Careers
Career and Post-Doc Opportunities
Posted 11/28/23
The Translational Science Interagency Fellowship
NCATS & FDA
The common goal with the FDA is to bring safe and effective drugs, regimens and devices from the bench to the bedside as quickly and efficiently as possible. Scientists who are knowledgeable about both preclinical translational science and regulatory science can help to achieve this goal.
To develop scientists with these essential skills, they created the TSIF program. This initiative provides training opportunities at both NCATS and FDA. By combining training in translational science and research-related regulatory review, the TSIF program enables fellows to build awareness of regulatory requirements into the early stages of medical product development, improving efficiencies in both the development and review processes. Fellows develop valuable skills applicable to future careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry and government.
TSIF is a three-year program, accepting up to two new fellows* per year. Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Have a Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral degree in a related discipline or have documentation that all degree requirements will be completed before the start of the fellowship. Assurance to this effect must be supplied in writing by the chair of the dissertation committee (for Ph.D. candidates) or the dean of the medical school (for M.D. candidates).
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of application. Applicants must have resided in the United States for three of the last five years.
- Have no more than two years of prior postdoctoral training before joining this fellowship program.
- Be able to pass a federal background check using Standard Form-85 (or SF 85). Section 14 of the form asks, “In the last year, have you used, possessed, supplied or manufactured illegal drugs?” The question pertains to the illegal use of drugs or controlled substances in accordance with federal laws, even though permissible under state laws. Applicants will be required to complete a conflict-of-interest assessment.
- If an NCATS/FDA Translational Science Interagency Fellow, to include their spouse and minor children, reports what is identified as a Significantly Regulated Organization (SRO) or prohibited investment fund financial interest in any amount, or a relationship with an SRO, except for spousal employment with an SRO, and the individual will not voluntarily divest the financial interest or terminate the relationship, then the individual is not placed at the FDA. For additional requirements, see FDA Ethics for Nonemployee Scientists
For more information, and to apply, please go to https://ncats.nih.gov/research/training-education/training-at-ncats/TSIF
Posted 11/06/23
Theoretical/Computational Biology Postdoc
Colorado State University
A highly collaborative team of computational and experimental scientists at the Colorado State University(Fort Collins, CO) is looking for a Theoretical/Computational Biology Postdoc to help further their goals to create predictive quantitative models to understand and control gene expression. This position will offer valuable experience and rapid access to cutting-edge experiments including automated super-resolution microscopy, microfluidics, and sub-cellular optogenetics capable to observe and perturb individual molecules within living cells. By employing a unique combination of knowledge, technical approaches, and leadership skills, the successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary team to build, analyze, and validate advanced computational models to simulate and predict biological behaviors. Their methods will be used in real time not only to understand biological data, but also to drive future experimental investigations.
For more information about the position, interested candidates should look for the full posting on the Munsky Group website at:
https://www.engr.colostate.edu/~munsky/postdocopeningnov2023/
Posted 10/25/23
Lecturer in Biological Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences, UMBC
The Department of Biological Sciences seeks to recruit a Lecturer with expertise in Microbiology to instruct in the undergraduate program. This is a non-tenure track position with an opportunity to advance to a permanent Lecturer position. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Microbiology, Microbiology Lab, introductory biology, non-majors genetics, and/or other lower-level biology courses. The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. or M.S. degree (Ph.D. preferred) and experience in college-level teaching, including laboratory courses. The candidate should have experience with current methods for encouraging student engagement and assessing learning. In addition to training undergraduates seeking bachelor’s degrees in Biological Science, the successful applicant would teach students who are training in allied health professions (nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, dental hygiene, physician’s assistant or occupational therapy).
UMBC is a medium-sized Carnegie R1 research university (Doctoral University – Very high research activity) in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area recognized as a national model for diversity and inclusive excellence in STEM through its Meyerhoff Scholar undergraduate (http://meyerhoff.umbc.edu/) and Graduate Fellows programs (http://meyerhoffgrad.umbc.edu/), two of the most innovative and successful programs in promoting diversity and preparing students from underrepresented groups for careers in STEM. With many of the Meyerhoff scholars pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies in Biological Sciences, our faculty play a key role in mentoring and developing the next generation of diverse professional workforce in STEM. The Department of Biological Sciences is a research-intensive department with thriving graduate and undergraduate programs (http://biology.umbc.edu). Our faculty are engaged in cutting- edge research, which attracts major federal, state, and private funding.
