Post Doctorate Position Available in USA

Institution: Northwestern University,Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department: Pharmacology and Center for Pharmacogenomics
Place of Work: Chicago, IL , USA
Position: Post Doctorate Fellowship
No. of Position: 2 ( two)
Deadline: 01 July 2015
Salary: no salary stated ( details see below)
Contact: Paul Burridge


Details about Position, Requirements and Duties:

Two postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Paul Burridge in the Department of Pharmacology and the Center for Pharmacogenomics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.

Successful candidates will participate in NIH- and AHA-funded projects to study the application of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC) in predictive medicine. Our goal is to develop the next generation of tools for predicting drug responses and validating SNPs to allow the use of genomic information in precision medicine. With these data we will probe the mechanisms of action of a range of drugs to provide individualized treatment selections and regimes to improve drug efficacy and eliminate off-target toxicity.
University is looking for highly motivated and creative candidates with an interest in studying SNPs and molecular mechanisms involved in chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity using patient-specific hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and a wide range of state-of-the-art techniques such as genome editing, high-content imaging, high-throughput drug screening, electrophysiology, GWAS, whole genome sequencing, and RNA-seq. The Burridge Laboratory is stably supported by NIH and institutional funding.

Required Qualifications: 
PhD or MD/PhD degree within the last two years and a strong record of peer-reviewed publications. Desirable expertise includes: mechanisms of chemotherapy agents and toxicity, disease modeling, pharmacogenomics, GWAS, TALEN/CRISPR genome editing, bioinformatics, high-throughput biology and drug screening, electrophysiology, hiPSC derivation, culture, and differentiation (cardiac/skeletal muscle/endothelial/blood/hepatocyte/lung/renal/neural), engraftment, and developmental/cardiovascular biology. Good verbal and written communication skills in English are essential. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment in the Department of Pharmacology, which offers both basic science and clinical translational opportunities to explore fundamental questions in pharmacogenomics.

Salary will be according to NIH (NRSA) Scale and commensurate with experience.
Please send a CV, a cover letter containing a brief description of research experience and interests, and a list of 2-3 references to: paul.burridge@northwestern.edu

Note: Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

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Post Doctoral Career Development Fellowships at University of Cambridge, UK

Institution: MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge

Position: Post-doctoral Scientists with a fixed term training position to develop
Salary:£28,695 to £37,394
Contact: Rebecca Stratford
Deadline: 07 June 2015

Working Field:

Career Development Fellowships, Public Health Research

Applications are invited for Career Development Fellowships to work within the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) at the University of Cambridge.

CEDAR aims to understand the population-level determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviour, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and estimate the long-term costs and benefits of behaviour change. It is hosted by the MRC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge and works in partnership with the University of East Anglia and other MRC Units in Cambridge. CEDAR is one of five UKCRC-funded centres of excellence in public health research that are helping to shape public health policy and practice.

CEDAR invites applications for Career Development Fellowships which provide post-doctoral scientists with a fixed term training position to develop their research and transferable skills. In discussion with CEDAR Investigators, successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop and lead their own research plans within the overall scope of the centre. Approaches may be based on one or more of a wide range of disciplines and methods including diet and activity research, epidemiology, biostatistics, health geography, behavioural science, intervention development and evaluation, and public health modelling. These are prestigious appointments and the positions are intended to provide a pathway for successful candidates to obtain independent personal research fellowships in the future.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to an inter-disciplinary centre that is successfully delivering primary and secondary research of scientific and policy relevance, developing future public health research leaders and driving the process of translating research evidence into preventive action.

You will have a strong background or interest in public health research and will have completed doctoral studies in a relevant discipline or have skills that could be applied to public health research. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience of presenting research as well as working both collaboratively and as a member of a team. Successful applicants will be ambitious, motivated and independent individuals with the potential to become future leaders in public health research. Post-holders will be able to draw on a wide range of resources within CEDAR and its partner organisations including access to epidemiological data sets and specialist teams who support the scientists in the delivery of their research aims.

Within their cover letter, applicants are asked to provide a description of their expertise, an outline of their research interests and the research question(s) that they would like to pursue within CEDAR.

For topic-specific queries, please contact the most relevant CEDAR Programme Lead (www.cedar.iph.cam.ac.uk/research/). For general enquiries, please contact Dr Rebecca Stratford (Rebecca.Stratford@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk).

