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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE TRACK)Department of Environmental SciencesSchool of the Coast and Environment

The Department of Environmental Sciences with-in the Louisiana State University School of the Coastand Environment is searching for an Assistant Pro-fessor (tenure track) with expertise in either environ-mental economics or environmental chemistry. Thisposition will further the University_s Flagship Agenda,and is designed to build on departmental strengthsand provide synergy and linkages to existing pro-grams. The Department of Environmental Sciencescurrently offers a B.S. in coastal and environmental sci-ences, an M.S. in environmental sciences, and is awaitingapproval of a doctoral degree program. The Departmentand the School are strongly committed to diversityand encourage applications from individuals withvaried backgrounds and perspectives. Required qualifica-tions: Ph.D. in environmental economics, environmentalchemistry, or related field at the time of appointment;establish strong programs of research and extramuralfunding; excel in teaching and undergraduate andgraduate mentoring; and work collaboratively to ad-dress compelling questions in environmental sciences.We seek applicants from one of the following areas

of expertise. Environmental economics: environmentaland ecological sustainability; environmental impact as-sessment; economic effects of environmental policies;valuation of ecological services; environmental deci-sion modeling. Environmental chemistry: chemicaland physical properties of environmental chemicals,fates, and effects; chemical hazards and risk assess-ments; trace detection of environmental pollutants;chemical reactions in the environment.Additional qualifications desired: expertise in geo-

spatial technology including remote sensing and Geo-graphic Information Systems and quantitative/statisticalskills; ability to employ an integrated, system approachin addressing global environmental problems.

An offer of employment is contingent on a satis-factory pre-employment background check. Applicationdeadline is February 16, 2009, or until a candidate isselected. Appointments will begin in August 2009.Applicants should submit a letter describing their re-search and teaching interests, current curriculum vitae(including e-mail address) and the names and con-tact information (with e-mail addresses) for threereferences to: Chair, Department of EnvironmentalSciences, 1285 Energy, Coast and EnvironmentBuilding, Louisiana State University, Reference:Log #2077, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-5705. E-mail:[email protected]. LSU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal AccessEmployer.

ASSISTANT CURATOR, TENURE TRACKRobert A. Pritzker Center for Meteorites

and Polar StudiesThe Field Museum

The Department of Geology seeks a broadly inter-ested, productive colleague with an innovative, specimen-based research program in meteoritics. The successfulcandidate will have a Ph.D. and a record of scientificachievement. In addition to research, the position en-tails curation of a world-class collection of meteorites,and significant collections of gems and minerals, oresand rocks, requiring a broad knowledge of all classes ofmeteorites, and of sampling requirements for a widerange of modern analytical techniques. Curators alsoparticipate in a variety of public learning programs(including exhibits, mentoring, and informal education),development, and administrative and service activities.Interaction with colleagues and participation in under-graduate and graduate education at area universitiesalso are encouraged.Consideration of applications begins on February 13,

2009. Please include: curriculum vitae, statement ofresearch objectives, and copies of relevant publications.Also arrange for three references to submit letters ofrecommendation. Direct applications to: Search Com-mittee, Department of Geology, The FieldMuseum,1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605-2496. Electronic submission to Karsten Lawson,e-mail: [email protected] is encouraged.The Field Museum is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer; qualified minorities and women are encouraged toapply.

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ISENBERG PROFESSORSHIP inINTEGRATED LIFE SCIENCESUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics(NSM) at UMass Amherst seeks candidates at the AS-SOCIATEor FULLPROFESSOR level for the NSMIsenberg Endowed Professorship. We seek a prominentindividual who does integrative work in any area of thelife sciences using interdisciplinary approaches that com-plement existing strengths in systems biology, biomed-icine, biomaterials, nanomedicine, bioinformatics, andmathematical or computational biology. The IsenbergProfessorship was established with the support ofRonnie and Eugene M. Isenberg to catalyze inter-disciplinary work in management, engineering, and scienceby promoting integrative approaches using technology,innovation, and entrepreneurship. The successful can-didate will participate in campus initiatives by workingcollaboratively across NSM disciplinary boundaries andinteracting closely with existing Isenberg Professors inthe College of Engineering and the Isenberg Schoolof Management.The Isenberg Professor will benefit from an envi-

ronment at the UMass Amherst campus that promoteslife sciences research and innovation through interdis-ciplinary collaboration. These efforts are bolsteredby the Commonwealth of Massachusetts $1 billionLife Sciences Initiative that includes increased facul-ty recruitment and capital expansion on the Amherstcampus.The NSM Isenberg Professor will hold an academic

appointment in the appropriate participating Depart-ment(s) of NSM. These include Biochemistry andMolecular Biology, Biology, Computer Science, Poly-mer Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematicsand Statistics, and Physics. Rank and salary will be com-mensurate with qualifications and experience.Evaluation of applications will begin onDecember 31,

2008, and continue until the position is filled.Applications should include curriculum vitae, a sum-

mary of research interests and accomplishments (fivepages), and copies of one to three key publications.Candidates will be contacted by the Search Committeeto arrange for at least three letters of recommenda-tion after the initial evaluation of applications is com-pleted. Applications should be mailed to Ms. CherylDaggett, Personnel Manager, Dean of the Col-lege of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, LederleGraduate Research Tower - Room 716, Universityof Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003; or sent toe-mail: [email protected]. Please include IsenbergProfessorship Search in the subject line.

TheUniversity ofMassachusetts is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groupsare encouraged to apply.

The Department of Biology at Indiana Universityof Pennsylvania invites applications for two tenure-trackpositions in biology from the following three areas:(1) VERTEBRATE BIOLOGIST, (2) DEVEL-OPMENTAL BIOLOGIST, or (3) APPLIED/ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGIST.Appointments will be at the ASSISTANT PRO-

FESSOR level and available in August 2009, pendingavailability of funds. Doctorate required; postdoctoralexperience preferred. We seek energetic, innovativeindividuals to join a department undergoing transi-tion as a number of senior faculty retire. Successfulapplicants will help build a student-centered learningcommunity, teach introductory as well as specialty-area courses, develop a productive research programthat involves both undergraduate and graduate stu-dents, and commit themselves to the Teacher-ScholarModel. All applicants must be work eligible. Applica-tions are due by January 19, 2009. For full announce-ment, including application instructions, see websites:http://nsm1.nsm.iup.edu/luciano/ or http://www.iup.edu.employment or call telephone: 724-357-2352.Indiana University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Em-ployer and is a member of the State System of Higher Education.Minorities/Females/Persons with Disabilities/Veterans.

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EPFL Center for NeuroprostheticsFaculty Positions at the interface of

Neuroscience and Bioengineering

at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

The Brain-Mind Institute and the Institute of Bioengineering at EPFL invite

applications for faculty positions at all ranks, from tenure track assistant

professor to full professor, for the newly-launched Center for Neuro-

prosthetics. The Center, situated between the School of Life Sciences and

the School of Engineering, seeks outstanding individuals working in the

man-machine interface for motor control with invasive and non-invasive

sensing and stimulation, in audition, in vision, and in spinal cord repair.

The open faculty positions are offered in an environment of both theoreti-

cal and experimental research, rich for the development of novel enabling

technologies as well as for seeking deeper understanding of fundamental

mechanisms underlying the field of neuroprosthetics.

The Brain-Mind Institute offers a broader context of neuroscience, with

strengths in cognition, behavior, cellular and molecular neuroscience, com-

putational neuroscience, and neurodegeneration, among others. The School

of Engineering and the Institute of Bioengineering offer strength in areas

that include bio-MEMS/NEMS, bioelectronics, robotics and learning, inte-

grated systems, biomaterials, biophotonics, molecular and computational

systems biology, and stem cell biotechnology.

Excellent experimental infrastructure are available including core facili-

ties in animal physiological and behavioral phenomics, animal and human

imaging, quantitative light microscopy, genomics and proteomics, micro-

and nano-fabrication, and electron microscopy and surface analysis.

Successful candidates are expected to initiate independent, creative research

programs and participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Interna-

tionally competitive salaries, start-up resources and benefits are offered.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae with a list of publications,

a concise statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and

addresses (including e-mail) of at least five referees. Applications should

be uploaded to:

http://neuroprosthetics-rec.epfl.ch.

The deadline for applications is 28 February 2009.

