Job Opportunities

Tenure-Track Position in Microbiology and Neuroscience – Ohio Wesleyan University
Posted: May 16, 2013

The Department of Botany & Microbiology at Ohio Wesleyan University seeks an individual
with training in both microbiology and cellular/molecular neurobiology for a new tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning with the 2014-2015 academic year. Candidates with a research focus on interactions between microbes and the nervous system are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach a course in introductory neuroscience, a course in upper-level microbiology or molecular biology, and a course in upper-level cellular and molecular neurobiology. These courses will contribute to enhancing the major in microbiology and to building a modem and innovative undergraduate major in neuroscience at Ohio Wesleyan. Applicants should have previous undergraduate teaching experience and a research program amenable to participation by undergraduate students in microbiology and in neuroscience. Post-doctoral experience is preferred but not required. Click here for more information.

Send curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research philosophy, undergraduate and
graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Jerry Goldstein,
(jegoldst@owu.edu, (740) 368-3506). Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2013.

Industrial Postdoctoral Position in Process Development at Shire
Posted: April 29, 2013

Location: Lexington, MA
Length: 2 year duration (1 year with extension to 2 years based on performance)

Shire is seeking a postdoctoral scientist for an immediate opportunity in the Analytical Development group in Process Development. The post-doctoral researcher will study the mechanism and characteristics of oxidative degradation of glycoprotein therapeutics that may be used in enzyme replacement therapy. The successful candidate should be expert in the area of enzyme structure/function characterization. Experience with primary (e.g., LC/MS intact protein and peptide map analyses) and higher order structural characterization (e.g., using a variety of biophysical methods – light scattering, ultracentrifugation, etc.) is key for the successful candidate. Familiarity with enzyme functional analysis (i.e., enzyme kinetics) and protein stability evaluation is also highly desirable.  Responsibilities for the position include the design, execution, and evaluation of forced degradation studies with structural characterization endpoints, geared towards broadening and deepening understanding of the pathways of oxidative modifications of candidate proteins. Additionally, the individual is expected to collaborate with other groups in Process Development (e.g., drug product development and purification process development), as well as multifunctional project teams, to provide enhanced mechanistic insight into degradation pathways. Shire offers a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical development laboratory. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about the product development process required to bring products into the clinic and commercial market. 
 
The successful candidate will have the following abilities and experiences:

• Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry or a related discipline with 0-5 years of years of relevant postdoctoral experience.
  
• Fundamental and practical understanding of protein characterization and analytical methods and concepts
  
• Productivity in the laboratory as demonstrated by completed deliverables/accomplishments, feedback from peers/references, and first-author publications
  
• Creativity as demonstrated by patents, publications, fellowships, etc.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

If interested, please contact:

Scott Dalton
Sr. Clinical Recruiter
Green Key Resources, Pharmaceutical Consulting Division
Direct: (773) 932-1162
Cell: (847) 644-1647
Fax: (646) 924-3595
E-mail: sdalton@greenkeyllc.com

Postdoc Position in the Department of Neuroscience at Tufts University
Posted: April 12, 2013

Donmez lab invites applications for a postdoctoral position investigating the molecular mechanism in neurodegeneration and brain aging. The research will take place in the laboratory of Dr. Gizem Donmez in the Department of Neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine. Research in Donmez lab focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the aging process in brain and also neurodegeneration, with the aim of developing therapeutics for age-related pathologies. The lab uses genetic, molecular and biochemical techniques and cell culture methods. Candidates should have doctoral degree in Molecular biology or Neuroscience, should be highly motivated and have prior experience in mouse research. The candidate should have extensive cell culture and RNA biochemistry experience.

Please submit a letter of interest including your research goals, CV, and the names, email address and phone numbers of three references to:

Gizem Donmez, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Neuroscience
Tufts University School of Medicine
136 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111
E-mail: Gizem.Donmez@tufts.edu

Graduate Student and Postdoc Technology Transfer Internship Program
Posted: April 4, 2013

Beginning in September 2013, Tufts Tech Transfer will offer an internship opportunity to two Tufts University graduate or postdoctoral researchers. They are seeking applicants for a paid technology transfer internship that will require 4 to 6 hours per week from September 2013 through May 2014. Interns will receive $12.00 per hour over the course of the internship.

