Blog from October, 2016

Postdoctoral position available in the Departments of Pathology and Cell Biology, the Taub Institute, and the Stem Cell Initiative at Columbia University Medical Center.   

Directions of research include: 

(1) To elucidate mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, using molecular genetic and cell biology approaches. 

(2) To develop novel animal and cell models of these disorders, based on recent human genetics advances.  

(2) To employ integrative genomics approaches and computational tools towards the identification of etiological factors in neurological disorders of aging.  

 

We are recruiting an outstanding candidate with expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics.   Experience and interest in molecular approaches such as CRISPR, cell imaging tools, stem cell biology, bioinformatics computational tools, or animal models such as zebrafish would be highly desirable.

 

Please provide a CV, statement of interest, and the names of 2 references.  

 

Asa Abeliovich, MD, PhD

Associate Professor

Taub Institute for the Aging Brain 

Depts. of Pathology Cell Biology and Neurology

Columbia University

Black Building 1208

650 W. 168th St. 

NY, NY 10032

 

 

Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Yin Lab seeks a motivated postdoctoral research fellow, to begin immediately. The Yin Lab investigates mechanisms of heart muscle regeneration and scar tissue resolution in adult zebrafish and mouse models. The lab aims to analyze mechanisms of microRNA regulation of regeneration and to identify small molecules that may augment the limited regenerative capacity in mammals.

Candidates should have expertise in developmental and cardiovascular biology. Experience with mouse models of heart injury is desirable but not required. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits, and is commensurate with experience and education. Please apply online through the link below. Include a cover letter, CV or resume, and contact information for three references.

https://mdibl.org/about/careers/ 

 

The MDI Biological Laboratory is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

PhD student position in medical science - Oxytocin and social behaviours in zebrafish

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4 years
Extent: 100 %
Location: Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg
First day of employment: As agreed
Reference number: UR 2016/946

Closing date: Nov 9 2016

Project title
The oxytocin receptor: A drug target for autism?

 

 

Job assignments

 

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are characterised by difficulties with social interactions, communication and repetitive behaviours, and unfortunately there is no effective treatment for these symptoms. Hundreds of genes and a number of environmental factors have been identified as contributing factors to developing ASD. The neuropeptide oxytocin affects social behaviour in many species and it has been suggested that endogenous oxytocin may play a role in the pathophysiology of autism. Furthermore, it has been indicated that oxytocin treatment alleviates autism symptoms by increasing an individuals' social attention. However, the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the effects of oxytocin remain to be investigated in experimental animal models. Our research group has in recent years established behavioural models and neuroanatomical methods allowing us to investigate social behaviour, neuroanatomy and molecular mechanisms in zebrafish.

The current PhD project comprises studies of how oxytocin affects social behaviour in zebrafish. The PhD candidate will also be engaged in neuroanatomical studies in order to identify the expression of oxytocin receptors in the zebrafish brain. Furthermore, the neurobiological mechanisms that mediate the effects of oxytocin will be explored by molecular as well as imaging methods. In order to evaluate the clinical potential of oxytocin we will also investigate zebrafish mutants, lacking specific genes that in human genetic studies have been shown to cause or greatly increase the risk of autism.

This PhD project will be conducted at the Department of Pharmacology which is a research intensive workplace, including ample opportunities for interaction with other research groups within the field of pharmacology, psychiatry, neurobiology and neuropharmacology. The PhD-student will also have close contact with researchers from other institutions and universities in Sweden and abroad.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in the neurobiology of social behaviour and autism. A suitable candidate has a solid knowledge of neuroscience and experience of behavioural or neuroanatomical studies. Good communication and presentation skills, scientific integrity, and personal suitability with the rest of the research team are merited.

The applicants should motivate why they find the project interesting and suitable for their own education. The PhD position comprises 4 years full-time studies and leads to a doctoral degree. The position is funded via doctoral studentship.

