Employment Opportunities:
March 11, 2013
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) has a number of teaching positions available August 16, 2013.
Clinical-Lecture Track Faculty Positions-- The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama is hiring assistant professors of teaching to start August 16, 2013. Responsibilities include teaching 4 courses per semester and a service commitment to the undergraduate program. Positions are 3-year renewable contracts with an annual performance review. Although individuals in such positions (designated Clinical/Lecture Track Faculty at the University of Alabama) may not earn tenure, they are eligible for promotion.
Teaching duties will include large-enrollment undergraduate courses (e.g., BSC 114/116; Principles of Biology I and II, BSC 215/BSC 216; Anatomy and Physiology I and II; BSC 242; Microbiology and Man), and also may include smaller laboratory courses (BSC 312 Microbiology Laboratory). The service commitment involves some aspects of undergraduate advising. There is no research requirement for this position.
A Ph.D. in the life sciences is required for these positions. Applications should include (1) a current vitae/resume (2) a cover letter outlining qualifications (including courses/labs prepared to teach, list of innovative teaching practices, sample course syllabi), (3) teaching philosophy statement, (4) evidence of teaching practices and/or instructional development (e.g., summary of student evaluations, peer or supervisor observations) if applicable, and (5) names and contact information of 3-4 references.
Application review will begin March 30, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.
Apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu under “search postings”. All materials should be submitted online. For more information about our department, please visit us at http://bsc.ua.edu
Full-time Temporary Instructors -The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama is hiring 2 one-year full-time temporary instructors to start August 16, 2013. Both positions are 9-month appointments (August 16th to May 15th), non-renewable, and not tenure-earning. Responsibilities include teaching 4 courses per semester (a combination of lecture and/or laboratory sections) in service courses for the biology and microbiology major.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline. Some prior teaching experience preferred.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit transcripts of all post-secondary education. Please include a list of names and contact information of 3-4 references.
Submit applications by April 15, 2013 for best consideration; screening of applications will continue until position is filled. Position begins August 16, 2013.
Applications must be submitted via the University website at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu
Thank you Mimi Belcher for bringing the following job opportunities at the NIH to our attention:
1. Tenure-Track PI
Laboratory of Genome Integrity, NCI-CCR
(deadline: January 15)
christy.worch@nih.gov
2. Tenure-Eligible PI
Experimental Immunology Branch, NCI
(deadline: January 15)
Caroline McCabe, NCIEIBSEARCH@mail.nih.gov. Applications are requested by January, 15, 2013 but will be accepted until the position is filled.
3.Tenure-Eligible PI
Molecular Imaging Program, NCI
(deadline: February 15)
Murali Cherukuri, Ph.D., Search Chair, c/o Mirna Martinez, Building 10, Room B3B69, Bethesda, MD 20892. Also at the following link: http://irp-positions.nih.gov/job/MIP-PI <http://irp-positions.nih.gov/job/MIP-PI > .
4. Occupational Exposure Assessor
Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch, NCI-DCEG
(deadline: February 16)
Ms. Linda Littlejohn; Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics; National Cancer Institute; 6120 Executive Blvd., EPS/8078; Bethesda, MD 20892-7374; or e-mail: littlejl@mail.nih.gov<mailto:littlejl@mail.nih.gov>
5. Tenure-Track Position
Pain Research, NCCAM
(deadline: February 25)
Ms. Belinda Davis at nccamirprecruit@mail.nih.gov. The applicant should also have three professional references sent to this email address.
6. Director
Clinical Research Program, NIEHS
(deadline: February 28)
Ms. Emily Starnes (Vacancy Number DIR 13-01); Intramural Program Specialist; NIH National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; P.O. Box 12233, Maildrop A2-06; Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; or e-mail: dir-appls@niehs.nih.gov.
7. Tenure-Track Investigator
Hearing and Balance, NIDCD
(deadline: March 1)
Ms. Linda de Iberri, Office of the Scientific Director, NIDCD, 5 Research Court, Room 2B28, Rockville, MD 20892 (deiberril@nidcd.nih.gov). Applications will be reviewed starting March 1, 2013, and accepted until the position is filled.
8. Director
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, NCI-DCEG
(deadline: March 7)
DCEG Search Committee Chair; c/o Susan Ettehadieh; 6116 Executive Plaza, Suite 502; Rockville, MD 20852. Or via email to: nciwmrc@mail.nih.gov.
