomics framework of econom-ically important characteristics in farm animals andincorporation of DNA data in selection programs toimprove quantitative characteristics of animals. Suc-cessful candidate will also: (1) be the leader in furtherdeveloping and maintaining a research laboratory sup-porting molecular genetics; (2) develop and teach agraduate course that addresses applications of bio-technology in animal breeding and animal science:and (3) participate in teaching one or more under-graduate courses covering genetics, animal breeding,or applications of biotechnologies in animal genetics.For complete position announcement and to apply,go to website: http://employment.unl.edu. Searchfor requisition #080127. Complete the Faculty Aca-demic Administrative Information form. Attach a letterof application, curriculum vitae, and contact informa-tion for references. Review of applications will beginJune 1, 2008, and continue until the position is filledor closed. The University of Nebraska is committed to a plu-ralistic campus community through Affirmative Action and EqualOpportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans withDisabilities Act. Contact Dr. Sheila Scheideler at 402-472-

3571 for assistance.

ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY RESEARCH ASSO-CIATE, Yale University. Position available for Ph.D.,M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. PATCHCLAMP ELECTRO-PHYSIOLOGIST to join multidisciplinary researchgroup studying roles of voltage-gated ion channels,especially sodium channels, in neurological disordersincluding neuropathic pain (see Dib-Hajj et al.,Trends in Neurosciences 11:555-63, 2007). Exten-sive experience and prior publications with patchclamp analysis of voltage-gated channels, preferablyvia voltage-clamp and current-clamp, are essential.Good communicative skills and ability to collaborateeffectively as a member of a team are also required.Excellent opportunity for professional growth in highlycollaborative, multidisciplinary team at Yale Univer-sity. Send curriculum vitae, statement of interest,and three letters of reference to: Stephen G. Waxman,M.D., Ph.D., Chair, Department of Neurology, LCI708, Yale University School of Medicine, P.O.Box 208018, New Haven, CT 06520-8018. Qual-ified women and members of underrepresented minority groupsare encouraged to apply. Affirmative Action and Equal Oppor-tunity Employer.

NEPHROLOGY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

The Division of Nephrology/Hypertension at theTexas A&M College of Medicine/Scott and WhiteMemorial Hospital is accepting applications for aResearch Nephrology Fellowship. It is preferred thatthe applicant will have completed or is in the processof completing a clinical nephrology/hypertensionfellowship, but applicants in earlier stages of trainingwill be considered. The Laboratory is primarily inter-ested in the renal and salt and water etiologic factorsinvolved in the pathogenesis of volume expansion-mediated hypertension. Duties will include animal ex-perimentation and cell culture as well as clinical studiesrepresenting translational aspects of the basic sciencediscoveries. Experience with investigational techniques ispreferred but not required. Interested candidates shouldsend curriculum vitae along with the names andcontact information of three references to: Jules B.Puschett, M.D., Professor of Medicine, TexasA&M College of Medicine/Scott and White,2401 S. 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508. E-mail:[email protected]. The Institutions are EqualOpportunity Employers.

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VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

Hamilton College invites applications for two vis-iting positions, one in bioorganic chemistry and an-other in inorganic chemistry beginning August 2008with a possibility of renewal for additional years forthe inorganic chemistry position. Ph.D. required. Appli-cants must be committed to undergraduate educationwith interest in teaching a diverse student populationand demonstrate excellence, or the potential for excel-lence, in teaching and research with undergraduates.Teaching responsibilities for both positions includeprinciples of chemistry and research methods withadditional laboratory instruction. The successful appli-cant for bioorganic chemistry will also teach biolog-ical or organic chemistry and the successful applicantfor inorganic chemistry will teach advanced inorganicchemistry. Both positions will offer the opportunityto direct student research projects. You will work witha group of committed teacher/scholars who insist onexcellence in teaching and have a passion for educat-ing students through one-on-one mentoring of re-search. We work in a supportive collegial environmentin a new state-of-the-art facility. Further informationabout Hamilton and the Department can be found atwebsite: http://www.chem.hamilton.edu. Reviewof applications will begin on March 9, 2008, and con-tinue until the positions are filled. Please send curric-ulum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts,and statements describing teaching and research in-terests, and arrange for three letters of recommendationto be sent to: Karen S. Brewer, Chair, Departmentof Chemistry, Hamilton College, 198 College HillRoad, Clinton, NY 13323.Women and minorities encour-aged to apply. Hamilton College is an Affirmative Action, EqualOpportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in all areas ofthe campus community.

