2 Postdoctoral positions, Biological Clocks, Houston TX (10 November, 1999)
14 March, 2000
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FACULTY POSITION IN ZEBRAFISH BIOLOGY- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON
A tenure-track faculty position is available in the area of zebrafish
biology. The appointee will join Drs Halloran and Pelegri of the
Departments of Anatomy/Zoology and Genetics, respectively, in an
interdepartmental research group as part of the Zebrafish Cluster Hiring
Initiative. Applications are invited from candidates using molecular,
cellular, or genetic approaches to study problems in a variety of areas,
including development, neurobiology, morphogenesis, and intra-and
intercellular signaling. Primary appointments will be in the Departments
of Anatomy and Zoology. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a
statement of research and teaching experience and interests, and the names
and addresses of three references, and should be sent to:
Zebrafish Search Committee
c/o Ms.Heather Daniels
Neuroscience Training Program
179 Medical Sciences Bldg.
1300 University Ave.
University of Wisconsin
Madison WI 53706
Specific questions concerning the search can be addressed to:
Seth Blair
ssblair@facstaff.wisc.edu.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
18 February, 2000
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Fish Facility Manager; Phylonix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Phylonix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a new company focused on drug discovery through developmental biology. The zebrafish embryo serves as a unifying element for the Company's research programs. The Company is located at 100 Inman St., Cambridge, MA 02139 in the Inman Sq. area.
Fish Facility Manager: Full-time fish facility manager is needed for maintenance of a recirculating aquaculture system.
Duties include: Oversee technicians, breeding, rearing, feedings, water quality, and general care. Salary depending on experience. Employee stock purchase and 401(K) plan.
Fax Resume to:
Human Resources
Phylonix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
617-441-6766
or email to: George@phylonix.com
15 February, 2000
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Biotech Industry Position, Functional Genomics, Senior Scientist, Atlanta, GA: Zygogen
Zygogen, LLC is developing a functional genomics program using transgenic zebrafish. The Company began in July 1999 and recently moved into newly renovated laboratory space in downtown Atlanta. There is an opportunity for a molecular biologist with a background in developmental biology or genetics. PhD and post-doctoral experience preferred. Compensation will be a combination of salary and stock options.
Please E-mail, fax or mail CV to:
Nina Sawczuk
Zygogen, LLC
nina@zygogen.com
fax: 404-523-5974
tel: 404-523-7309
Labs B&D, Kell Hall
24 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
31 January, 2000
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Postdoctoral Positions, Sensory Biology, Florida State University
Two postdoctoral positions are open immediately to study neural development and vision using transgenic and genetic methods. Current projects focus on our continued development and application of novel transposon based technologies for gene identification in the zebrafish. Other projects include mutation screens, cellular methods and behavioral screens. The Department of Biological Science at FSU is a large, interdisciplinary department with programs in Neuroscience, Molecular Biophysics, and Computational and Molecular Biology and supports DNA, Imaging, and Hybridoma core facilities and electronics and machine shops on site. Experience in embryology, biochemistry, genetics, or neuroscience is desirable but all qualified applicants will be considered. Please send a cover letter with a description of research interests, C.V., and names of at least three references.
James M. Fadool, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Biological Science
Florida State University
235 BRF
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4340
jfadool@bio.fsu.edu
TEL: (850)644-3550
FAX: (850)644-0989
http://www.fsu.edu/~biology/faculty-jfadool.htm
26 January, 2000
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Faculty Position, Development / Embryology, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island
Interviews will be conducted in March, 2000
The full notice appeared in the January 21st issue of the Chronicle for Higher Education. We are very interested in finding a developmental biologist who uses the zebrafish model and is committed to undergraduate teaching.
Tom Sorger, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
trs@alpha.rwu.edu
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Ph.D. in the biological sciences and background in animal development with an emphasis on vertebrate embryology. Twelve contact hours each semester, at least half in the discipline and the remainder in the University Core Curriculum interdisciplinary science course.
Biology courses may include:
introductory biology, developmental biology, genetics, human anatomy and physiology, and specialized courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The appointment also presumes organization and supervision of undergraduate research.
Interviews will be conducted in March, 2000
Interested candidates must supply the following:
1) a letter of application;
2) a current curriculum vitae;
3) the names of three references.
Materials should be sent to:
Office of Human Resources
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809-2921
7 January, 2000
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Postdoctoral Positions, Cell Signalling
The Forsyth Institute and Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Two Post-Doctoral Positions are available. One will characterize the molecular signaling specificities of the novel TGF-? family member receptor, ALK-8. Candidates with a strong background in molecular biology, signaling, and/or zebrafish genetics are preferred. The second will pursue the analysis of craniofacial cartilage, bone and tooth development in zebrafish. Experience with molecular biology, bone/tooth developmental biology is preferred. Outstanding applicants with recent Ph.D. are invited to send a description of their research experience, career goals and three references to:
Pamela C. Yelick
The Forsyth Institute
140 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
pyelick@forsyth.org
18 January, 2000
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Postdoctoral Position, Environmental Sciences division at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Environmental Sciences division at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to conduct research on the effects of environmentally relevant chemicals on gene expression in the zebrafish embryo. The project will examine molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying the toxic responses of the intact organism to energy-related environmental contaminants. Experience in gene transfer techniques including microinjection is highly desirable.
