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USA - University of Michigan Postdoctoral Positions in Medicinal Chemistry

Three (3) Postdoctoral Positions in Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Michigan

We are looking for three (3) outstanding organic / medicinal chemists to join our multidisciplinary drug discovery research laboratory in Professor Shaomeng Wang’s laboratory at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (see http://sw16.im.med.umich.edu for more details).

A Ph.D. degree in organic and/or medicinal chemistry is required. The candidates should have solid training in multi-step organic synthesis and good understanding of medicinal chemistry and drug design. Good oral communication and writing skills are required.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge drug discovery projects in a multidisciplinary research environment and will interact with computational chemists, structural biologists, biochemists, cell biologists and in vivo pharmacologists in the laboratory.

Continue Reading September 17th, 2008

USA - Cornell University Postdoc Position in Genetics / Genomics

Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.

A full-time postdoctoral associate is sought for genetic/genomic studies in apple (Malus x domestica). The project will focus on studying genes influencing plant architecture, fruit quality and disease resistance. Genetic maps will be developed and new molecular markers will be identified. The successful candidate will develop and use genomics tools for the genetic enhancement of apple, and is expected to contribute to a variety of studies within the apple genetic improvement program.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD in Plant Genetics/Genomics, Plant Breeding, Plant Molecular Biology or related disciplines. Hands-on experience in diverse PCR-based markers systems and linkage map construction is required. Experience in marker development and linkage analysis in allopolyploids is desired. A strong theoretical background in Statistical Genomics will be viewed favorably. Association mapping, genomic sequence analysis, genomic data mining and bioinformatics experience is surely desireable. Candidates should have a proven record of research productivity and proficiency and the ability to work collaboratively with other researchers and graduate students. Excellent English written and oral communication skills are required. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Continue Reading September 16th, 2008

USA - 2008 / 2009 Columbia University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sociology and Economics

Description
The post-doctoral fellowship of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University is designed to bring together an innovative group of interdisciplinary researchers from around the world. The Fellowship gives emerging scholars the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and provide a space for collaborative research and publication. CGT encourages interdisciplinary, transnational research under three broad themes: Secularism and Diversity, Global Governance, and Poverty and Inequality. Past fellows have researched topics including the local socio-economic consequences of global policy, the historical roots of identity, and the evolution of transnational and international political structures. Scholars from any discipline may apply, provided that they successfully indicate how their work will contribute to CGT’s three research themes listed above. Up to four fellowship spots are available for the academic year beginning August 1, 2009.

The term of the fellowship is one calendar year, beginning August 1, 2009 and ending July 31, 2010. The fellowship is renewable for an additional year, contingent upon mutual satisfaction with demonstrated progress.

Requirements
Fellows are expected to:

• Teach or assist with one undergraduate or graduate course, either of their own design or as specified by the Committee. When teaching, fellows are required to hold weekly office hours.
• Participate in planning and execution of research workshops and symposia.
• Present their individual research projects once a semester.

Eligibility
International applicants are encouraged to apply. If selected, Columbia University will sponsor the appropriate visa.

Continue Reading September 16th, 2008

USA - 2009 / 2010 American Association of University Women International Fellowships

International Fellowships

2009-2010 Academic Year
Master’s/Professional Fellowship: $18,000
Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000
Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000

Applications available*: Aug. 15 - Dec. 1, 2008
Application deadline* : December 1, 2008
Fellowship year: July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Several fellowships are available for study outside of the U.S.

Continue Reading September 15th, 2008

USA - University of Alabama Postdoc Position in Optical Imaging of Retinal Neural Activities

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Biomedical Optics and Retinal Imaging Laboratory at the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), University of Alabama (UAB). Our project will combine multichannel electrophysiological measurement and high resolution imaging of retinal neural activities for better understanding of the retinal function. The position is partially supported by the Eyesight Foundation of Alabama.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in vision science, neurobiology, or other related disciplines. Demonstrated excellence in electrophysiological study of neural systems is required. Proficiency in programming using Labview, IDL, or Matlab is a plus. Self motivation and creativity are highly desirable.

The position is supervised by Dr. Xincheng Yao (BME department, UAB), in collaboration with Dr. Lei Liu (Optometry Department, UAB) and other colleagues in the Vision Science Research Center, UAB. The candidate would have excellent opportunities to interact with researchers in Engineering, Neurophysiology, and Vision Science for a multi- & interdisciplinary research training.

Continue Reading September 15th, 2008

USA - Georgia Insitute of Technology Kranzberg Graduate Fellowship in History and Sociology of Technology and Science

The School of History, Technology and Society at the Georgia Institute of Technology is pleased to announce the Kranzberg Graduate Fellowship for enhanced funding for four years in its graduate program in the history and sociology of technology and science.