Applications should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of current teaching philosophy and future teaching interests, and a statement of experience and interest in promoting diversity in education. All materials should be submitted through Interfolio in PDF format (apply.interfolio.com/134739). At least three letters of reference should be submitted to Interfolio by referees. For best consideration, please apply by Nov 17th, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The University of Maryland Baltimore County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. UMBC is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic careers.
Posted 10/25/23
Department of Biological Sciences
Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, Towson University
Position:
The Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track appointment in Microbiology or Virology or related field within the Cell and Molecular Biology Area of the Department of Biological Sciences beginning August 2024.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants are expected to possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, to establish a productive research/scholarly program in microbiology or virology involving undergraduate and master’s students, and to actively pursue extramural funding for that research. Successful candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences and will have postdoctoral experience.
Responsibilities:
The candidate’s research program should be in microbiology or virology. Teaching responsibilities will include the following: microbiology or virology, an upper-level course in cell or molecular biology, and an upper-level elective or graduate course in the candidate’s area of specialization. Development of a course-based undergraduate research laboratory class (CURE) is also encouraged and supported.
Mission:
The Department of Biological Sciences provides high-quality education to both undergraduate and graduate students, with a focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for success at Towson University and beyond. We are committed to providing students the opportunity to conduct authentic research, both through independent research in faculty labs and in course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) laboratory classes. In pursuit of this goal, the HHMI-funded Towson University Research Enhancement Program (TU-REP; https://www.towson.edu/fcsm/departments/stem/turep/) integrates research experience directly into the curriculum. TU-REP has been named a "2022 Inspiring Program in STEM" by INSIGHT into Diversity magazine. Towson University has also been named a top institution in the nation for gender equality and received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for three consecutive years. These awards highlight our ongoing commitment to our diverse study body in reaching their education and career goals.
Additional information about the Department is available at http://www.towson.edu/biology/.
With more than 3,800 undergraduates, 56% of whom
are students from groups traditionally under-represented in the sciences, the Fisher
College of Science and Mathematics is one of the fastest growing and most diverse
colleges at Towson University.
Towson University:
Towson University was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore's largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 17,000 undergraduates and over 2,500 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 920 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor's, 45 master's, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.
Application Process:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications must also include: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching statement, (3) a research statement that addresses current areas of expertise and future research agenda, and (4) a personal statement that demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and the mission of the University. All application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link, preferably in a single PDF file.
Additionally, three letters of recommendation (under separate cover) should be sent electronically directly to Mrs. Sarah Grue, Administrative Assistant (sgrue@towson.edu).
Please address any questions regarding the position or the search to: Dr. Colleen Winters at cwinters@towson.edu.
Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is FCSM-3723.
Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a criminal background investigation are required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.
Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes.
Posted 10/20/23
Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Researchers
D. E. Shaw Research
They are currently seeking Ph.D. level candidates and Post-Docs to join their interdisciplinary team in New York for a variety of positions.
DESRES has developed multiple generations of ANTON®, a supercomputer that performs molecular dynamics simulations orders of magnitude faster than was previously possible. Members of their team investigate proteins and other biomedically relevant macromolecules and develop computational chemistry methods that enhance the speed and accuracy of our simulations. For more information about their group, please visit their website. If you’d be interested in seeing their publications, you can find them listed here.
Drug Discovery Fellows at DESRES collaborate closely with our senior scientists on various aspects of our group’s core activities, including using our ANTON® supercomputers to analyze protein structure and function; conducting drug discovery research; developing simulation methods and physical models/force fields; or developing and applying machine learning approaches for drug discovery, biomolecular simulation, and biophysics. The Drug Discovery Fellow position is open to Ph.D.-level scientists and will be a three-year contract role. Candidates for our Drug Discovery Fellow position should have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated track record of academic or industrial accomplishments. Relevant areas of experience might include direct application of molecular dynamics or machine learning to drug discovery, computer-aided drug design, molecular modeling, cheminformatics, fragment-based approaches, medicinal chemistry, biochemical and biophysical assay development, or target analysis and selection. The expected annual base salary for this position is $260,000–$290,000. If your doctoral and postdoctoral researchers are interested in applying to this position, please have them submit their applications here.