Interested graduate or postdoctoral researchers should submit the following by email to Nina Green (nina.green@tufts.edu):

• Cover letter
  
• Resume
  
• Letter of endorsement from the program director and research supervisor/PI

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 7, 2013

Please visit http://techtransfer.tufts.edu/what-we-do/graduate-internship-program for more information.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity at Shire
Posted: April 2, 2013

Location: Lexington, MA
Length: 1 year with the potential to extend for a 2nd year

Job Description:
The successful candidate will act as an independent researcher in the Discovery Research department. The candidate will actively engage in research programs focused on understanding the biology behind transcription factor networks involved in rare and orphan diseases of relevance to Shire. The candidate will leverage insight obtained from the above programs towards identification of potential targets for therapeutic intervention in relevant in-vitro models, and validate the target with appropriate proof-of-mechanism experiments.

Essential Functions:

• 60% – Design experimental studies, perform molecular, in-vitro and cell based assay experiments.
  
• 25% – Assist in computational efforts around target identification, analysis, summary and interpretation of data, preparation of data for presentation, reports and internal documentation. Present data at departmental and cross-functional team meetings as appropriate.
  
• 15% – Proficiency at operating and maintaining analytical tools of interest and support for other researchers for projects availing of these tools.

Education & Experience Requirements:
PhD in a relevant biological discipline such as molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry or bioinformatics/bioengineering. Previous industry experience is preferred but not a pre-requisite.
 
Key Skills and Competencies:
The successful candidate will be working semi-independently to leverage Shire internal computational efforts and help test the hypotheses from these computational efforts in appropriate experimental systems. The candidate is expected to contribute specific experimental designs and test conditions based on knowledge gained through prior hands-on experience and/or review of relevant technical literature. A familiarity with systems biology/systems pharmacology approaches and experience with computational approaches to the same is a big plus. Candidates with strong molecular and cellular biology experiences who are willing and enthusiastic about computational methods are strongly encouraged to apply.  Candidates with a predominantly computational background at a minimum must have demonstrated wet-lab experience in performing classic molecular biology techniques, mammalian cell culture, colorimetric and fluorimetric assays, ELISA, Western blot, enzymatic activity assays and spectrophotometry. Candidates are expected to demonstrate capability for high quality work and attention to detail.
 
Complexity and Problem Solving:
The candidate must be strongly self-motivated and willing to assume primary responsibility for the development and progression of their research projects. The candidate is expected to manage multiple priorities, tasks and objectives, communicate clearly to others about what is required, checks for understanding, monitors progress, generates reports and presentation of work at group and departmental meetings. The candidate will work to meet and exceed pre-defined goals and objectives set in consultation with their supervisor.  The candidate must be willing to actively pursue multiple avenues to achieving aggressive research goals while performing the research at a high standard. The candidate will be willing to stretch beyond one¿s comfort level and be willing to try innovative and non-traditional approaches to conventional biological problems, such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

If interested, please contact:

Scott Dalton
Sr. Clinical Recruiter
Green Key Resources, Pharmaceutical Consulting Division
Direct: (773) 932-1162
Cell: (847) 644-1647
Fax: (646) 924-3595
E-mail: sdalton@greenkeyllc.com

Postdoc Position at Laboratory for Drug Discovery in Neurodegeneration, Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center
Posted: February 25, 2013

A postdoc position is available at the Laboratory for Drug Discovery in Neurodegeneration, Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center. They are looking for someone with strong molecular and cellular biology skills. For more information, please contact:

Marcie Glicksman, PhD
Co-Director Lab for Drug Discovery
Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center
Dept Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
65 Landsdowne Street Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 768-8661
mglicksman@rics.bwh.harvard.edu

Postdoc Position at Harvard Stem Cell Institute
Posted: February 25, 2013

A postdoc position is available at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. For more information, please contact:

Lee Rubin, PhD
Harvard University
Sherman Fairchild G60
7 Divinity Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
E-mail: lee_rubin@harvard.edu
Phone: (617) 384-8105
Fax: (617) 495-3961

Director of Research Tools Licensing
Posted: February 22, 2013

KeraFAST is looking for a director in Bioresearch Tools Licensing and Business Development. The Director of Licensing will be responsible for establishing new and managing existing partnership and licensing activity with academic institutions and research tool companies.

