Postdoc - Respiratory Biology / Electrophysiology,University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

NIH funded position available immediately to identify respiratory pattern generating or chemosensory neurons in tadpole hindbrain using optical and electrophysiological methods. The projects overall aim is to understand the cellular basis of respiratory pattern generation in the tadpole and to determine how this changes during the transition from aquatic to aerial respiration.


A background in some aspect of respiratory biology is required and experience in fluorescence imaging or electrophysiology is highly desirable.


This project is part of a collaboration between UCSF and the University of Alaska at Fairbanks via the NIH. Other projects in the Bickler laboratory currently involve post-hypoxia neurogenesis in hippocampal slice cultures, neurogenesis following dormancy in turtles, mechanistic basis for hypoxia tolerance in hippocampal neurons in hibernating mammals, role of TREK and TASK background potassium channel currents in hypothermia tolerance in neurons, neuroprotective signaling processes in anesthetic and hypoxic preconditioning of neurons, and neurotoxicity and neuroprotective actions of anesthetics.


Application

Send CV and 3 letters of reference to:


Philip Bickler, MD, PhD (bicklerpanesthesia.ucsf.edu), Dept. of Anesthesia, University of California, 513 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0542.
UCSFs research successes span the range of medical science, from identification of disease-transmitting proteins called prions, to the creation of the original genetic engineering techniques, to discoveries about the nature of afflictions like AIDS and cancer. (See research achievements.) Triumphs like these have resulted in countless patents and numerous prestigious awards, including the three Nobel prizes awarded to UCSF scientists over the last 14 years.

Now, the research space at UCSF is set to nearly double upon completion of the Mission Bay campus. Extensive new laboratory space and research facilities will open the way for new research projects and the expansion of existing programs, accelerating the already dramatic pace of discovery at UCSF. We invite you to join UCSF and be part of our successes!


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Postdoctoral Position - Microarray-based discovery of plant growth-regulatory genes, University of Oxford, UK

Postdoctoral position for up to two years funded by BBSRC, ideally starting 1 October 2008. You will work on the detection of gene deletion mutations in Arabidopsis thaliana via hybridisation of mutant plant genomic DNA to whole-genome microarray chips within Professor Nick Harberds group. The aim is to identify/characterise previously undiscovered plant growth-regulatory genes and is a collaboration with Dr Ioannis Ragoussis and Professor Richard Mott at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford; it comprises a unique multi-disciplinary combination of classical plant genetics, microarray and bioinformatic analyses.

Application

Informal enquiries to Professor Nick Harberd, by E-mail: nicholas.harberdplants.ox.ac.uk

Further particulars are available on http://www.plants.ox.ac.uk or from the Administrator. Applications with a CV and the contact details of two referees, clearly quoting ref: AP08011 are to be sent to the Administrator, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB or by E-mail: plants.ox.ac.uk">recruitplants.ox.ac.uk The closing date is noon, 23 June 2008.


As an Equal Opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.


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PhD - Systems Biology of Apoptotic Cell Death Signaling Networks, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship in Systems Biology in the Department of Physiology and Medical Physics/RCSI, Dublin, Ireland. Candidates should have a background in computational biology, biophysics, or systems biology, and be experienced in numerical analysis/programming (e.g. C++, MATLAB, Mathematica or others). Good written and communication skills and a high level of motivation and commitment are required. The institute is located in the heart of Dublin city and offers an international and interdisciplinary working environment spanning the fields of systems biology, cancer and molecular biology, biophysics, and medical research.



Apoptotic cell death is regulated by complex signalling networks spanning several compartments within living cells. Impaired apoptosis can result in developmental disorders and cancer. In an industry collaboration with SIEMENS (Medical Division) the student will translate biological systems into novel computational models that allow the spatiotemporal and quantitative prediction of signalling events, and the identification of key regulatory factors or threshold mechanisms deciding on apoptotic cell death. The applicant will work interactively with the experimentalists to discuss model validity and restrictions. Generated models will qualitatively and quantitatively be validated by experimentalists measuring the real time kinetics of key signalling events within living cells.

Application

Applications should include CV, scans of relevant certificates and names and addresses of two referees and be sent (preferably by e-mail) to:


Dr. rer. nat. Markus Rehm
Lecturer in Physiology and Biophysics
Department of Physiology and Medical Physics
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
York Street Building
Dublin 2
Ireland
Email: mrehmrcsi.ie

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Postdoc - Developmental Biology (female infertility), Samuel Lunenfel Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada

An CIHR-funded postdoctoral position is available immediately at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto in the field of developmental biology with particular interest in female infertility.