9. Staff Scientist
Laboratory of Pathology, NCI
(deadline: open-ended)
Frederic G. Barr, MD PhD, Laboratory of Pathology, NCI, 10 Center Drive - Room 3N55, Bethesda, MD 20892-1500 Email: barrfg@mail.nih.gov.
10. Staff Scientist
Laboratory of Allergic Diseases, NIAID
(deadline: open-ended)
Dr. Dean D. Metcalfe, Chief, Laboratory of Allergic Diseases, at dmetcalfe@mail.nih.gov or 10 Center Drive MSC 1881, Building 10, Room
11. Chief
Laboratory of Computational Medicine, NEI
(deadline: open-ended)
The Office of the Scientific Director, National Eye Institute, Attention: Ms. Mica Gordon (gordonmi@nei.nih.gov), NIH Building 31, 31 Center Drive, Room 6A22, Bethesda, MD, 20892.
Health Scientist Administrator Global Recruitment Announcements
March 11, 2013
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) has a number of teaching positions available August 16, 2013.
Clinical-Lecture Track Faculty Positions-- The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama is hiring assistant professors of teaching to start August 16, 2013. Responsibilities include teaching 4 courses per semester and a service commitment to the undergraduate program. Positions are 3-year renewable contracts with an annual performance review. Although individuals in such positions (designated Clinical/Lecture Track Faculty at the University of Alabama) may not earn tenure, they are eligible for promotion.
Teaching duties will include large-enrollment undergraduate courses (e.g., BSC 114/116; Principles of Biology I and II, BSC 215/BSC 216; Anatomy and Physiology I and II; BSC 242; Microbiology and Man), and also may include smaller laboratory courses (BSC 312 Microbiology Laboratory). The service commitment involves some aspects of undergraduate advising. There is no research requirement for this position.
A Ph.D. in the life sciences is required for these positions. Applications should include (1) a current vitae/resume (2) a cover letter outlining qualifications (including courses/labs prepared to teach, list of innovative teaching practices, sample course syllabi), (3) teaching philosophy statement, (4) evidence of teaching practices and/or instructional development (e.g., summary of student evaluations, peer or supervisor observations) if applicable, and (5) names and contact information of 3-4 references.
Application review will begin March 30, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.
Apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu under “search postings”. All materials should be submitted online. For more information about our department, please visit us at http://bsc.ua.edu
Full-time Temporary Instructors -The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama is hiring 2 one-year full-time temporary instructors to start August 16, 2013. Both positions are 9-month appointments (August 16th to May 15th), non-renewable, and not tenure-earning. Responsibilities include teaching 4 courses per semester (a combination of lecture and/or laboratory sections) in service courses for the biology and microbiology major.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline. Some prior teaching experience preferred.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit transcripts of all post-secondary education. Please include a list of names and contact information of 3-4 references.
Submit applications by April 15, 2013 for best consideration; screening of applications will continue until position is filled. Position begins August 16, 2013.
Applications must be submitted via the University website at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu
Thank you Mimi Belcher for bringing the following job opportunities at the NIH to our attention:
1. Tenure-Track PI
Laboratory of Genome Integrity, NCI-CCR
(deadline: January 15)
christy.worch@nih.gov
2. Tenure-Eligible PI
Experimental Immunology Branch, NCI
(deadline: January 15)
Caroline McCabe, NCIEIBSEARCH@mail.nih.gov. Applications are requested by January, 15, 2013 but will be accepted until the position is filled.
3.Tenure-Eligible PI
Molecular Imaging Program, NCI
(deadline: February 15)
Murali Cherukuri, Ph.D., Search Chair, c/o Mirna Martinez, Building 10, Room B3B69, Bethesda, MD 20892. Also at the following link: http://irp-positions.nih.gov/job/MIP-PI <http://irp-positions.nih.gov/job/MIP-PI > .
4. Occupational Exposure Assessor
Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch, NCI-DCEG
(deadline: February 16)
Ms. Linda Littlejohn; Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics; National Cancer Institute; 6120 Executive Blvd., EPS/8078; Bethesda, MD 20892-7374; or e-mail: littlejl@mail.nih.gov<mailto:littlejl@mail.nih.gov>
5. Tenure-Track Position
Pain Research, NCCAM
(deadline: February 25)
Ms. Belinda Davis at nccamirprecruit@mail.nih.gov. The applicant should also have three professional references sent to this email address.
