POSITIONS OPEN

TENURE-TRACK POSITION inNeuroscience

W.M. Keck Science Department OfClaremont Mckenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges

The W.M. Keck Science Department of ClaremontMcKenna College, Pitzer College and Scripps Collegeinvites applications for a tenure-track appointment inNeuroscience at the Assistant Professor level to beginJuly 2015. The department, which houses a wide spec-trum of faculty members from the physical and lifesciences, including neuroscience, for three of the fiveundergraduate Claremont Colleges, offers innovativeand interdisciplinary programs in the natural sciences.The neuroscience program extends across the five un-dergraduate Claremont Colleges. Many faculty mem-bers participate in collaborative research projects, bothwithin the department and with research groups at near-by colleges and universities. We seek a broadly trainedneurobiologist who is committed to excellence in teach-ing and who will develop a vibrant research programusing quantitative methods that fully engages under-graduate students. We are interested in all aspects of neu-robiology, excluding cognitive neuroscience. The positionoffers opportunities to teach both cell/molecular andsystems neuroscience courses, introductory biology andintroductory interdisciplinary science courses for majors,non-majors courses and a course in the candidate_s field.Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree with focus inneuroscience or a related field. Postdoctoral experienceand a record of scholarly publication are preferred.Please apply online at website: https://webapps.

cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/faculty_opening_detail.php?PostingID014016.Uploaded materials should include a cover letter, a

curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy,a description of proposed research with equipmentneeds, and a diversity statement (of no more than onepage) outlining the applicant_s philosophy for fos-tering an educational environment that is inclusiveof all students. Please also ensure that three referenceletters be uploaded. Inquiries may be addressed toProfessor Melissa Coleman at e-mail: mcoleman@kecksci.claremont.edu. Additional information aboutthe department can be found at website: http://www.kecksci.claremont.edu. Review of applicationswill begin October 24, 2014, and the position willremain open until filled.

The Keck Science Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer,and Scripps Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In acontinuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provideequal educational and employment opportunities, the departmentactively encourages applications from women and members of otherhistorically underrepresented social groups in higher education.

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONGeorgia Institute of Technology

School of Chemistry and BiochemistryAtlanta, GA 30332-0400

The Georgia Institute of Technology, School ofChemistry and Biochemistry seeks to fill two or moretenure-track faculty positions. The areas of emphasisare Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical orAnalytical Chemistry, but candidates from all areas willbe considered. Exceptional candidates at all levels areencouraged to apply. Candidates with interdisciplinaryresearch programs may be considered for joint appoint-ments with other campus units. Candidates for appoint-ment at the assistant professor level should submit anapplication letter, curriculum vitae, summary of researchplans, description of teaching interests and philosophy,and arrange for submission of three letters of reference.Candidates at advanced levels should submit an ap-plication letter, curriculum vitae, and a brief descriptionof research plans (particularly if future plans differ sig-nificantly from past efforts). All materials and requestsfor information should be submitted electronically,as per the instructions found at website: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4204.The application deadline is September 15, 2014 with

application review continuing until the positions arefilled. Georgia Tech is an Equal Education/Employment Oppor-tunity Institution.

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATEPROFESSOR OF PHYSIOLOGYPerelman School of MedicineUniversity of Pennsylvania

The Department of Physiology at the PerelmanSchool of Medicine at the University of Pennsylva-nia seeks candidates for an Assistant or AssociateProfessor position in the tenure track. Rank willbe commensurate with experience. Responsi-bilities include establishing and conducting anindependent research program, and supervising,mentoring, and teaching students. Applicantsmust have an M.D. or Ph.D or equivalent degreeand have demonstrated excellent qualificationsin research.The successful candidate will have experience

in any aspect of physiology or a related field, rang-ing from integrative to cell biological to molec-ular biophysical. Special attention will be given toinvestigators in the areas of signaling or mem-brane physiology. Emphasis will be placed onthe novelty, importance, and impact of the re-search. Applicants at the Associate Professor levelare expected to have funding and an internation-ally recognized track record of creative researchproductivity and excellence.Highly competitive laboratory space and start-

up funds are available. The Perelman School ofMedicine is one of the top ranked medical schoolsin the nation for research and NIH funding. Itis located on the campus of the University of Penn-sylvania, a world-class institution located nearthe center of Philadelphia.We seek candidates who embrace and reflect

diversity in the broadest sense.The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Oppor-

tunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Individuals withdisabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.Apply for this position online at website:

https://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty_ad/index.php/g311/d3686.

