<rss version="2.0" xmlns:autn="http://schemas.autonomy.com/aci/" xmlns:ms="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt" xmlns=""><channel><title>New Scientist Jobs</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs</link><description>New Scientist Jobs</description><item><title>Manager, Project Management</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/manager-project-management-tx-texas-200644512.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:43:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">195384</guid><description>The statements below reflect the general responsibilities and requirements of the identified position but may not describe all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with all applicable regulations e.g. Good Clinical Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice in the performance of their role.
Job Summary: Responsible for management, administration, and organization of the Project Management department. The group provides Clinical Study Management of Phase I Clinical Trials. Position is responsible for ensuring efficient utilization of all resources, both human and physical.
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Responsible for Clinical Operation's Project Management team, including coordination and study management staff.
. Ensure all work is carried out in strict accordance with the relevant protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and in compliance with Good Clinical Practices.
. Meet the scientific and medical standards laid down by the Scientific and Medical Directors.
. Ensure that the safety, welfare and dignity of volunteers are not compromised. 
. Ensure that the highest levels of client service are maintained.
. Assist Client Services in developing client proposals and attend client meetings as needed.
. Assist Client Services with client visits and interactions as appropriate.
. Initiates collaborative relationships with other Covance Business Units when required.
. Initiates procurement of external resources, consultants, or equipment when protocol required.
. Develops strategies for efficient study conduct, data collection, subject management, and safety monitoring. Coordinates efforts interdepartmentally to accomplish these strategies.
. Assumes role of Study Manager or co-manager when necessary.
. Ensure that appropriate training and career development takes place so that staff can adequately perform their duties to the forecasted workload and develop to their fullest career potential.
. Keeps up to date on current developments in all aspects of his/her job and initiate improvements where and when appropriate.
. Responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations relating to the conduct of clinical trials.
. Continuously seeks out new and better ideas, driving best practices and benchmarking externally.
. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Principal Contacts
. Internal: Any level of individual across the business units and throughout the Covance organization.
. External: Interacts routinely with Study volunteers, clients, vendors, and peers in the industry.
Travel Requirements: 
. Yes, occasional travel 
Language Skills Required:
. Speaking: Yes, English
. Writing/Reading: Yes, English
Working Conditions:
. Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
. Handling of biologically hazardous and radiolabeled material is necessary.
. Must be able to see (distinguish colors) and hear to meet, if necessary, the job requirements.
. Must have excellent command of the English language, both oral and written.
. Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls, including a computer keyboard, for up to 6 hours per day.
. Must be able to stand and/or bend for up to 6 hours per day.
. Must be able to distinguish colors.
Special Factors:
. Overtime and weekend work as required. Education/Qualifications Required:
. Bachelor of Science (BS) in medical or science or related field. Experience Required:
. 6-8 years clinical research or related experience.
. 4-5 years of progressive and proven leadership responsibilities in clinical research project management. 
. Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred.
. Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements. Start time 07:30 Days per week Mon - Fri (weekends as necessary)
</description></item><item><title>Research Technician</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/research-technician-tx-texas-200644504.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">193820</guid><description>The postion of a study tech 1 includes: 
*Performing practical/administrative actitives of clinical trials. 
* Maintain protocol and regulatory requirements in Clinical Pharmacology. 
*Perform basic study procedures such as ECG's, and Vital Signs. Education/Qualifications *Must have a High School Diploma. 
*Must have 1-2 years of phlebotomy experience. Experience Highly desirable candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in a doctors office.
</description></item><item><title>Research Nurse II</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/research-nurse-ii-tx-texas-200642357.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:06:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">189237</guid><description>Duties and Responsibilities:
. Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants is given the highest priority at all times.
. Be current with appropriate emergency certifications and company emergency policy and procedures.
. Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards.
. Utilize skills, knowledge, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgement in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials.
. Utilize nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well being and potential adverse events. Documents adverse events and takes appropriate action as needed
. Obtains Informed Consent and continues the ICF process by educating, explaining and informing participants of study procedures.
. Obtains and documents medical history.
. Administers investigational compounds (inclusive of parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
. Performs study-related activities such as IV insertion, telemetry, holters, vital signs, EKGs, venipuncture.