Enquiries may be addressed to:

Prof. Jeffrey A. Hubbell,

E-mail: [email protected]

For additional information on EPFL, the Schools of Engineering and

Life Sciences, the Institute of Bioengineering, and the Brain-Mind In-

stitute, and Institute of Bioengineering, please consult the web sites:

http://www.epfl.ch, http://sti.epfl.ch, http://sv.epfl.ch, http://bmi.epfl.ch,

and http://ibi.epfl.ch.

EPFL aims to increase the presence of women amongst its faculty, and

qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

FACULTY POSITIONSin Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks outstanding candidatesfor tenure-track faculty positions in the following fields to begin July 1,2009 or thereafter:

• Dynamical Systems and Controls• Energy• Solid Mechanics• Broadly in Mechanical Engineering

Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. inmechanical engineering or a closelyrelated field by the beginning of the appointment. Faculty duties includeteaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, research, and supervisionof student research. We seek candidates who will provide inspiration andleadership in research and actively contribute to core mechanical engineeringundergraduate and graduate level teaching. New faculty hires are expectedto have a research focus in one of the disciplinary fields listed above, orbroadly in mechanical engineering. Applicants must have demonstrated: (1)outstanding research strength; (2) a strong disciplinary background; (3) strongexperimental and/or theoretical skills; and (4) the potential ability to syn-thesize new devices and systems by working across disciplinary boundaries.Appointment would be at the assistant or untenured associate professor level.In exceptional cases, a senior faculty appointment may be possible.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teachingstatement, and copies of not more than three publications. They should alsoarrange for four individuals to submit letters of recommendation on theirbehalf. This information must be entered electronically at the following site:http://search-meche.mit.edu/. Submission of applications before January31, 2009 is strongly encouraged; full consideration will be given to applica-tions submitted by February 28, 2009. Please refer to the web address fordetailed description of each position.

MIT is an Equal-Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and

underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of Public Health and Science

Office of Research Integrity

Health Scientist Administrator Position

The Division of Investigative Oversight (DIO) within The Office ofResearch Integrity (ORI) is seeking two experienced scientists or physi-cians with research/clinical experience to serve under the Director, DIO,as an Investigator/Scientist. DIO’s primary task is to conduct oversightreviews of institutional investigations of research misconduct.Applicantsshould be experienced in running a research program, supervising studentsand postdoctoral fellows, successfully competing for Federal extramuralor intramural 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 http://usajobs.opm.gov/ and go to job announce-ment HHS-OS-2009-0034. Applications must be received by approxi-mately December 24, 2008. If you need assistance, contact the Rock-ville, MD, HelpDesk at 888-478-4340 (7:30 am - 4:00pm M-F) [email protected] (TTY/TDD: 800-877-8339). The position isat the GS-13/14 level ($98,033-$127,442), with the actual salary com-mensurate with experience.Youmay also reach JohnDahlberg, Directorof DIO at 240-453-8800/[email protected] for more information.This position offers full benefits including retirement, health insurance, lifeand long-term health care insurance, and thrift-saving plan participation(matched up to 5% of your salary).

Selection will be based on merit and without consideration for race,color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, sexualorientation, physical handicap, or membership or non-membership in

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NATIONALCANCER INSTITUTE (NCI)

Metabolism Branch

Center for Cancer Research

Tenured or Tenure Track Researcher

The Metabolism Branch, NCI, is searching for a tenure-track or tenured

investigator engaged in laboratory-based research in the biology of normal or

malignant lymphocytes. The research program should be in any area of basic

or patient oriented investigation that complements the existing focus of the

Branch on the pathogenesis, diagnosis or treatment of lymphomas and multiple

myeloma. The Metabolism Branch is located on the Bethesda campus of the

NIH. Current areas of research include the molecular diagnosis of lymphomas,

the use of genome-wide RNAinterference screens to uncover molecular targets

in cancer, the analysis of signal transduction and transcription factor networks in

normal andmalignant B cells, the biochemistry of transcriptional regulation, the

development of monoclonal and cytokine-based therapies for lymphomas, and

the clinical evaluation of novel chemotherapeutic strategies and molecularly-

targeted therapies for lymphoma. Candidates for the position should have an

M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D., orM.D. and strong research credentials. Applicants for this

position should submit a curriculum vitae including bibliography, a statement

of research interests, a two-page outline of the proposed research program, and

three letters of recommendation toDrs. ThomasA.Waldmann and Louis M.

Staudt,Attention: JeanDecker, Bldg 10, Rm4N115, 10CenterDrive,M.S.C.

1374, Bethesda, MD, 20892-1374. You may also e-mail your application to:

[email protected].

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH

PROGRAM OFFICER

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH),Department of Health and Human Services, is inviting inquiries from potential candi-dates for a Program Officer position within theAdult Psychopathology and PsychosocialIntervention Research Branch, Division of Adult Translational Research and TreatmentDevelopment (DATR). This Program Officer will provide leadership and direction for aresearch program of national and international scope in the area of Schizophrenia SpectrumDisorders. The incumbent will be responsible for program leadership and development,project management and administration, and scientific activities. The Branch supportsresearch on the foundations of psychopathology and promotes translational research onthe development, onset, and course of adult psychopathology and its fundamental pro-cesses, such as emotion, cognition, and motivation. The program encompasses researchonmodifiable risk and protective factors andmodern psychometric techniques, especiallyvia interdisciplinary approaches that integrate biology and psychology. The scientificand technical background appropriate for this position could come from any of a largenumber of areas, including, but not limited to: psychiatry, psychology, and public health.Candidates must have a relevant doctoral degree and research experience in schizophreniaspectrum disorders. An individual filling this positionwouldwork closely with the BranchChief, Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research Branch, DATR.The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is required. Strong scientific,analytic, communication, and organizational skills are also required. This is a permanentposition. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To explore interest in potential candidacy for this position, email or fax curriculumvitae to Michael Kozak, Ph.D., at [email protected] or 301-443-4611 (fax).Telephone inquires are welcome at 301-443-6471. With nationwide responsibility forimproving the health and well being of all Americans, the Department of Health &Human Services oversees the research programs of the National Institutes of Health.http://www.os.dhhs.gov

NIAIDNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY RESEARCH FELLOWAND INFECTIOUS DISEASES

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a major research component of the NationalInstitutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services, is recruiting for a Research Fellow.The position will be available in the Molecular Pathology Section of the Laboratory of Immunopathology, andscientists with a M.D., Ph.D., or D.V.M. are eligible. The research activity involves (1) studies of the roles playedby CTCF in imprinting, X chromosome inactivation, and the organization of transcriptional domains; and(2) analyses of BORIS expression and function in gametogenesis and stem/progenitor cells, in response toinfectious agents, as well as the consequences of aberrant expression in cancers. This full-time researchposition offers a unique opportunity to work on investigations that range from basic molecular biology to studiesof gene-manipulated mice in a collaborative environment, and provides excellent training for scientists who plana career in molecular biology, infectious disease and cancer research.

Research Fellow applicants should have three or more years of relevant post-doctoral experience; the salary rangeis $44,180 - $108,319. A full package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long term care insurance,Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.) is available. Applicants with an M.D. degree are eligible for the NIH Loan

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Repayment Program. Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and names and addressesof three (3) references to Victor Lobanenkov, Twinbrook I, Room 1417, 5640 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20892,FAX: (301)-402-0077, email: [email protected]

For further information about NIAID and available job opportunities, please visit:

Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis

Cancer Diagnosis Program

Announcement Number: NCI-09-303077-DH

Supervisory Medical Officer, GS-602-15

Position: Associate Director, Cancer Diagnosis Program

Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is responsible for stimulating and supporting scientific discovery and its application to achieve a future when all cancers are uncommon and easily

treated. We are seeking a highly energetic and creative individual to head its Cancer Diagnosis Program (CDP) within the Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD).