If you are interested, click here for more details.

Chiocca Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Posted: February 19, 2013

A postdoctoral position is available immediately to study functions of microenvironment of brain tumors (chiefly glioblastoma multiforme). Our laboratory is focused on several aspects of GBM biology including tumor microenvironment (cell-cell interaction, secretome, exosomes), migration/invasion, gene expression (non-coding RNA, chromatin remodeling), glioma stem cell and therapy resistance. Projects will involve a combination of molecular genetic and cellular based manipulations of glioma cells and stem cells, intracranial glioma models in mice and bioinformatic. We offer excellent training opportunities in a collaborative research environment including molecular biology, stem cell biology, gene delivery to brain tumors and imaging. 

Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in the biomedical sciences. Preference will be given to applicants with an experimental background in molecular and cellular biology and neuro-oncology, a strong publication record, and excellent communication/interpersonal skills. Previous experience working with microRNA or long-non coding RNA, mice and computer literacy (including bioinformatics and statistics) are highly desirable. Please email curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their past research experience, career goals and potential future research interests, and complete contact information for two or three references to Dr. E. Antonio Chiocca at EACHIOCCA@PARTNERS.ORG or Dr. Agnieszka Bronisz at abronisz@partners.org.

2013-2014 California Science and Technology Policy Fellowship
Posted: January 18, 2013

The California Council on Science and Technology seeks PhD scientists and engineers to serve as Fellows to provide the California State Legislature with critical, unbiased scientific and technical advice. If you are looking for a professional development opportunity that enables you to incorporate science and technology into public policy, we encourage you to apply for a one-year fellowship.

Applications, including letters of recommendation, are due on February 28, 2013. For information or to complete an on-line application, visit http://www.fellows.ccst.us.

Postdoc Position Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Posted: January 15, 2013

Sanofi is looking for a postdoc to fulfill their commitment to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This is a 3-year position and s/he will be working in vaccine development for HIV. If you are interested, please review the job description.

Postdoctoral or Research Associate – USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University
Posted: December 20, 2012

The Director of the the laboratory for nutrition and vision research at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University is looking for a postodoctoral associate to work on relations between protein editing and the glycemic index, roles of ubiquitin pathway regulation of cell cycle or differentiation, or changes in ubiquitin conjugate pool dyncamis in response to stress.

For more information, please see the announcement.

Lab Instructors – Pine Manor College
Posted: December 18, 2012

Pine Manor College is looking for young scientists to volunteer to design and teach a lab to undergraduate students for a new introductory Cell Biology class. Ideally the the labs in the course would follow a more experimental model that would allow the scientists to teach the undergraduates about scientific research.

This is a challenge to creative young scientists to develop a "traveling" lab that is self-contained; labs are weekly, and each lab could be one 3 hour session, or perhaps continue to two sessions, if needed.  This would give young scientists experience in design and implementation of teaching labs for undergrads.

For more information, please see the announcement and/or contact Dr.Susan Bear at bearsusan@pmc.edu.

Assistant and Associate Professor Positions in Cancer Biology - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Posted: December 12, 2012

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking faculty to expand efforts in cancer biology research. They plan to hire two tenure track faculty members at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, and are currently accepting applications. Areas of greatest interest include, but are not limited to, the application of nanotechnology for treatment or diagnosis of cancer, signal transduction, the DNA damage response, and epigenetic mechanisms of cancer. 

Please see the announcement for more details.