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Yale UniversitySchool of Medicine

FACULTY POSITION AT THE

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF CELLULAR AND

MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology isconducting a search for new faculty members at the assistantprofessor level.

The search seeks candidateswhose research connects the proper-ties of molecules to the properties of physiological systems.

Excellent opportunities are available for collaborative research,as well as for graduate andmedical student teaching. Candidatesmust hold a Ph.D.,M.D., or equivalent degree.Applicants shouldinclude a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests andgoals, and should arrange to have three letters of reference sent.Applications should be emailed to leisa.strohmaier@yale.eduin PDF format.

Application Deadline: October 10, 2014

Yale University is an Affrmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer and welcomes applications from women, persons

with disabilities, covered veterans, and members ofminority groups.

Associate Professor (2 tenured positions)

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS)in the Division of Health Sciences at UC San Diego is committed toacademic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and studentbody. UC San Diego offers a superb environment for interdisciplinaryresearch, and many SSPPS faculty members have joint appointments inother departments (e.g., Chemistry & Biochemistry, Pharmacology). TheSSPPS has strong collaborations across the entire campus, including theScripps Institution of Oceanography, the Moores Comprehensive CancerCenter, and the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Pharmacol-ogy, Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Medicine, Pediatrics, and Family &Preventive Medicine. Opportunities also abound for interactions with TheScripps Research Institute, The Salk Institute, The Sanford-BurnhamMedi-cal Institute, the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, and theLa Jolla Institute of Allergy and Immunology, as well as with hundreds oflocal pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. State of the art facilitiesfor chemical synthesis, high resolution nuclear magnetic resonance spec-troscopy, and mass spectrometry, along with outstanding laboratory space,are available in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building at UC San Diego.

The UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuti-cal Sciences (SSPPS) seeks to appoint two tenured Associate Profes-sors to complement its newly established drug discovery programin eukaryotic parasitic diseases. These positions specifically requireexpertise in parasitic diseases such as helminth diseases (e.g., schisto-somiasis) and kinetoplastid parasite infections (e.g., Chagas disease).

One candidate should focus on rational, structure-based drug design, targetingspecific parasite enzymes and should have a strong background in structuralbiology, especially x-ray crystallography aswell as in development of enzymeinhibitors by structure-guided modifications. Furthermore, the candidateshould have a track record of establishing collaborations with medicinalchemists for synthesis of compounds and their pharmacokinetic evaluation.

The other candidate should have a detailed knowledge of helminth para-site propagation, culture, and life-cycle maintenance and a strong trackrecord of publication and extramural funding in that area. The candidateshould also have experience in identifying molecular targets in helminthssuch as schistosomes for development of “target-based” drug discoveryprograms. Ideally the candidate should have experience in the applica-tion of high-content imaging and automated high-throughput systemsto support small molecule discovery as well as experience in the appli-cations of animal models of parasitic infections for lead optimization.

Both candidates should have a Ph.D and should have expertise in relevantparasitological, structural biological, drug discovery, and biomedicalfields. They will have ample opportunity to interface with an interdis-ciplinary team of biologists, biochemists, and medicinal chemists at theSSPPS. They will also contribute to team-taught courses for Doctor ofPhilosophy, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Doctor of Medicine students andwill be expected to develop an extramurally funded research program.

Candidates must have an outstanding record of scientific achievement,demonstrated by publications and other research products, such as softwareand information resources. Strong independent grant funding and proventeaching experience are highly valued. The ideal candidate will have strongdemonstrated accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity andinclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC SanDiego’scommitment to achieving excellence and diversity. Salary and appointmentlevel will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and basedon published UC pay scales for Health Sciences. Review of applicationswill begin September 2, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Theapplication should include a detailed curriculum vitae; a statement of researchinterests and plans; a summary of teaching experience; and a separate state-ment describing past experience in activities that promote diversity andinclusion and/or plans to make future contributions. For further informa-tion about contributions to diversity statements, see Applications should besubmitted to the UCSD on-line application collection system, AP-On-LineRecruit, at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00594.

UCSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a stronginstitutional commitment to excellence and diversity

(http://diversity.ucsd.edu).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,disability, age or protected veteran status.

The InternationalCenter forYoung Scientists (ICYS) of theNationalInstitute for Materials Science (NIMS) is now seeking a fewresearchers. Successful applicants are expected to pursue innovativeresearch on broad aspects of materials science using most advancedfacilities in NIMS (http://www.nims.go.jp/eng/index.html).

In the ICYS, we offer a special environment that enables youngscientists to work independently based on their own idea andinitiatives. All management and scientific discussions will beconducted inEnglish.An annual salary between 5.03 and 5.35millionyen (level of 2013) will be offered depending on qualifcation andexperience.Additional research grant of 2 million yen per year willbe supplied to each ICYS researcher. The initial contract term istwo years and may be extended by one more year depending on theperson’s performance.

All applicants must have obtained a PhD degree within the last tenyears. Applicants should submit an application form, which canbe downloaded from our web site, together with a resume (CV), apublication list, and a research proposal to be conducted during theICYS tenure.All documents should reach the following address viae-mail betweenSEPTEMBER 1 andSEPTEMBER 30, 2014.Pleasevisit our website for more details (http://www.nims.go.jp/icys/).

ICYSAdministrative Offce,National Institute forMaterials Science

Sengen 1-2-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japane-mail: icys-recruit@nims.go.jp

Research Position at ICYS, NIMS, Japan

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AMHERST COLLEGEASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY

Molecular Biologist

The Department of Biology at Amherst College seeks to fll a tenure-trackposition at theAssistant Professor level in molecular biology, to begin July2015. The successful candidate will mount an active andwidely-recognizedresearch program that involves undergraduate students. Competitive start-up funding and other institutional support are available. Teaching dutiesinclude participation in lecture courses with laboratories in biochemistry,in molecular genetics, and in a team-taught introductory course in molecu-lar and cellular biology. A completed Ph.D. is required and post-doctoralexperience is expected.

Amherst College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women,persons of color and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is com-mitted to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversityof its faculty, administration and staff. The successful candidate will dem-onstrate competence in working with students that are broadly diverse withregard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexualorientation, and religion.

Candidates should submit electronically a cover letter, curriculum vitae,separate research and teaching statements, and three con5dential lettersof recommendation. These materials should be submitted electronicallyto https://apply.interfolio.com/25406. Teaching statements shouldexplicitly address the candidate’s approaches to teaching biochemistry andmolecular genetics. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014,and will continue until the position has been 5lled. Information about theresearch and teaching activities of the Biology faculty can be found at https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/Biology.

Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college for men andwomen, with 1,800 students and a teaching faculty of 200. Located in theConnecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participateswith Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges and the University ofMassachusetts in the Five-College Consortium. Seeking to promote an equitable representation of men and women

among its staff, the University encourages applications from women.

THE FACULTY OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE OF THE UNIVERSITY

OF LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE

FOLLOWING POSITION :

FULL PROFESSOR

DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF

FUNDAMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE

The Department of Fundamental Neuroscience has been inaugu-

rated recently. It intends to strengthen its research programme

and develop a new research focus in molecular and cell-biological

aspects of neuroscience.

Qualifications and requirements :

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD with a track record of scientific excellence.

• Strong, internationally competitive research programme.

• Ability to attract external funding and to promote an interactive

and synergistic research environment.

• Management experience, as well as vision and motivation to

delelop the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences into

a centre of excellence in molecular and cell-biological aspects

of neuroscience.

Job description :

• Research in neuroscience.

• Teaching in the Faculty of Biology and Medicine.

• Direction and management of the Department.

The Department is embedded in a highly active and expanding

research community in the Lake Geneva area, offering interactions

with strong neurobiology programmes at the Federal Institute of

Technology (EPFL) and the University Hospital (CHUV) in Lausanne

aswell as at theUniversity of Geneva. It also forms part of a programme

of excellence in research by the Swiss National Science Foundation

(NCCR Synapsy).