 

Eligibility

 

To be admitted to third-cycle studies you must fulfill both the general and the specific entry requirements. The general entry requirements is fulfilled if you have:
1. completed a degree at a second-cycle level, or
2. completed at least 240 credits worth of studies of which at least 60 credits must be at a second-cycle level, or
3. acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

The specific entry requirements is fulfilled if you have completed the English B/6 course or is considered to have acquired equivalent knowledge through previous studies.

 

Assessment

 

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in SFS 1998:80.

In selecting between applicants who meet the general and specific entry requirements, their ability to benefit from third-cycle studies shall be taken into account. The assessment shall attach particular importance to documented qualifications for:
- specific knowledge and skills within the subject area and related research fields
- experience of scientific theory and relevant research methodology
- scientific analysis and presentation verified through thesis, degree project, scientific journals or the like.

 

Additional information

 

Salaries for doctoral students are regulated in a local agreement at the University.

For more information about the project please contact the project supervisor, contact information can be found on the top right corner.

For more information regarding PhD education at the Sahlgrenska academy visit http://www.sahlgrenska.gu.se/doktorandportalen

If you have technical difficulties or questions regarding the application database contact rekrytering@gu.se

 

 

Apply here: tinyurl.com/jewd7as

The Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute e.V. (FLI) is a research institute, which has the objective of understanding the molecular mechanisms of aging. Thereby we would like to contribute to healthy aging in humans. Various animal models (e.g. mice and fish) help us to generate relevant knowledge on the causes and the mechanisms of age-associated diseases and to investigate new therapeutic approaches. Scientists from many different nations conduct research at FLI.

The Molecular Genetics Group of the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz-Lipmann-Institute e.V. in Jena invites applications for a Postdoc or a PhD Position

POSTDOC / PHD POSITION Organ Maintenance in Aging

Research focus of the lab/Research projects: The group studies aspects of organogenesis, organ regeneration and aging in different model organisms. The particular position is on the role of the transcription factor Wt1 in organ development/ function in the mouse and/or zebrafish.

For more information on the lab: http://www.leibniz-fli.de/research/research-groups/englert/

Profile of the Candidate / Requirements:

highly self-motivated with a genuine interest in developmental biology and/or aging 

good team-working capabilities

know-how in molecular biology 

experience in animal work, transgenesis, tissue processing, in situ hybridisation

Postdoc candidates are encouraged to send their application (English) referring to the Job-ID 1626 including CV, list of publication, a short description of research experience and interests, and the contact details of two references as soon as possible not later than November 15th 2016. PhD candidates use this platform: http://lgsa.leibniz-fli.de/ application/application-guideline/

We offer: a position in a well-equipped research group of a high quality institute for age research, which harbors several state-of-the-art facilities. Our work is embedded in the Beutenberg Campus, an interdisciplinary base for innovative research. 

the Postdoc position will be integrated in the FLI PostDoc Network. The Network promotes interdisciplinary collaborations involving clinician scientists, basic scientists and bioinformaticians. 

the PhD position will be integrated in our Leibniz Graduate School on Aging and Age Related Diseases please see: http://www.leibniz-fli.de/career-development/graduates/ 

The contract conditions and the salary will be according to the collective labour agreement for public service employees of the federal states of Germany (TV-L E13)

 

By E-mail:

jobs@leibniz-fli.de as single-pdf document

 

By Mail:

Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung— Fritz-Lipmann-Institut e.V. (FLI) Personalabteilung

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Bethesda, MD

 

Position: The Drerup lab at the NICHD is looking for highly motivated, post-doctoral researchers to pursue studies related to the cellular mechanisms of nervous system development, maintenance and function. Currently, our interests center on the role of retrograde axonal transport of proteins and organelles in the formation and maintenance of sensory and motor axons. We utilize a variety of techniques including molecular and cellular biology, genetics, microscopy, and proteomics in zebrafish and cultured cells. Individuals interested in expanding on our central themes through independent research and collaboration are encouraged to contact Katie Drerup for more details (Katie.Drerup@nih.gov). The position will begin on or after January 1, 2017.