. Collects and processes biological samples according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
. Records data obtained according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
. Maintains an understanding of current regulatory requirements.
. Transcribe source data onto the Case Report Form
. Take responsibility for quality control of study data.
. Attends all required meetings, as appropriate.
. Maintains accurate records of all work undertaken.
. Maintains skills to perform all study tasks, as required
. Maintains constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times. 
. Handles participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained.
. Ensures that client and participant confidentiality is maintained.
. Responds to client and team queries in a timely manner.
. Takes ownership for the quality and standard of own work. Education/Qualifications . Associates Degree/BS in nursing with current licensure in applicable state.
. CPR/AED certified Experience . 2-3 years nursing experience
. Cross-trained in other areas or departments
. Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements.
</description></item><item><title>Scheduler</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/scheduler-tx-texas-200638820.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:04:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">181669</guid><description>. Reviews study tasks daily to assess staffing needs. Ensures staff is scheduled to meet study specific requirements.
. Monitors overall day-to-day conduct of assigned studies in accordance with protocols, SOPs and GCPs to ensure integrity of the study and samples.
. Communicates on an as needed basis with Project /Study Managers, Study Coordinators and Operations Supervisors/Managers scheduling issues.
. Attends weekly logistic meetings to discuss staffing needs and study specific requirements.
. Participates in staff training seminars for coordination, and initiation meetings.
. Handles staff PTO / Holiday requests, school schedules and any other scheduling issues.
. Assists, as necessary, with study procedures.
. Observes subjects for general well being and potential adverse effects, taking appropriate action as needed.
. Maintains skills to perform all study tasks required of a Study Technician (Phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, ECGs, Vital Signs etc.).
. Attends all required meetings, as appropriate.
. Maintains accurate records of all work undertaken.
. Maintains constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times. 
. Handles participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained.
. Ensures that client and participant confidentiality is maintained.
. Responds to client and team queries in a timely manner.
. Takes ownership for the quality and standard of own work.
. Performs other related duties as assigned.
. Maintains a clean, safe and efficient work area and research unit.
. Maintains basic understanding of current regulatory requirements
. Helps coordinate department training, new equipment training and procedures. Education/Qualifications . Associate Degree. 
. Proficient knowledge of computer and programs (e.g., WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel) Experience . 6-12 months clinical research experience is preferred. 
. 1-2 years of experience as a Covance Clinical Research Technician may be substituted for the AD degree requirement. Start time 8 End time 5 Days per week 5
</description></item><item><title>Resarch Nurse</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/resarch-nurse-tx-texas-200638818.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:04:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">181667</guid><description>Duties and Responsibilities:
. Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants is given the highest priority at all times.
. Be current with appropriate emergency certifications and company emergency policy and procedures.
. Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards.
. Utilize skills, knowledge, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgement in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials.
. Utilize nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events. Documents adverse events and takes appropriate action as needed
. Obtains Informed Consent and continues the ICF process by educating, explaining and informing participants of study procedures.
. Obtains and documents medical history.
. Administers investigational compounds (inclusive of parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
. Performs study related activities such as IV insertion, telemetry, holters, vital signs, ECGs, venipuncture.
. Collects and processes biological samples according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
. Records data obtained according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
. Maintains an understanding of current regulatory requirements.
. Transcribe source data onto the Case Report Form
. Take responsibility for quality control of study data.
. Attends all required meetings, as appropriate.
. Maintains accurate records of all work undertaken.
. Maintains skills to perform all study tasks, as required
. Maintains constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times. 
. Handles participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained.
. Ensures that client and participant confidentiality is maintained.
. Responds to client and team queries in a timely manner.
. Takes ownership for the quality and standard of own work. Education/Qualifications . Associates Degree or BS degree in nursing with current licensure in applicable state.
. CPR/AED certified Experience . 0-1 related experience
. Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements. Days per week 5
</description></item><item><title>Research Nurse II</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/research-nurse-ii-tx-texas-200637122.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:05:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">179135</guid><description>. Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants is given the highest priority at all times.
. Be current with appropriate emergency certifications and company emergency policy and procedures.
. Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards.
. Utilize skills, knowledge, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgement in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials.
. Utilize nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well being and potential adverse events. Documents adverse events and takes appropriate action as needed
. Obtains Informed Consent and continues the ICF process by educating, explaining and informing participants of study procedures.