CDP is responsible for planning and coordinating the development of new predictive and prognostic molecular diagnostics, biologic and informatics resources, programs for develop-

ment of new molecular technologies and investigator-initiated research that forms the basis for new developments in diagnostics research; planning and directing the evaluation of new

diagnostic technologies and the applicability of these technologies to clinical decision-making; coordinating technology development activities with other components of the NCI, with

academic researchers and with industry; coordinating development of biologic and informatics resources with other programs of the Institute, other Federal agencies, and outside organi-

zations both on a national and international scale; maintaining liaison with the FDAregarding development of new diagnostic devices; coordinating the activities of the branches within

the program to assure productive interactions and effective technology transfer; and assessing the activities of the program as a whole. The goals of this position are as follows:

• Planning, developing, directing and managing an extramural program of national and international scope which supports research

designed to develop improved ability to make more accurate diagnoses and to guide the choice of therapy, to stage tumors more precisely

for prognostic and therapeutic decisions, to detect cancer recurrences at earlier stages, and to monitor more effectively changes during and

following therapy

• Establishing program priorities and evaluating program effectiveness

• Providing a broad spectrum of information, advice and consultation to individual scientists and institutional science management officials

relative to National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NCI funding and scientific review policies and procedures, preparation of grantt

applications and choice of funding instruments

• Providing NCI management with recommendations as to funding needs, priorities and strategies for the support of relevant research areas

consistent with the current state of development of individual research activities and the promise of new initiatives

• Planning, developing and managing research resources necessary for the conduct of the coordinated research program

• Planning, organizing and conducting meetings and workshops both nationally and internationally to further program objectives and

maintain contact with the relevant scientific community to identify and evaluate new research trends relating to its program

responsibilities. The Associate Director is responsible for managing the Program for the Assessment of Clinical Cancer Tests (PACCT),

which was launched in 2000, to ensure efficient and effective translation of new technologies and understanding of cancer into clinical

tools to guide treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes.

The Cancer Diagnosis Program has approximately 15 employees and contractors and administers a research budget of approximately $3 million, excluding the research grant portfolio

which accounts for another $80 million. The program is located in Rockville, Maryland. For more information, the CDP website can be accessed at http://dctd.cancer.gov/Pro-

gramPages/CDP.htm.

Qualifications Required: Candidates must have a medical degree (M.D./D.O.) or equivalent and board certification or eligibility in either Medical Oncology/Hematology, Pathology

or Surgery is desirable. Candidates should be nationally or international recognized in the field of molecular diagnostics. A broad-based knowledge in molecular diagnostics as well

as extensive experience and background in one or more molecular diagnostic specialties for the development of state of the art molecular research programs is required. Understanding

of and experience in clinical research, including knowledge and understanding of the science and regulatory issues related to clinical trials is required. Other qualifications include a

demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and orally, skill in establishing and maintaining effective collaborative relationships with other health care

professionals and scientists within and outside the organization and demonstrated experience providing managerial leadership to other professional staff including coordination of work

within the Program, Division, NCI and NIH or comparable organizations. Appointments are limited to only U.S. citizens.

Salary and Benefits: Total annual compensation will be commensurate with education and experience. Various incentives may apply in individual circumstances, based on experience

and expertise. A recruitment incentive/bonus and relocation expenses may also be available to the selectee. Full Federal benefits including health and life insurance options, retirement,

paid holidays, vacation and sick leave will be provided.

How to apply: To obtain the mandatory application requirements and other necessary information, please visit: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9nih.asp, VacancyAnnouncement

number, NCI-09-303077-DH. For more information on applying, please contactMs. Mary LouWeathers at (301) 402-5059, email: [email protected].

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 13, 2009.

Director of Vascular Biology ProgramChildren’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School

Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School jointly seek an internationally recognizedscientist in the field of Vascular Biology to serve as Director of the Vascular Biology Program atChildren’s Hospital Boston. The Director will be appointed as a chaired Professor in the Departmentof Surgery at Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School.

TheDirector’s duties will include leading amulti-disciplinary community of collaborative researchersand clinician-scientists whose areas of expertise extend from fundamental molecular mechanisms todevelopment of clinical diagnostics and therapeutics in the field of vascular biology. The Directorwill be responsible for developing a scientific vision for the program; mentoring its junior and seniorfaculty; leading faculty search, recruitment and promotion activities; interfacing with academic andclinical department chairs and hospital leaders; developing intellectual property strategies; over-seeing the administrative and financial operations of the Program; and raising philanthropic fundsto support key programmatic activities. The Director also will be expected to run his or her ownvigorous research program in vascular biology. Candidates should have excellent communicationcapabilities, demonstrated scientific and administrative leadership skills, and a world-recognizedrecord of research excellence.

Please forward your curriculum vitae and inquiries to:Mohamed H. Sayegh, M.D.

Director of Transplantation Research Center

Children’s Hospital Boston

221 Longwood Ave

Boston, MA 02115

[email protected]

Children’s Hospital Boston is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer;women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

FACULTY POSITIONS

The Department of Pharmacology andPhysiology at Drexel University College ofMedicine is actively seeking applicationsfor full-time tenure-track faculty to fill posi-tions in a number of areas. Applications atthe Assistant or Associate Professor levelwill be considered as part of the first stepof an initiative to expand the Department’sresearch activities.

We seek outstanding candidates with demon-strated ability to pursue research in a numberof areas including cellular and molecularpharmacology, behavioral pharmacology,integrative/animal model systems, neuro-pharmacology and epigenetics. Candidateswill be expected to demonstrate the capac-ity to establish or transfer an outstandingand scientifically sound research program,attract and maintain research funding, becommitted to training and education at thegraduate and medical school levels, and toparticipate in creating a collegial and collab-orative research environment. Competitivestart-up packages will be available.

The Department of Pharmacology andPhysiology is one of four basic sciencedepartments within the College of Medi-cine. Opportunities for collaborative effortswith these departments as well as with theclinical departments, the School of Biomedi-cal Engineering and College of Engineer-ing are ongoing and strongly encouraged,as are collaborations with other institutionsand organizations within the Greater Phila-delphia Area.

The Department of Pharmacology andPhysiology is in the process of renovatinglaboratory and support space to accommo-date new and existing faculty as part of theoverall initiative to enhance the departmentalresearch and educational strengths. There is anewly established program in Drug Discov-ery andDevelopment within the Departmentof Pharmacology and Physiology, an intentto develop an emphasis within the depart-ment on pain research, along with Univer-sity-wide strategic initiatives in autism andpain. Candidates with this experience in theabove-named areaswill be given special con-sideration during this initial review period.

For more information please consult thefollowing websites for Department ofPharmacology and Physiology (http://www.drexelmed.edu;) and onmedical edu-cation at Drexel University College ofMedi-cine (http://webcampus.drexelmed.edu/).Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, astatement summarizing their current researchand future research directions, and the namesof three references to [email protected]. Review of applicationswillbegin immediately with the intent of hiringby the fall of 2009.

The Faculty of Science of the University of Basel announces an opening in the Department

of Physics for a

Tenure TrackAssistant Professorship in Theoretical Physicswith a specialisation in Astro/Particle Physics. In this broad field we are looking for candi-

dates with a strong research background related e.g. to Hadron Physics and/or General Rel-

ativity and applications in Astrophysics who complement, strengthen and expand our activ-

ities (www.physik.unibas.ch). Duties will include teaching theoretical physics courses

related to the physics and nanophysics bachelor, master and doctoral programs. Tenure

track assistant professorships are open for promotion to tenured associate professorships

after four to five years.

Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a publication list indicating five outstanding

papers, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests and experi-

ence, together with the names and addresses of five potential referees to: Prof. Dr. Eber-

hard Parlow, Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50,

4056 Basel, Switzerland, and electronically (pdf or zip) to [email protected].

The deadline for receipt of applications is 15 February 2009, but applications will

continue to be considered until the position is filled. The University of Basel is an equal

opportunity employer and encourages applications from female candidates. For additional

information please contact any of the faculty members in astro/particle physics,

http://www.physik.unibas.ch

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The University of Luxembourg, established in 2003, invites applications for the position of founding a newinterdisciplinary centre being established by the University

Director of the Centre for Systems Biology,Luxembourg (CSBL) (M/F)The CSBL will be an autonomous, highly interdisciplinary unit within the University of Luxembourg whoseDirector will develop the vision, participate in the recruitment of key faculty and establish its research programs.The Centre is intended to provide a research focus for the development of the future biological sciences in theUniversity, and its Director will report directly to the Rector of the University.

Candidates must have extensive experience in leading signi�cant academic research units, with experience inbuilding and maturing new units, have an outstanding record of scienti�c achievement and have a focus on aninnovative systems approach to biological research. Substantial experience in recruiting, leading the integrationof multiple scienti�c disciplines into a coherent program and the multidisciplinary (biology, mathematical andcomputational biology, and new technologies) development of research teams is mandatory. Candidates fromrelated disciplines are welcome to apply. The new Director will lead in the establishment and growth of theCSBL that is expected to achieve prominence among European research institutions over the next decade, andcontribute substantially to the application of research to understanding human disease. The candidate may alsoexpect to spend signi�cant time within the institute of our research partner in the United States.

