http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-professor-in-microbial-genetics-tx-texas-200611365.htmThu, 15 Oct 2009 15:55:56 +0000141523The 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). http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/postdoctoral-fellow-position-bacterial-pathogenesis-texas-tx-texas-200610546.htmWed, 14 Oct 2009 18:06:50 +0000140519BACTERIAL 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/3-postdoctoral-positions-available-stem-cell-aging-tx-texas-200598598.htmWed, 07 Oct 2009 14:21:04 +00001333333 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.