 

Requirements: Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and less than three years of post-doctoral experience. Preference will be given to those with a strong scientific record and experience in cell and molecular biology, developmental biology, biochemistry or neurophysiology.

 

To Apply: Applications, including a cover letter describing your research interests, curriculum vitae, and the contact information (including email address) for three references, can be emailed to Katie Drerup (Katie.Drerup@nih.gov).

 

Recent Publications

Drerup CM, Lusk S, Nechiporuk A. 2016. Kif1b interacts with KBP to promote axon elongation by localizing a microtubule regulator to growth cones. J Neurosci. 36(26): 7014-7026. PMID27358458.

Drerup CM, Nechiporuk A. 2016. In vivo analysis of axonal transport in zebrafish. Methods Cell Biol. 131:311-329. PMID26794521.

Drerup CM, Nechiporuk A. 2013. JNK-interacting protein 3 mediates the retrograde transport of activated c-Jun N-terminal Kinase and lysosomes. PLoS Genetics. 9(2): e1003303. PMID23468645 

 

 

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes. 

For the 27th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker’s Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2016, as well as Glassdoor’s annual Employees’ Choice Awards 2016.  We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

The Center of Comparative Medicine and Pathology (CCMP), serving both the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), is seeking an Aquatics Manager to oversee our rapidly growing program supporting leading edge science in cancer, developmental biology, neuroscience, as well as cell and vascular biology. 

The ideal candidate will oversee and develop the programmatic, administrative, operational and technical activities of two state-of-the-art and one satellite core facilities, which have the capacity to house over 160,000 zebrafish (Danio rerio). The Manager will be responsible for operational management of all facilities and systems including supervising, training and scheduling the activities of aquatics technicians assigned to the program; collaborating extensively with scientific staff regarding the use and refinement of their aquatic animal models;  and conducting research to meet these needs.  Additionally, the candidate will provide technical services to scientific staff; assist with IACUC animal protocol development; and review and ensure a high level of customer service by providing timely, accurate and expert support to researchers in all aspects of research utilizing aquatic species.

To qualify, a BA/BS or advanced degree in Biology or related field and a minimum two (2) years’ experience in the management of zebrafish (or other fish species used as laboratory models) systems required. Master’s degree and five (5) years’ experience in the field with demonstrated supervisory experience, certification or other formal training in zebrafish husbandry, and AALAS Certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and computer skills; the ability to function independently with minimal supervision; and strong analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical or technical principles are required. In addition, knowledge of general engineering principals of the aquatic life support systems and basic plumbing skills and an understanding of genetic principles, population biology and biosecurity are desirable.

We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement. To apply, please visit our website at http://careers.mskcc.org/job/6888817/aquatics-systems-and-services-manager-zebrafish-facility-new-york-ny/  and apply on-line.

 

MSKCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

 

 

 

Fellowship Positions Available – Zebrafish Models of Cancer

Defining the basis and consequences of tumor heterogeneity on relapse in pediatric cancer

Greehey Children’s Research Institute at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio is seeking Postdoctoral Fellows to work in the laboratory of Dr. Myron Ignatius.  Research fellows will have the opportunity to interact with experts in Sarcoma research at Greehey CCRI and scientists using zebrafish cancer models.

Research will focus defining the basis and consequences of tumor heterogeneity on relapse in rhabdomyosarcoma, a pediatric muscle cancer. The laboratory integrates the zebrafish genetic model with mammalian in vitro and in vivo work (e.g. loss-of-function and gain-of function characterization in human cell lines and xenograft transplantation into mice) to discover molecular and cellular mechanisms driving tumor relapse (See Ignatius et. al., Cancer Cell 2012; Chen et. al., PNAS 2014; Tang et. al., Nature Communications 2015). Projects will include high-throughput studies to identify gene/drug targets, molecular and cellular characterization of oncogenic/tumor suppressor gene functions and live imaging of fluorescently-labeled zebrafish tumors to discover novel cellular mechanisms driving tumor progression.  Additionally, cell transplantation of tumor cells will be used to study cancer stem cells and self-renewal in both fish and mice.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or MD, have productive scientific contributions through publication of high impact papers, and shown strong commitment to science. Applicants with advanced skills in human cell line/mouse work, stem cell biology, bioinformatics analysis, biochemistry, bioengineering, molecular biology backgrounds are highly desired. Experience in ChIPseq protocols and analysis is a plus. Applicants need not have a background in zebrafish development or cancer.