. Obtains and documents medical history.
. Administers investigational compounds (inclusive of parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
. Performs study-related activities such as IV insertion, telemetry, holters, vital signs, EKGs, venipuncture.
. Collects and processes biological samples according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
. Records data obtained according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
. Maintains an understanding of current regulatory requirements.
. Transcribe source data onto the Case Report Form
. Take responsibility for quality control of study data.
. Attends all required meetings, as appropriate.
. Maintains accurate records of all work undertaken.
. Maintains skills to perform all study tasks, as required
. Maintains constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times. 
. Handles participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained.
. Ensures that client and participant confidentiality is maintained.
. Responds to client and team queries in a timely manner.
. Takes ownership for the quality and standard of own work. Education/Qualifications . Associates Degree/BS in nursing with current licensure in applicable state.
. CPR/AED certified Experience . 2-3 years nursing experience
. Cross-trained in other areas or departments
. Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements.
</description></item><item><title>Regional Medical Research Specialist, Transplantation - South Central US</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/regional-medical-research-specialist-transplantation-south-central-us-tx-texas-200636000.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:49:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">177615</guid><description>The Regional Medical &amp; Research Specialist is responsible for providing clinical and research support for the therapeutic area in the region. The RMRS role is to enhance medical communication between Pfizer and therapeutic experts and researchers, provide requested medical presentations to select managed care organizations, support clinical and outcomes research and development, facilitate research site selection and study placement, and assist with the support of both Pfizer sponsored and investigator initiated research activities. 
The Transplant RMRS will establish relationships with regional medical leaders the region including academicians, clinical physicians, medical directors, directors of pharmacy and other health care professionals in solid organ transplantation. The RMRS will contribute to site selection, investigator meetings, and medical advisory panel discussions in accord with the therapeutic strategy established by headquarters Medical as well as provide appropriate regional medical support for the in-line brands for the Transplant therapeutic area. 
The RMRS will also facilitate communication between regional clinical and research leaders and headquarters Global Medical and contribute to the development of brand medical strategies.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in clinical specialty (M.D., Ph.D. PharmD) with 5 - 15 years of experience, including 2 - 7 years of experience in clinical and/or health services research (preferably in the pharmaceutical industry). Experience in the Transplant therapeutic area preferred. Experience in clinical or health services research and 3 - 5 years of experience in clinical practice will be considered.
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 
All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S. 
For certain classes of temporary visa, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residence and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons. 
Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. 
In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.
HOW TO APPLY: Please copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar:
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</description></item><item><title>Microbiologist - Houston Texas- Enhanced Oil Recovery</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/microbiologist-houston-texas-enhanced-oil-recovery-tx-texas-200620118.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:34:57 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">148725</guid><description>Microbiologist- Biodesulfurization - Houston Texas
Position Requirements 
• Metabolite production and medium optimization for enhanced oil recovery
• Enrichment and isolation of microbial cultures including biosulfurization
• Ability to make decisions and work independently to develop and implement state-of-the-art solutions into the microbial enhanced oil recovery processes
• Strong academic, experimental and / or practical background in the design, analysis and evaluation of complex microbial processes including fermentors
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) effectively and promptly at all levels of the organization
• Conduct fermentation process development and continuous improvement activities
• Conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate and develop new technologies. 
Develop standard operating procedures and revision of existing procedures as needed 
• Collect data and analyze; generate and clearly communicate sound recommendations
• Develop innovative methods for improvement of existing processes and equipment 
This role will handle multiple priorities; require a high level of quality service, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to be highly motivated, a self-starter, and self-directed is required. Knowledge of anaerobic techniques is preferred and experience in scale-up is desirable. 