The scienti�c vision, people skills and the managerial and scienti�c maturity of the successful candidate arecritical. The University of Luxembourg has established a strong collaborative research program with the Institutefor Systems Biology, Seattle Washington, USA, and the new Director will have the responsibility to lead thiscollaborative research effort while building the CSBL and forging this joint international collaborative effort.The successful candidate will have access to resources from the University and from competitive third partiesto accomplish the ambitious goals of the establishment and development of a visible centre of true excellence inresearch related to the systems biology of human disease. Further, a strong interest in translating research intopractice would be an important advantage.

Candidates should forward a CV and a statement of vision for the development of the Centre for Systems Biology, Luxembourg

to: Prof. Dr. Eric Tschirhart • University of Luxembourg • 162a, avenue de la Faïencerie • L-1511 Luxembourg

Applications must be sent before January 14th, 2009

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be handled in strictest con�dence.

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Redox Biology Center and Department of Biochemistry

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)The Redox Biology Center (RBC) at UNL, funded as a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence bythe National Institutes of Health, invites nominations and applications from established investigators fora senior faculty position at the Full orAssociate Professor level in the Department of Biochemistry.The title will be commensurate with experience. The RBC is a major focus group for research in redoxbiology, incorporating investigators at UNL and the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.Areas such as thiol-based redox signaling and gene regulation, redox control of neurodegenerative diseasesand cancer, roles of redox processes in aging, biochemistry of redox-active trace elements, structuralbiology, proteomics/metabolomics, microbial pathogenesis and redox homeostasis are all current targetareas of investigation. The Center operates mass-spectrometry and imaging/spectroscopy core researchfacilities and has access to University wide core facilities including microscopy, bioinformatics, flowcytometry and genomics.

The successful applicant will be expected to lead an internationally recognized, federally funded researchprogram and contribute to the development and leadership of the Center. In addition, the incumbentwill be expected to contribute to the teaching missions of the Department of Biochemistry. A PhD (orequivalent) in Biochemistry or related field, a minimum of 3 years experience in leading a successfulresearch program in a faculty or equivalent senior position, and aminimum of 3 years experience teachingand/or mentoring students/research staff is required. The position will be housed in the state-of-the-artGeorge W. Beadle Center, and carries with it a 12-month, state-funded appointment. This senior hire isone of several positions that Biochemistry and the RBC will fill during the next four years.

Lincoln, Nebraska is one theMidwest’s most beloved cities that has fine culinary and artistic treasures, abudding livemusic scene, and numerous parks, golf courses and bike trails. To learnmore about the Centerand the Department, please visit http://www.unl.edu/RedoxBiologyCenter and http://biochem.unl.edu.

Applicants should go to https://employment.unl.edu, search for position #080893 and make applica-tion according to the instructions. Complete the faculty academic/administrative information form andattach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a succinct statement of research interests, and arrangeto have three letters of reference sent to: Search Committee, Redox Biology Center, University ofNebraska, N146 Beadle Center, Lincoln, NE 68588-0662, USA. Email reference letters will also beaccepted at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2009 and continueuntil the position is filled.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equityprogram, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action, Equal

Opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Researchseeks a path-breaking recent Ph.D.eager to develop a highly innovative

Independent Junior Research Groupat a frontier of mathematical,biological, historical, social,

economic or qualitative demography.

The successful candidate will be given ample resources to establish anddirect an independent research program. For this purpose, he or she will beguaranteed funding to recruit and lead a team of researchers, for operatingexpenses, scientific collaborators, and technical and secretarial support.

The successful candidate will start a five-year contract (with the possibilityof a prolongation after positive evaluation) between July and October 2009.The payment corresponds to the W2 level on the German university scale,equivalent to an Assistant or Associate Professor.

Applicants should have completed a doctoral degree in the past decade.They should have an outstanding record - or show exceptional promise - asdemographic scholars.

The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped indi-viduals and to increasing the share of women in areas where they are under-represented, and therefore expressly encourages applications from suchqualified individuals.

The applicant should submit a three to five page description of a research pro-gram, along with a work plan, a complete CV, and three personal references.

Please send applications by January 31, 2009 to [email protected].

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Chair: Department of Biomedical Informatics

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity and af�rmative action employer.

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IN 2009

CNRS IS RECRUITING FOR 300 TENURED

RESEARCHER POSITIONS

IN ALL FIELDS OF SCIENCE

• MATHEMATICS • PHYSICS• NUCLEAR AND HIGH-ENERGY PHYSICS• CHEMISTRY• SCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGYOF INFORMATIONANDENGINEERING• UNIVERSE AND EARTH SCIENCE• ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT• LIFE SCIENCES • HUMANITIES AND SOCIALSCIENCES

CNRS encourages junior and senior scientists from aroundthe world to apply for its tenured researcher positions.

CNRS provides an enriching scienti�c environment:• numerous large-scale facilities• highly skilled technical support• multiple international and interdisciplinary networks• access to university research and teaching• lab-to-lab and international mobility

Application deadline: January 6th, 2009

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Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focusedon discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeuticsthat control the body’s Proteostasis NetworkTM. The ProteostasisNetwork consists of over 500 proteins working through a numberof biological pathways to maintain a critical balance among proteinsynthesis, transcription, translation, folding, aggregation, traffickingand degradation to ensure health. Stress on the Proteostasis Networkfrom aging, genetic or environmental insults can lead to imbalancesthat result in serious diseases. Advances in our ability to characterizeand pharmacologically control the Proteostasis Network create newopportunities to treat a wide range of diseases.

Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. is an exciting young company atthe forefront of the field of Proteostasis Network research. We arecommitted to building a high performing cross-disciplinary teamwhere everyone’s input is valued and employees are self driven by thepursuit of excellence. We are seeking highly motivated individuals tojoin our rapidly growing team of dedicated scientists and professionalsin developing new therapies for serious diseases.

• Head of Pharmacology (Job Code: WN-HP)• Proteomics Scientist/Senior Scientist (Job Code: DG-PSS)• Bioinformatics Scientist (Job Code: HG-BS)• Cell Biology Scientist (Job Code: DG-CBS)• Scientist in Mouse Models and Cell Biology (Job Code: DG-MMS)• Bioinformatics Analyst (Job Code: HG-BA)• Cell Biology Research Associates(Job Code: DG-CBA)

Full job descriptions and a list of open positions are on our website:www.proteostasis.com.

FACULTY POSITION

Department ofMolecular Pathology

The Department of Molecular Pathology invites applications

for a tenure/tenure-track faculty position at the PROFESSOR

level. We are seeking an outstanding investigator with special

emphasis on molecular mechanisms of solid tumor stem

cell involvement in cancer and application to diagnosis and

therapy. Ph.D. or M.D. scientists with appropriate research

experience should submit curriculum vitae, a short summary

of research interests and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Ralph B. Arlinghaus

c/o Ms. Alice Powell

Department of Molecular Pathology (Unit 951)

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

P.O. Box 301429

Houston, TX 77230-1429


M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,age, religion, disability or veteran status except where such distinction is requiredby law. All positions at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are

security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information.Smoke-free and drug-free environment.

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Professor of Biogeosciences/Evolution of LifeAssistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Biogeosciences/ Evolution of Life

The Department of Earth Sciences (www.erdw.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich and the Faculty of Science of

the University of Zurich invite applications for a professorship in the area of Biogeoscience/Evolu-

tion of Life/Early Life. Applications at senior (full professor) or junior level (assistant professor with

tenure track) will be considered. The appointment is a combined ETH Zurich and University of Zurich

professorship.

The successful candidate should have a strong earth science background and is expected to develop

an internationally recognized research program in the field of Biogeosciences/Evolution of Life.

Areas of interest include but are not restricted to molecular palaeontology, micropaleontology and

biodiversity, biomarker characterization of organic sediments, isotopic biogeochemistry, biominer-

alization, environmental geomicrobiology, ecosystems in the earth history, biogeochemistry, origin

and evolution of life, biodiversity in earth history. Potential candidates will use multiple analytical

approaches in their work. In addition of developing a broad interdisciplinary biogeoscience research

program, the future professor will be expected to contribute to ETH Zurich’s and the Universitiy’s

continuing tradition in undergraduate teaching which includes field excursions as well as the par-

ticipation in the development of new courses at Master level. He or she will be expected to teach

undergraduate level courses (German or English) and graduate level courses (English).

Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. The

initial appointment is for four years with the possibility of renewal for an additional two-year period

and promotion to a permanent professorial position.

Please submit your application together with a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a state-

ment of your teaching and research interests to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Ralph Eichler,

Raemistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland, no later than February 28, 2009. With a view toward

increasing the number of female professors, ETH Zurich specifically encourages female candidates

to apply.

Head of Department ofCell Biology and Physiology

Washington University School ofMedicine in St.Louis invites applications for a tenured facultyposition to become the head of the Departmentof Cell Biology and Physiology. We are seekingan academic leader with a Ph.D. and/or M.D.degree and training in cell biology, physiology,and related fields. The successful candidate isexpected to have an internationally distinguishedrecord in research and teaching. Experience withadministration and program development willbe very helpful. Excellent interpersonal skills aswell as a strong vision to further departmentaldevelopmentwill be critical. The candidate shouldhave demonstrated ability to work cooperativelyand collegially within a diverse environment.Additional information about the department isavailable at: http://www.cellbio.wustl.edu/ TheDepartment headwill be responsible for continuedgrowth of theDepartment through the recruitmentof new faculty.

Contact: Interested candidates should send theircurriculum vitae, statement of interest, and threereferences to: Adelaide Donnelly, WashingtonUniversity School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid

Ave, Campus Box 8222, St. Louis, MO 63110,

USA; or via e-mail to: [email protected] be reviewed beginning January2009. The position will remain open until filled.

Washington University is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and committed to building diversity.Women and minority candidates are strongly

encouraged to apply.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

THE DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS

The Department of Genetics at the University of Texas M.D. AndersonCancer Center invites applications from researchers using geneticapproaches in model organisms (e.g., C. elegans, Drosophila, yeast,zebra fish, mouse) for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.The department seeks to complement its existing programs indevelopmental biology, DNA repair, RNA splicing, cell division,and human and mouse cancer genetics. We offer a very attractiverecruitment package, active graduate and post-doctoral trainingprograms, and the unmatched scientific environment of the TexasMedical Center, the world’s largest biomedical center. Applicantsmust hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, and will be expected todevelop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded researchprogram. To apply, please send within a single pdf file: (1) CoverLetter; (2) Curriculum Vitae; (3) Short Research Summary (threepage maximum); and (4) Contact Information for three referencesby December 31, 2008, to: [email protected].

Jill M. Schumacher, Ph.D.Associate Professor

Department of GeneticsThe University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 1010, Houston, TX 77030

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status except where such

distinction is required by law. All positions at The University of Texas M. D.Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination ofcriminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.

Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral FellowshipHarvard UniversityDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard Universityinvites applicants for the Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fel-lowship.

The Department seeks outstanding candidates in the broad field of Earthand Planetary Sciences.We encourage applications of candidates pursu-ing field observations, lab-based science, and theory, and interested in

geology, geochemistry, ocean, atmosphere and climate dynamics and

chemistry, seismology, geophysics, planetary sciences, and other related

fields. These honorific postdoctoral fellowships are awarded for a one-yearperiod, with an anticipated extension for a second year. Daly fellows carryout independent research, yet are encouraged to interact with one or moreresearch groups in the department. Applicants are welcome to contactmembers of the department before applying.

The Daly Fellowship 2009Application includes a curriculum vitae, namesand affiliation of three referees, a one-page statement of the applicant’sdoctoral research, and a one to two page postdoctoral research proposal.Applications are due January 15, 2009.

Please apply online at: http://www.eps.harvard.edu/daly.php

For more information please contact: Daly Postdoctoral Search Com-mittee, [email protected], Department of Earth and

Planetary Sciences, HarvardUniversity, 20 Oxford Street, Cambridge,

MA 02138.

Applicants are responsible for contacting the referees to have their letters sentdirectly to the e-mail above by the January 15, 2009 deadline. The annualsalary is $54,000 with additional funds of $15,000 available for researchsupport over a two-year period. Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. orshould be 2009-degree candidates. Completion of the Ph.D. is required bythe time of the appointment.

We particularly encourage applications from women and minorities.Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Tenure-track Faculty Positionsin Immunology/Vaccine-Related

Research

Gene Therapy Program

Applications are invited for open rank tenure track posi-tions in the Gene Therapy Program at the Louisiana StateUniversity Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Thepositions would particularly suit individuals with interestin gene delivery and/or vaccination for modulation or

prophylaxis of infectious or neoplastic disease, and studies of underlyinghost responses. These are areas of current strength within the Program. Weare particularly interested in candidates who have a strong track record intranslational research and who will develop first-rate research programsin one or more of these areas. Current external funding held by Programmembers exceeds $23million, mostly from theNational Institutes of Health,and includes Federal and State Program Grant awards. The Program wasfounded in 2000 and is a key partner both in the Louisiana Gene TherapyResearch Consortium (LGTRC) and the Louisiana Vaccine Center that wasrecently established with $5.5M of State funding.

The facilities and start-up support provided by the Program are excellent. TheProgram is located in the Clinical Sciences Research Building at LSUHSCand has developed strong interdisciplinary research programs with the adja-cent Stanley Scott Cancer Center and a variety of basic science and clinicalDepartments. The Program currently funds state of the art core facilities inmorphology & imaging, genomics and vector development, and overseesa BSL-3 bio-containment facility. First class immunology and proteomicscores are available. Programmembers will also have direct access to wet labspace in the NewOrleans BioInnovation Center and a GoodManufacturingPractice lab currently under construction that will facilitate the developmentof clinical trials arising from Program research.

Applicants must hold a PhD and/or anMD degree and should send an emailincludingCVand thenamesandcontact information (email addresses)of threeindividuals that can serve as references to: [email protected].

LSUHSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Organismal Biologist

The School of Life Sciences at the Rochester Institute of Technology invitesapplications for one and possibly more (subject to available funding) tenure-track positions in organismal biology. Successful candidates will teach corecourses such as Comparative Animal Physiology, contribute to teaching ofmajors and non-majors introductory biology, and develop discipline-specificelective courses. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment toundergraduate teaching and research whowill broaden our existing strengthsin organismal and evolutionary biology. Candidates who can develop localfield and laboratory research programs suitable for undergraduate and MSstudent participation are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates arerequired to hold a Ph.D. and post-doctoral training is preferred.

The School of Life Sciences hasmore than 30 full-time Faculty andmore than700 full-time students across our undergraduate majors: Biology, Biotech-nology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, and Biomedical Sciences;and 30+ graduate students in our Masters programs in Bioinformatics andEnvironmental Science.

Applicants for this position should apply online at https://mycareer.rit.edu.Search for IRC27598. Please upload your letter of interest; a vita; summariesof teaching and research interests, and a statement of your experience withand commitment to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.Please arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to [email protected] (pre-ferred) or mailed to: Dr. Larry Buckley, Associate Head of Life Sciences,Rochester Institute of Technology, 85 LombMemorial Drive, Rochester,

NY14623. Review of applicationswill begin January 2009 andwill continueuntil position is filled with a start date of late August, 2009.

The Rochester Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer. All qualified individuals with the ability to contributein meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to its corevalues, honor code and diversity statement are encouraged to apply.

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Faculty PositionsEnvironment Institute: Global

Change, Energy, andSustainable Resources

The Environment Institute is recruiting faculty at levels of Assistant (tenuretrack) to Full (tenured) Professor. These positions represent part of the initialallocation of eight faculty to be affiliated with the Institute and participate in itsplanning. Faculty will teach and maintain research labs in their primary depart-ments within the School of Biological Sciences, School of Physical Sciences,or Henry Samueli School of Engineering. Future recruitments may involveadditional Schools. UC Irvine seeks to build on its strengths in environmentalresearch and develop broad, campus-wide collaborations that relate globalchange, energy, and sustainable resources to societal needs. This recruitmentaddresses the areas of interest listed below.

• Global change and human impacts on biological and physical systems: e.g.,biodiversity; ecosystem processes and modeling; ecophysiology; ecohydrol-ogy; coastal processes; climate change; resource management.• Energy and changes in utilization of energy: e.g., innovative materials forgeneration and storage; renewables, includingwave andwind; biofuels; nuclearfusion; waste management.• Sustainable resources for the near future: e.g., water availability; clean airand clean water; green building/city design; transportation; waste systems;industrial ecology; life-cycle analysis.