6. Director
Clinical Research Program, NIEHS
(deadline: February 28)
Ms. Emily Starnes (Vacancy Number DIR 13-01); Intramural Program Specialist; NIH National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; P.O. Box 12233, Maildrop A2-06; Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; or e-mail: dir-appls@niehs.nih.gov.
7. Tenure-Track Investigator
Hearing and Balance, NIDCD
(deadline: March 1)
Ms. Linda de Iberri, Office of the Scientific Director, NIDCD, 5 Research Court, Room 2B28, Rockville, MD 20892 (deiberril@nidcd.nih.gov). Applications will be reviewed starting March 1, 2013, and accepted until the position is filled.
8. Director
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, NCI-DCEG
(deadline: March 7)
DCEG Search Committee Chair; c/o Susan Ettehadieh; 6116 Executive Plaza, Suite 502; Rockville, MD 20852. Or via email to: nciwmrc@mail.nih.gov.
9. Staff Scientist
Laboratory of Pathology, NCI
(deadline: open-ended)
Frederic G. Barr, MD PhD, Laboratory of Pathology, NCI, 10 Center Drive - Room 3N55, Bethesda, MD 20892-1500 Email: barrfg@mail.nih.gov.
10. Staff Scientist
Laboratory of Allergic Diseases, NIAID
(deadline: open-ended)
Dr. Dean D. Metcalfe, Chief, Laboratory of Allergic Diseases, at dmetcalfe@mail.nih.gov or 10 Center Drive MSC 1881, Building 10, Room
11. Chief
Laboratory of Computational Medicine, NEI
(deadline: open-ended)
The Office of the Scientific Director, National Eye Institute, Attention: Ms. Mica Gordon (gordonmi@nei.nih.gov), NIH Building 31, 31 Center Drive, Room 6A22, Bethesda, MD, 20892.
Health Scientist Administrator Global Recruitment Announcements
The Global Recruitment Unit is extremely excited to announce the opening of the Health Scientist Administrator global recruitments! Provided below are the links to each announcement:
HSA-Program Officer, DE, GS-12/13/14 (Montgomery County, MD/ Research Triangle Park, NC) <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/330534900>
HSA- Supervisory Program Officer, DE, GS-15 (Montgomery County, MD) <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/330890100>
HSA-Supervisory Program Officer, HHS Wide, GS-15 (Montgomery County, MD) <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/330996300>
HSA- Scientific Review Officer, DE, GS-13/14 (Montgomery County, MD) <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/328179400>
Please share this information with your staff, colleagues, and any interested candidates. You are our greatest source of advertising so please spread the word. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Corey Pickeral at 301-594-2307 or by email at pickeralc@mail.nih.gov or Denise Peterson at 301-435-4762 or by email at Mooredr@nih.gov.
The 2013-2015 Paul Janssen Fellowship in Translational Neuroscience Research at Columbia University
The Paul Janssen Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding young physician-investigator (M.D. or Ph.D. degree) to conduct novel translational research in the field of neuroscience as it relates to psychiatric disease and medicine. The Paul Janssen Fellow will be assigned both a basic scientist mentor and a clinical investigator mentor from the faculty at Columbia University to serve as joint mentors. The fellow will take a basic observation made by the basic science mentor and apply it to the study of disease or treatment with the clinical research mentor.
For more information see the announcement.
Diversity in Science Program Application
L'Oreal for Women in Science Fellowship program 2013
Important: This fellowship is for US and international postdocs!!
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Diversity in Science Program Application
L'Oreal for Women in Science Fellowship program 2013
Important: This fellowship is for US and international postdocs!!
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BWF is committed to funding the next generation of scientists and researchers, thus we have an interest in advancing the careers of underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows. The URM Postdoctoral Enrichment Program award provides a total of $50,000 over three years to support the development of a URM postdoctoral fellow in a degree-granting or research institute in the United States or Canada.
Application deadline: January 15th, 2013 at 4:00pm ET.
Learn more about the award here: http://www.bwfund.org/pages/666/Background/
L'Oréal USA Fellowships for Women in Science 2013 Fellowship Program awards five postdoctoral women scientists grants up to $60,000. The award recognizes women scientists in life and physical sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Application deadline: November 5.
Every year, L’Oréal and UNESCO renew their joint commitment to promoting scientific careers and identifying
outstanding women scientists. Even though women increasingly attain the highest academic levels, they are
still under-represented at the top levels of scientific research. We are convinced that science is the source of
progress for society and that women have an essential role to play in that progress.