If interested, please send a CV, 1-2 page summary/Cover letter describing past accomplishments and 3 references, including contact information to Dr. Myron Ignatius at ignatius@uthscsa.edu.  Salary will be competitive.  Positions may start as early as December 1, 2016.


Myron Ignatius, PhD

Assistant Professor

 Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute,

University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio

8403 Floyd Curl Drive,

San Antonio, TX 78229 UNITED STATES

Ignatius@uthscsa.edu

 

 

All Postdoctoral appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The UT Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.

 

Position announcement: Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Genetics, Metagenomics, or Microbiology, beginning in August 2017.

 

The University of Memphis Department of Biological Sciences (www.memphis.edu/biology) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Genetics, Metagenomics, or Microbiology at the level of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have a PhD, relevant postdoctoral training, and a record of peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly accomplishments commensurate with experience. We are interested in accomplished candidates from all relevant research areas, studying any organism(s), but the demonstrated research focus must be Genetics, Metagenomics, or Microbiology.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized independent research program, pursue extramural funding, mentor graduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses (including genetics or microbiology). Competitive startup funds and salary are available and salary will be commensurate with experience.

The University of Memphis is a leading metropolitan research institution. The Department of Biological Sciences has over 25 faculty members specializing in diverse sub-disciplines of the biological sciences, and serves approximately 500 majors and over 50 MS and PhD students. The W. Harry Feinstone Center for Genomic Research (www.memphis.edu/feinstone/), the interdepartmental Program in Bioinformatics (www.memphis.edu/binf/), the Ecological Research Center (www.memphis.edu/erc/), the Integrated Microscopy Center (www.memphis.edu/imc/), and the Meeman Biological Field Station (www.memphis.edu/meeman/), are all administered through the department and offer outstanding opportunities for research, teaching, and collaboration.

Applications must be submitted online at https://workforum.memphis.edu/ and include a cover letter, CV, statements of research and teaching interests, 3 representative publications, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2016, the closing date for application.  Inquiries should be directed to Duane McKenna, search Co-Chair, dmckenna@memphis.edu

 Closing date is Nov 15th, 2016.

 

 

The University of Memphis is a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability or veteran status.

 

 

 

A 3-year, full-time postdoctoral position in renal bioengineering and regeneration (RBR) is available in the laboratory of Dr. Giuseppe Orlando at the Department of Surgery of the Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC, USA

Work will involve human stem cells, renal progenitors, renal cell culture, biomaterials, molecular biology, and experimental animal models of chronic kidney disease

The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Orlando, and will be mentored by Dr. Perin at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

The candidate should have a PhD in renal regeneration and/or regenerative medicine and/or biomaterials, must have been working full time in the field of renal regeneration during the past 3 years, and be committed to science

As Dr. Orlando is a transplant surgeon scientist with a major interest in basic and clinical research related to the field of RBR, the candidate will have the unique opportunity to participate to the clinical activity and meetings, as well as contribute to the regenerative-medicine inspired clinical research under Dr. Orlando mentorship.

 

Requirements:

  • PhD, or equivalent degree
  • A record of innovative research
  • Demonstrated skills in cell, stem cell and IPSC culture
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with cell culture and animal models
  • Strong interest in regenerative medicine applied to the kidney

 

 

To apply, please submit letter of intent and CV including name and contact information of at least three references to gorlando@wakehealth.edu. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

PhD position on neurogenesis in zebrafish focusing on the Alzheimer related APP protein

The research of Henrik Zetterberg at the Institute of Neuroscience and physiology at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden is looking for a student interested in pursuing a PhD project in the area of neuroscience with a molecular and cellbiology approach.

