A fully funded postdoctoral position is available to study vascular development, angiogenesis, and lymphangiogenesis in the zebrafish in the laboratory of Dr. Brant Weinstein in the NICHD Division of Developmental Biology (DDB) in Bethesda, Maryland. The Weinstein laboratory uses a variety of molecular, cellular, genetic, transgenic, microscopic imaging, and next-gen sequencing approaches to study the specification, patterning, and differentiation of developing blood and lymphatic vessels. Some of our current areas of research interest include endothelial specification and differentiation, assembly of vascular networks and the cues that guide their patterning; morphogenesis of vascular tubes, regulation of vascular integrity, and isolation and molecular characterization of novel vascular-specific mutants. The scientific environment, resources, and stipend support for this position are superb. For additional information on the Division of Developmental Biology and the Weinstein Lab, see https://science.nichd.nih.gov/confluence/display/svo/Home
Interested applicants should have a Ph.D. or M.D. and less than 3 years' postdoctoral experience. To apply, send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, cover letter with a brief description of research experience and interests, and the names of 3 references (with phone numbers) via e-mail to amy.parkhurst@nih.gov
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
A fully funded postdoctoral position is available to study epigenetics of development in the zebrafish and in complementary cavefish and cell culture models in the laboratory of Dr. Brant Weinstein in the NICHD Division of Developmental Biology (DDB) in Bethesda, Maryland. The Weinstein laboratory uses a variety of molecular, cellular, genetic, transgenic, microscopic imaging, and next-gen sequencing approaches to study the role of epigenetics during development. For examples of some of our recent work in this area please see: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26814702 or https://www.biorxiv.org/content/early/2017/10/05/199018
The scientific environment, resources, and stipend support for this position are superb. For additional information on the Division of Developmental Biology and the Weinstein Lab, see: https://science.nichd.nih.gov/confluence/display/svo/Home
Interested applicants should have a Ph.D. or M.D. and less than 3 years' postdoctoral experience. Applicants possessing both a strong biological research background and some experience with NGS data analysis (e.g., RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, Bisulfite-seq, etc.) are encouraged to apply. To apply, send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, cover letter with a brief description of research experience and interests, and the names of 3 references (with phone numbers) via e-mail to amy.parkhurst@nih.gov
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
The Centre for Integrative Biology of Toulouse (CBI-Toulouse, France)
recruits
Group leaders in Computational and Systems Biology
Application deadline: June 14, 2018
The Centre for Integrative Biology of Toulouse launches its annual call for the recruitment of new group leaders.
Founded in 2016, the Centre for Integrative Biology of Toulouse (CBI; http://cbi-toulouse.fr/eng/) regroups five research departments in the Biological Sciences at the University of Toulouse and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). It is located in Toulouse, southwest France, on the main Campus of the Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier (http://www.univ-tlse3.fr/), which offers multidisciplinary education in the fields of science, health, engineering, and technology, representing one of the most important scientific research clusters in France. In 2019, CBI will benefit from a new building on the campus, in line with its expansion policy.
The CBI currently brings together more than 400 scientists in 40 internationally recognized research groups, aimed to foster research leading to the elucidation of fundamental aspects of the structure and function of complex biological systems. Research at the CBI covers all scales from individual molecules to the whole organism, groups and animal societies. It is multidisciplinary, combining a wide range of research fields from genetics, epigenetics and RNA biology to microbiology, cell biology, chromatin/ chromosome dynamics, developmental biology, neurobiology, collective animal behavior, as well as computational and systems biology.
In order to reinforce its research endeavors in an inspiring, collaborative and cutting-edge environment, the CBI is seeking new talented group leaders addressing computational biology, data analyses and modeling, including computational analysis of large data-sets, network analyses, statistical physics and mathematical modeling.
Successful candidates will be provided with office and laboratory space for 8-10 people. They will benefit from a collaborative and inspiring scientific environment, with access to in-house state-of-the art technological facilities, including photonic and electron microscopy, a computer cluster for large data analysis and simulation, and animal facilities housing bees, Drosophila, zebrafish, Xenopus and mice. Deep sequencing and proteomics facilities can be accessed in nearby institutes.