A Ph.D. in molecular biology, cellular biology or a related field is required. Candidates should have a working knowledge of at least two of the following disciplines: zebrafish developmental biology, comparative genomics, molecular toxicology, or ecotoxicology. Strong written and oral skills are required. Oak Ridge National Laboratory maintains well-equipped facilities; more information on the laboratory and its divisions can be found at the following:
http://www.ornl.gov, and http://www.esd.ornl.gov
This appointment will be for one year and renewable for up to two years. It is offered through the ORNL Postdoctoral Research Associates Program which is jointly administered by ORNL's Office of University and Science Education and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.
Interested candidates should complete and submit an "Advertised Position" application for the ORNL Postdoctoral Research Associates Program. This application and a complete description of the program are available at:
http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/postgrad/ornlpdoc.htm.
A copy of the application can also be obtained by contacting Bonnie DeJarnette at 423-241-5386, or dejarneb@orau.gov.
Specific technical questions related to this position should be directed to:
Dr. Mark Greeley
Environmental Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P. O. Box 2008, MS 6038
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6038
mailto:greeleyms@ornl.gov
Please reference project ORNL-00-9 when applying for this position.
The anticipated starting date is as soon after Feb. 1, 2000 as possible.
18, January 2000
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Sales Representative; Pharmacal Research Labs, Inc.
Qualifications: Seeking motivated and outgoing candidate to promote PRL aquatic housing systems. Candidate will have basic knowledge of recirculating and flow through housing systems for aquatic animals. Preferred candidates will have experience with aquatic animals in biomedical research environment.
Responsibilities: Candidate will be responsible for all aspects of aquatic housing system sales and marketing to the biomedical research community. This includes writing proposals and pricing, making sales calls, giving training sessions and seminars, and writing training literature. Candidate will need to be based on the east coast. Job provides opportunity for extensive travel, 401k, and excellent benefits.
Closing Date: Feb. 18, 2000
Contact:
Alyssa Gundersen
Pharmacal Research Labs, Inc.
33 Great Hill Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
agundersen@pharmacal.com
1-800-243-5350
18, January 2000
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Postdoctoral Position, Pancrease Development
Applications are invited for an European Union funded post-doctoral position at the Department of Biology of the University of Padua (Italy). The position is available immediately for 2 years in the first instance and is renewable for 2 additional years. The project involves the study of the molecular mechanisms controlling pancreas development and beta cell differentiation in zebrafish. Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas: molecular embryology, molecular genetics, molecular and cellular biology, molecular endocrinology, immunohistochemistry.
Salary will be in the range Euro 25,000 to 35,000 per annum.
Informal enquiries to:
Dr. Francesco Argenton
Dipartimento di Biologia
Università di Padova, via U. Bassi 58/B
I-35131 Padova, Italy
E-mail: argenton@civ.bio.unipd.it
11 January, 2000
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Postdoctoral positions
Postdoctoral positions are available to study zebrafish development using
genetic and transgenic approaches. The laboratory is currently focusing on,
but not limited to, hematopoietic development. Prior experience in
molecular and developmental biology is required. Please contact:
Shuo Lin, Ph. D.
Institute of Molecular Medicine and Genetics
Medical College of Georgia
1120 15th Street, Room CA3010
Augusta, GA 30912
Tel: 706-721-8762
Fax: 706-721-8752
Email: shuolin@immag.mcg.edu
11 January, 2000
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Pharmaceutical Position, Scientist and PostDoc
Phylonix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is developing novel in vivo zebrafish assays for therapeutic drug screening for cancers, central nervous system and cardiovascular diseases. The Company is also assembling embryo and chemical sample handling instrumentation and has established a state of the art aquaculture facility. Several positions at the Scientist and Post Doctoral levels are available:
Cancer Cell Biologist-Ph.D. Broad experience culturing tumor cell lines, familiarity with drug treatments, antigen expression and characterizing changes in differentiation states.
Apoptosis Biologist/Molecular Biologist-Ph.D. Experience with vertebrate apoptosis cascades, including pathway identification and methodologies for detecting apoptotic events.
Molecular Geneticist-Ph.D. Experience with basic molecular genetic techniques including expression vectors, protein expression, transgenic approaches and microarray construction.
Toxicologist-Ph.D. Experience performing current toxicity assays and protocols, knowledge of FDA safety and toxicity testing protocols
Biochemist/Assay Development-Ph.D. Experience developing and automating assays, including sample handling and instrumentation optimization
Post Doctoral/ Research Associates - Several Post Doctoral and Research Associate positions available in all areas
Employee stock purchase and 401(K) plan. Part-time and flexible hours
available.
