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Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases

Outstanding candidates are sought to conduct theirresearch training in biodefense and emerging infectiousdisease at the Wadsworth Center, New York State_spremier research and public health laboratory. The Cen-ter has more than 25 laboratories conducting research inbacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral pathogenesis; infec-tious disease epidemiology; molecular diagnostics; ther-apeutics and drug design; immunology and vaccinedevelopment.Albany provides an affordable and fun living envi-

ronment, with a consortium of academic institutions,close access to cultural and recreational centers (includ-ing skiing) and major cities (New York, Boston andMontreal).The program for both pre- and postdoctoral fellows

is supported by an NIH training grant. Courses, aseminar series, and colloquia in emerging infections areavailable. Predoctoral fellows enroll at the University atAlbany, SUNY, and matriculate in the Department ofBiomedical Sciences of the School of Public Health,which is housed within the Wadsworth Center.Applications, in the formof a cover letter and curriculum

vitae, from U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or U.S.permanent residents, are currently being processed. Affir-mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.To apply, contact: Dr. Kathleen McDonough

WadsworthCenterDavidAxelrod Institute, 120NewScotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208; e-mail: bdeid@health.state.ny.us; website: http://www.wadsworth.org/educate/biodefense_ad.htm.

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The Genome Insttute of Singapore (GIS) is the natonal fagship programme for genomic sciences in Singapore.

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is the parent funding body for the GIS and has a long-term

commitment to create a world-class infrastructure. As one of the premier genomic centres, the GIS integrates genetcs,

genomics and cell biology to gain fundamental, translatonal and clinical insights into human diseases and health (htp://

www.gis.a-star.edu.sg). We have over 20 facultes that are focused on human genetcs, computatonal genomics, stem

cell and regeneratve biology, infectous diseases and cancer.

The GIS invites applicatons for outstanding Principal Inves)gators at the mid-career or senior level.We are seeking highly motvated individuals to develop an independent research programme in the following areas:

● Microbiome Genomics

● Synthetc Biology

● Regeneratve Biology

Qualifed candidates should have a PhD in the biosciences and a demonstrated ability to conduct cutng-edge research

with a strong record of peer-reviewed publicatons and external funding. This research could involve the development

of novel technologies or plaQorms. You must be comfortable working in a dynamic research organisaton and be able to

balancemultple responsibilites. Strong communicaton skills and awillingness towork collaboratvely in amultdisciplinary

environment are critcal for success in these roles. The successful candidate will drive an expansion into the indicated

research areas and complement and synergise with ongoing research programmes at the GIS.

Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research interests and the names of four references by email to: gisrecruit@

gis.a-star.edu.sg. Consideraton of applicants will begin on 18 July 2014 and will contnue untl the positons are flled.

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IMPResearch Institute of Molecular Pathology

We invite applications for group leader positions at the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP).

Group Leader Positions at the IMP

The IMP is one of the world’s leading basic biomedical research institutes, located in the thriving and interdisciplinary Vienna Biocenter

Campus (VBC). Researchers at the IMP conduct curiosity-driven research across a wide range of topics, broadly organised into 4 thematic

areas: molecular and cell biology, differentiation and disease, circuit neuroscience, and computation and bioengineering.

We aim to recruit group leaders with a strong and innovative research programme in particular in the areas: molecular and cell biology,

differentiation and disease.

Group leader positions are fully independent positions similar to assistant professorships. The IMP offers internationally competitive

salaries and generous funds for student, postdoc and technician positions, investments and running costs. Research groups enjoy full

access to state-of-the-art core services including mass spectrometry and proteomics, Sanger and next generation sequencing, biooptics,

bioinformatics, histology, electron microscopy, and a 2000m2mouse house with core funding of all associated costs. The IMP participates

in the VBC international PhD programme andVBC summer school, which are amongst the most competitive graduate and undergraduate

research programmes in Europe.

Applications should include a CV, a summary of research achievements and future research plans, and the contact details

for 3 referees. In your publication list please explain in a few sentences the relevance of your most important publications.

Applications should be submitted to Christopher Robinson (robinson@imp.ac.at) by September 15, 2014.

The IMP is home to scientists from over 30 different nationalities. Vienna offers a lively multicultural environment with high living

standards, consistently ranking in the top 5 cities worldwide for the quality of living. Child care facilities are available on campus.

For further information, see our website: www.imp.ac.at

For more information, visit

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Junior FellowsExceptionally talented graduating

Ph.D. students who wish to

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program should have a well-

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Junior fellows will perform

independent research supported by

the Institute with a budget commen-

surate to the plan proposed. Apply to

JuniorFellows@hudsonalpha.org.

invites applications for new Faculty Investigators and

Junior Fellows to join its dynamic team of scientists.

HudsonAlpha opened its doors in 2008

with a mission to translate the promise

of genomics into medical, agricultural,

educational, and commercial realms.

Scientists at HudsonAlpha use genomic

and genetic approaches to answer

important biological questions,

especially those relevant to the genetic

and molecular basis of human disease,

agriculture, bioenergy, and biodiversity.