Outstanding candidates, of any nationality, at early-career stage, are expected to develop competitive, independent research and meet the required criteria for successful application to national and international funding (ATIP Avenir, FRM, ANR “Jeunes Chercheurs-euses”, ERC-StG or CoG, or equivalent installation grant), and to a position in a French research institution (University of Toulouse, CNRS or INSERM). Senior researchers holding a permanent position from these institutions are also welcome to apply.
Applications (about 10 pages, in English) should be sent before June 14, 2018, as a single file named LASTNAME_CBI2018_CSB call.pdf to cbi.call@univ-tlse3.fr and should include (i) a cover letter, (ii) a CV, (iii) three reference letters and (iv) a summary of achievements and future research interests.
Tentative calendar
Mid-July: Preselection of candidates
Mid-September: Interview of preselected candidates by the selection committee and presentation of planned research projects.
Late-September: Outcome of the selection process
The Centre for Integrative Biology of Toulouse (CBI-Toulouse, France)
Recruits
Group leaders in Cellular and Developmental Biology
Application deadline: June 14, 2018
The Centre for Integrative Biology of Toulouse launches its annual call for the recruitment of new group leaders.
Founded in 2016, the Centre for Integrative Biology of Toulouse (CBI; http://cbi-toulouse.fr/eng/) regroups five research departments in the Biological Sciences at the University of Toulouse and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). It is located in Toulouse, southwest France, on the main Campus of the Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier (http://www.univ-tlse3.fr/), which offers a multidisciplinary education in the fields of science, health, engineering, and technology, representing one of the most important scientific research clusters in France. In 2019, CBI will benefit from a new building, on the campus, in line with its expansion policy.
The CBI currently brings together more than 400 scientists in 40 internationally recognized research groups, aimed to foster research leading to the elucidation of fundamental aspects of the structure and function of complex biological systems. Research at CBI covers all scales from individual molecules to the whole organism, groups and animal societies. It is multidisciplinary, combining a wide range of research fields from genetics, epigenetics and RNA biology to microbiology, cell biology, chromatin/chromosome dynamics, developmental biology, neurobiology, collective animal behavior, as well as computational and systems biology.
The CBI is looking to complement/reinforce its community of research groups using model organisms to address questions concerning Cellular and Developmental Biology. Existing groups are interested in a variety of topics including morphogenesis and biophysics, progenitor/stem cell biology and regulatory circuits.
Successful candidates will be provided with office and lab space for 8-10 people. They will benefit from a collaborative scientific environment, with access to in-house state-of-the art technological facilities, including photonic and electron microscopy, a computer cluster for large data analysis and simulation, and animal facilities housing bees, Drosophila, zebrafish, Xenopus and mice. Deep sequencing and proteomics facilities can be accessed in nearby institutes.
Outstanding candidates at early career stage, of any nationality, are expected to develop competitive, independent research and meet the required criteria for successful application to national and international funding (ATIP Avenir, FRM, ANR “Jeunes Chercheurs-euses”, ERC-StG or CoG, or equivalent installation grant), and to a position in a French research institution (University of Toulouse, CNRS or INSERM). Senior researchers holding a permanent position from these institutions are also welcome to apply.
Applications (about 10 pages, in English) should be sent before June 14, 2018, as a single file named LASTNAME_CBI2018_CBD call.pdf to cbi.call@univ-tlse3.fr and should include (i) a cover letter, (ii) a CV, (iii) three reference letters and (iv) a summary of achievements and future research interests.
Tentative calendar
Mid-July: Preselection of candidates
Mid-September: Interview of preselected candidates by the selection committee and presentation of planned research projects
Late-September: Outcome of the selection process.
A postdoctoral research fellow opportunity is available in the Patten Lab at the INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier. We are seeking for a candidate to develop zebrafish genetic models to study the role of chromatin remodelling factors in brain development. The project will include application of confocal microscopy, cellular neurophysiology, genome editing and exciting molecular biology approaches. The post holder will benefit from brand-new and state-of-the-art imaging and fish facilities of the Institute. Collaboration is critical for progress - the Patten lab works closely with neuroscience labs at CRCHUM and McGill University working with human IPSCs, mice and C. elegans. The candidate will benefit from an intellectual environment, friendly and interactive culture of the neuroscience community in Montreal.