The Department of Biological Sciences at LehmanCollege/City University of New York (website: http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/deannss/biology) seeks anIMMUNOLOGIST/VIROLOGIST with a researchinterest in mammalian systems to fill a tenure-trackposition at theASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFES-SOR level. The successful candidate will be expectedto develop an active research program leading topeer-reviewed publications and external funding, andwill participate in providing research experiences forstudents in our R.A., M.A., and Ph.D. (website: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/Biology/) programs. Teaching re-sponsibilities include courses at the graduate and un-dergraduate levels, including our introductory biologycourses. A Ph.D. in the biological sciences, demon-strated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals, andevidence of successful teaching are required. Postdoc-toral experience and evidence of successful extramuralfunding considered a plus. Submit a letter of applica-tion, teaching and research statements, curriculumvitae, and three current letters of recommendation, allpreferably in electronic format, to: Prof. Joseph W.Rachlin, Chairman, Department of BiologicalSciences, Lehman College/City University of NewYork, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard W., Bronx, NY10468. E-mail: [email protected] Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONCold Spring Harbor Laboratory

We are looking for an adventurous and highly mo-tivated graduate student who is interested in cancerresearch and wishes to do creative and groundbreakingwork in the emerging field of functional mammaliangenetics using genomewide RNAi library screening.The project will employ in vitro and in vivo screens toidentify novel functionally important genes and path-ways in cancer. Please send curriculum vitae and ar-range for two to three letters of reference to be sent to:

Scott Powers, Ph.D.Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

1 Bungtown RoadCold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONMolecular Biology of Prostaglandin SynthesisSt. Joseph_s Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.

Available immediately is a Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate position to study lipid mediatorsof fever and hypothermia in systemic inflammation inrats and mice (see Public Library of Science Biol. 4:e284,2006). Proficiency in molecular biology techniques isrequired. Additional experience in neuroanatomy orimmunohistochemistry is preferred. Knowledge ofprostaglandin synthesis pathways is desired. The positionis in a productive, well-funded integrative physiologylaboratory. Advanced technical help with animal workwill be provided. Participation in other projects to studyneuroanatomy of behavioral thermoregulation (PublicLibrary of Science ONE 1:e1, 2006) or in vivo roles oftransient receptor potential channels in thermoregu-lation (J. Neurosci. 27:7459, 2007) will be possible.Mandatory requirements include an advanced degree,a track record of peer-reviewed publications, excellentcomputer skills, and good writing skills. To apply,send your curriculum vitae, up to five reprints of full-length papers, a brief description of research inter-ests and career goals, and names, e-mail addresses,and telephone numbers of at least two references to:Andrej A. Romanovsky, M.D., Ph.D., Director,Systemic Inflammation Laboratory, St. Joseph_sHospital, 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ85013 U.S.A. E-mail: [email protected].

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONSDNA Chips and Infectious Diseases

Positions available as part of a Weill CornellMedical College Collaborative Project Grant fundedby the National Institute of Allergy and InfectiousDiseases for development of comprehensive DNAchip, capillary array, assays to distinguish bacterial,protozoan, and viral food and waterborne pathogensfrom common pathogens employing high through-put screening platforms using microbial signatureprofiles as well as identifying human susceptibility orresistance single nucleotide polymorphisms. Appli-cant should have a Ph.D. or M.D. with substantialresearch experience, preferably in infectious diseases,molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, DNAarrays, liquid-handling robotics, and/or automationin DNA and PCR technology. Competitive salary com-mensurate with experience. Send names of three ref-erences and curriculum vitae to:Dr. Linnie Golightly,Division of International Medicine and InfectiousDiseases, Room A421, Weill Cornell MedicalCollege, 1300 York Avenue, New York, NY10065. Fax: 212-746-8675; e-mail: [email protected]. Or send to: Prof. Francis Barany,Program Director, Department of Microbiology,P.O. Box 62, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1300York Avenue, New York, NY 10065. Fax: 212-746-7983; e.mail: [email protected].

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in retinal vascularbiology available to M.D. or Ph.D. to study retinop-athy addressing basic science questions in angio-genesis, immunology, lipid biology, and molecularbiology relevant to clinical problems. The laboratoryof Dr. Lois Smith is in the new research building atChildren_s Hospital, Boston, and Harvard MedicalSchool. Experience in molecular biology, histology,bioinformatics, and mouse surgery is preferable. Sendcurriculum vitae and three references to e-mail: [email protected].