We are particularly interested in understanding the process behind the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s disease and aim to investigate the function of genes related to the disease during physiological and pathological conditions. The project aim to study protein interactions with the amyloid precursor protein (APP) and how this influence post-translational processing and neurogenesis. The student will mainly use zebrafish as a model system but the project also includes cell culture work and depending on the outcome studies on patient material.

The project will include methods in molecular- and cell-biology, behavior analysis, proteomics, immunohistochemistry and imaging. The group is working within clinical and preclinical areas and the working language is English. We welcome scientists and students from anywhere in the world.  

Applicants must be highly motivated, have a proficient knowledge of English and a background in neuroscience or molecular biology.

 

 

Funding will be provided for a period of four years. Further information about the project can be found at (Application website) or send an email to Alexandra.abramsson@neuro.gu.se until November 7th 2016.

MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE

FACULTY POSITION

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

The Department of Biology, the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, and the Integrative Program for Biological and Genome Sciences (iBGS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invite applications for a faculty position in Neurobiology at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level. The position is supported by the combined resources of the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Medicine. The potential start date is July 1, 2017.

We seek applicants studying fundamental aspects of neuroscience, including molecular and cellular neuroscience, systems and behavioral neuroscience, and medical disorders of the nervous system. We are especially interested in researchers taking advantage of non-mammalian experimental organisms, although those using any experimental organism or system that can provide new functional insights at the molecular and cellular level are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a successful record of excellence and productivity in research, and a desire to teach undergraduate and graduate students.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a vibrant center of scientific discovery and innovation, with a commitment to collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biological and biomedical research. The quality of life in North Carolina’s Triangle area is generally considered among the highest in the nation.

 

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

 

To apply, visit http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/106339, and submit a: • Cover letter • Curriculum vitae • Statement of teaching philosophy • Statement describing ongoing and future research (3 pages maximum) Applicants should arrange to have four confidential letters of recommendation submitted online. Applications received by Oct. 31, 2016 will receive the highest priority for consideration. For questions regarding the search, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Stephen Crews, at steve_crews@unc.edu.

Part-time Research Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator (PI). The part-time Research Assistant will help the PI with laboratory and administrative tasks relating to a NIH-funded research project. This position is funded for 20 hours/week, up to 3 years.  Beautiful facilities and convenient location on the campus of DePaul University in Chicago, IL.  Close to the lake, public transit, bike-share and car-share facilities.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Conduct independent laboratory investigation(s) in cell migration, immunology and cancer using the zebrafish model organism.
  • Design experiments, collect data, perform analysis, and produce figures, charts and graphs for publication and presentation.
  • Manage a colony of laboratory zebrafish: cross, rear and collect specimens; keep breeding records and pedigree; maintain a 100-gallon aquatic housing system.
  • Order supplies, manage inventory, and maintain a clean and safe lab environment.
  • Install, calibrate and maintain scientific equipment, including centrifuges, microscopes, digital cameras, computers and peripherals.
  • Participate in weekly meetings with the PI and other project staff as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education & Experience

  • College degree or higher-level course work in biological sciences or a related field. 
  • Must have a strong interest in gaining experience towards a scientific technical position, master's program or a PhD.
  • Research experience in molecular biology and/or work with vertebrate animals in a laboratory setting preferred.

To Apply

 

Postdoctoral position in zebrafish sensory hair cell regeneration, Stowers Institute for Medical Research

 

We are seeking a passionate, outstanding postdoctoral fellow to join the Piotrowski lab at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, Missouri. Research in the lab focuses on hair cell regeneration in the lateral line system. Lateral line hair cells are homologous to mammalian inner ear hair cells, however mammals do not regenerate hair cells leading to deafness. To elucidate the mechanisms underlying zebrafish hair cell regeneration we have performed bulk RNASeq analyses on regenerating organs (Jiang et al., PNAS 2014) and lineage analyses using 3-day long time lapse recordings coupled with proliferation assays (Romero-Carvajal et al., Dev Cell 2015). These experiments revealed an unexpected behavioral and molecular heterogeneity in the cells that regenerate hair cells. To gain a detailed understanding of how many cell types exist in sensory organs and how each of them responds to hair cell death we have been developing single cell RNASeq analyses in collaboration with the outstanding cytometry, molecular biology and computational biology cores at the Stowers Institute.