Fax or mail resume to Human Resources:
Phylonix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
100 Inman Street, Suite 300
Cambridge, MA 02139
Fax: 617-441-6766
kptnkate@phylonix.com
20 December, 1999
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Postdoctoral Position, Center of Marine Biotechnology, University of Maryland
A NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available Feb. 1, 2000 to study muscle cell differentiation in zebrafish embryos, focusing on the role of Hedgehog signaling. Experience in basic biochemistry and molecular biology is required. Broad knowledge in signal transduction is desirable. Please send curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, and names of three references to:
Shaojun (Jim) Du
Center of Marine Biotechnology
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
701 E. Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202
USA
phone: 410-234-8855
fax: 410-234-8896
email: dus@umbi.umd.edu
2 December, 1999
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Postdoctoral Position, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
I would like to post an offering for a post-doc. Wwe work on "the effects
of retinoids and ethanol on zebrafish craniofacial development". Position is
now open
Laura M. Roman, Ph.D
Department of Physiology and
Center for Craniofacial Development
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
725 N. Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21205
Telephone: 410 614-4659
Fax: 410 955-0461
lmroman@pop.jhmi.edu
2 December, 1999
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Lipid Processing and Signaling During Zebrafish Development
Postdoctoral position is available to study to role of lipid metabolism and
phospholipase signaling during zebrafish development using real-time optical
biosensors. Projects are directed towards the identification of genetic
pathways which regulate lipid metabolism in the context of organ development
with potential importance in human colon cancer. This will include phenotypic
screens for lipid processing mutants, mapping candidate genes, positional
cloning and gene isolation efforts. Additionally, the developmental expression
of candidate genes will be performed. This research will be conducted in a
newly constructed zebrafish facility. Individuals with a strong background in
molecular biology and experience in lipid biochemistry are particularly
encouraged to apply. Applicants should send CV, statement of research
interests and the names of three references to:
Dr. Steven Farber
c/o Administration
Kimmel Cancer Center
Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Locust Street
Philadelphia PA, 19107
Fax (215) 923-7144.
Email: farber@mail1.ciwemb.edu
1 December, 1999
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POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH EMBRYOGENESIS OF THE VASCULAR SYSTEM
A postdoctoral opportunity is available in the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH. The successful candidate will work with a research group studying the embryogenesis of the vertebrate circulatory system, using the zebrafish. The lab employs genetic, experimental, and molecular approaches to study the embryonic origins of vascular progenitors, identify and characterize novel genes involved in blood vessel development, and examine how new and previously identified genes guide specification, patterning, and differentiation of vascular tissues during development. Interested applicants with less than 5 years' postdoctoral experience should send a cover letter, a brief description of research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names of 3 references with phone numbers to:
Brant M. Weinstein, Ph.D
Unit on Vertebrate Organogenesis
Laboratory of Molecular Genetics
NICHD, Building 6B, Room 309
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892
Or, send via email to: bw96w@nih.gov
See http://dir.nichd.nih.gov/lmg/uvo/WEINSLAB.html for more information on our laboratory and its research. NIH is an equal opportunity employer.
29 November, 1999
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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN-Department of Physiology, Tufts School of Medicine
Description: A position for a Research Technician is available immediately in a functional genomics and bioinformatics laboratory in Boston. Using zebrafish as a model organism, we are screening for novel genes important in development, growth and diseases of the pancreas. Your major responsibility will be to maintain our (small) fish facility and participate in laboratory maintenance duties. Opportunities exist to become proficient in genetics, haploid production and identification of molecular probes using in situ and fluorescent hybridization techniques. Our lab participates in many weekly seminars related to developmental biology, signal transduction and genetics. This position is ideal for a committed individual interested in a career in science, medicine or biotechnology. A typical starting salary is $25,000, depending on experience.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in science or mathematics is required. Laboratory experience in biology, especially with zebrafish or other fish systems, is a plus. Basic computer and organizational skills are necessary.
Please send resume with names of two references and cover letter to:
Dr. Larry G. Moss
Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology
Tufts University School of Medicine
NEMC Box 268
750 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Lmoss02@emerald.tufts.edu
11 November, 1999
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Two Postdoctoral Positions, Circadian Clocks, University of Houston
Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately to investigate
cellular and molecular mechanism of vertebrate circadian rhythmicity and
behavior. Ongoing projects include classical and molecular genetic
analysis of the zebrafish circadian system, and cellular and biochemical
studies of signal transduction pathways that regulate the circadian clock
in Xenopus retinal photoreceptors. Candidates with strong backgrounds in
cellular or molecular biology and/or zebrafish genetics are preferred.
Applicants should send a CV, a statement describing research interests and
experience, and contact information for three references to:
Gregory M. Cahill
Department of Biology and Biochemistry
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77204-5513
Tel: (713) 743-2694
Fax: (713) 743-2636
Email: gcahill@uh.edu
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