http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/postdoctoral-fellow-position-bacterial-pathogenesis-texas-tx-texas-200610546.htmWed, 14 Oct 2009 18:06:50 +0000139446BACTERIAL 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 & Molecular Pathogenesis, Texas A&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&M University System Health Science Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Contact: Dr. Andrews-Polymenis, Telephone: 979-845-9438, for additional information. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/instructor-position-endocrinology-job-id-20145-texas-tx-texas-200611348.htmWed, 14 Oct 2009 18:00:39 +0000139445The 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 http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/3-postdoctoral-positions-available-stem-cell-aging-tx-texas-200598598.htmWed, 07 Oct 2009 14:21:04 +00001322603 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. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/nasa-postdoctoral-fellowships-al-alabama-200402589.htmTue, 07 Apr 2009 14:43:10 +00008785NASA 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