Post-doctoral Research Associate in evolutionary developmental biology of fishes, Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK.
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Post-doctoral Research Associate to work at the interface between evolution and developmental biology. This project explores the evolution and development of continuous tooth replacement mechanisms in non-model fishes. The work will be performed in a large, high profile 5* research department with a strong commitment to research-led teaching.
The position is funded by the Leverhulme Trust to study the genetics of vertebrate tooth replacement mechanisms. The overall aim of the project is to understand how continuous tooth replacement programmes are maintained for lifelong production and how tooth replacement mechanisms differs among diverse vertebrates.
You will have a PhD or equivalent experience in evolutionary or developmental biology of vertebrates, preferably fishes, and a track record of publishing in leading specialist or multidisciplinary journals. A strong interest and/or background in evolutionary biology would be desirable.
The post is fixed-term for 3 years.
Main Duties
· Characterise gene expression and gene function associated with the maintenance of a stem-like cell niche responsible for repeated tooth replacement
· Focus on alternative tooth replacement systems of non-model species including pufferfishes, cichlid fishes of Lake Malawi and the small spotted catshark
Job Reference Number: UOS003921
Application Deadline: February 22nd, 2012
Informal enquiries:
For informal enquiries about this job and department, contact: Dr Gareth Fraser on
g.fraser@sheffield.ac.uk or 0114 222 4317.
For further details and for information on how to apply information visit: www.shef.ac.uk/jobs
Quoting the reference number: UOS003921
For all on-line application system queries and support, contact: e-Recruitment@sheffield.ac.uk.
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Fang Lin in theDepartment of Anatomy and Cell Biology, at the University of Iowa. The laboratory is interested in studying G protein couple receptors and G protein signaling in cell migration using zebrafish as a model system. These studies will employ a combination of genetic, genomic, cellular, biochemical and invivo imaging techniques. A highly motivated Ph.D. with experience in the study of signal transduction, cell and developmental biology is desired. Previous experience with zebrafish is preferable, but not a requirement.
Iowa city is a very nice, safe and collegial town with high living standards, but inexpensive cost of living as compared to larger cities. Recent survey ranks UI as top University for postdoctoral students
(http://www.news-releases.uiowa.edu/2007/March/030107post-doctorate.html) To apply, please send a CV, statement of research interests and description of past research accomplishments, and name & contact details of three referees to:
Dr. Fang Lin
Email: fang-lin@uiowa.edu
Postdoctoral and PhD positions – Hart Lab UCSF San Francisco
A Postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Hart in the Smith Cardiovascular Research Institute at the University of California at San Francisco.
We are interested in identifying and characterizing gene regulatory networks that act during gastrulation to control the progenitor cell populations of major organs in zebrafish. We have shown that core promoter-binding transcription factors, and their direct targets in gastrulating mesoderm, play an important role in this process, and we are keen to focus specifically on their involvement in cardiac progenitor cell biology.
We apply several experimental approaches in our research, including chromatin immunoprecipitation, reverse genetics, molecular biological approaches, pharmacological methods, in situ hybridization, and transcriptome analysis. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and or M.D or equivalent, a background in developmental, and preferably have experience working with zebrafish. Interested applicants are invited to send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names of three referees via e-mail to daniel.hart@ucsf.edu.
Post-doctoral positions MFPL Vienna
www.mfpl.ac.at/vips
The Mission
To promote post-docs on their way to scientific independence
We offer
- 3-5 years training
- independent research budget
- travel money
- mentoring programme
- grant writing support
- career development seminars
- family support
Application Deadline: 29 February 2012.
The Biotechnology Center (BIOTEC, www.biotec.tu-dresden.de) at the TU Dresden is an interdisciplinary center focussing on research and teaching in molecular bioengineering. We are looking for candidates for
2 Junior Research Group Leaderships
Applicants are expected to have an outstanding international scientific track record in one or several of the fields of research and teaching at the Biotechnology Center: in bioinformatics, biophysics, cellular machines, development, genetics, genomics, proteomics, and tissue engineering. Successful applicants will be invited to apply, together with the BIOTEC, for junior groupleader funding, e.g. from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (Emmy Noether program) or the European Union (ERC starting investigator program). If successful, funding for the Junior Research Group would typically run for 5 years. The new research groups will be housed in a state-of-the-art building equipped with excellent core facilities. The building is located on the Biotechnology Campus, situated in the beautiful valley of the river Elbe, and next to the DFG Research Center and Cluster of Excellence CRTD (www.crt-dresden.de), the Max-Planck-Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (www.mpi-cbg.de), the TU Dresden Medical School (www.medizin.tu-dresden.de), and the Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering (www.digs-bb.de).