The candidate will have a PhD in biology, neuroscience or related field. Independence, motivation, good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team are required. The candidate will have the opportunity and be supported into developing new projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in zebrafish model, imaging techniques, molecular biology and genome editing methods.
Candidates should submit curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of research interests and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Patten (kessen.patten@inrs.iaf.ca).
A fully funded postdoctoral position is available at the National Cancer Institute on the NIH main campus in Bethesda, MD. Specifically, this opening is for an ongoing project examining the role of tissue architecture and mechanotransduction in the establishment of metastatic lesions, using zebrafish as a model system. The NIH will provide funding and benefits, though extramural fellowship applications will be strongly encouraged and supported.
It is desirable that candidates are proficient in cell culture, imaging, standard molecular biology protocols and handling of zebrafish. Previous experience with genetic analysis/engineering in zebrafish organism, in vivo imaging and image analysis are preferred. The NIH will provide funding and benefits. We value the ability to work in a team. Letters of reference should highlight independence in problem solving and data analysis. Experience with genetic analysis/engineering in a model organism, in vivo imaging and image analysis are preferred
Requirements: Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in biology or a related field and have a strong background in molecular biology and/or cell biology and a minimum of one first-authorship manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal. Applicants should have no more than one year of postdoctoral training. Appointment duration is up to 5 years.
To Apply: Interested individuals should e-mail a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bibliography, and contact information for 3 references to:
Dr. Kandice Tanner
Investigator, Laboratory of Cell Biology
Center for Cancer Research
National Cancer Institute
37 Convent Drive
Bldg. 37, Rm. 2132
Bethesda, MD 20892
U.S.A.
E-mail: kandice.tanner@nih.gov
Web page: http://ccr.cancer.gov/staff/staff.asp?profileid=19451
This position is subject to a background investigation. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
Employer Name: National Cancer Institute
Position Location: Bethesda, MD
A fully funded post bac position is available to study tumor microenvironment at the National Cancer Institute on the NIH main campus in Bethesda, MD. Specifically, this opening is for an ongoing project examining the role of tissue architecture and mechanotransduction in the establishment of metastatic lesions, using zebrafish as a model system.
It is desirable that candidates are proficient in cell culture, imaging, standard molecular biology protocols and handling of zebrafish. Previous experience with genetic analysis/engineering in zebrafish organism, in vivo imaging and image analysis are preferred. The NIH will provide funding and benefits. We value the ability to work in a team. Letters of reference should describe the candidate’s ability to communicate ideas and results, their motivation and technical accomplishments.
Requirements: Applicants should possess a B.S. and have a strong background in molecular biology and/or cell biology. Experience in zebrafish husbandry and molecular biology is preferred. Appointment duration is up to 3 years.
To Apply: Interested individuals should e-mail a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bibliography, and contact information for 3 references to:
Dr. Kandice Tanner
Investigator, Laboratory of Cell Biology
Center for Cancer Research
National Cancer Institute
37 Convent Drive
Bldg. 37, Rm. 2132
Bethesda, MD 20892
U.S.A.
E-mail: kandice.tanner@nih.gov
Web page: http://ccr.cancer.gov/staff/staff.asp?profileid=19451
This position is subject to a background investigation. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
Employer Name: National Cancer Institute
Position Location: Bethesda, MD
Research Technician: The Mokalled lab at Washington University School of Medicine
Position Summary:
The Mokalled lab is seeking applicants for a Research Technician position in the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University School of Medicine (http://www.mokalledlab.com/). Our lab uses zebrafish and mouse model systems to study neural regeneration after spinal cord injury or disease. This position offers mentoring opportunities and opportunities for co-authorships on published manuscripts. Candidates with enthusiasm for neuroscience, regenerative biology, and zebrafish research are encouraged to forward a cover letter, CV, and list of 3 or more references to mmokalled@wustl.edu.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with laboratory research experience.