We are inviting applications from highly motivated candidates to participate and eventually lead our single cell RNASeq projects on regenerating hair cells. Applicants should have a strong record of accomplishment and experience in several of the following areas: molecular techniques, bioinformatics, cell biology and developmental or regeneration biology. The Stowers Institute provides a very stimulating and interactive research environment, as well as excellent research support including cores equipped with cutting edge technology. 

To apply please send a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three reference letters of past advisors or mentors to: pio@stowers.org.

 

 

 

 

Assistant Professor in Neuroscience 

Tenure-Track 

Baldwin Wallace University invites applicants for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Neuroscience with a preferred research focus in electrophysiology using an invertebrate or fish model system beginning August 1, 2017. This position is a joint appointment between the Biology Department and the Neuroscience Program. 

Qualified applicants will have completed a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Physiology or a related discipline and preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience and postdoctoral research. Teaching responsibilities will include existing courses on Principles of Neuroscience and Neuroscience Methods, as well as newly developed courses on Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Neurophysiology or other courses related to the candidate’s area of expertise. Start-up funds will be made available to obtain electrophysiology equipment. The successful candidate will be expected to mentor undergraduate research and to seek extramural grants to support neuroscience research. 

Candidates will be expected to develop and teach a seminar course for the first year experience program, share in the supervision of Neuroscience senior thesis projects, serve as academic advisors and participate in a shared governance system. 

Founded in 1845, Baldwin Wallace University is an independent, coeducational college in the liberal arts tradition. Located 15 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland, Baldwin Wallace enrolls approximately 3,100 full-time undergraduate day students, 800 part-time students in evening and weekend programs, and 700 graduate students. 

Candidates should apply online at https://www.bw.edu/employment. A single Word or PDF file containing cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research statement, and contact information for 3 current references must be uploaded at time of application. Official transcripts will be requested before a campus interview is scheduled. Full consideration will be given to applications received prior to October 21, 2016 and review will continue until the position is filled. All inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Diana Barko, Search Chair (dbarko@bw.edu or 440-826-2489). 

 

Baldwin Wallace University is an EEO/AA employer and educator. At BW, we support and encourage diversity in a variety of forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the classroom, within extracurricular activities, and as we engage our community. Learn more at https://www.bw.edu/about/diversity/ 

Job title: Postdoctoral Teaching and Research Fellow

Institution: Villanova University

Description: 

Two postdoctoral fellowship positions (50% research and 50% teaching), one in Cellular & Molecular Biology and a second in Ecological-Evolutionary-Organismal Biology. Fellow will establish a research collaboration with a faculty member in the Department of Biology and will have the opportunity to teach introductory and/or advanced courses in an area of expertise. Our postdoctoral positions are an excellent way to prepare for a tenure-track position at many universities and colleges. Applications should include a complete curriculum vita, statement of research (with ideas for research with a faculty mentor here), statement of teaching philosophy/approach, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.  Applicants are invited to contact potential faculty mentors (see link). Deadline for applications is 7 November 2016 but review will continue until positions are filled.  The desired starting date is January 2017 but a start date in summer or August 2017 will be considered.  

 

Contact person:  Dr. John Olson, Chair of Biology.  john.olson@villanova.edu

For more information about the department in general, visit http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/biology/.

Visit http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/biology/newsevents/jobs/postdocs2016.html for additional information, and a list of potential research mentors.

To apply online, go to https://jobs.villanova.edu (Faculty- Tenure Track and Visiting).