The Department of Biology at Rollins College invites applications for two one year, visiting assistant professor of biology positions beginning August 2017. We are seeking a broadly trained geneticist and a cell biologist. The successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts institution. Teaching responsibilities will include genetics or cell biology, participating in our team-taught Introductory Biology series for majors, and teaching a general education course for non-science majors. Ph.D. in the biological sciences required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred. A small shared zebrafish facility will be available, complete with microinjection equipment, if needed.
Founded in 1885, Rollins is an independent, comprehensive, liberal arts college. The campus, noted for its lakefront beauty and for its unique location, is set in the residential community of Winter Park, just 15 minutes from one of the nation's most dynamic urban centers, Orlando. Rollins enrolls approximately 3,200 students in diverse degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Rollins ranks number one among 128 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of "America's Best Colleges," released by U.S. News & World Report. For additional information, please visit the College website at www.rollins.edu and the Department of Biology website at http://www.rollins.edu/biology.
Review of applications will begin January 20, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.
http://jobs.rollins.edu/cw/en-us/job/492482/visiting-assistant-professor-geneticist
http://jobs.rollins.edu/cw/en-us/job/492409/visiting-assistant-professor-biology
The University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Biological Sciences invites applications to fill a full-time tenure-track faculty position, at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to start September 2017. We seek an individual who studies developmental processes governing biological systems including but not limited to cardiovascular biology, neurobiology and immunology/hematopoiesis. We have recently built a state-of-the-art aquatics facility and are particularly interested in candidates using the zebrafish or small aquatic animals as a model organism in their research. The ideal candidate's research focus should complement and leverage existing departmental and campus strengths. In addition to the broad range of research interests within the Biological Sciences Department, UMass Lowell has a diverse group of science and engineering faculty who use multiple model systems to evaluate new technologies (e.g. nanomedicine, biomaterials, robotics and tissue engineering), therefore candidates interested in establishing collaborations with faculty in these fields are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, and contribute to the department's teaching mission. Teaching responsibilities may include the development of undergraduate courses, in addition to upper-level and graduate courses.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is located in the heart of the life sciences supercluster of the northeast region of Massachusetts, which is home to more than 100 life science companies. Together with its proximity to the Boston/Cambridge biotechnology and biomedical hub, there are ample opportunities for scientific interaction, exchange, and collaboration.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.
https://jobs.uml.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1482265142530
The new McMenamin Lab at Boston College is offering one or more fully funded postdoctoral positions in the field of developmental biology.
Institutional Environment:
Founded in 1863, Boston College is an R1 university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,150 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 31 among national universities, Boston College has 758 full-time and 1,096 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $956 million, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.
Laboratory Environment:
The McMenamin lab uses highly interdisciplinary approaches answer fundamental questions about skull morphogenesis, the molecular and endocrine regulation of developmental coordination, and the evolution of life history variation in vertebrates. Our lab uses the zebrafish model to specifically study the impacts of thyroid hormone on post-embryonic morphogenesis of the craniofacial skeleton. Over the next year, our NIH-funded lab will grow to 4-5 graduate students, technicians and postdocs and 3-7 undergraduates. Please see https://sites.google.com/a/bc.edu/mcmenamin-lab/ for more information about the lab.
Primary responsibilities:
• Working closely with the PI to develop and execute a research program consistent with the mission and expertise of the lab
• Training and supervising junior members of the lab, including undergraduates
• Writing and submitting papers, presenting research at professional meetings and applying for external funding
• Assisting in the upkeep of our zebrafish colony
An ideal candidate has:
• PhD in a relevant field (e.g. molecular biology; developmental biology; genetics; bioinformatics)
• Demonstrated research productivity
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work effectively in a variety of fast-paced settings and with diverse groups of colleagues
Preferred:
• Experience in microscopy, molecular developmental biology, transgenesis and CRISPR and/or craniofacial skeletogenesis
Position:
This is a full time position, salary will be commensurate with experience and based on NIH pay scale. Initially a 6 month appointment, to be renewed as appropriate.
Application:
Please submit a (1) cover letter with at least 3 references, (2) CV, (3) a succinct description of research interests and accomplishments to mcmenams@bc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled. Start date flexible.
Women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQ and disabled individuals are particularly encouraged to apply.
Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.
The new McMenamin Lab at Boston College is looking for a qualified and highly motivated person to serve as a technician for the lab.
Institutional Environment:
Founded in 1863, Boston College is an R1 university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,150 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 31 among national universities, Boston College has 758 full-time and 1,096 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $956 million, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.
The BC Biology Department supports many NIH-and NSF-funded research labs with expertise in cell and developmental biology, microbiology and immunobiology, and bioinformatics. The Department offers state-of-the-art research laboratories and core-research support facilities.
Laboratory Environment:
The McMenamin lab uses highly interdisciplinary approaches answer fundamental questions about skull morphogenesis, the molecular and endocrine regulation of developmental coordination, and the evolution of life history variation in vertebrates. Our lab uses the zebrafish model to specifically study the impacts of thyroid hormone on development of the craniofacial skeleton. Over the next year, our NIH-funded lab will grow to 4-5 graduate students, technicians and postdocs and 3-7 undergraduates. Please see https://sites.google.com/a/bc.edu/mcmenamin-lab/ for more information about the lab.