For further information, please see www.biotec.tu-dresden.de. Applications by women are particularly welcome, and dual career applications are encouraged. The same applies to disabled people. Applications should contain a CV and publication list, description of past and future research activities, acquired funding, and two letters of recommendation that need to be sent directly to the BIOTEC. Please send all application documents in one PDF file by February 29th 2012 to: TU Dresden, BIOTEC, Herrn Prof. Michael Brand, Director, Tatzberg 47-51, 01307 Dresden, Germany; email: katrin.grosser@biotec.tu-dresden.de (Please note: We are currently not able to receive electronically signed and encrypted data).
Our laboratory is interested in studying vascular development in zebrafish. The focus of the program is to find targets in the vasculature that are clinically relevant. Please visit http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/41436/Nav/1/router.asp for more details on the program. A fish technician that can coordinate and maintain activities across two fish rooms is required. Details regarding the position are available at http://www.mcw.edu/Human-Resources-Taleo.htm – search requisition 20000365. Applicants with Bachelor or Master degrees are welcome to apply.
Interested applicants with experience in zebrafish animal husbandry are preferred. Skills in molecular biology and biochemical methodologies are desirable. Highly motivated and enthusiastic applicants with desire to contribute to team approach are preferred.
To apply, please send an e-mail with CV, names and contact information of three references to:
Ramani Ramchandran, Ph.D.
Medical College of Wisconsin,
Children's Research Institute
Milwaukee, WI 53226
rramchan@mcw.edu
Postdoctoral and PhD positions in fin and heart regeneration – Fribourg, Switzerland
Postdoctoral and PhD positions in the laboratory of Professor Anna Jazwinska in Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology are available at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland.
The topic of our research is organ regeneration in zebrafish. Our special focus is on fin and heart regeneration. More information can be found at: http://www.unifr.ch/zoology/eng/home/research-groups/jazwinska
We apply a wide range of experimental technologies such as basic methods in molecular and cell biology, pharmacological methods, in situ hybridization, transcriptome analysis, immunofluorescence, confocal imaging, and microinjections. Candidates should have a background of developmental and cell biology and should be interested in working with zebrafish. Applications with a CV, short statement of research interests and names of three referees should be submitted via e-mail to anna.jazwinska@unifr.ch.
Postdoctoral Position
Telomeres and telomerase in Zebrafish
Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Oeiras Portugal
The Telomere & Genome Stability Laboratory is accepting applications for a postdoctoral position to study the role of telomeres and telomerase in cancer and aging, using zebrafish as a model system.
Our lab uses the knowledge acquired on the molecular nature of telomere protection to understand the consequences of its failure at the organism level. Our base hypothesis implies that telomere dysfunction signals a cascade of events that triggers cellular senescence and organism aging. Thus, by enabling timely telomerase activation in a few key tissues, we will counteract the effects of telomere-dependent aging not only in this tissue but in the whole organism and, as a consequence, reduce the frequency of age-associated diseases, namely, cancer.
Candidates should be highly motivated, with a record ofd excellence and willing to work in an interdisciplinary environment. We require a strong background in zebrafish biology and knowledge on molecular biology techniques. Our aim is to produce a series of transgenics so that we can control telomerase expression in a tissue and time-dependent manner.
The Gulbenkian Science Institute was judge by The Scientist as one of "The Best Places to Work" for Postdocs for the last two years in a row. Come and join us at an exciting multidisciplinary institute at the west coast of Europe.
To apply, send an email to Miguel Godinho Ferreira - mgferreira@igc.gulbenkian.pt (Subject: Postdoc Fellow) with a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and two references by 1st April 2012.
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular Science, Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience, Systems Neuroscience, Infection & Immunity, Behavioural & Welfare Biology
Medical and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Bristol has a strong track record of attracting and supporting Independent Research Fellows. If you are planning to apply for an independent research fellowship in the areas listed above, we will be holding an open day for prospective fellows on 03 May 2012. We aim to select a small number of candidates who will be sponsored for fellowship applications.
If you would like to be considered, please submit a CV and covering letter, including a one page summary of your proposed research plans, by 22 March to kerrie.walker@bristol.ac.uk. Applications from women and minority groups are especially welcome.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to: Prof Leo Brady (Biochemistry) - bioc-hod@bristol.ac.uk, Prof Pete Cullen (Cell Biology ) -Pete.Cullen@bristol.ac.uk, Prof Julian Paton (Cardiovascular Science) - Julian.F.R.Paton@bristol.ac.uk, Prof Jeremy Henley (Molecular Neuroscience) - J.M.Henley@bristol.ac.uk, Dr Clea Warburton (Integrative Neuroscience) - E.C.Warburton@bristol.ac.uk, Prof Chris Stokes (Infection and Immunity) - Chris.Stokes@bristol.ac.uk, Prof Chris Paraskeva (Cancer Biology) - C.Paraskeva@bristol.ac.uk, Prof Mike Mendl (Behavioural and Welfare Biology) - Mike.Mendl@bristol.ac.uk
Postdoctoral fellowship molecular medicine
Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology
Director: Prof. Dr. Jutta Gärtner
University Medical Center
Georg August University
Göttingen, Germany
A Post-Doctoral position
is available from 1 February 2012 to study the molecular basis and pathogenesis of
leukoencephalopathies, a currently growing heterogeneous group of mostly genetic neurological
disorders that normally manifest in infancy and affect the white matter of the central nervous system.