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION available at theFox Chase Cancer Center in historic Philadelphia.Our laboratory utilizes biophysical techniques like X-ray and neutron scattering to study protein structureand dynamics. Ideal candidates should have a strongbackground in structural biology, molecular biophys-ics, and biochemistry. Further information available atwebsite: http://www.fccc.edu/research/pid/bu/.Applications by e-mail: [email protected].

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Dickinson College

The Department of Biology at Dickinson Collegeseeks applicants for a one-year sabbatical replacementposition to begin July 1, 2008. The successful candi-date should have completed the Ph.D. degree by fall2008 and should have demonstrated a high potential forexcellence in undergraduate teaching. Teaching respon-sibilities include microbiology, a laboratory in a topicalintroductory course on cancer biology or microbiology/immunology, and one of the following courses, de-pending on expertise: virology, immunology, or ge-netics. Review of applications will begin on March 14,2008. To apply, send letter of application, curriculumvitae, statements of teaching philosophy and researchinterests, and three letters of reference to: Dr. AnthonyPires, Chair, Department of Biology, DickinsonCollege, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013.Questions should be directed to Dr. Anthony

Pires at telephone: 717-245-1632 or e-mail: [email protected]. Dickinson is a highly selective na-tional liberal arts college with an emphasis on in-novative science teaching and student/faculty research.Dickinson College is committed to diversity, and we encouragecandidates who will contribute to meeting that goal to apply. Ap-plications and nominations of women and minorities are stronglyencouraged.

THREE POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS avail-able to study unculturable bacteria and bacterial con-sortia (Dr. Annette Bollmann), photobiology ofextremophiles (Dr. Rachael Morgan-Kiss), or ironacquisition in bacterial pathogens (Dr. Luis Actis).Applicants should possess doctoral degrees in mi-crobiology, molecular biology, or closely related dis-cipline. Send applications including curriculum vitaeand three letters of recommendation directly to theprofessor of interest at: Department of Microbiol-ogy, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056 U.S.A.Screening of applications will begin on March 1,2008, and continue until positions are filled. Detailsof research areas and information on the Universityand Oxford area are at website: http://www.cas.muohio.edu/micro/. Campus crime and safety reportat website: http://www.muohio.edu/righttoknow.Hard copy available upon request. Miami University isan Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

COMPUTATIONAL CELL BIOLOGY

A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available im-mediately to conduct research in the area of mamma-lian cell cycle regulation. The work involves modelingmolecular regulatory pathways using nonlinear or-dinary differential equations. Candidates must have aPh.D. degree, experience in mathematical modeling,working knowledge of nonlinear dynamics as well ascell physiology and molecular biology, and an inter-est in applying models to problems in the molecularbiology of cancer. Interested applicants must applyonline at website: http://www.jobs.vt.edu for post-ing #080127. Complete the faculty application andattach a list of three references, a resume/curriculumvitae, and a cover letter. Review of applications willbegin on March 9, 2008. Virginia Tech is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION. Available sum-mer or fall for investigation of amygdala circuits involvedin chemo-sensory communication via vomeronasal andolfactory systems: immediate-early gene activation andcell phenotype by immuno-cytochemistry or in-situ hy-bridization, as well as tract-tracing; later, electrophys-iology in amygdala brain-slices and/or in vivo. Sendnames of three references and curriculum vitae to:Michael Meredith, Neuroscience Program (website:http://www.neuro.fsu.edu), Florida State Univer-sity, Tallahassee, FL 32306 U.S.A. E-mail: [email protected]. Telephone: 850-644-3427.

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For many years the Cleveland Clinic and LernerResearch Institute has been at the forefront of bio-medical research. Several NIH-funded Postdoctoralpositions are available at the Department of MolecularCardiology to investigate the molecular mechanismsof angiogenesis, thrombosis, and atherosclerosis. Forfurther details see published work: Chen et al.,Nature Medicine 11:1271, 2005, and Podrez et al.,Nature Medicine 13:1015, 2007. We emphasize mo-tivation and productive work in a collegial environ-ment. Basic experience with cell culture and animal(mouse) models is a plus. The Institution has a historyof offering outstanding benefits to its employees.Send a cover letter along with curriculum vitae and

names of three to five references to: Tatiana Byzova,Ph.D., or Eugene A. Podrez, M.D./Ph.D., TheCleveland Clinic, Department of Molecular Car-diology (NB-50), 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland,OH 44195. Telephone: 216-445-4312 or 216-444-1019; fax: 216-445-8204; e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].

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