Future developments in the Department will benefit from an excellent

infrastructure in a new building on the main campus of the University.

The job description is available on the internet site

http://www.unil.ch/fbm/home/menuinst/la-releve-academique/mises-

au-concours.html.

Further information may be obtained from Prof. Andreas Mayer

(Andreas.Mayer@unil.ch), chairman of the search committee.

The application, in English, will include the curriculum vitae, the list

of publications in which the five most significant ones are identified,

a summary of the major discoveries (<1 page), a short description of

the present and future research programme (<2 pages), and at least

3 names of referees. It should be submitted online by October 8th, 2014

to www.unil.ch/iafbm/application.

Vascular Biology ProgramFull Professor and Endowed Chair

TheVascular Biology Program at Boston Children’s Hospital andHarvardMedical School is conducting a search for a candidate at the level ofFull Professor with an Endowed Chair at Harvard Medical School. Thesuccessful candidate will possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and havea research specialty in a topic or disease relevant or complementary tothe study of vascular biology. Research topics include, but are not lim-ited to: vascular development, genetics of vascular disease, vascular cellmetabolism, infammation, vascular permeability, the tumor vasculature,vascular diseases of the eye, animalmodels of vascular disease, therapeuticinterventions for vascular disease, cardiovascular disease, the blood brainbarrier and vascular drug delivery. The successful candidate should bean internationally recognized leader in his or her feld as recognized bypublications, successful collaborations and success in attracting peer-reviewed funding. Experience with patenting, licensing and interactingwith industry is desirable but not required.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and description of researchinterests via email to:

Bruce R. Zetter Ph.D., Search Committee Chair

bruce.zetter@childrens.harvard.edu

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affrmative ActionEmployer. Qualifed applicants will receive consideration for employ-ment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabil-ity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for this position.

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The Sciences at Mount Holyoke College are advertising four faculty positionsto begin July 1, 2015:

-TheDepartment of Biological Sciences seeks a tenure-track assistant professorin integrative biology who can link cellular/molecular phenomena to those atthe level of the whole organism and/or ecosystem

-TheDepartment of Chemistry and Program in Biochemistry seek a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology

-The Program in Neuroscience and Behavior seeks a tenure-track assistantprofessor in molecular/cellular neuroscience

- TheDepartment of Environmental Studies Restoration Ecology Programseeks an Innovation Hire with expertise in any combination of ecological engi-neering, ecosystem ecology, human dimensions of restoration, agroecosys-tems, and fluvial geomorphology and hydrology in an ecosystem restorationcontext.

Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college for women with 2,300students and 220 faculty. Over half the faculty are women; one-fifth are personsof color. The College is located about 80miles west of Boston in the ConnecticutRiver valley, and is a member of the Five College Consortium consisting ofAmherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the Universityof Massachusetts (Amherst). Mount Holyoke is committed to fostering mul-ticultural diversity and awareness in its faculty, staff, and student body and isan Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of color are especiallyencouraged to apply.

Applicationsmust bemade on-line at https://jobs.mtholyoke.edu by submittinga CV and statements concerning your (1) teaching philosophy, (2) research, and(3) ideas on mentoring a diverse student body. To be assured full considerationapplicationsmust be complete byMonday, September22, 2014.We recommendearly submission because electronic prompts to referees will be generated auto-matically (and letters of reference accepted) only after the completed applicationhas been submitted. We expect references to arrive by October 3, 2014.