Applicantsmust have a Ph.D. plus post-doctoral experience related to this recruit-ment. UC Irvine faculty teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, maintain anexternally funded research program, and direct graduate research. Candidateswill present a research seminar in their host department plus a campus-wideforum relating their research to issues at the interfaces of science, technologyand/or society.

Applications may be submitted through the UC Irvine recruitment systemat https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/. More information is available at http://environment.uci.edu. Selection process will begin 12 January 2009. Relatedpositions are available in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering, School ofBiological Sciences, and School of Physical Sciences. UC is an Equal Opportu-nityAffirmativeAction Employer committed to excellence through diversity. UCIrvine is the recipient of an NSFADVANCEAward for gender equity, expandedto include racial/ethnic equity.

Assistant Professor

Redox Biology Center and Department of Veterinaryand Biomedical Sciences

University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL)

TheRedox Biology Center (RBC) at UNL, funded as a Center of Biomedical Research Excellenceby the National Institutes of Health, invites applications for a tenure-leading Assistant Professorposition in the Department ofVeterinary and Biomedical Sciences in the general area of redox neuro-science and related fields, focusing on neuronal function and disease and role of oxidation-reductionprocesses. The Center is a focus group for research in redox biology involving investigators at theUniversity of Nebraska – Lincoln and the Eppley Cancer Research Center in Omaha. Areas such asthiol-based redox signaling and gene regulation, redox control of neurodegenerative diseases, cancerand aging, biochemistry of redox-active trace elements, structural biology, proteomics/metabolomics,microbial pathogenesis and redox homeostasis are all current targets of investigation. The Centeralso operates mass-spectrometry and spectroscopy core research facilities. The successful applicantwill be expected to develop an active, independent research program and teach one course per yearat the undergraduate or graduate level. The position offers a 12-month, state-funded appointment anda generous start-up package and will be housed in the Veterinary and Biomedical Building. A Ph.D.degree in a related scientific field, experience in teaching at least one course to either graduates orundergraduates, and at least 1 year of postdoctoral experience are required.

This hire is one of several new faculty positions that the RBC will fill in various areas of redoxbiology during the next three years. To learnmore about the Center, please visit http://www.unl.edu/RedoxBiologyCenter. To view the complete job details and make application for the position, go tothe web site at https://employment.unl.edu. Click on “Search Job Openings”, enter requisitionnumber 080949 and make application according to the instructions. Complete the faculty academicadministrative information form and attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, succinct statementof research interests and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:VBMSSearchCommitteeChair, c/o JoyceOre,Administrative Coordinator, Nebraska Redox Biology Center, University

of Nebraska – Lincoln, N146 Beadle Center, Lincoln, NE 68588-0662.Email reference letters willalso be accepted at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2009 and willcontinue until a successful candidate has been identified or the recruitment process is closed.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equityprogram, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action, Equal

Opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

FACULTY POSITION

The Department of Medical Microbiology andImmunology, School of Medicine and PublicHealth at University of Wisconsin-Madisonseeking highly qualified applicants for tenuretrack position in Global Infectious Diseases.Applicants should have PhD, MD, DVM, orequivalent, and qualifications for appointment atrank of Associate or full Professor with tenure.

Will consider established investigators with record of accomplishment suchthat tenure would be achieved within 1-2 years; initial appointment would beAssistant Professor.

Successful candidate has significant research experience in field of global infec-tious disease and ongoing record of competitive research funding. Scientificexpertise in human infectious disease and/or zoonoses preferred. Excellentinterpersonal, communication, and administrative skills required. Ideal candi-date has track record of integrating science and policy on a global level and/orexperience networking with academia, industry, and international scientificcommunity. See http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_060624.html.

To apply, submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests,and 2-page statement of current and future research plans related to globalinfectious diseases. 3 references from persons knowledgeable with applicant’sresearch, leadership and/or teaching abilitiesmust be separately supplied.Appli-cation review starts January 1, 2009; will continue until position filled. Emailapplication materials to [email protected]. Emailed reference letters mustbe on letterhead and include signatures. Alternatively, application and letterscan be mailed to:GIDI Search Committee, c/o TWiklund, 1550 Linden Dr,Madison WI 53706-1521.

Information about Medical Microbiology and Immunology:http://www.medmicro.wisc.edu/

Information about UW School of Medicine and Public Health:http://www.med.wisc.edu/

Position sponsored, in part, by Promega Corporation:http://www.promega.com/

University of Wisconsin is Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.Women and persons of color especially encouraged to apply. Criminal

background check will be conducted prior to hire.

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Postdoctoral PositionSignaling and Epithelial Polarity

Position available to carry out research onnovel signaling pathways in glomerularepithelial cells (podocytes). Projects involvesignaling from cell junctions/slit diaphragmsand the interface betweenG protein signalingand growth factor signaling in both health anddisease. For information on specific projectssee recent publications. Strong backgroundin molecular cell biology, signaling, proteinchemistry, cell fractionation, and immuno-fluorescence required. Experience withmassspec, live cell imaging, G proteins, and/orcomputational biology desirable.

To apply send resume and names of threereferences to:

Dr. Marilyn G. Farquhar

Department of Cellular and

Molecular Medicine

University of California San Diego

La Jolla, CA 92093-0651

Email: [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITIONS OPEN

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Univer-sity of California San Diego (website: http://anes-som.ucsd.edu/), UCSD, is actively recruiting to filla research faculty position at the ASSISTANT PRO-FESSOR (tenure track) and earlyASSOCIATE PRO-FESSOR (tenured) levels. The qualified candidate willhave either an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree, an interna-tional reputation, an outstanding record of research ac-complishments with an independent research program,and demonstrated ability to procure extramural federalgrant funding.Ischemia reperfusion injury: the successful candi-

date will join an ongoing research program on is-chemia reperfusion injury in the heart and brain inyoung and aged animals. Experience in the molecular,cellular, and whole animal models of ischemic precon-ditioning, with an emphasis on the role of caveolins incytoprotection and on mitochondrial function, is arequirement.Neural mechanisms of pain and analgesia: the suc-

cessful candidate will be a strategic thinker and is ex-pected to significantly enhance ongoing research withvisionary leadership. Demonstrated ability to mentorundergraduate and postgraduate students, as well asjunior clinical and research faculty, is an asset. Lab-oratory facilities and initial intramural funding areavailable to the successful applicant. Applicants shouldsubmit curriculum vitae, their research interests andqualifications, a list of at least five references, and acover letter expressing their interest in the position.Review of applications will begin January 1, 2009, andwill continue until positions are filled. Please send letterand curriculum vitae to:

Gerard R. Manecke, Jr., M.D.Clinical Professor and ChairmanDepartment of Anesthesiology

University of California San Diego Medical Center9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0801La Jolla, CA 92103-0801

UCSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Em-ployer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence throughdiversity.

RARE DISEASE DIRECTORNational Disease Research Interchange

Located in Philadelphia, National Disease ResearchInterchange (NDRI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) whichdistributes human biomaterials to scientists, is seek-ing a Rare Disease Director to administer their Na-tional Rare Disease Program funded by NIH. Musthave proven administrative skills, record of successfulgrant applications to NIH, and familiarity with NIHgrant requirements. The Director is responsible forrecruitment of personnel, interaction with rare diseasevoluntary health organizations, administration of staff,and interaction with scientists. No bench research in-volved. Qualified candidates must have advanced sciencedegree; Ph.D.; experience in administration, business,and marketing skills; and ability to write grant pro-posals. Communications, customer services, and inter-personal skills are required. E-mail resumes to e-mail:[email protected].

Attn.: S. McGovern1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

8th Floor, 8 Penn CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19103

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION inIMMUNOBIOCHEMISTRY

The laboratory of Dr. Pam Fraker at MichiganState University (MSU) seeks a Postdoctoral studentfor a series of studies regarding the impact of obesity,diabetes, and other metabolic diseases on immunedefense to include hematopoietic processes and gen-eration of inflammatory factors. A team of MSU fac-ulty have begun collaborative studies of both patientsand mouse models. This translational research projectrequires an industrious candidate willing to combineimmunology, metabolism and molecular biology. Agenerous salary with benefits will be provided for thisposition that is available immediately. If interested,send curriculum vitae and three references to e-mail:[email protected].