- Experience with zebrafish husbandry or spinal cord research are encouraged.
AQUACULTURE TECHNICIAN AT NYU (KNAUT AND TORRES-VAZQUEZ LABS)
The Zebrafish Aquaculture Facility at New York University School of Medicine has a position available for a Zebrafish Aquaculture Research Technician starting the earliest on July 2/2018.
The selected Technician will work in a team setting to support scientific research in the labs of Drs. Holger Knaut (https://med.nyu.edu/faculty/holger-knaut) and Jesús Torres-Vázquez (https://med.nyu.edu/faculty/jesus-torres-vazquez) at the Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine, New York University. Responsibilities include: oversight of our 1000 sq. ft. 3500-tank zebrafish aquaculture facility, breeding and rearing zebrafish, maintenance/repair of the water system and assistance with experiments investigating the genetic regulation of zebrafish development.
ELIGIBILITY (apply if you meet all of these criteria):
1. B.S. or M.S. in Biology, Fisheries or related fields.
2. Availability to start this position between July and September 2018.
3. Commitment to the job for at least two years.
4. Highly desired attributes include:
a) Aquaculture experience.
b) Hands on knowledge of plumbing and electrical repairs.
c) Research experience (laboratory or field).
5. Excellent time management, ability to work both alone and with others, strong verbal and written communications skills are essential (the position includes both teamwork and independent tasks, and involves communicating with members of both zebrafish laboratories and the NYU Facilities/Maintenance staff).
NYU School of Medicine offers an excellent salary (starting at $42,000) and benefits package. This position is ideal for someone aiming to acquire lab experience prior to embarking on a Master’s in Biology or related field.
1. Please send an e-mail tojtorresv@med.nyu.edu using the subject line: "2018 Zebrafish technician: your name".
2. Attach your CV (entitled "2018 Zebrafish technician CV: your name") as a single WORD or PDF file. Please start your document with the following five pieces of information at the top (if they are missing the review of your application will either not occur or will be delayed):
1. Name, current living address (city, state and country) and telephone number.
2. Expected date of availability.
3. Degree(s), date(s) awarded and GPA(s).
4. Name, title, e-mail and phone number of three references (state in what capacity these references know you and for how long).
5. Summary of experience: A paragraph (10 lines maximum) describing your interests and experience relevant to this position.
Post doctoral position (2yrs starting Oct 2018)
The impact of Pesticide exposure on neuro/cardiovascular development.
The Institute of functional genomics, Montpellier, France
The harmful effects of poisonous high-levels of environmental pollutants and intoxication to the central nervous (CNS) and cardiovascular systems are proven, e.g., acute neurological symptoms, cognitive and psychomotor dysfunction, and cardiovascular diseases. Surprisingly, insufficient information is available concerning the impact of exposure to pesticide cocktails, as found in agricultural food products. Public relevance further grows when considering the effects that a cocktail of pollutants could have during development, in particular to forming brain and cardio-vascular structures.
We require a post-doctoral researcher to test the hypothesis that exposure to pesticide cocktails during development, in compositions and dosages pertinent to environmental contamination and to consumers, may result in neuro- and cardio-vascular defects. Primarily he/she will use the zebrafish that has proven to be an excellent vertebrate model for studying neuro-vascular and cardio-vascular development. In particular the researcher will develop i) a fast and effective in vivo screening of neuro- and cardio-vascular changes induced by environmental pollutants exposure, unveiling the pathological contribution of each of the cocktail components; ii) spatio-temporal 2-Photon reconstructions of the developing neuro- and cardio-vascular structures exploiting ad hoc transgenic zebrafish; iii) identify the genetic signature consequent to the exposure to pollutant cocktails during brain and cardiac development.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with zebrafish, and will be familiar with immunohistochemistry, 2 photon microscopy and basic molecular biology.