We focus on translational research relating ovarian biology with embryo development in order to identify molecular pathways responsible for early embryo demise. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects involving both genetically modified animal models as well as human samples.

Requirements: Qualified candidates must be self-motivated and have a strong commitment to basic research. A PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or related fields are required. The individual must also have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with other investigators in the laboratory.

Application: Compensation is based on CIHR guidelines. Application review begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.Please send curriculum vitae, a letter outlining research experience and career goals, and names and addresses of three references to:

A. Jurisicova, SLRI MSH, room 876, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, M5G 1X5 Canada or by e-mail at Jurisicovamshri.on.ca
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PhD student Mathematical Biology / Epidemiology - The Netherlands

Vacancies at Academic Transfer Nederlands

PhD student Mathematical Biology / Epidemiology Rotterdam, 3015 CE, (Zuid-Holland) , Erasmus MC

Job description
The Department of Public Health (130 staff)aims at improving public health through high-grade research andeducation. Within the Department, the Unit Infectious Disease Controlis responsible for studies on the effects of control programs on thespread of infectious diseases in both western and tropical countries.

The Unit Infectious Disease Control is involved in the African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC), which aims at theelimination of onchocerciasis (i.e. river blindness) through mass drugadministration in more than 20 countries in Africa. Oncho¬cerciasis isan important disease in the tropics, which is caused by a parasiticnematode and which leads to blindness and severe skin disease. The PhD project concerns a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) with the objective todetermine the public health effects of the APOC program. The established ONCHOSIM computer simulation model is available for part ofthe analyses. The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated theproject. You will analyze the extensive data that were collected byAPOC to study the effects of the control program on reducing infectionand morbidity.

To this end you will develop sub-models, which will beimplemented in ONCHOSIM. Subsequently, you will estimate the publichealth impact of APOC for different African countries, and for the APOCarea as a whole. The results of your work will be published in thescientific literature and is expected to lead to a PhD degree. Thisresearch project will be conducted in close collaboration with APOCscientists and the possibility exists to work at the APOC head officein Burkina Faso for some time.

Requirements
University Graduate
You have completedacademic training in Mathematical Biology, Epidemiology, or any relatedscientific discipline. You are interested in quantitative andepidemiologicall y oriented research in the area of tropical infectiousdiseases. Preference will be given to candidates that have experiencewith using Excel or other software for management and analysis of largedatabases, or experience in the application or development ofmathematical models.

Additional information about the job:
Youcan contact Dr. Wilma Stolk (epidemiologist) , Telephone +31-10-7043730, e-mail w.stolk@erasmusmc. nl, or Dr. Sake de Vlas (mathematicalbiolog ist), Tel. +31-10-704 4285, e-mail s.devlas@erasmusmc. nl foradditional information. Further details about the Department’sactiviti es can be found at www.erasmusmc. nl/mgz.

Organization
Erasmus MC

Het Erasmus MC is een uiterst veelzijdig universitair medisch centrum. Waar onderzoek, onderwijs en patiëntenzorg zijn samengebracht. Waar samenwerking, initiatief en resultaatgericht werken passen bij de ambities van het Erasmus MC.
Beter worden.

Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period

Duration of the contract: for a period of 4 years

Additional conditions of employment:
We offer an appointment as PhD student for a period of 4 years. Thegross salary is € 1966,- in the first year, increasing to € 2519,- inthe fourth year, according to the Collective Agreement for UniversityMedical Centers in The Netherlands. More experienced researchers with aPhD degree who are interested in this job (e.g. for a post-docposition) are also invited to apply. Post-doc positions are for 2 or 3years. The salary depends on prior experience and degrees obtained.

Additional Information
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

Application

You can apply for this job before 07-06-2008 by sending your application to:

Erasmus MC
HRM Cluster 13 & 14
H. Hermine Brijnen
Postbus 2040
3000 CA Rotterdam
Nederland
E-mail address: personeel.cl13@ erasmusmc. nl

Please send your application letter with Curriculum Vitae by e-mail to personeel.cl13@ erasmusmc. nl, stating vacancy code 05.17.08.CL13 in the subject line.

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT-05.17.08. CL13.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00424-287.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL www.academictransfe r.org/


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