Computational Chemistry/Physics Methods Developers at DESRES will lead the development of computational methods for our drug discovery projects. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of achievement in computational and theoretical chemical physics, applied mathematics, or other computational sciences with a strong background in theory. Relevant areas of experience might include the development of methods for molecular dynamics simulations, such as integrators or efficient approximations of long-range forces, methods for enhanced sampling or free-energy calculations, or statistical approaches for analyzing large data sets. This is a permanent role and the expected annual base salary for this position is $300,000–$475,000. If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit applications here.
Posted 10/16/23
Assistant Professor Position
Towson University
The Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track appointment in Microbiology or Virology or related field within the Cell and Molecular Biology Area of the Department of Biological Sciences beginning August 2024. Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is FCSM-3723.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants are expected to possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, to establish a productive research/scholarly program in microbiology or virology involving undergraduate and master’s students, and to actively pursue extramural funding for that research. Successful candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences and will have postdoctoral experience.
Responsibilities:
The candidate’s research program should be in microbiology or virology. Teaching responsibilities will include the following: microbiology or virology, an upper-level course in cell or molecular biology, and an upper-level elective or graduate course in the candidate’s area of specialization. Development of a course-based undergraduate research laboratory class (CURE) is also encouraged and supported.
Direct link to full description and application:
https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/fac_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=230000PP
Posted 10/06/23
2 Postdoctoral Positions
WRAIR Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Postdoctoral Fellow - Pharmacoepidemiology (remote)
https://careers-hjf.icims.com/jobs/3610/postdoctoral-fellow---pharmacoepidemiology-%28remote%29/job
Postdoctoral Fellow, remote- Psychiatric Genetics/Addiction
Posted 9/20/23
Research Scientist 5 – Bioinformatics and Computer Biology
Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
The CDR is seeking an ambitious candidate who is interested in applying their skills at the interface of human disease and genetics. The appointed Research Scientist will be embedded in an interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, geneticists, and computational biologists.
The CDR studies the molecular, cellular, and genetic mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders including Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's disease related dementias, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, among others.
Distinguishing features of our research are the generation of large-scale ‘omics data in human brain tissue, including epigenomics and transcriptomics and the use of genome sequencing for big data integration. As part of the CommonMind Consortium (https://www.synapse.org/cmc) and PsychENCODE Project (https://www.synapse.org/pec), we are generating multi-scale ‘omics data in human brain tissue that involves multiple brain regions and cell types, clinical diagnoses and developmental stages.
The ideal candidate will work under direct supervision of senior staff and assist with the bioinformatics components of numerous developing and ongoing projects. Excellent opportunities exist to train and to understand and integrate relevant biological concepts of applied bioinformatics. Room for scientific growth, career enhancement and development into an independent investigator in academia.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Analyses of high throughput genomic, transcriptomic, epigenetic, proteomic, digital spatial, and other 'omics data in healthy and disease states.
- Analysis of multiscale single cell ‘omics data to perform multi tissue cellular de novo taxonomy in healthy and disease states.
- Develop and maintain genetic, genomic, and biological databases to annotate and interpret human genome data.
- Perform rigorous and reproducible data analyses along with graphics and spreadsheet output.
- Develop projects and work independently on a variety of data analysis projects.
- Learn and use bioinformatics tools for processing and analysis of large datasets.
- Identify and resolve technical issues and propose upgrades to current software.
- Develop and maintain bioinformatic pipelines for analyses of high throughput genomic, transcriptomic, epigenetic, proteomic, and other 'omics data in healthy and disease states
Job qualifications: Master’s Degree and five years if professional research experience in the appropriate field; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and three years such experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Genetics/Genomics or related field.
- Experience with ‘omics platform output.
- Experience with biological datasets and next generation sequencing data.
- Graphical output of data analysis for publication.
- Demonstrated experience designing computational methods and tools, including prior experience with algorithms relevant to computational biology, and skill and experience with statistical analysis.