Tenure Track Faculty Position

The Department of Physiology in the School of Medicine at the University ofTexas Health Science Center at SanAntonio is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level ofAssistant orAssociate Professor. Prospectiveapplicants holding a Ph.D. and/orM.D. with an outstanding record of innovativeresearch and academic performance, and demonstrated expertise in any of theareas of systems, cellular and molecular neuroscience, with a focus on neuro-developmental disorders using cutting edge methodologies, are encouraged toapply.As part of the Department’s mission of expanding neuroscience research,special considerationwill be accorded to candidates pursuing research in areas ofneuroscience that are not currently well represented at theHealth Science Center.The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive start-up package andnew laboratory space, andwill be expected to establish a rigorous and externallyfunded independent research program, provide exemplarymentorship, engage inproductive scientifc collaborations, and become amember of our Interdisciplin-ary Graduate Program to recruit and train graduate students. The deadline forreceiving applications isOctober 31, 2014. Applicants are encouraged to visitour website at http://physiology.uthscsa.edu/ to learn about the departmentand the research of our current faculty, and that of other neuroscientists at theHealth Science Center at the Center for Biomedical Neuroscience website athttp://uthscsa.edu/cbn/index.asp. Applicants should email a combined PDFfle that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief description of scientifcachievements with current and future research interests (not to exceed 2 pages),and the names of three references to Prof. Lynette Daws (Chair, PhysiologySearch Committee) [email address: physiologysearch@uthscsa.edu].ManzoorA, Bhat, M.S., Ph.D., Professor and Chairman, Zachry Founda-

tion Distinguished Chair in Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University

of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San

Antonio TX 78229.

All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio is an EqualEmployment Opportunity/Affrmative Action Employer including protected

veterans and persons with disabilities.

Recruiting Faculty in Biochemistryand Molecular Biology

Faculty positions at theAssistant, Associate, and Full Professor ranks areavailable in the Department of Biochemistry andMolecular Biology at theMedical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. Candidateswith research interests in all areas of biochemistry, cell, molecular, andcancer biology are welcome to apply. State-of-the-art laboratories, out-standing resources and research support are available. In addition, endowedchair positions are available for exceptional candidates.

Candidates for the Associate and Full Professor ranks should have anational reputation and a solid record of collaborative and peer-reviewedfunded research.We are seeking outstanding scientists whowould comple-ment and expand existing research foci and programs at MUSC.

Located on the Atlantic coast in South Carolina, Charleston boasts oneof the nation’s most historic downtown areas, beaches and year-roundoutdoor life, as well as international cultural events such as the SpoletoFestival USA.

Interested researchers should send their CV and a summary of futureresearch plans to: http://www.jobs.musc.edu/postings/25995

Philip H. Howe, Ph.D.

Professor & Chair

Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Medical University of South Carolina

173 Ashley Avenue, MSC 509

Charleston, SC 29425

simmonva@musc.edu

MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer,promoting workplace diversity.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSBacteria and virus-host interactions,

pathogenesis, commensalismand latency

Department of Immunobiology

The Department of Immunobiology at the University ofArizona (UA) Collegeof Medicine (COM) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions inbacteriology and virology at theAssistant orAssociate Professor level.We seekoutstanding scientists who will establish competitive, front-rank, independentresearch programs on the interactions of bacteria and viruses with their hostsat the molecular, cellular, or organismal level. The UA and the Departmentof Immunobiology recognize the power of a diverse community and stronglyencourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives,and backgrounds. Candidates who use multidisciplinary approaches toprobe microbe-host interactions that impact intrinsic or innate responses toinfection, commensalism, persistence, and/or host metabolism, particularlyat the respiratory or gut mucosal surfaces, are strongly encouraged to apply.Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree in the relevant fieldof study and postdoctoral experience. The successful candidates are expectedto obtain extramural funding for their research programs and participate ingraduate and medical student teaching. Salary and start-up funds are attractiveand commensurate with qualifications and experience. Information on theDepartment of Immunobiology, UA centers and institutes, core facilities andthe interdepartmental ABBS graduate training program can be found at (http://immunobiology.arizona.edu) and (http://medicine.arizona.edu/about-college/centers). UAis in themidst of bold investment into doubling its research capacityas a part of the Never Settle strategic plan. Coupled with outstanding climate,lifestyle and cultural environment (http://immunobiology.arizona.edu/content/about-tucson), this makes UA the place to be in the next few decades.

Please submit applications containing (i) CV; (ii) a 2-page summary ofcurrent research & teaching interests and long-term goals; and (iii) threeletters of recommendation; electronically at the following URL address(applications will not be reviewed unless all letters are received): https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?

time=1392219433886 and search postings for job number 54209.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA IS AN EEO/AA/ADA EMPLOYER.