This fellowship is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Kranzberg family and the Stern Foundation. It will supplement the usual stipend for students accepted with full funding into the program (currently about $14k annually) with an additional $5000 per year (total about $19k/year), plus a tuition waiver for four years. Interested applicants must propose a research project which is compatible with the intellectual focus of the graduate program.

When applying, please indicate if you are only interested in this fellowship, or if you also wish to be considered as an applicant to the program with the regular stipend.

Continue Reading September 13th, 2008

USA - University of California Postdoc Researcher in Single-Molecule Biophysics

Postdoctoral Researcher - Single-Molecule Biophysics / Cellular Mechanics

A postdoctoral position is available for a multidisciplinary effort integrating key concepts from engineering, physics, biology, chemistry, materials science, and computer science to tackle fundamental questions of how forces are generated in cells.

Potential projects include characterizing the nanomechanical properties of mitotic motor proteins, determining the viscoelastic response of complex cytoskeletal networks, and exploring the mechanisms that drive self-assembly and force generation during cell division. A variety of experimental techniques are employed, including high-resolution optical trapping, single-molecule fluorescence, advanced microscopy, and microrheometry.

The University of California, Santa Barbara provides an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary biomedical and bioengineering research with access to core facilities for microscopy/microanalysis, spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, genomics, proteomics, polymer characterization, nanofabrication, mechanical testing, and high-performance computing. On-campus interdisciplinary centers including the California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI), Center for Stem Cell Biology and Engineering, Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies, Materials Research Laboratory (MRL), Neuroscience Research Institute, and Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) provide myriad opportunities for collaboration.

Continue Reading September 11th, 2008

USA - University of Connecticut Postdoc in Neural / Sensorimotor Mechanisms of Speech / Shuttering

Postdoc/Graduate Assistant position of:
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Neuroscience & Neurobiology
Psychology / Psychiatry

Neural Control and Sensorimotor Mechanisms in Stuttering

The Laboratory for Speech Physiology and Motor Control in the Department of Communication Sciences at the University of Connecticut (Project P.I.: Ludo Max, Ph.D.) is seeking applications for a postdoctoral position to study various aspects of the neural systems underlying sensorimotor control of speech movements in individuals who stutter. This NIH-funded project involves both psychophysical and neuroimaging (fMRI) experiments, and the selected candidate will have opportunities to contribute to both lines of work. Facilities in the lab include, among other things, electromagnetic motion tracking for speech articulatory movements as well as for upper limb movements, real-time digital signal processors for auditory perturbations of speech and a Phantom 1.0 robot for mechanical perturbations of the jaw, tendon/muscle vibration, EEG/EP systems, and a virtual display environment for arm motor learning studies.

Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in cognitive/behavioral neuroscience, motor control, biomedical engineering, speech and hearing science, experimental psychology, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Good programming skills (Matlab and C++) are preferred. Candidates should be highly motivated and have an interest in publishing research in the area of speech motor control and stuttering.

Continue Reading September 9th, 2008

USA - 2009 / 2010 Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities at Johns Hopkins University

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY – BALTIMORE, MD (Three Fellowships)

Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences announces the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities for 2009-2010

“Concepts of Diaspora”

The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is currently accepting applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities for three fellows, who will be appointed to two-year terms beginning July 1, 2009.

The Mellon Postdoctoral Program encourages innovative teaching, enriches educational and research opportunities in the humanities, and fosters the career development of a select group of promising young scholars. Fully one-third of the Krieger School’s faculty is engaged in humanities departments, where scholarly and pedagogical excellence has been the standard since the university’s founding in 1876.

Each fellowship carries a departmental affiliation and the responsibility of teaching one course per semester. The initial stipend is $48,000, with an additional $1,000 available for research and travel expenses. Health insurance and a one-time moving allowance of $1,500 are also provided. Appointments are for one year, renewable for a second year.

Continue Reading September 8th, 2008

USA - Northwestern University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Single Molecule Biophysics

A postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics is available in the Messersmith group at Northwestern University. The overall goals of the research are to elucidate the molecular details of mussel adhesive protein adhesion (for example, see PNAS 2006, 103, 12999). We seek self-motivated individuals interested in a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment where fundamental biophysics experiments inform the development of biologically inspired materials. For more information on the group please visit our website http://biomaterials.bme.northwestern.edu/index.asp.

Experience in designing, conducting and interpreting single molecule pulling experiments is required. Candidates with experience in AFM single molecule pulling experiments, cantilever tip modification, and peptide or polymer chemistry are especially encouraged to apply. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

One of the top-ranked universities in the country, Northwestern University, combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Northwestern provides students, faculty and staff with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth.

Continue Reading September 1st, 2008