- Outstanding programming skills in at least two of these languages on a Linux environment: Python, R, bash, Perl, Java, and C++.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to work to tight timelines, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Location: The internationally recognized CDR at the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, an affiliate of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, located 15 miles North-West of the GW Bridge on the campus of Rockland Psychiatric Center, Orangeburg, New York.
Interested candidates should apply here and submit their resume with filled application to employment@nki.rfmh.org.
Posted 8/14/23
Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience
Department of Biology, Georgetown University
Dr. Haiyan He’s lab in the Department of Biology at Georgetown University is seeking a highly motivated postdoc fellow interested in neuroscience research.
The long-term research goal of the He lab is to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing experience-dependent plasticity in the central nervous system and how such mechanisms are involved in the etiology of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. The lab uses a broad spectrum of techniques such as in vivo time-lapse structural and functional imaging, confocal and expansion microscopy, genetic molecular manipulation, biochemistry, proteomics, as well as behavioral paradigms, to tackle these questions in the intact neural circuit in physiologically relevant contexts. Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a NIH-funded study to investigate novel mechanisms underlying activity-dependent proteostasis in neurons. Postdoc fellow salary and benefit will be set commensurate with their experience and qualification according to NIH guidelines. They will also benefit from the thriving and collegial research environment, interdisciplinary collaborations, excellent career development workshops, and state-of-art core research facilities at Georgetown University as well as its Medical Center. More information can be found at https://www.he-lab.org/
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have attained or will soon attain Ph.D. or M.D.degrees in neuroscience, cell biology or related field.
- Candidate should have at least one first author research papers published (or in press) in peer- reviewed journals.
- Candidate with research experience in synaptic transmission, synaptic plasticity, slice physiology, Xenopus genetics, primary neuronal culture, proteomics, and/or in vivo live imaging, is highly encouraged to apply.
- Excellent communication skills.
Interested candidate please send a brief statement of research (1 page), CV, and contact information of three references to Dr. Haiyan He (hh772@georgetown.edu).
Posted 8/1/23
Postbaccalaureate and Postdoctoral Positions
NINDS, NIH, Bethesda MD
Fully funded postbaccalaureate and postdoctoral positions for Studying Development and Regulation of the GnRH System: NINDS, NIH, Bethesda MD, USA
Postdocs mustbe newly granted Ph.Ds. Postbaccalaureate program for students with newly awarded Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
Lab focuses on mechanisms directing development and regulation of GnRH cells which arise in olfactory regions and migrate into the brain, where they control reproductive function.
Research addresses Cell lineage (neural crest vs placodal ectoderm), Neuronal Migration, Axonal Targeting, Craniofacial development and understanding mutations identified in patients with Kallmann Syndrome. Experience in mouse development, molecular and cellular techni-ques preferred. Primary GnRH neurons are also used to study the molecular and cellular properties of neuronal activity and correlate activity with secretion. Experience in calcium imaging or electrophysiology, molecular biology and mouse anatomy preferred.
Applicants should email updated C.V., cover letter and reference names to wrays@ninds.nih.gov.
Posted 7/10/23
Research Opportunity
FDA
A research opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), located in the Office of Regulatory Science (ORS) in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The goals of this project are to study the complex interactions of human pathogens such as Salmonella, shiga-toxin producing E. coli and L. monocytogenes with produce commodities in the pre-harvest environment. This research will be conducted at the phytotron facility at North Carolina State University.
Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will learn and assist in the following:
- Learn North Carolina State University biosafety procedures for working in a biosafety level 3 phytotron facility
- Learn advanced aseptic techniques used for the growth of plants in a BSL-3P level greenhouse
- Learn techniques to inoculate plants with pathogens at varying stages of growth
- Learn microbiological and molecular techniques to identify pathogens present on or in plants
- Assist in the development of protocols for assays to identify enteric pathogen contamination within various plant tissues
- Assist with data management on all above stated projects as well as other research related activities
- Follow experimental protocols and document findings in a laboratory notebook
- Communicate with mentor on a daily basis
- Assist mentor to prepare reports for communicating results to CFSAN, FDA, and the scientific community
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 15, 2023; start date is flexible
For more information and to apply please visit: Zintellect - Climb Higher
Posted 7/5/23
Bioinformatics Fellowship
APHL-CDC
They invite qualified graduate candidate students who wish to apply their skills and knowledge to public health issues to consider applying for the fellowship online: https://www.aphl.org/Career-Pathways/fellowships/Pages/Application.aspx
Degrees in fields of bioinformatics, computer science, data science, computational biology or mathematics are preferred. Knowledge and experience with Python programming, machine learning and deep learning is desirable but not required. Up to 2 fellows (US citizens or permanent residents) may be assigned to our project, entitled: The Deep C project: Innovative Genomic Processing Technology to Identify Recency of HCV Acquisition.
