Sunday, August 05, 2012

Postdoctoral position at National Cancer Institute, Bethesda


ZBTB FAMILY OF TRANSCRIPTIONAL REPRESSORS IN IMMUNE REGULATION
National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
A postdoctoral position is available to study the role of the Zbtb family of transcriptional repressors in lymphocyte differentiation and immune regulation. We are currently studying the role of PLZF in immune regulation (Nat. Immunol. 2008.9:1055; J.I. 2010.184:6746) as well as other members of this family with still uncharacterized immune functions. The position requires knowledge of immunology and molecular biology, and involves the use of shRNA vectors to regulate gene expression in T-cells, identification of DNA targets by Chip and Chip-Seq and the analysis of genetically modified mice.
Requirements:
Applicants should have a Ph.D and/or MD and a maximum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience.
To Apply:
Please submit a CV, cover letter specifying research interests and the contact information of 3 referents to Dr. Damian Kovalovsky ( kovalovskyd@mail.nih.gov )
This position is subject to a background investigation.
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Project assistant post(Environmental Impact Assessment) at NIO, Goa

Vacancy no
GAP2128/926-12
Name of the Position
Project Assistant-II
Number of positions
1
Project Title and code
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study under Polymetallic Nodules (PMN) programme. -- GAP2128
Position required to be filled for period of months
12
Essential Qualifications
MSc Zoology / Marine Science (with Marine Biology as specialisation) / Marine Biology / Applied Microbiology
Desirable
Experience in working with benthos / biodiversity / molecular taxonomy, handling of field and analytical equipments for marine biology research, and basic knowledge of computer
Job requirement
The selected candidate will be required to assist scientists in collection / analyis of marine biological samples, data processing and report preparation. The candidate will be required to participate in fieldwork / ocenographic cruises for collection of water and sediment samples and analysis of taxonomical and ecological studies.
Maximum age as on date of interview
28
Consolidated Stipend per month
Rs. 16000
Posting at
Goa
Date and time of interview
27/08/2012 10:00 AM
Place of interview and contact number
NIO Dona Paula, Goa-403004
Ph.No 0832-2450204/270


Project assistant post at NIO, Goa

Vacancy no
GAP2128/925-12
Name of the Position
Project Assistant-III
Number of positions
1
Project Title and code
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study under Polymetallic Nodules (PMN) programme. -- GAP2128
Position required to be filled for period of months
12
Essential Qualifications
M Sc Microbiology / Marine Science with minimum two years experience in the relevant field
Desirable
Experience in microbiology and molecular biology of bacteria associated with metal-rich deepsea mineral deposits
Job requirement
The selected candidate will be required to assist scientists in collection / analyis of microbiological samples, data processing and report preparation. The candidate will be required to participate in fieldwork / cruises for collection of biological samples.
Maximum age as on date of interview
32
Consolidated Stipend per month
Rs. 18000
Posting at
Goa
Date and time of interview
27/08/2012 10:00 AM
Place of interview and contact number
NIO Dona Paula, Goa-403004
Ph.No 0832-2450204/270



PostDoctoral Fellowship at NICHD, Bethesda


NICHD, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
The research group of Dr. Anirban Banerjee at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking candidates for postdoctoral fellows to start from October, 2012 or later. The broad interests of the lab are in membrane protein structure and function. We will combine structural techniques such as macromolecular crystallography with biophysical and biochemical methods such as reconstitution based biochemistry, mechanistic biochemistry and synthetic chemistry to investigate the structural basis of the mechanisms of a number of membrane proteins including channels and transporters. We are also specifically interested in understanding how membrane lipids interact with and influence membrane protein structure and function and will develop tools towards approaching this problem from a structural and functional perspective.
The lab has state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. We have dedicated periodic access to the 23-ID beamline at the APS, for crystallographers at the NIH. The lab will be in The Cell Biology and Metabolism Program (CBMP), which is a part of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD). Our lab will also have an affiliation to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Requirements:
The candidates should hold a Ph. D. degree, must be motivated and have a strong background in biochemistry or structural biology with less than five years of postdoctoral experience. Experience with protein expression, purification and biochemical characterization is required. Prior experience in protein crystallography or membrane protein biochemistry or insect/mammalian expression systems will be added advantages.
To Apply:
Please e-mail a CV and cover letter with a brief description of research experience and interests to anirbn@gmail.com.  
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PostDoctoral fellowship at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences , NIH


National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC
Applications are invited from epidemiologists interested in methods and biostatisticians interested in epidemiology for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on breast cancer. This position is under the direction of Clarice Weinberg at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH), located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The successful candidate will carry out epidemiological and methodological research based on the recently completed Two Sister Study, a family-based study of genetic and environmental risk factors for young-onset (under 50) breast cancer. In addition to extensive questionnaire data from some 1400 sister case-control pairs, DNA samples were collected from them and from available parents, and genotypes for more than a million SNPs will offer a unique opportunity to detect joint effects of genetic and nongenetic factors. Family-based analyses also enable assessment of parent-of-origin effects and maternal effects in the etiology of young-onset breast cancer. Related research using the Sister Study, a prospective cohort study of more than 50,000 women will also be possible. See http://sisterstudy.org/English/index1.htm for more information about the sister studies, or contact Dr. Weinberg at weinber2@niehs.nih.gov.
Applicants should have a doctoral degree (or be near completion) in epidemiology or in biostatistics. Training and experience in genetic epidemiology is a plus but is not required. Stipends are determined by degree(s) and years of relevant postdoctoral experience; annual increases are available. Medical insurance is provided. The initial appointment is for 2 years, with extension possible for up to 5 years. Noncitizens are welcome to apply.
Applicants should send the following items to weinber2@niehs.nih.gov
• Letter describing areas of research interest
• Curriculum vitae with bibliography
• Contact information for 3 individuals serving as references.
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PostDoctoral fellowship at Laboratory of Clinical Infectious Diseases, NCAID, NIH


