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STAFF ASSOCIATE – TOSCHES LAB
Assistant Professor Maria Tosches’s lab in the Department of Biological
Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking applicants
for a Staff Associate. The Staff Associate will support lab members on
research projects, including single-cell sequencing, generation of transgenic
lines with CRISPR-Cas, brain injections and histology. He/She will also assist
with lab supply and inventory control and equipment maintenance checks.
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Professor of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Letters and
Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks outstanding
applicants with research interests in all areas of chemistry for
faculty positions at the tenured and tenure-track levels. Faculty
positions require a commitment to excellence in scholarly
research, teaching, and service.
The department is strongly committed to diversity among faculty.
Women and candidates from groups traditionally under-
represented in the field of chemistry are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Senior-level theoretical chemists, including those specializing in
materials science and biophysics, are especially encouraged to
apply and will be considered for the Joseph O. Hirschfelder
professorship in theoretical chemistry. This position will begin
August 2020 or later. Candidates for the Joseph O. Hirschfelder
professorship in theoretical chemistry must have extensive
experience, a track record of innovation, world-class research
accomplishments, and teaching credentials which meet the
requirements for full or associate professor with tenure as
determined by the Physical Sciences Divisional Committee.A successful candidate will be expected to develop an
internationally recognized scholarly research program in their
area of specialization, to teach chemistry courses at the
undergraduate and graduate level, to mentor graduate and
undergraduate students, and to perform professional and
university service as appropriate.A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required. Candidates for
the Assistant Professor title must have demonstrated potential for
internationally recognized research in their field of specialization.
Tenured candidates must have demonstrated excellence in
scholarly research, teaching, and service which meet the
requirements for full or associate professor with tenure as
determined by the Physical Sciences Divisional Committee.
Apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15083
Application materials including cover letter, current CV, teaching
statement, research experience summary, and a concise
description of research plans will be required for all applicants.
Applicants will also be asked to provide the names and contact
information for three professional references. To guarantee full
consideration, applications must be received by November 17,- However, applications will be accepted until all positions
are filled.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity affirmative
action employer. Women and minority candidates are especially
encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing,
information regarding the identity of the applicant must be released on
request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A criminal
background check will be required prior to employment.
HMRI Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Pasadena, CA
Huntington Medical Research Institutes’ (HMRI) Postdoctoral Fellowship
Program provides MDs, PhDs, and MD/PhDs rigorous scientific training,
mentoring, and a rich research environment supplemented by close
interactions with colleagues at nearby universities, including Caltech, USC,
and others.
Fellows will obtain hands-on experience carrying out studies in HMRI’s
four major areas of research:- Brain research with focus on Alzheimer’s disease and Migraine
- Imaging and spectroscopy of the brain, blood vessels, and heart
- The study of heart attack and ways to reduce cell death during heart
attack, models of heart failure, models of cardiogenic shock, studies of
cardio-toxic substances, e-cigarettes. - Studies specifically focused on the connection between the brain and
heart disease
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants for the HMRI Postdoctoral Fellowship Program must have
completed a PhD, an MD, or an MD, PhD program and have proof of
completion and degree by June 30, 2019.
At the time of acceptance into the fellowship program, the applicant may
have no more than five (5) years of research training or experience since
obtaining a post-baccalaureate doctoral-level degree.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Find out more at https://jobs.
newscientist.com/job/1401678395/hmri-postdoctoral-fellowship-program-/