This year the Laboratory has an APHL-approved project to develop a computational technology approach to genomic sequence analysis for public health surveillance programs. Aims of this project include developing a method for the deep molecular representation of hepatitis c virus variants from next-generation-sequencing data and to develop a method for learning the genotype-phenotype relationship from such molecular representations using deep learning and natural language processing techniques (e.g., Google’s BERT language model).
Email the Fellowship Program: fellowships@aphl.org
For more information interested candidates may also contact:
James Lara, PhD
Division of Viral Hepatitis
1600 Clifton Rd MS H-18
Atlanta, GA 30333
Email: xzl5@cdc.gov
Posted 6/6/23
Bioinformatics Analyst
Fort Detrick, MD
The Military & Veteran’s Health Operation of Leidos is currently looking for a Bioinformatics Analyst to support biological research at the Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) at the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) in Frederick, MD. The BDRD within NMRC facilitates biological research for the rapid detection of infectious diseases of global importance and the enhancement of global disease surveillance for early pathogen detection and response. The Bioinformatics Analyst plays an important role in the quality control, assembly, annotation, and dissemination of microbial (bacterial and viral) genomes in a military medical research setting. While the primary task for the Bioinformatics Analyst is to assist in microbial genome assemblies and downstream analyses to a complete (polished genome) standard, they will also contribute to other tasks such as analysis of RNAseq data and bioinformatic pipeline development and testing.
For more information, and to apply, go to https://careers.leidos.com/jobs/12779934-bioinformatics-analyst
Posted 5/31/23
Project Manager
American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)
American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) is seeking a Project Manager to work onsite full time in Manassas, VA at ATCC headquarters. This is a position within ATCC Federal Solutions (AFS) supporting Business Development efforts. Previous government contract experience and a scientific background is preferred.
The Project Manager Will Be Responsible For:
- developing and maintaining relationships with key accounts
- status reports and oversight of AFS Business Development goals
- management of projects on awarded contracts
The Project Manager is responsible for leading projects from initiation to completion. The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle of planning, scope, definition, design, execution, and delivery. They ensure that all schedule, quality, and budget requirements are met.
The Project Manager may oversee multiple similar business projects or one larger project that requires considerable resources and functional integration. They interface with cross-functional teams to ensure organizational goals are met.
For information and to apply, visit https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3600184931/?eBP=JOB_SEARCH_ORGANIC&refId=MJcx%2Bj%2FaoYvLIxuZDCHmng%3D%3D&trackingId=rRGP4cFPw%2BcgH%2BR9F9gqpg%3D%3D&trk=flagship3_search_srp_jobs
Posted 4/14/23
Research Associate
USU
Dr. Melton-Celsa from the department of microbiology and immunology at USU is looking for a research associate.
Posted 4/14/23
Data/Technical CRC Position in Neuropsychiatry
Massachusetts General Hospital
They are looking for people to fill a Clinical Research Coordinator position in the Laboratory for Neuropsychiatry and Neuromodulation at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The position is specialized toward computational tasks and data analysis under the supervision of Dr. Joan Camprodon.
Please note that this is not associated with academic credit, it is a full-time research position.
Posted 3/27/23
Post-Doc Position
University of North Carolina Wilmington
The project: Interbacterial and environmental signaling impacts on Vibrio coralliilyticus pathogenesis of coral. This position will focus on the environmental and molecular signals associated with regulating virulence and interbacterial interactions between this pathogen and the host microflora. This collaborative effort will include the use of metatranscriptomics, proteomics, molecular cloning, mutagenesis, and live host infection experiments with collaborators at the University of Indiana Bloomington and Tel Aviv University.