IMMUNOPATHOGENESIS OF INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
The Fungal Pathogenesis Unit (FPU) within the Laboratory of Clinical Infectious Diseases (LCID) at the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH) is recruiting a scientist at the level of postdoctoral research fellow to join our laboratory research program in fungal immunology. The FPU conducts laboratory research studies on the innate immune response against Candida in the mouse model of invasive infection using gene knockout mice. The project centers on the role of myeloid cells in the induction of protective versus pathogenic innate antifungal responses in invasive candidiasis.
Requirements:
Interested candidates should have a PhD or MD/PhD degree and less than 3 years of postdoctoral experience. Preference will be given to candidates with strong experience in immunology, flow cytometry, molecular biology, confocal microscopy and skills in animal studies who are highly motivated and collaborative with excellent writing and communication skills. Appointment duration is for up to 5 years, renewed on a yearly basis, depending on performance and availability of funds. Stipend is based on education and experience.
To Apply:
Applicants should send CV, a personal statement describing research accomplishments and plans, and three letters of reference to:
Michail Lionakis, MD, ScD
9000 Rockville Pike, Building 10, Room 11C102
Bethesda, MD 20892
E-mail: lionakism@mail.nih.gov
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Postdoctoral position at Developmental Genetics Section, NHGRI


DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS AND STEM CELL BIOLOGY
National Human Genome Research Institute, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
One postdoctoral position is available in the Developmental Genetics Section of intramural research program of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The section is interested in understanding the genetic basis of human birth defects and diseases, particularly focused on the roles of the Wnt, Hippo and Hedgehog signaling pathways in regulating mammalian development, tumor formation and stem cell biology. For detailed information, please go to http://www.genome.gov/Staff/Yang . The postdoctoral position is fully funded with very generous salary and other benefits.
Requirements:
Candidates must have obtained Ph.D. or M.D. within the last three years with advanced training and demonstrated scientific accomplishment in molecular genetics or cell biology or developmental biology. Candidates must be self-motivated and creative.
To Apply:
Interested candidates please send Curriculum Vitae and statement of research interests to yingzi@mail.nih.gov  
Yingzi Yang, Ph.D
Developmental Genetics Section
Genetic Disease Research Branch
National Human Genome Research Institute
NIH
49 Convent Dr. Building 49, Rm 4A68
Bethesda, MD 20892
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PostDoctoral fellowship at NIH, Bethesda



 Department of Bioethics 
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Fellows will conduct mentored theoretical and empirical research related to the ethics of health policy, human subject research, international research ethics, genetics, or other bioethical fields of interest. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple publications in premier academic journals. Fellows will participate in case conferences, ethics consultations, review of research protocols, bioethics seminars, and many other educational opportunities.
Requirements:
No bioethics experience required or expected. Two-year positions begin September 2013. Students planning to pursue MD, JD, PhD, or other graduate degrees, or those who have achieved these degrees are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with Federal guidelines.
To Apply:
Resume/CV, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, one or more writing sample/s that demonstrate analytical or critical thinking ability (not to exceed 30 pages collectively), three letters of recommendation (preferably from individuals familiar with your academic work), and a 1000-word statement of interest which may include discussion of how the fellowship fits into your career goals and potential topics you would like to investigate while here. You may also choose to discuss how you can lend a unique perspective to the department or contribute to the department's diversity. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
Application deadline for Post docs is December 31, 2012; for Pre docs is January 15, 2013.
Mail applications to:
Becky Chen
CC Bioethics - NIH
10 Center Drive, 1C118
Bethesda, MD 20892-1156
For more information, contact Becky Chen, bchen@cc.nih.gov , or 301/496-2429. See: www.bioethics.nih.gov
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PostDoc position (Genome sciences ) at National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute , NIH


GENOME SCIENCES
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Framingham, MA
The Center for Cardiovascular Genomics (CCVG) of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health invites applications for a Post-Doctoral IRTA/Fellow position. We seek a highly motivated, creative and bright individual, to work with senior scientists from the Framingham Heart Study (FHS) and NHLBI. The FHS is collecting unparalleled amounts of genetic, RNA, epigenetic, proteomic and metabolomic data in thousands of people to identify the genomics of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and its treatments. In addition to the analysis of these data, we work in internationally collaborative teams to validate results, as well as developing and releasing high quality applications that facilitate genomics research.
Requirements:
Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. and demonstrated research experience relevant to one or more of these multiple disciplines. Prior training in statistical genetics, genomics, computational biology, bioinformatics, or systems biology is required. Experience in population research, large data analysis (e.g., whole genome or whole transcriptome sequencing) and a proven track record of publications are all highly desirable. Programming experience in one or more of the following desired: R, Perl, Python, Ruby, Unix, SAS. Background in Cardiovascular disease, Pharmacogenetics or Gene expression research viewed favorably.
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The initial appointment will be for a minimum of 2 years, with possible appointment renewals in 1-year increments. Appointees must be US citizens, resident aliens, or nonresident aliens with a valid employment visa.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting key qualifications, a current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography, and three reference letters by August 20 to:
Marcia Lobos,
Executive Assistant to Dr. Andrew D. Johnson and Dr. Christopher J. O'Donnell, CCVG, NHLBI at
NHLBI_CCVG_RecruitResearchFellow@mail.nih.gov
The advertisement will remain open until the position is filled. PDF versions of documents sent by electronic mail are strongly preferred.
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs. Applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The NHLBI/NIH is a smoke free workplace.

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