Appointment to a Senior Research Associate level role will be considered depending on the successful candidate’s relevant experience.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 7 June. Interviews will be held on Thursday 30 July 2015.

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Post Doctoral Research at University of Calgary, Canada for Molecular Biology Professionals

Institution: University of Calgary
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Position : Postdoctoral Position
Salary: no salary stated
Contact: Peng Huang
Deadline:31 December 2016

Project :

Zebrafish model of muscle development and diseases

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A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Peng Huang in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Calgary, Canada. We use zebrafish models to understand human muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophy. Using a combination of reverse genetic tools, transgenesis, in vivo imaging, and small molecule screens, we study how muscle integrity is maintained. In particular, we investigate how cell signaling pathways and cell-cell interactions regulate muscle maintenance. The goal is to identify cellular and molecular networks underlying muscular dystrophy. For more information about the lab, please visit: http://scholar.harvard.edu/peng_huang

Requirement:
The University is  looking for highly motivated individuals who share our passion for science and would like to work in a friendly and collaborative environment. Postdoctoral candidates should have a PhD in Developmental Genetics or a related discipline, excellent molecular biology skills, and a strong interest in developmental biology. Previous experience with the zebrafish and imaging techniques is preferred but not required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical.

Application Procedure:
To apply, please send a cover letter summarizing previous research experiences and future goals, and CV with names of three references to Peng Huang, peng.huang@gmail.com with the subject line “Postdoctoral Position”.

About Calgary, Canada:

Calgary, Canada's fastest growing major city, is vibrant and multicultural with a population of more than 1,000,000. Situated near the Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park and Lake Louise, Calgary offers great quality of life and outstanding recreational activities.

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Post Doctorate Research Position Available at UCL, UK

Institution: University College London (UCL), Physics and Astronomy Dept.
Position: Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA)
Supervisor: Professor Nguyen TK Thanh 
Salary: The appointment will be full time on UCL Grade 7. The salary range will be £33,353 - £40,313 per annul, inclusive of London Allowance.
Duration: The position is funded for 3 years in the first instance.
Application Deadline: 25 May 2015
Job Reference:1460059

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Research Area: Research Associate in Nano-particles synthesis using Advanced Flow Technology,

Duties and Responsibilities:

The aim of the project is to develop a manufacturing methodology for the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) for use in healthcare. The proposal assembles a multidisciplinary team at the Chemistry/Chemical Engineering interface with complementary skills to address the manufacturing challenges of making high quality NPs with tunable size, morphology and surface functionalization. This project is supported by the EPSRC and is in collaboration with the UCL departments of Chemical Engineering, IBME, and an industrial consortium.

Key Requirements:
The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant subject area in either Chemistry, Inorganic Materials, Material Sciences or in Chemical/Process engineering; have published work in high quality international journals, and have knowledge and proven research skills of inorganic synthesis techniques, especially the inorganic nanoparticle synthesis, especially the formation of Fe, Co, FeCo nanoparticles coated with Au and silica.
Additionally, the postholder will be expected to contribute to the design and implementation of the research strategy, and provide full records, analyses and internal reports of all research outcomes.

Further Details:
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Please ensure you attach a CV and cover letter with your application.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact
Claire Jordan, c.jordan@ucl.ac.uk (020 7679 7144).
Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to Prof Nguyen TK Thanh, ntk.thanh@ucl.ac.uk.

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Post Doctorate Research Position at University College London, UK

Institution: University College London (UCL), Division of Medicine
Place of Work: London, England 
Position: Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA)
Supervisor: Dr David Atkinson
Salary: The appointment will be full time on UCL Grade 7. The salary range will be £33,353 - £40,313 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Duration: The position is funded for 4 years in the first instance.
Application Deadline: 10th June 2015
Job Reference Number: 1461980.

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UCL has recently been successful in two large awards with rapid MR imaging components. One award provides £10 million to develop better tools and imaging techniques that will improve the success of surgery and other therapies on unborn babies in collaboration with KU Leuven, Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London Hospital. The other award, £5.3million from the Medical Research Council, will fund the installation of a clinical SPINlab MRI Hyperpolarizer for imaging of metabolic activity.