The full posting is attached, while the digital posting and instruction for application can be found here: https://jobs.uncw.edu/hr/postings/27741
This position will be 1-year term appointments that can be renewed every year with a maximum appointment time of 3 years.
The minimum qualifications are as follows:
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field conferred before the appointment start date but no more than five (5) years prior to the appointment start date.
- Experience working in a microbiology laboratory and knowledge of common protocols, aseptic technique, and safety measures.
- High level of proficiency in molecular cloning and bacterial mutagenesis.
- Proficiency in writing primary research articles, and reports, and giving presentations in English.
The closing date for this position will be extended.
Experience working with corals is not required! Potential applicants are welcomed to contact Dr. Ushijima with any questions.
Blake Ushijima, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor [he/him]
Department of Biology and Marine Biology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Email: ushijimab@uncw.edu
Website: www.ushijima-lab.com
Posted 3/16/23
Role- Data scientist
Exarca Inc
Exarca Inc.
Role- Data scientist with Python skills
Location- Remote
Job type- Contract
Requirements:
Day to Day: Mostly coding or understanding data sets in place, meeting with other teams to align to define architecture. Mainly coding, analysis and implementing the pipeline to run the analysis. Timeline: Q3/Q4.
2 Key Things needed:
1. Domain knowledge on the biological side to understand the input to analyze the data that’s necessary.
2. Automating their current pipeline (semi-automated), Containerization, workflows to deliver, implement and deploy the pipeline which is written in Python and R. The pipeline automated workflow is so that the toxicologist will get the results without having to involve the data scientists.
Project Scope:
· When they do gene expression analysis, they extract example from an animal and then send it to lab.
· Then run a sequence, get raw sequencing files. (Eduardo the hiring manager does not do this part of the process)
· From the files that come from the machine, this candidate should be familiar with the files aligning to the genome. (already code in place)
· Then quantifying gene expression starting from raw sequence data and calculating differentially expressed genes.
Why this process:
· Client sells seed and crop production products. Products are mostly chemical products. As they develop new products (which takes several years testing by sever groups along the way), they need to demonstrate to the government that the products are safe with the environment.
· The goal: “favorable profile"
For more information please contact Shivangi Ojha
Posted 3/13/23
R&D Postdoctoral Challenge
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca has announced the launch of the 2023 R&D Postdoctoral Challenge, an initiative designed to accelerate ideas to transform the treatment of some of the world’s most complex diseases.
The R&D Postdoctoral Challenge has been designed to drive R&D productivity, promote diversity of thought and stimulate research opportunities across the globe. Unlike standard postdoctoral positions, the Challenge encourages applicants from anywhere around the world to devise their own research projects and help advance the next wave of therapeutics for people who need them most. This follows the success of the inaugural 2022 programme in which six finalists were awarded fully funded research positions within the Company.
Submissions for the 2023 Challenge are open to final-year MD and/or PhD students and postdoctoral researchers until 30 June and successful candidates will compete to be awarded a fully funded postdoctoral research position and join the vibrant scientific community within AstraZeneca. Working alongside a leading university, researchers will also receive access to in-house expertise, compounds, novel tools and technologies and mentoring support to develop their ideas and innovate.
Prof. Sir Mene Pangalos, Executive Vice President, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, said: “Our ambition through the R&D Postdoctoral Challenge is to promote a rich tapestry of ideas and create a diverse, global community of researchers with access to AstraZeneca’s cutting-edge facilities and world-leading expertise. Last year, we were able to support all six of our finalists, and I am looking forward to seeing this year’s entries and helping even more early-career scientists translate their ideas into meaningful benefits for patients.”
Shortlisted applicants will have the chance to pitch their research ideas to a panel consisting of AstraZeneca leaders and external life science leaders in September, with the selection of finalists decided later in the year. Proposals will be reviewed based on scientific merit, and their potential to create real impact for patients, society and healthcare systems.
Further information on the R&D Postdoctoral Challenge, including entry criteria and details on how to submit innovative research proposals, can be found at:
https://openinnovation.astrazeneca.com/rd-postdoctoral-challenge.html.
The R&D Postdoctoral Challenge forms part of AstraZeneca’s Early Talent programmes, nurturing the science leaders of tomorrow and encouraging diversity of thought within an environment that enables science to thrive.