Deadline for applications- July 2018
Contacts- Nicola Marchi, Nicola.Marchi@igf.cnrs.fr
Chris Jopling, Chris.Jopling@igf.cnrs.fr
NIH-funded Postdoctoral fellow positions are available in the Zheng lab at the University of California Riverside. The Zheng lab studies the mechanism and function of RNA processing in the brain. Current research projects investigate the emerging roles of alternative splicing and nonsense-mediated mRNA decay. For details please visit http://zhenglab.ucr.edu. The position offers an amazing opportunity to continue training in neuroscience and RNA biology with an emphasis on cell and molecular biology, imaging, stem cells, genome editing, genetics, biochemistry, ribogenomics, and informatics approaches. Strong background in RNA biology, developmental neurobiology, and genetics is highly preferred. PhDs with expertise in one or more of the following, biochemistry, live cell imaging, cytoskeleton, in utero electroporation, single cell sequencing, genome editing, and DNA repair/recombination are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate upon experience and qualifications. Please send CV, a description of research experience and interests, representative publications, and three references with contact information to sika.zheng@ucr.edu as a single PDF file. And arrange reference letters sent separately. We welcome and strongly support scientists with diverse backgrounds who are energetic and highly motivated for career advancement.
University of California Riverside is the fastest growing campus of UC with a vibrant research environment (including 7 current NAS members and 2 HHMI investigators). Our lab is fully equipped with modern instruments for neurogenetics research and is currently housed in a research building opened in 2011. We have been selected and expected to move into the newest multidisciplinary research building with the most state-of-the-art facility in 2019.
Riverside is a wonderful place to live, providing ample cultural and entertainment opportunities in a safe and comfortable community with affordable housing and living expenses. Riverside is about an hour away from ski slopes, surfing, or hiking in mountain. The city offers all the cultural advantages of any U.S. city, together with the amazing all-year-round weather of sunny Southern California. The campus is also located in a prime position close to other universities, research institutes, and biotech industries present in Southern California.
Sika Zheng Ph.D.
201 School of Medicine Research Building 900 University Avenue University of California Riverside, CA 92521
Phone: 1-951-827-7670
Email: sika.zheng@ucr.edu
Postdoctoral Position – In Vivo Cell Lineage Reprogramming and Disease – Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP), La Jolla, California
The Dong Laboratory (lab website) is primarily focused on basic/biomedical research on cell lineage regulation in development, homeostasis, regeneration, induced transdifferentiation, and diseases using the zebrafish vertebrate model system and mouse/human cells. We have developed a novel in vivo discovery platform for induced conversion of cell identity, which has allowed us to transdifferentiate cells across germ layers, without removal from their natural microenvironment and without passage through a pluripotent intermediate. We seek scientists to continue to push the boundaries of in vivo lineage reprogramming and determine the mechanisms driving this process.
Qualified applicants are rigorous, productive, full of curiosity, problem solvers, open-minded, have effective communication skills, and works well with others. Available projects range from basic developmental mechanisms to modeling genetic diseases.
Postdoctoral candidates should have a Ph.D. or an M.D. with a solid background in molecular biology, development and genetics, or cell biology/biochemistry and at least one senior author publication. Bioinformatics experience is a plus. Submit CV, research statement, and reference information to: ducdong@sbp.edu
The principal investigator Dr. Dong is a recipient of the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award and the W.M. Keck Foundation Award.
SBP is a nonprofit institute, ranking #3 in citations/publication and in NIH grant funding.
Zebrafish Facility Technician
A zebrafish aquaculture technician position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. David Prober at the California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA). Responsibilities include daily fish feeding, breeding and rearing, routine maintenance and repairs, administrative oversight and management of the 4000 tank zebrafish aquaculture facility, and being on-call for emergencies.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in marine biology, fisheries or related fields, OR minimum 2 years experience in a marine biology or fisheries laboratory is preferred
2. strong work ethic
3. excellent attention to detail
4. strong written and verbal communication skills
5. strong time management skills
6. ability to work as part of a team, including leadership skills/experience
Aquaculture and molecular biology experience are highly desired. Experience with plumbing and electrical systems is also desirable. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications.
Applications should include:
1. cover letter, including a short description of your work experience and availability date
2. CV
3. contact information (name, e-mail, phone number) for at least three references
Please send applications to dprober@gmail.com with the subject line "Zebrafish technician position."