HudsonAlpha’s 152-acre campus has state-of-the-art buildings

and infrastructure for its unique blend of nonprofit research

scientists, educators, and commercially-oriented entrepreneurs,

who share work-space and know-how across organizational

boundaries. The Institute has assembled an impressive concen-

tration of research expertise and infrastructure in high-volume

DNA sequencing, genotyping and functional assays that serves

its own research scientists, as well as hundreds of partners’

needs, generating exomes, genomes, transcriptomes, and

functional genomic datasets.

science for life

The Institute provides generous support for productive

research programs and offers an exciting academic

environment thanks to formal partnerships with leading

universities and medical centers around the world.

Part of a vibrant science and engineering community,

HudsonAlpha sits at the heart of Cummings Research

Park, one of the world’s largest science and technology

business parks, located in Huntsville, Alabama.

Faculty Candidatesshould have a graduate degree and an outstanding record of

research achievement, including an established, internationally

competitive, and independent research program.

Faculty candidates with interests and expertise in

the following areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Faculty recruitment will proceed through the 2014-2015

academic year; invitations for interviews will begin in the

second half of 2014 in anticipation of start-dates in 2015.

HudsonAlpha Institute is an equal opportunity employer

and values diversity in its workplace.

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Please send a curriculum vitae and

3-page research summary and plan.

• computational biology

• human disease (particularly cancer genomics

and neuro-psychological disorders)

• plant genomics

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University ofKansas (http://www.pharmchem.ku.edu/) invites applications for afull-time faculty position at the Distinguished Professor level for the2015-2016 academic year. The successful candidate should be eligiblefor appointment with tenure and be an internationally recognized scholarin pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics or a relatedscientifc discipline whose research programs directly impact on thedesign, formulation, delivery and development of macromolecular drugs(proteins, DNA, RNA) and/or vaccines. See http://employment.ku.edu/academic/997BR for the full announcement. The candidate should dem-onstrate a strong record of research and scholarship commensurate withrank, for appointment at the level of Distinguished Professor. Experiencein the development of mutually benefcial entrepreneurial relationshipsbetween a university and the pharmaceutical and business communitywillbe a preferred qualifcation. The successful candidate will be expectedto develop and/or sustain an independent, externally funded researchprogram that includes multidisciplinary collaborations and to participatein teaching activities in the School of Pharmacy’s professional programand in the Department’s graduate program.

Applications will be accepted until the position is flled. Screening ofapplicationswill beginNovember 15, 2014. Address telephone inquiriesabout the position toDr. Teruna Siahaan at 785-864-7327. In additionto the online application, applications including a letter of interest, aresume and the names and addresses of fve references should be sentto Dr. Teruna Siahaan, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry,The University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS66047-3729. (785)864-7327.

KU is an EO/AAE. All quali.ed applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national

origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

Faculty Position - Division ofRheumatology and Immunology

The Division of Rheumatology and Immunology invites applications for afaculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in theDepartment ofMedicine.Applicants with anMD,MD/PhD, or PhD degree willbe considered who have a strong laboratory research program in the immunemechanisms of rheumatologic disease.

Laboratory scientists working in the areas of immunology and inAammation areurged to apply.We particularly encourage applications from candidates with astrong background in translational research and rheumatologic disease.Areas ofresearch may include: (1) regulation of lymphocyte function; (2) innate immu-nity; (3) genetic regulation of the immune response; and (4) immune proLlingand biomarker discovery. Duke UniversityMedical Center provides a collegialand interactive academic environment featuring numerous opportunities forresearch collaboration with accomplished scientists from the Department ofImmunology and the Human Vaccine Institute, as well as investigators fromthe Divisions of Rheumatology and Immunology and PulmonaryAllergy, andCritical Care Medicine, and other divisions in the Department of Medicineand other clinical departments. Opportunities also exist for collaboration withpharmaceutical and biotech scientists in nearby Research Triangle Park. Theuniversity is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, which hasmanybeautiful places to live and diverse cultural and recreational choices.

Academic rank, competitive salary, and a generous start-up package will beoffered to successful applicants commensurate with their qualiLcations andexperience. Interested candidates should send electronically their curriculumvitae, a statement of their research interests, and three letters of reference to:

E. William St.Clair, M.D.

Chief, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology

Box 3874 DUMC

Durham, NC 27710

Phone: 919 684-4499

Email: stcla003@dm.duke.edu

Duke Medicine is an Affrmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Faculty Position in Ecology

The Department of Biological Sciences atDartmouth College seeksapplicants for a tenure-trackAssistant Professorship in Ecology. Weseek highly qualifed candidates working in any area of ecology,but especially welcome applicants who would employ observationsand experiments in the feld in local ecosystems to address broadlyrelevant conceptual issues in ecology. The capacity to offer excep-tional courses in one or more of the following areas would be a plus:ecosystem science, feld ecology, biostatistics, or population ecology.The successful candidate will be expected to supervise an independentresearch program that will attract extramural funding, provide researchtraining for graduate and undergraduate students, and teach ecologycourses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.Application materi-als should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three representativepublications, statements of research and teaching interests, and threeconfdential letters of reference. Please send materials electronicallyto http://apply.interfolio.com/25178

Application reviewwill begin on 1 September2014 and continue untilthe position is flled. For further information about the department andgraduate programs, please see http://biology.dartmouth.edu/

One of the most diverse institutions of higher education in NewEngland, Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affrmativeaction employer, has a strong commitment to diversity, and in thatspirit encourages applications from all individuals regardless ofgender, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation,

age, disability, or veteran status.

