online @sciencecareers.orgThe 2022 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize for Biology or Biochemistry
The Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize was established under the will of the
late S. Gross Horwitz through a bequest to Columbia University and
is named to honor the donor’s mother. Louisa Gross Horwitz was the
daughter of Dr. Samuel David Gross (1805–1889), a prominent surgeon
of Philadelphia and author of the outstandingSystemsofSurgerywho
served as president of the American Medical Association.Each year since its inception in 1967, the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize has
been awarded by Columbia University for outstanding basic research
in the fields of biology or biochemistry. The purpose of this award
is to honor a scientific investigator or group of investigators whose
contributions to knowledge in either of these fields are deemed worthy
of special recognition.The prize consists of an honorarium and a citation, which are awarded
at a special presentation event. Unless otherwise recommended by the
Prize Committee, the prize is awarded annually. Katalin Karikó, PhD,
University of Pennsylvania, and Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, University of
Pennsylvania, are the 2021 awardees.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE AWARD
The purpose of this prize is to reward scientists that have made
recently transformative discoveries not yet recognized by high-visibility
international awards. The Prize Committee recognizes no geographical
limitations. The prize may be awarded to an individual or a group. When
the prize is awarded to a group, the honorarium will be divided among
the recipients, but each member will receive a citation.NOMINATIONS
All materials must be written in the English language and
submitted electronically at:
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/research/horwitz-prizeDeadline date: January 26, 2022, 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Renominations are by invitation only.
Self-nominations are not permitted.NOMINATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:- A summary of the research on which this nomination is
based (no more than 500 words). - A summary of the significance of this research in the
fields of biology or biochemistry (no more than 500
words). - A brief biographical sketch of the nominee, including
positions held and awards received by the nominee. - A copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae.
- A key publication list of up to ten of the nominee’s
most significant publications relating to the research
noted under item 1.
SENIOR ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE FACULTY POSITIONS
At Boston College, the newly established Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society enhances multi-disciplinary, collaborative research and pedagogies
that address critical societal issues in the areas of energy, health and the environment.
As the start of a multi-year faculty hiring initiative, the Institute seeks four faculty at the rank ofAssociateorFull Professorin two broad areas: a) climate
change science, mitigation and adaptation, and b) the energy transition. Three faculty positions are grounded in the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, earth and
environmental sciences, biology, materials science, etc.); a fourth is grounded in the social sciences (economics, political science, sociology, etc.).
The Schiller Institute stands at the crossroads of the Boston College community. Now in its nascent and dynamic growth phase, the Institute seeks four visionary
scholar-leaders for its unique and interdisciplinary inaugural cohort. These faculty will strengthen the research profile of the university; stimulate collaborative,
problem-focused research; develop, design, and participate in interdisciplinary curricula and co-curricular activities; build partnerships with leading institutions
and organizations; and advance the results of BC applied research into the public sphere.
In the area of climate change impact, mitigation and adaptation, the Institute seeks faculty with well-developed research programs in areas such as climate science,
earth system modeling, socio-environmental systems modeling, climate justice, adaptation through emerging technologies or nature-based solutions, societal
determinants and consequences of climate change, and impact-based analysis and forecasting. In the area of energy transition, the Institute seeks faculty with
significant research programs in science and technologies for renewable energy harvesting, conversion, and utilization, energy storage, and improving energy
efficiency; energy poverty; or the societal transition to cleaner/more efficient technologies. Individual faculty and interdisciplinary research teams are invited
to apply.
The Schiller Institute is committed to advancing Boston College’s commitments to equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence can only be fully realized
by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate a commitment to
advancing equity and inclusion in their research, teaching and service.
Applications should include a letter describing the applicant’s interest in the position and relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, and a 2-3-page research
statement. Applications should be submitted through Interfolio:http://apply.interfolio.com/99440
Nominations and inquiries can be made to Professor Laura J. Steinberg, Seidner Family Executive Director of the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and
Society, [email protected].
Review of applications will begin onJanuary 15, 2022and will continue until the positions arefilled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission,
Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural
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