Primary responsibilities:
• Helping to manage our zebrafish colony; overseeing the schedules for feeding and husbandry; breeding and maintaining fish lines; interfacing with the animal care facility staff
• Working closely with the PI to manage our molecular lab; ordering reagents and other supplies and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Training and supervising students in the lab
• Lab administration, including lab safety and IACUC reporting; record keeping and maintaining the lab website
• Molecular and developmental biology bench work and microscopy; data analysis; contributing to the writing and editing of publications and proposals
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field
• 1-2 years laboratory experience (undergraduate experience is fine, as long as it was outside of a class)
• Working knowledge of fundamental biological concepts and ability to apply knowledge in varied situations
• Excellent communications skills and attention to detail; ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Preferred:
• Experience in the zebrafish system, fluorescent microscopy, endocrinology and/or molecular biology
• Experience as a supervisor
• Highly interested in our research program
Position:
Full time position, salary will be commensurate with experience. Initially a 6 month appointment, to be renewed as appropriate.
Application:
Please submit a (1) cover letter with at least 3 references, (2) CV, (3) a brief description of research interests and experience to mcmenams@bc.edu. Applications submitted by Jan 15, 2017 will receive priority consideration, but position is open until filled. Start date flexible.
Women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQ and disabled individuals are particularly encouraged to apply.
Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.
Post-doctoral position
“Characterization of initiation, progression and spreading of pancreatic tumors in zebrafish “
Laboratory of zebrafish development and disease model (ZDDM)
Marianne Voz, Giga Institute, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Position : A two-year post-doctoral position (potentially renewable) is available for a motivated scientist interested by the generation and characterization of pancreatic tumors in zebrafish. This project, is part of a collaborative project “Molecular drivers and markers of pancreatic cancer initiation and progression: a translational and multidisciplinary approach” funded by the Televie, and driven by 5 laboratories in Belgium using different models (zebrafish, mouse and human).
Profile : Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in biology, pharmacy, medicine, veterinary sciences or biomedical sciences. They are expected to have a strong background in molecular biology and preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in cancerology. This postdoctoral fellowship is for applicant who has not worked in Belgium for more than 24 months in the past 3 years and has obtained his phD degree in the last 6 years.
Location : Our laboratory is located at the University of Liège (Belgium), in the recently built GIGA institute that houses several high level research groups in the biomedical field. The institute provides dedicated cell culture facilities, virus, proteomic, transcriptomic, mouse and zebrafish facilities, state-of-the-art technology and equipment. To learn more about the GIGA institute, visit the web site http://www.giga.ulg.ac.be/
Candidates should send curriculum vitae including a list of publications, application letter and the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two references to mvoz@ulg.ac.be before the 30th of January 2017.
Wanted: Postdoctoral researcher (1 year with possible extension)
Project: towards understanding and treatment of paraganglioma’s.
Job profile
Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PGLs) are rare tumors of parasympathetic and sympathetic paraganglia. Besides being tumors, sympathetic PGLs secrete excess catecholamines, giving severe headache, panic attacks, arrhythmias and hypertension. Germline mutations in 12 genes confer susceptibility for PGL development in 25-40% of sporadic tumors, which fall into two clusters leading to hypoxia-inducible factor-1/2α(HIF-1/2α)-dependent tumorigenesis. Cluster 1 genes involve inactivating mutations in proteins of the Krebs cycle, such as succinate dehydrogenase(SDH) subunits A-D. Most metastatic PGLs are associated with germline mutations in SDHB and predispose to malignancy in 37-97% of the cases. Treatment for SDHB PGLs, however, is lacking and thus appropriate model systems and specific therapeutic targets for these tumors are urgently needed.
The goal of the present project is to set up a proper adrenal cell and zebra fish model for SDHB PGLs using CRISPR technology and to use these models to study the aetiology of the disease and to screen/test potential therapeutics. Moreover, we will set up a cellular system to screen for inhibitors of a potential therapeutic target and test the effect of its blockers on the SDHB phenotype in our fish models.
The project is part of an international collaborative consortium and is a collaborative project of the dept of internal medicine and Physiology. The dept of internal medicine has a long-standing tradition to molecularly analyse and treat PGL patients, whereas the department of Physiology has a strong expertise in molecular, cellular and animal pathophysiology. In this project, the applicant will work within the dept. Physiology, which is, together with basic science and research-oriented clinical departments of the Radboud University Medical Center, housed in the "Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS, http://www.rimls.nl/ )", which integrates diverse scientific expertise in molecular and medical science for the advancement and innovation in translational research.
The ideal candidate has:
- A PhD in molecular/cellular physiology/endocrinology or related field.
- A permit to work with animals (art. 9).
- Preferentially experience in using CRISPR technology in and breeding/maintenance of Zebra fish.
- Good track record of scientific publications.
- Structured working style
- Good English writing and presentation skills
- A strong motivation, flexibility, and willingness to learn
- The ability to work and interact with others in an energetic and supportive research group
Major research responsibilities for this position:
- Generation and maintenance of total and adrenal-specific SDHB-knockout Zebra fish.
- Biochemical/genetic analysis for the PGL phenotype in Zebra fish.
- Setting up a cellular screening system for the potential therapeutic target
- Data analysis and interpretation.
- Contribution towards preparation and submission of manuscripts and grants
- Presentation of data and communication with research partners
Closing date:
The position is open until filled.
What we offer:
- Exciting and innovative project
- Stimulating and productive scientific environment in an international setting.
- Salary and contract is based on research experience and qualifications.
Further information and contact
Salary is according to CAO-RUNMC. Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Prof. Peter MT Deen/Dr. H. Timmers (peter.deen or henri.timmers @radboudumc.nl). Detailed information about the departments and affiliated network centres can also be found at www.physiomics.eu, www.radboudumc.nl (search terms: Internal Medicine and Radboud Adrenal Centre) and www.ensat.org. Applicants should send a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications, experience and career goals, a curriculum vitae and names and addresses of professional references to us via info@fysiol.umcn.nl.