TheDepartment ofMicrobiology andMolecular Genetics (MMG) at OklahomaStateUniversity (OSU) invites applications for the position ofDepartmentHead.The position will be an 11-month appointment and at the rank of Full Professorwith tenure. It will commence as early as 1 January 2015, or as negotiated, butthe search will remain open until flled.

MMG is currently in a period of growth and the Department Head will overseethe recruitment of additional faculty upon arriving at OSU. Our department has17 faculty, more than 30 graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) students, and approximately200 undergraduatemajors. It has nationally-funded research programs that covera range of areas in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems including (1) molecularmicrobial ecology, (2)molecularmechanisms of pathogenesis, and (3)molecularmicrobial physiology. Our department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees inMicrobiology/Cell and Molecular Biology.

The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in Microbiology or related feld, anationally recognized research program, demonstrated success in obtainingextramural grant support, signifcant administrative experience along withoutstanding interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment tosupporting diversity, innovative teaching, and a vision for curricular reformand organizational development.

OSU is an AA/EEO/E-verify Employer committed to diversity. All qualifedapplicants will receive consideration for employment and will not bediscriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin,disability or protected veteran status. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-freecampus. Qualifed applicants should submit a letter of application, statementof research, teaching, and administrative philosophies, a curriculum vitae,and the names and contact information of 4 references that can comment onthe applicant’s leadership and administrative skills to: Dr. John Gustafson,Chair, Department Head SearchCommittee, Department ofMicrobiology

& Molecular Genetics, 307 LSE, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater,

OK 74078-3020. E-mail: sallie.robinson@okstate.edu. Application reviewwill begin 1 September 2014 and will continue until the position is flled. Thisposition is contingent upon available funding. For further information aboutthe position please visit http://microbiology.okstate.edu.

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ISTFELLOW: Call for Postdoctoral FellowsAre you a talented, dynamic, and motivated scientist looking for an

opportunity to conduct research in the fields of BIOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE,

MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, or NEUROSCIENCE at a young, thriving institution that

fosters scientific excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration?

Apply to the ISTFellow program. Deadlines March 15 and September 15

www.ist.ac.at/istfellow

ISTFELLOW is partially funded

by the European Union

NW210508R

The EGL Charitable Foundationinvites you to apply to the

Gruss Lipper Post-Doctoral

Fellowship Program

Eligibility

• Israeli citizenship

• Candidates must have completed PhD

and/or MD/PhD degrees in the BiomedicalSciences at an accredited IsraeliUniversity/Medical School or be in theirfinal year of study

• Candidates must have been awarded a

postdoctoral position in the U.S. hostresearch institution.

Details regarding the fellowship are availableat www.eglcf.org

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES SCHOLARS PROGRAMFor Junior, Tenure-Track Faculty

The University of Michigan announces recruitment for the BiologicalSciences Scholars Program (BSSP) to enhance its investigationalstrengths in the life sciences research programs. Now entering its 15thyear, this Program has led to the recruitment of outstanding scientistsin the areas of genetics, microbiology, immunology, virology, structuralbiology, biochemistry, molecular pharmacology, stem cell biology, cancerbiology, physiology, cell and developmental biology, bioinformatics, andthe neurosciences. The Program seeks individuals with PhD, MD, orMD/PhD degrees, at least two years of postdoctoral research experienceand seeking their frst appointment as an assistant professor. Candidateswill show evidence of superlative scientifc accomplishment andscholarly promise. Successful candidates will be expected to establish avigorous, externally-funded research program, and to become leaders indepartmental and program activities, including teaching at the medical,graduate, and/or undergraduate levels. Primary college and departmentaffliation will be determined by the applicant’s qualifcations and byrelevance of the applicant’s research program to departmental initiativesand focus. All faculty recruited via the BSSP will be appointed at theAssistant Professor level.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please apply to the ScholarsProgram through the BSSP website at: http://bssp.med.umich.edu.A curriculum vitae (including bibliography), a three page researchplan, an NIH biosketch, and three original letters of support shouldall be submitted through the BSSP website. More information aboutthe Scholars Program, instructions for applicants and those submittingletters of recommendation, and how to contact us is located on the BSSPweb site: http://bssp.med.umich.edu. The deadline for applications isFriday, October 17, 2014.

The University of Michigan is an Affrmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer.

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