We have recently described the RNASET2 gene as a novel disease gene which causes a human
cystic leukoencephalopathy (Henneke et al., Nat Genet 2009; 41:773-775). The research program will
primarily focus on the characterization of this inborn disorder in established cell and zebrafish models
(Haud et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2011; 108:1099-103). As an example of Translational Medicine
the project is at the crossroads of clinical research, molecular medicine and basic science.
We are offering an attractive environment with research interaction within the neurosciences at the
University of Göttingen and with the Max Planck Institutes for Experimental Medicine and for
Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen. Our group is funded by the Research Program as “Medicine
Excellence Group” of the Faculty of Medicine at the Georg August University, by the German Federal
Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the German Research Foundation (DFG).
Applicants must hold or expect to obtain a PhD/doctorate degree. The postholder
should have a strong background in molecular and cell biology and be experienced in working with
zebrafish model systems. The candidate needs to be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Informal enquiries and applications (in German or English) including a CV, a brief outline of research
experiences (max. 1 page), and contact details of at least one referee should be send preferably by
email to Prof. Dr. Jutta Gärtner, Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology, University Medical
Center, 37099 Göttingen, Email “paediatrie2@med.uni-goettingen.de”
The Wyart team (www.wyartlab.org) studies the zebrafish spinal circuits using a combination of physiology and optogenetics in the Brain and Spine Institute (ICM), Paris, FRANCE. We are now recruiting one postdoc with background in NEUROPHYSIOLOGY/OPTICS / ENGINEERING.
Please write to claire.wyart@icm-institute.org with :
- your resumé,
- PDF of your major PhD publication,
- name and contact of 3 references
- a motivation letter
- one publication you find inspiring.
Research Technician (Advanced Level)
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research has an opening for an advanced level Research Technician to assist in a Zebrafish developmental biology lab that focuses on the identification of stem cells responsible for regeneration.
Responsibilities include cloning lateral line specific genes and performing large scale in situ and immunohistochemical expression analysis followed by high resolution confocal imaging. Some of the specific duties include performing PCR; cloning genes; preparing RNA for in situ hybridization; performing in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry of embryos; injecting RNA/DNA into embryos; analyzing gene expression patterns using modern imaging techniques; and performing fish husbandry to include setting up of Zebrafish mating pairs and collection of eggs.
Minimum requirements include an undergraduate degree in biology or a related discipline and proficiency in molecular biology techniques. Experience with fish is a plus but not a requirement. Candidates with a M.S. or Ph.D degree are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply please send resume, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation to careers@stowers.org or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.
For more information please visit http://stowers.org/faculty/piotrowski-lab
The International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB),
Warsaw, Poland and the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research (MPI-HLR),
Bad Nauheim, Germany, invite applications for two Research Groups.
We seek talented, dynamic, independent, and motivated scientists early in his/her
career to establish two research groups, one at IIMCB in Warsaw, the other at MPIHLR
in Bad Nauheim. Successful candidates will develop independent research
programs using their own budgets, which will fund research positions, consumables,
and equipment. The successful candidates will have outstanding scientific track
records with clear evidence of leadership, and a strong interest in animal models of
human diseases, particularly in zebrafish (for a position in Warsaw) or molecular
mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases (for a position in Bad Nauheim).
Initial appointments of group leaders are for five years with the possibility of
extension after international review. For more general information please see also:
http://www.mpg.de/918399/MPRGL. The start date is negotiable.
IIMCB in Warsaw is one of the most modern country´s research institutes in its field.
The Institute’s research topics cover the wide spectrum of protein structural biology,
bioinformatics/computer modelling, protein and organellar biogenesis, neurobiology,
cancer biology and cell biology. MPI-HLR in Bad Nauheim hosts 4 departments and
several independent research groups and is committed to understand the
mechanisms of cardiopulmonary development, diseases and regeneration at the
molecular level. The environment of both institutes is international and the working
language is English. Each of the institutes is equipped with state-of-the-art
technology and excellent core facilities, mutually available for both groups. The
institutes provide outstanding research opportunities for their scientists.
Applications should include:
· a cover letter explaining a reason for participation in this program,
· a Curriculum Vitae including a publication list,
· a statement of scientific achievements,
· a two page summary of applicant’s future research plans,
· addresses of two academic referees,
· two letters of reference,
· copies of three applicant’s most important papers
and be sent to personal@mpi-bn.mpg.de.
Deadline for application is January 31, 2012. Successful applicants should be
prepared to join a selection symposium held on March 22, 2012 in Bad Nauheim.