Required Education/Experiences: 
MS microbiology/biochemistry/biochemical engineering and minimum of two years increasing technical experience in a research/industrial laboratory preferably in biodesulfurization
</description></item><item><title>Assistant Professor – Tenure Track, Touchstone Diabetes Research Center</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-professor-tenure-track-touchstone-diabetes-research-center-tx-texas-200615480.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:14:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">145477</guid><description>Assistant Professor – Tenure Track
Touchstone Diabetes Research Center
University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center, Dallas
The Touchstone Diabetes Center, Department of Internal Medicine at the UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Investigator at the Assistant Professor level. The position requires a PhD, MD/PhD or MD degree and three to five years of postdoctoral experience in the field of metabolism research. The applicant will develop an independent and externally funded collaborative research program focused on metabolic dysfunction in peripheral organs. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to) ß cell and adipose tissue physiology, mitochondrial dysfunction and diabetic complications. The individual will join a program of highly integrated research groups in the areas of obesity, diabetes, nutrition, cardiovascular disease and cancer and will have state of the art phenotyping and assay capabilities available.
Qualified applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, the names of three or more references, a brief summary of research accomplishments and an outline of future research directions to:
Philipp Scherer, PhD
(please find full mailing address below by clicking View Contact Details) or email by clicking Apply Now.
UT Southwestern is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer
</description></item><item><title>Assistant professor levels</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-professor-levels-tx-texas-200614476.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:23:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">144014</guid><description>Center for Learning and Memory
Institute for Neuroscience
The University of Texas at Austin
The Center for Learning and Memory at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a number of tenure track faculty positions at the assistant professor levels. While the field of research is open, we are particularly interested in candidates using genetic and molecular approaches to investigate plasticity and learning and in candidates using systems levels of analyses of learning and memory in behaving animals. This recruitment effort is partially supported by a P30 Faculty Recruitment Grant from the National Institute of Mental Health and as such the research areas of successful candidates will be expected to fit within the overall basic science mission of the NIMH. Successful candidates will join an expanding and vibrant neuroscience environment within the Center for Learning and Memory and the Institute for Neuroscience and will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program while having minimal teaching responsibilities. Academic appointments will be made in the appropriate academic unit within the College of Natural Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, School of Pharmacy, or School of Engineering. The positions will include competitive salary and start-up packages and have laboratories within Center for Learning and Memory in the Neural and Molecular Sciences Building located in the heart of the beautiful UT campus. 
Austin is located in the Texas hill country and is widely recognized as one of America’s most beautiful and livable cities (see: www.austintexas.org/home/). Please send curriculum vitae, summary of research interests, and names of five references to:
Dr. Daniel Johnston, Director
Center for Learning and Memory
(please find full mailing address below by clicking View Contact Details or visit our website by clicking Apply Now)
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</description></item><item><title>Assistant Professor in MICROBIAL GENETICS</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-professor-in-microbial-genetics-tx-texas-200611365.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:55:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">140450</guid><description>The University of Texas - Pan American (UTPA) Department of Biology seeks to fill a tenure track, Assistant Professor Position beginning fall 2010 in MICROBIAL GENETICS (Job Vacancy #F09/10-19). Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be reviewed. A PhD in a relevant field is required; postdoctoral experience is preferred. The area of research is open but we are especially interested in research with an emphasis on bacterial or fungal genetics with ties to environmental science. This position provides opportunities for an enthusiastic candidate to develop their own research program and teach introductory courses, advanced existing courses (e.g., Microbial Genetics and Biological Writing), and Master’s level biology courses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop courses in their area of interest/expertise, conduct externally-funded research, and participate in new degree programs (e.g., B.Sc. in Environmental Science). The Biology Department at UTPA welcomes new research activities, research collaborations among its faculty, and is committed to quality research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. UTPA is located in a region of unusual biological diversity and interest, the subtropical Rio Grande Valley, near the Gulf of Mexico. UTPA is the tenth largest university in Texas with undergraduate enrollment over 18,000 students and is developing initiatives to become the premier research institution in South Texas. Lab space, salary, and start-up funds are negotiable. Information on the UTPA Biology Department can be found at www.utpa.edu/dept/biology/.
Applications should be sent as e-mail PDF attachments via email by clicking Apply Now below. 
Complete applications consist of a cover letter stating the vacancy number, CV describing research and teaching experience, statements of teaching and research interests, and three reference letters sent separately. Please do not send publication reprints. 
Applications should be addressed to: Microbial Genetics Search, ? The Office of the Dean, (please find full mailing address below by clicking View Contact Details). 
Review of applications will begin on December 14, 2009. Materials received after that date will not be considered.