For the past fourteen years, the L’Oréal-UNESCO “For Women in Science” programme has given recognition to
over a thousand women scientists, providing visibility and encouragement for the exceptional quality of their work.
These top-ranking scientists embrace universal challenges ranging from health to the environment, and
represent hope for the future.
WE SUPPORT WOMEN WHO MOVE SCIENCE FORWARD.
MBL Research Awards Program
The Marine Biological Laboratory, an international center of excellence for biological research and education, is accepting applications for its 2013 Research Awards Program. The program annually supports 20 to 30 scientists’ independent summer biological research projects, including those focusing on neuroscience. The awards, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, cover researchers’ laboratory rental and housing costs. Application deadline: December 15.
Introducing The ANNpower vital Voices Initiative
ANN INC. Introduces The ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative
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LOFT
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ANN INC.
KAY KRILL
President and CEO of ANN INC.
ANNpower
& VITAL VOICES
Dear Valued Clients,
Do you know a girl who wants to change the world?
At ANN INC., the parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT,
we share a deep commitment to helping women of all ages
put their best selves forward every day. Together with Vital
Voices Global Partnership, we recently launched the ANNpower
Vital Voices Initiative - a fellowship program designed to train
and empower girls in the U.S. to make a difference in their
communities and begin their journey as the next generation
of leaders.
If you know a rising high school junior and senior in
your community who wants to change the world, I would
like to personally invite you to encourage her to apply by March 31st.
APPLY TO THE ANNPOWER FELLOWSHIP AT ANNPOWER.ORG
Through a competitive application process, we will select 50
ANNpower Fellows in the U.S. to participate in the first annual
ANNpower Vital Voices Leadership Forum, a three-day leadership
training program in Washington, D.C. from June 4 - 6, 2012.
We are privileged to play such a significant role in providing the
next generation of young women with the tools and skills they
need on their path to leadership. We hope you will join us in
this effort by sharing the program with the young women
who are rising stars in your life.
Thank you for being a loyal client and for helping young women
recognize their potential as future leaders!
Most sincerely,
Kay
3/2/12
NEUROSCIENCE SCHOLARS
Click on this link for more information: http://www.sfn.org/index.aspx?
The Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) is a three-year fellowship administered by the Society for Neuroscience to enhance career development and professional networking opportunities for underrepresented minority undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in neuroscience. The program, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, provides scholars with:
-Annual stipend for enrichment activities outside the scholar's home institution
-Support for and annual meeting travel expenses
-Access to annual meeting workshops, courses, and events
-Complimentary SfN meeting registration and abstract fee waivers
-Complimentary SfN membership and subscription to The Journal of Neuroscience online
-Mentoring
Other benefits include opportunities to network, expand professional contacts, and acquire professional skills.
2/27/12
SCIENTIFIC EDITOR-NEURON
Title: Scientific Editor, Neuron
Location: United States-Massachusetts-Cambridge
Other Locations:
Neuron is seeking an additional full-time scientific editor to join its editorial team. The position is based in the Cell Press offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Neuron publishes across a range of disciplines including, developmental, molecular, cellular, systems and cognitive neuroscience. As a scientific editor, your primary responsibilities will be assessing submitted manuscripts, overseeing the review process, and commissioning and editing review material for the journal. You will work closely with the other editors in the neuroscience portfolio, which includes the editors at Neuron,Trends in Neurosciences and Trends in Cognitive Sciences,as well as with editors of other Cell Press journals. The position involves travel to scientific conferences and research institutions to follow research developments in the field and represent the journal. This position will also work closely with other aspects of the business, including production, business development, marketing, and commercial sales.
This is an exciting and challenging role that provides an opportunity to stay close to the cutting edge of scientific advances, while developing a new career away from the bench. The minimum qualification for these positions is a Ph.D. in a relevant area of neuroscience. Postdoctoral training is an advantage. Previous editorial experienceis beneficial but is not required– we will make sure you receive the training you need. The key qualities we look for are breadth of scientific interest and the ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues. The successful candidate will also be highly motivated and creative, possess strong communication skills and be able to work in a team as well as independently. Good interpersonal skills are essential because this role involves networking in the wider scientific community and collaboration with other parts of the business.
This is a full-time in-house editorial position, based at the Cell Press headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Cell Press offers an attractive salary and benefits package and a stimulating working environment. Applications will be held in the strictest of confidence and will be considered on an ongoing basis.