POSITIONS OPEN

FACULTY POSITIONS in BIOINFORMATICS

The University of North Texas (UNT) seeks candi-dates for two positions in bioinformatics at the rankof tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. Candi-dates will be expected to develop an identifiable re-search program, obtain extramural funding, and supportinstructional needs at the graduate and undergraduatelevels. Two positions are sought, and are anticipated tobe joint appointments between biological sciences, com-puter science and engineering, or mathematics, de-pending upon the candidate_s areas of expertise. Thesuccessful candidates will be an integral part of twonew research initiatives, plant signaling mechanismsand developmental physiology and genetics. Candi-dates must have a Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computerscience, mathematics, life sciences, or a related disci-pline, and have postdoctoral experience and evidenceof scholarship in bioinformatics. Candidates will inter-act with current faculty in life sciences, mathematics,and computer sciences. Preference will be given to ap-plicants who have expertise with systems approachesto biological questions and may include expertise inpattern recognition, statistical methods, database devel-opment, and user interfaces in the analysis and handlingof large genetic and metabolite data sets. Competitivestartup funds and salary are available. Send cover letterwith qualifications and research interests, curriculumvitae, two to three representative publications, andnames/contact information of three references to:Dr. Rebecca Dickstein, Bioinformatics Search Com-mittee Chair, University of North Texas, 1155Union Circle #305220, Denton, TX 76203-5017.In addition, e-mail the curriculum vitae to e-mail:[email protected]. Applications will be reviewed be-ginning February 2, 2009, and continue until thepositions are filled. UNT is the largest and most com-prehensive University in the north Texas region with96 Bachelor_s, 111 Master_s, and 50 doctoral degreeprograms. It is the fourth largest University in Texas,with nearly 35,000 students. UNT is located in Dentonin the vibrant and rapidly expanding Dallas-Fort Worthmetropolitan area with easy access to DFW airport.Candidates will have the opportunity to interact withother scientists at UNT focused on modeling and com-putational sciences such as those in the Center for Ad-vanced Scientific Computing and Modeling (CASCaM).New research initiatives, several of which include a fo-cus in informatics, were announced in September 2008,by the UNT administration (website: http://web3.unt.edu/news/story.cfm?story011146). For furtherinformation, see website: http://www.unt.edu.

ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action.

FACULTY POSITION, CANCER GENETICSNorthwestern University

Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medi-cine and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive CancerCenter are recruiting an outstanding individual for full-time, tenure-track, faculty position at the level of AS-SOCIATE or FULL PROFESSOR depending uponprior experience and research accomplishments. Thisposition will be filled by a senior researcher in thebroad area of cancer genetics. The successful candidatewill be also appointed as the co-leader of the CancerGenomics Program at Robert H. Lurie Comprehen-sive Cancer Center.Candidates should have a Ph.D. and/orM.D. degree

and exceptional research potential, with significant prioraccomplishments. Applications must include curricu-lum vitae, and a brief statement of their research inter-ests. To ensure consideration, completed applicationsmust be received by November 30, 2008. Submissionsto (e-mail preferred):

Leonidas Platanias, M.D., Ph.D.Deputy Director

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center303 E. Chicago Avenue

Lurie 3-125Chicago, IL 60611


Reference faculty position # P-155-04.Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Op-

portunity Employer; hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work inthe United States.

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74th Cold Spring Harbor Symposium on Quantitative Biology

OrganizersDavid Stewart, Bruce Stillman and Jan Witkowski

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

May 27 – June 1, 2009Abstract Deadline: March 6, 2009

evolutionTHE MOLECULAR LANDSCAPE

TopicsEvolution of Molecular Functions

Evolution of Molecular Machines

Origins of Cellular Life

Natural Selection and Speciation

Evolution in Action

Sex and Sexual Selection

Diversity of Life

Genome Evolution

Evolution and Development

Development of Biological Systems

Domestication of Animals and Plants

Human Origins

Evolution of Social Behavior

Evolution and Society

Evolution and the Public

Speakers/Chairs

Leif Andersson

Frances Arnold

Nick Barton

Richard Behringer

Janet Browne

Carlos Bustamante

Sean Carroll

Thomas Cech

Brian Charlesworth

Quentin Cronk

Jeff Dangl

Eric Davidson

Bernard Degnan

Daniel Dennett

John Doebley

Russell Doolittle

W. Ford Doolittle

Niall Ferguson

Barbara Forrest

Kevin Foster

Claire Fraser-Liggett

Seth Grant

Volker Hartenstein

Marc Hauser

David Haussler

Paul Hebert

Hopi Hoekstra

Gerald Joyce

Nicole King

David Kingsley

Eugene Koonin

Leonid Kruglyak

Richard Lenski

Michael Levine

Tom Little

Derek Lovley

Robert Martienssen

Kenneth Miller

Armin Moczek

Eric Olson

Svante Pääbo

Kevin Padian

David Page

Nipam Patel

Steven Pinker

Venki Ramakrishnan

Matt Ridley

Gene Robinson

Barbara Schaal

Eugenie Scott

Doug Soltis

Pam Soltis

Jack Szostak

Joe Thornton

Sarah Tishkoff

Paul Turner

Doug Wallace

Tim White

Edward Wilson

Richard Wrangham

http://www.cshl.edu/meetings • e-mail: [email protected]

phone: 516.367.8346 • fax: 516.367.8845

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Recruitment of staff scientists

in biology and public health at the

INSTITUT PASTEUR Paris, France

The Institut Pasteur will recruit up to 10 staff scientists in 2009.

The recruitment campaign is aimed at young Ph.D. or M.D/

Ph.D. scientists.The Institut Pasteur offers a highly attractive

scienti�c environment with 130 research groups working

on basic biological research and biomedical applications.

Research �elds include developmental biology, neurosciences,

genomics, bioinformatics, structural biology, bacteriology,

parasitology, virology, mycology, immunology, chemistry,

epidemiology, and the physiopathology of infections.

Candidates should select and contact a host laboratory

(listed on the Institut Pasteur web site http://www.pasteur.

fr/ip/easysite/go/03b-000010-011/research/scientific-

departments). Applications should include a research

project that should fall within the research themes of the host

laboratory and should be approved by the laboratory Director.

Dossiers should be sent to Dr Isabelle Saint Girons, Direction

de l’Evaluation Scienti�que, Institut Pasteur, 28 rue du Docteur

Roux, 75724 Paris cedex 15, France before 16th February

2009. For further information, mail to [email protected].

For details concerning application forms see http://www.

pasteur.fr/ip/easysite/go/03b-00002p-019/institut-pasteur/

job-posting-and-tenders/senior-group-leaders-positions/

recruitment

SCIENCEFACULTY

NYU Abu DhabiNew York University (NYU) is establishing a new comprehensive liberal arts campus inAbu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. New York University Abu Dhabi(NYUAD), a partner campus of NewYorkUniversity NewYork (NYUNY), will consist ofa highly selective liberal arts college (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences andEngineering), distinctive graduate programs, and a world-class Institute for advancedresearch, scholarship, and creative work. NYUNY and NYUAD will be integrallyconnected, together forming the foundation of a unique global network university,actively linked aswell toNYU’s study and research sites on five continents.

The Division of Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics at NYUAD is nowrecruiting faculty of exceptional quality in teaching and in professionalaccomplishment. The Division is specifically looking for professors of Biology,Chemistry, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Mathematics and Physics. Recruitedfacultywill start by teaching an innovative, three-semester foundational core, called theScience Foundations series. The Science Foundations series is especially designed tointegrate basic concepts from mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computerscience, and neuroscience and is required for all science majors at NYUAD. Scienceinstruction at NYUADwill start in AY2010; however, applicants could start at NYUNY inSeptember, 2009. Modern science laboratories will be constructed and becomeavailable for faculty research within a start-up phase spread over several subsequentyears. Faculty may spend time at NYU in New York and at its other global campuses.The terms of employment are competitive compared to U.S. benchmarks and includehousing and educational subsidies for children.