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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Tenure-Track Faculty Positions inGenomics and Computational Biology

Department of Genetics,Yale University School of Medicine

The Department of Genetics at Yale University School of Medicineinvites applications for junior or senior tenure-track positions inGenome Informatics and Computational Biology, with the rank to becommensurate with experience. We seek applicants who are using novelcomputational approaches to address fundamental questions in humangenetics, developmental biology, gene regulation, cancer biology orsystems biology.

The Department of Genetics comprises an exceptional group of22 primary basic science faculty with research interests includingfundamental aspects of genetics, genomics and epigenetics, withinvestigation of model systems including flies, worms, fish and mouse,as well as humans. To this end, the Department has established a highlyproductive next generation DNA sequencing center (Yale Centerfor Genome Analysis) that is producing extremely rich genetic andfunctional genomic datasets for analysis.

Applications should be received by November 1st, 2014. Curriculumvitae, a concise statement of research plans (up to 3 pages), andthree letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to:genetics.admin@yale.edu to the attention of Richard Lifton, Chair,Department of Genetics.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employerand welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities,

protected veterans, and members of minority groups.

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Prokaryotic Biology

The Microbiology Program in the Indiana University Department of Biology(http://www.bio.indiana.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track facultyposition in Prokaryotic Biology at the level of assistant professor. We areparticularly interested in scientists exploring the systems biology, physiology,development, cell biology, and/or pathogenesis of prokaryotes, although allareas will be considered. This position is part of a signifcant, continuingexpansion in the life sciences at IU Bloomington and represents an exceptionalopportunity to join a strong Microbiology Program and new interdisciplinaryinitiatives. The successful candidate will be provided with a competitivestartup package and salary, and will have access to outstanding researchresources including state-of-the-art facilities for genomics and bioinformatics,light and electron microscopy, fow cytometry, protein analysis, analyticalchemistry, biophysical instrumentation, and crystallography. Applicants musthold a Ph.D. and have relevant postdoctoral experience with a strong record ofresearch accomplishments. Successful candidates will be expected to developa vigorous externally funded research program, and to participate in teachingat the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications received byOctober 1,2014 will be assured of full consideration. Applicants should submit a coverletter, a CV, a research statement (5 pages emphasizing current and plannedresearch), a statement of teaching interests (1 page), a list of three (or more)references, and up to 3 pdfs of published and/or submitted manuscripts usingthe submissions link at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/938 Forquestions about the application procedure please contact Jennifer Tarter(jenjones@indiana.edu) or by mail at 1001 E. Third Street, Bloomington,IN 47405-3700 and for all other questions please contact Dan Kearns(dbkearns@indiana.edu).

Indiana University is an Equal Employment and Affrmative Action Employerand a provider of ADA services. All qualifed applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race,religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status

or protected veteran status.

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Virology

The Microbiology Program in the Indiana University Department of Biology(http://www.bio.indiana.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track facultyposition in Virology at the level of assistant professor. We are particularlyinterested in scientists examining the interaction between viruses and hostcells (bacteria, plants, animal, or archaea) at the molecular and cellular level.Applicants working on virus or bacteriophage structure and assembly, and virusevolutionwill also be considered. This position is part of a signifcant, continuingexpansion in the life sciences at IU Bloomington and represents an exceptionalopportunity to join a strong Microbiology Program and new interdisciplinaryinitiatives linked with Programs in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, Celland Developmental Biology, Plant Biology, Biotechnology, and the MedicalSciences. The successful candidate will be provided with a competitive startuppackage and salary and will have access to outstanding research resourcesincluding state-of-the-art facilities for genomics and bioinformatics, light andelectron microscopy, fow cytometry, protein analysis, analytical chemistry,biophysical instrumentation, and crystallography.Applicants must hold a Ph.D.and have relevant postdoctoral experience with a strong record of researchaccomplishments. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a vigor-ous externally funded research program, and to participate in teaching at theundergraduate and graduate levels. Applications received by October 1, 2014will be assured of full consideration. Applicants should submit a cover letter,CV, research (past, present, and planned), copies of manuscripts submitted orin press, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent. Please use thesubmissions link at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/928. Pleaseaddress inquires to Jennifer Tarter at 812-856-3984 or 1001 E. Third Street,Bloomington, IN 47405-3700.