UTPA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. This position is security-sensitive as defined by the Texas Education Code 51.215(c) and Texas Government Code 411.094(a)(2) which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory grade on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
</description></item><item><title>Postdoctoral Fellow position - BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS - Texas</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/postdoctoral-fellow-position-bacterial-pathogenesis-texas-tx-texas-200610546.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:06:50 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">139446</guid><description>BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW position is available immediately to join the collaborative research group of Dr. Helene Andrews-Polymenis studying Salmonella pathogenesis. Selected individual will be primarily responsible for conducting independent research on Salmonella pathogenesis and publication of results. Our research emphasizes determination of the genetic requirements for virulence and persistence in a variety of host models, as well as molecular and biochemical characterization of virulence determinants. Ph.D. required and a record of productive experience in molecular biology of bacterial pathogens preferred. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three references postmarked by November 15, 2009 (or until a suitable candidate is found), to Dr. Helene Andrews-Polymenis, Dept. Microbial &amp; Molecular Pathogenesis, Texas A&amp;M Health Science Center. Full mailing address can be found by clicking View Contact Details below. 
Or apply online by clicking Apply Now. 
Lab web Page- http://polymenis.wordpress.com. 
Texas A&amp;M University System Health Science Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 
Contact: Dr. Andrews-Polymenis, Telephone: 979-845-9438, for additional information.
</description></item><item><title>Instructor Position - Endocrinology, Job ID 20145– Texas</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/instructor-position-endocrinology-job-id-20145-texas-tx-texas-200611348.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:00:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">139445</guid><description>The University of Texas Medical Branch
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE-ENDOCRINOLOGY
INSTRUCTOR
The Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is seeking a faculty at the Instructor level. This position is to conduct independent basic research on adipose tissue metabolism under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The candidate will be expected to publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and present results at scientific meetings. For qualified and productive candidates, opportunities will exist to develop independent research program based on peer approved funding. The minimum qualifications are: Doctoral (PhD) degree in Biological Science (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology) and at least 3 years of relevant postgraduate experience in molecular biology with extensive experience in retroviral and plasmid manipulation, tissue culture experience, and isolation and culture of primary renal tubular epithelium. 
The University of Texas Medical Branch is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and individuals from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Nominations and letters of intent, including curriculum vitae, can be submitted in confidence to the attention of:
Nicola Abate, MD
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-1060
gfelter@utmb.edu and awoods@utmb.edu
409-772-1922
</description></item><item><title>3 Postdoctoral positions available, Stem Cell Aging</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/3-postdoctoral-positions-available-stem-cell-aging-tx-texas-200598598.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:21:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">132260</guid><description>3 Postdoctoral positions available 
Stem Cell Aging
Three postdoctoral positions are available as part of a research team effort to determine the impact of aging on the epigenetic properties of hematopoietic stem cells. This is a collaborative project between the laboratories of Gretchen Darlington, Lawrence Donehower, Margaret Goodell, Wei Li, and Estela Medrano that will employ genome-wide analytical approaches including ChIP-Seq and bisulfite sequencing. Two positions will focus on data generation of the methylation and chromatin modifications in mouse hematopoietic stem cells and the third will be a bioinformatics position focused on data analysis. The laboratories of the team members are all located at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Salary is competitive and dependent on previous experience. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree and should send their curriculum vitae along with the names of three individuals who will supply references to Gretchen Darlington, Huffington Center on Aging, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030. Or apply online by clicking Apply Now below.
</description></item><item><title>NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships</title><link>http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/nasa-postdoctoral-fellowships-al-alabama-200402589.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:43:10 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8785</guid><description>NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented national and international scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research in space science, earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology. 
Awards:
• Approximately 50 Fellowships awarded annually
• One-year appointments, renewable up to three years
• Annual stipends start at $50,000, with supplements for specific degree fields and high cost-of-living areas
• Annual travel budget of $8,000
• Financial assistance for relocation
• Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program
• Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc
Application Deadlines:
Three each year - March 1, July 1, and November 1
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizen
• Foreign Nationals with a J-1 visa status as a research scholar, Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD with pending LPR status
• Recent and senior-level Ph.D. recipients
Locations of Fellowship Positions:
• Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
• Dryden Flight research Center, Edwards, CA
• Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH
• Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
• Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL
• Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
• Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
• Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS
• NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
• Various locations associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute
To obtain more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit the NPP Web site at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc
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