The review of applications will begin in January 2009 and will continue until the

positions are filled. To apply for this position, please send ONE document only (pdf orword) via email to: [email protected]. This document should contain a coverletter (please address the letter to NYUAD Science Search Committee), a curriculumvitae, statements of teaching experience and research interests, contact information forreferences and representative publications. Electronic submissions are preferred, butyou may also send a hard copy to: NYUAD Science Search Committee, New YorkUniversity, 70Washington Square South, Rm. 1242, New York, NY 10012. Informationconcerning the faculty, programs and facilities of NYU Abu Dhabi, can be obtained at:http://nyuad.nyu.edu

NYU Abu Dhabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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POSITIONS OPEN

TENURE-TRACK POSITION inBIOCHEMISTRY

Specializing in Nuclear Magnetic ResonanceSpectroscopy

The Department of Biochemistry at the Universityof Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in-vites applications from Investigators at all levels for atenure-track position in the area of nuclear magneticresonance (NMR) studies of biological macromolecules.Applicants are expected to have expertise in develop-ing and/or applying techniques in NMR spectros-copy to gain insights into macromolecular structure,function, and dynamics. The successful candidate willjoin a faculty with strong research programs in NMR,X-ray crystallography, and other biophysical approachesto structure/function analysis of biological macromol-ecules (see website: http://biochem.uthscsa.edu).Access will be provided to state-of-the-art NMR equip-ment operated by the Department, including a BrukerAV 500, a Bruker DRX 600 fitted with a TXI cryo-probe, and a Bruker AV 700 megahertz (MHz) fittedwith a TCI cryoprobe. Additionally, planning is un-derway for purchase and installation of a 900 MHzcryoprobe-equipped spectrometer (seewebsite: http://nmr.uthscsa.edu).San Antonio offers a rich multicultural environment,

excellent educational and recreational opportunities,a temperate climate, and a very reasonable cost of liv-ing. A generous startup package will be provided, alongwith access to a large array of other shared facilities/centers operated by the Department, including thosefor X-ray crystallography, analytical ultracentrifugation,mass spectrometry, surface plasmon resonance, micro-calorimetry, and others. Candidates will be expected todevelop a vigorous, externally funded research programand contribute to teaching in the graduate, medical, ordental curricula. Applicants should send a curriculumvitae, a one-to-two page summary of past and proposedresearch, and three letters of reference either elec-tronically or in printed form to: Ms. Esther L. James(e-mail: [email protected], Department of Bio-chemistry, MC 7760, University of Texas HealthScience Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd CurlDrive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900). Questionsshould be addressed to the Chair of the Search Com-mittee, Andrew Hinck, Ph.D. (e-mail: [email protected]).

All faculty appointments are designated as security-sensitivepositions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at SanAntonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Ac-tion Employer.

FACULTY POSITION in NEUROSCIENCE

The Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscienceat Montana State University (MSU) invites applica-tions for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANTand/or ASSOCIATE level. We are seeking NEU-ROSCIENTISTS who use innovative approaches toinvestigate problems that complement existing de-partmental strengths. We are particularly interestedin candidates who employ genetic and imaging tech-nologies to manipulate and/or measure neural circuitformation or activity in the nervous system. Thesetechnologies could include the development of newsensors, new genetic strategies for temporally or spa-tially restricted expression, and opto-genetic approachesfor imaging or stimulating neural circuits. Successfulcandidates are expected to initiate and maintain anationally competitive, vigorous, externally funded re-search program and teach at both the undergraduateand graduate level. This is a nine-month positionwith complete salary support that can be augmentedin the summer with grant funds. Applicants shouldsend curriculum vitae, a two-page summary of re-search accomplishments and future plans, and thenames and addresses of three references, via e-mailand in PDF format, to Dr. Frances Lefcort, c/o LisaMusgrave at e-mail: [email protected]. The re-view of applications will begin on January 5, 2009,and continue until the position is filled (see website:http://www.montana.edu/cbn).

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT PROFESSORBiological Oceanography

The Department of Biology at the University ofTampa invites applications for a full-time, tenure-trackposition beginning in August 2009, to teach introduc-tion to oceanography, introductory biology courses,and nonscience majors.The Department is interested in attracting a broad-

ly trained BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHER tocomplement the existing faculty in marine science andbiology. The candidate is expected to engage in re-search activities that involve undergraduates. Startupfunds are available.Ph.D. required; prior teaching and research expe-

rience with undergraduates desirable.For additional information about the University, go

to website: http://www.ut.edu.For details and to apply, go to website: https://

jobs.ut.edu.Review of applications will begin January 1, 2009,

and continue until the position is filled.The University of Tampa is an Equal Opportunity Employer/

Affirmative Action Employer.

OPPORTUNITY of EMPLOYEEFACULTY POSITIONUniversity of Puerto Rico

The Department of Biology of the University ofPuerto Rico at R<o Piedras (website: http://biology.uprrp.edu) invites application for a tenure-trackposition in cellular/molecular biology/biochemistry.Investigators with expertise in celullar mechanisms(e.g., signal transduction, intracellular trafficking,protein metabolism) are particularly encouraged toapply. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalentand have postdoctoral experience. They are expectedto develop active research programs and to teach atthe graduate and undergraduate levels. Interested can-didates should send resume, a statement of currentand future research and teaching goals, representativepublications, and three letters of reference to: Dr.James Ackerman, P.O. Box 23360, UPR Station,San Juan, PR 00931-3360 or e-mail: [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed fromJanuary 16, 2009, until the position is filled. Universityof Puerto Rico is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OPPORTUNITY of EMPLOYEEFACULTY POSITIONUniversity of Puerto Rico

The Department of Biology of the University ofPuerto Rico at R<o Piedras (website: http://biology.uprrp.edu) invites applications for a tenure-trackposition in genetics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.or equivalent and have postdoctoral experience. Theposition entails participation in the undergraduateprogram by coordinating and teaching genetics lec-tures and laboratories, and to conduct research ingenetics, or in science education. Interested can-didates should send resume, statement of teachingphilosophy, current and future research goals, repre-sentative publications, and three letters of referenceto: Dr. James Ackerman, P.O. Box 23360, UPRStation, San Juan, PR 00931-3360 or e-mail:[email protected]. Applications will bereviewed from January 16, 2009, until the positionis filled. University of Puerto Rico is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of BIOLOGY

The Biology Department at Armstrong AtlanticState University, website: http://www.biology.armstrong.edu, seeks applications for a tenure-trackposition in eukaryotic cell/molecular biology. A Ph.D.is required; postdoctoral experience preferred. A sec-ond position is also available for an Assistant Professor(renewable up to three years), both beginning August2009. Review of completed applications will begin onJanuary 5, 2009, and continue until the position isfilled. Please visitwebsite: http://www.hr.armstrong.edu/jobs.htm for details.

POSITIONS OPEN

Denison University, a selective liberal arts college,invites applications for two two-year positions for anORGANISMAL BIOLOGIST and aMOLECULARBIOLOGIST, to begin August 2009. Teaching loadfor each position is two courses with laboratories eachsemester; all courses have enrollments of 24 or less.Teaching responsibilities include a sophomore-levelcourse (ecology and evolution or cell and molecularbiology, respectively) and a nonmajors course in thecandidate_s area of interest. In addition, the OrganismalBiologist will teach animal behavior and an advancedcourse on a major taxonomic group; the MolecularBiologist will teach two advanced courses (refer towebsite: http://www.denison.edu/biology/ for alist of potential topics for both positions, as well asa detailed description of the Department and itscurriculum). Opportunities exist to support researchwith students. Demonstrated ability in undergraduateteaching is expected and a Ph.D. is preferred (all-but-dissertation acceptable). Please submit electronic ap-plication materials (a cover letter clearly indicating theposition and advanced course preferences, curriculumvitae, statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduateand graduate transcripts, and three letters of recom-mendation) online at website: https://employment.denison.edu. Review of applications will begin Jan-uary 23, 2009, and continue until positions are filled.Denison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

FACULTY POSITIONS in GENETICSDepartment of Genetics

North Carolina State University

The Department of Genetics at North CarolinaState University invites applications at the ASSIST-ANT PROFESSOR level for two tenure-track facultypositions. Successful candidates will establish researchprograms that complement existing departmental re-search strengths. Preference will be given to applicantswith research expertise in population genetics, systemsgenetics, or epigenetics.Go to website: http://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/

central?quickfind082501 to apply. Review of appli-cations will begin January 6, 2009, and continue untilthe positions are filled.

NCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the ap-plication process should call telephone: 919-515-5727 or fax:919-515-3355.

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