To apply click on the following link: http://elsevier.jobs/cambridge-ma/scientific-editor-neuron/26606153/job/
2/22/12
The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships based in Sacramento.
The S&T Policy Fellowship, a unique one-year professional development opportunity, provides the selected fellows with hands-on experience working with the California Legislature to incorporate science and technology into public policy. Eligible applicants will be Ph.D.-level (or equivalent) scientists and engineers who have a sincere interest in California current events, the state legislative process, and a strong desire to learn how policy decisions are made. Please forward this announcement to any individuals or group listservs that may be interested in this exciting opportunity. Deadline for submission of applications is February 29, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. PST. More information is available at http://fellows.ccst.us.
1/10/12
SEEKING FEMALE FOUNDERS IN TECH STARTUP SCENE
Deadline for Applications: February 1st 2012
http://womeninnovatemobile.com/
Women Innovate Mobile (WIM) is the first startup accelerator and mentorship-driven program designed for women-founded companies in mobile technology. WIM's goal is to provide women entrepreneurs with the guidance, feedback and connections needed to make their startups best in class companies and formidable business concerns.
Apply today! WIM is accepting applications for its first class of startups until February 1, 2012. WIM is a three-month mentorship driven accelerator program and our first program is taking place in New York City (March 26 to June 29). Our companies will receive $18,000 in funding, free office space, product development and design support, mobile-marketing promotions, and access to an incredible network of mentors, funders and advisors. In exchange for our investment and services, we receive a 6% equity stake in each company.
12/13/11
Thank you Christa McIntyre for sending this job announcenment!
TENURED- OR TENURE-TRACK NEUROSCIENTIST
The Neuroscience Program in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at the
University of Texas at Dallas seeks to fill a new tenured or tenure-track faculty position
in Neuroscience with an innovative investigator with research interests in neuroplasticity,
neurotechnology, and/or translational neuroscience. For individuals seeking a tenured
position we are looking for an outstanding established scientist with a track record of
extramurally funded research. Tenure-track applicants should have substantive
postdoctoral training in their research area, and be capable of demonstrating their ability
to establish their own independent extramurally funded research program. This individual
will enhance and contribute to our neuroscience program's multidisciplinary core of
investigators studying systems and cellular level neuroscience including: learning and
memory, sensory systems, neuroengineering, aging, addiction and other areas (see
www.utdallas.edu/bbs). This individual will teach in the undergraduate (Neuroscience
B.S.) and graduate (Cognition and Neuroscience Ph.D.) programs that attract students
with top academic ratings to our university, and complement the strengths of other BBS
programs in cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, human physiology, audiology,
speech pathology, etc. The successful applicant will have a laboratory designed to their
needs, along with a highly competitive startup package and salary. Review of
applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. For further
information, contact search chair Dr. Aage Møller (amoller@utdallas.edu). The website
for submission of application materials is http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/. Send a
curriculum vita, a research and teaching plan, and three or more letters of reference to
Academic Search # pbi110830, The University of Texas at Dallas, P.O. Box 860688--MP
1.2, Richardson, TX 75083-0688. The University of Texas at Dallas is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates who
would enhance the diversity of the University's faculty.
11/3/11
2012 Kauffman Foundation Postdoctoral Entrepeneur Award
Pursuing or already found success on the entrepreneur career path? The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) have opened the call for applications for the 2012 Kauffman Foundation Outstanding/Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur Awards.
The Outstanding award recipient will receive a $10,000 honorarium; the Emerging award recipient will receive a $2,500 honorarium.
They'll also receive a generous travel stipend to travel to the NPA 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
Applications will be accepted from October 24, 2011, through November 28, 2011.
Pursuing or already found success on the entrepreneur career path? The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) have opened the call for applications for the 2012 Kauffman Foundation Outstanding/Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur Awards.
The Outstanding award recipient will receive a $10,000 honorarium; the Emerging award recipient will receive a $2,500 honorarium.
They'll also receive a generous travel stipend to travel to the NPA 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
Applications will be accepted from October 24, 2011, through November 28, 2011.
L'oreal "For women in science" award (US and International post-doctoral candidates are elegible to apply):
http://www.lorealusa.com/_en/_us/index.aspx?direct1=00008&direct2=00008/00001
10/5/2011
Shared by Alicia Faruzzi Brantley:
Funding opportunity: http://commonfund.nih.gov/tra/