UCL is seeking a post-doctoral research associate (PDRA) to facilitate these studies, implement and develop rapid imaging methods. For the fetal imaging, the aim is to provide clinical MR images that will support diagnosis and aid subsequent interventions. The MR images are intended to provide anatomical and functional information of the maternal and fetal anatomy, and localization of the placenta in relation to maternal landmarks. These will assist with safe, optimal port placement to maximize access and the working volume of imaging probes and instruments during subsequent invasive therapeutic procedures.

For the Hyperpolarizer project, the limited lifetime of the hyperpolarized compounds necessitates rapid imaging. The emphasis at UCL will be on the applications of these methods to revolutionize diagnosis, risk stratification and therapy for people with cancer, initially aiming to benefit prostate cancer patients.

The funding provides an exciting opportunity for a PDRA at the interface between rapid imaging techniques, novel applications and clinical patient imaging. In collaboration with existing staff, the PDRA will be expected to implement techniques from the literature or collaborating sites and have a good understanding of MR sequences in practical applications.


The successful candidate will have a strong background in MR Physics and a PhD or equivalent research experience in MRI physics, biomedical engineering, or a comparable subject, strong expertise in programming or using high-level languages or packages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab, OsiriX) and awareness of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethics issues.

For further details about the vacancy and how to apply online please go to http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ and search on Reference Number 1461980.

If you have any queries regarding the scientific content of the vacancy please contact
Dr David Atkinson d.atkinson@ucl.ac.uk . For queries regarding applying please contact Jenny Nery j.nery@ucl.ac.uk .

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Post Doctoral Fellowship for Microbiology Professional at CSIRO Australia

Position: Post Doctoral Fellowship
Organization: CSIRO
Location: Kensington (Perth) Western Australia
Salary: AU $78K to AU $88K plus up to 15.4% superannuation (pension fund)
Tenure: 3 year term
Ref No.: WA15/01342
Application Deadline: Applications close Thursday 11 June, 2015 (11:30pm Perth time)

About CSIRO:

Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities.

CSIRO prefers all applications to be lodged via our online careers portal. Pls Click Here to apply online.  Choose “Positions Vacant” and search for Reference Number WA15/01342

•Excellent career development opportunity
•Structured postdoctoral training program
•Investigate the environmental conditions under which fungi will mobilise and precipitate gold

The position:

Postdoctoral Fellowships at CSIRO provide opportunities to scientists and engineers, who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships will help launch their careers, provide experience that will enhance their career prospects, and facilitate the recruitment and development of potential leaders for CSIRO.

As the successful candidate for this unique postdoctoral opportunity, you will test and quantify the role of fungi in the biogeochemical cycle of gold, in a variety of mineralised environments. You will document the environmental conditions under which fungi will mobilise and precipitate gold. An additional component of the research will investigate the possibility of determining current genetic profile (bacteria, fungi, Archaea) of gold-enriched regolith of Tertiary age which will potentially add a new level to our understanding of biological gold cycling.

You will carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO that will, where possible, lead to novel and important scientific outcomes. Specifically you will:

•conduct laboratory and field experiments for identifying the role of fungi in gold mobilisation and precipitation in soil and regolith environments;
•determine the nature of microbial communities including fungi in soil and quantify the role played by microorganisms in the biogeochemical cycling of gold;
•undertake regular literature reviews , produce high quality papers suitable for publication and presentation;
•contribute to the development of innovative concepts and ideas for further research;
•communicate well and work collaboratively with external colleagues and clients, across CSIRO and within your team;
•adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Values, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals.



To be considered you will hold a Doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in Microbiology or a related discipline, with experience and/or an active interest in biological processes relating to regolith and soils formation and metal transportation.

You will also have:

•excellent communication skills, including a record of publications in quality, peer reviewed journals;
•an ability to contribute new ideas and expertise to the development of biological processes of regolith and geochemical anomaly formation;
•familiarity with state-of-the-art microscopy techniques, inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) and molecular microbial techniques, particularly linked to extracting and amplifying degraded DNA;
•substantial experience working with microorganisms, including the identification of fungi and other microorganisms and the promoting and inhibiting of fungi growth in laboratory environments;
•an ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary research team, plus the motivation and discipline to carry out autonomous research;
•a record of science innovation and creativity, plus the ability & willingness to incorporate novel ideas and approaches into scientific investigations.

Owing to terms of the fellowship, candidates must not have more than 3 years of relevant Postdoctoral experience.

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