http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/instructor-position-endocrinology-job-id-20145-texas-tx-texas-200611348.htmWed, 14 Oct 2009 18:00:39 +0000140518The 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