Indiana University is an Equal Employment and Affrmative Action Employerand a provider of ADA services. All qualifed applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race,religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status

or protected veteran status.

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Assistant/Associate/

Full Professor

in Infectious Diseases

Ascientist usingmultidisciplinary approaches to study pathogens and pathogen-host interactions is sought for a full-time, tenure-track/tenured position at thelevel of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of VeterinaryMicrobiology and Pathology in the College ofVeterinaryMedicine atWashing-ton State University, Pullman,WA. Faculty in the department are nationally andinternationally recognized leaders in research on pathogens that cause signiDcantdisease in animals and humans, including those with potential for transmissionat the human-animal interface. Additionally, close partnerships with scientistsin the USDA-Agricultural Research Service unit housed within the departmentand scientists in the Paul G.Allen School for GlobalAnimal Health offer numer-ous opportunities for collaborative research programs. We seek an individualusing state-of-the-art technologies to study pathogens that pose a signiDcanthealth risk to animals and humans. Areas of emphasis include immunology,food- and water-borne diseases, and vector-borne diseases that complement andextend current research programs. Please visit vmp.vetmed.wsu.edu for moreinformation about faculty and research programs. The position is 95% researchand graduate education and 5% service to the Department, College, Universityand the profession. This position includes a competitive institutional salary andgenerous start-up package. A doctoral degree in a biomedical discipline or arelated Deld, a minimum two years productive postdoctoral research experience,and evidence of the potential to establish an independent competitive researchprogram are required for the Assistant Professor level. For the Associate andFull Professor levels, evidence of an established, extramurally funded researchprogram, a record of peer reviewed publication, successful collaboration, and aproven track record of graduate education are required. Review of applicationswill beginOctober 1, 2014. To apply go towww.wsu.jobs.com. Please submitan application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and thenames and complete addresses of three references. The application letter mustindicate short- and long-term goals, and outline qualiDcations for the position.For questions or conDdential expressions of interest, please contact Sue Zum-walt at szumwalt@vetmed.wsu.edu. The Department seeks candidates whoseresearch, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitmentto diversity and inclusion in higher education. WSU is an EEO/AA Employer.Protected group members are encouraged to apply. For more information and acomplete job description go to: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/employment/.

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Rensselaer Department ofBiological Sciences

Faculty SearchTenure-Track Assistant Professor

Position in Neuroscience

The Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer

Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY invites applications for a

tenure-track faculty position in the area of neuroscience.

Outstanding candidates utilizing state of the art methods to

answer fundamental questions in neuroscience are encouraged

to apply.

At minimum, applicants must have a Ph.D. degree, or foreign

degree equivalent, in biological sciences or a related field, post-

doctoral training, and an outstanding record of research accom-

plishments as well as a strong commitment to teaching, com-

mensurate with a faculty appointment at the level of tenure-track

Assistant Professor.

The department maintains strong interdisciplinary research

efforts in outstanding facilities such as the Center for

Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) at Rensselaer.

The CBIS is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and

technical infrastructure and facilitates multidisciplinary research

in the basic life sciences, applied sciences, and engineering that

will impact new discoveries and new technologies to improve

the quality of human life. CBIS researchers are drawn from mul-

tiple academic departments and disciplines and their approaches

range from computational to experimental.

Applications must be sent as a single PDF document containing

curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments, and a

brief description of teaching interests to biology-

chair@rpi.edu.

Applicants must also arrange for the submission of three letters

of reference. Questions about this position may be directed to Dr.

Susan P. Gilbert, Department Head (sgilbert@rpi.edu) or Dr.

Lee A. Ligon, Chair of the Search Committee (ligonl@rpi.edu).

Application review will begin on August 15, 2014 and continue

until the position is filled.

Successful candidates will have duties that include teaching at

the undergraduate and graduate level in the department, devel-

opment and maintenance of robust programs of research and

scholarship, as well as service to the department, the School of

Science, and Rensselaer.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender and ethnicperspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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