Employment Opportunities

Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor levels in the basic science areas of chemical biology, structure-based drug design and proteomics. A key part of a Program in Chemical Biology of the School’s Precision Health Initiative (PHI), this search is also aligned with the Departments of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BIOM) and Pediatrics as well as the School’s Signature and NIH-designated Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases (CDMD) and Cancer Center (CC). Applications are welcomed from all areas of chemical biology, however, applications with a cancer research emphasis in areas such as chemical targeting, metabolism, nanoparticles, and structural biology are highly encouraged. A primary appointment for successful applicants may be based in any of these units as appropriate to the credentials and goals of the candidate.

About the school: The Indiana University School of Medicine (https://medicine.iu.edu/) is the largest medical school in the US and is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the US by US News & World Report. More information about the sponsoring units can be found at the following websites: PHI (https://medicine.iu.edu/expertise/precision-health-initiative/), BIOM (http://medicine.iu.edu/departments/biochemistry-molecular-biology/), Pediatrics (https://medicine.iu.edu/departments/pediatrics/), CDMD (https://medicine.iu.edu/research/centers-institutes/diabetes-metabolic-diseases/) and CC (http://www.cancer.iu.edu/).

About Indianapolis: Indianapolis is the 12th largest city in the United States and is growing and thriving economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation, which contribute over $44 billion annually to the local economy. The cost of living is below the national average despite tremendous growth. The vibrant downtown is a bustling commercial center, entertainment destination and residential neighborhood. The surrounding suburbs have been ranked the #1 place to live in the country and are consistently ranked in the top 25 year after year. The city enjoys a vibrant quality of life, rich amenities and growing art, music, and food culture, as well as internationally recognized amateur and professional sports teams, auto racing, and outdoor recreation areas. Please check out Visit Indy or No Mean City to learn more about Indianapolis.

We encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups as Indiana University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. In addition, it is the University’s policy to provide reasonable ADA services for qualified persons with disabilities. Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, protected veteran status, and religion. Indiana University is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D/V.

Basic Qualifications

Successful applicants are expected to have/develop a strong, leadership in multi-investigator and/or independent extramurally funded research program, participate in training students and fellows, and engage in research interactions with the clinical programs complementary to their scientific interests. Evidence of working in a collaborative environment and experience with mentoring various levels of trainees is preferred. A competitive salary, startup funds, and space will be provided.

Department Contact for Questions

Interested individuals should submit a Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, summary of past accomplishments and future research plans, and the names and addresses of 3-5 references in electronic format. The search committee will begin considering applications immediately and on an on-going basis until positions are filled. Questions can be directed to biomfac@iupui.edu.

Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor levels in the basic science areas of chemical biology, metabolism and neuroscience. A key part of a Program in Chemical Biology of the School’s Precision Health Initiative (PHI), this search is also aligned with the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BIOM), Stark Neuroscience Research Institute (SNRI) and NIH-designated Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases (CDMD). Applications are welcome from all areas of chemical biology, however, applications with a molecular and/or pharmacological research emphasis in areas such as metabolism\insulin resistance\islet biology and neurodegenerative disease states are highly encouraged. A primary appointment for successful applicants may be based in any of these units as appropriate to the credentials and goals of the candidate.

About the school: The Indiana University School of Medicine (https://medicine.iu.edu/) is the largest medical school in the US and is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the US by US News & World Report. More information about the sponsoring units can be found at the following websites: PHI (https://medicine.iu.edu/expertise/precision-health-initiative/), BIOM (http://medicine.iu.edu/departments/biochemistry-molecular-biology/), SNRI (https://medicine.iu.edu/research/centers-institutes/stark-neurosciences/), CDMD (https://medicine.iu.edu/research/centers-institutes/diabetes-metabolic-diseases/) and Pediatrics (https://medicine.iu.edu/departments/pediatrics/).

About Indianapolis: Indianapolis is the 12th largest city in the United States and is growing and thriving economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation, which contribute over $44 billion annually to the local economy. The cost of living is below the national average despite tremendous growth. The vibrant downtown is a bustling commercial center, entertainment destination and residential neighborhood. The surrounding suburbs have been ranked the #1 place to live in the country and are consistently ranked in the top 25 year after year. The city enjoys a vibrant quality of life, rich amenities and flourishing art, music, and food culture, as well as internationally recognized amateur and professional sports teams, auto racing, and outdoor recreation areas. Please check out Visit Indy (https://www.visitindy.com/) or No Mean City (http://nomeancity.com/) to learn more about Indianapolis.

Basic Qualifications

Successful applicants are expected to have/develop a strong, leadership in multi-investigator and/or independent extramurally funded research program, participate in training students and fellows, and engage in research interactions with the clinical programs complementary to their scientific interests. Evidence of working in a collaborative environment and experience with mentoring various levels of trainees is preferred. A competitive salary, startup funds, and space will be provided.

Interested individuals should submit a Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, summary of past accomplishments and future research plans, and the names and contact information for 3-5 references in electronic format. The search committee will begin considering applications immediately and on an on-going basis until positions are filled.

We encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups as Indiana University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. In addition, it is the University’s policy to provide reasonable ADA services for qualified persons with disabilities. Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, protected veteran status, and religion. Indiana University is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D/V.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions can be directed to biomfac@iupui.edu.

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level positions in the area of structural biology. This is broadly defined as experimental or computational approaches to determining the underlying structural basis for the function of macromolecules or macromolecular assemblies. The Department currently has strengths in X-ray crystallography and NMR and will consider applicants in these areas of expertise as well as those with complementary expertise in other imaging methods such as cryoEM or in computational areas. The Departmental culture values a collaborative working environment and places a strong emphasis on mentoring. More information about the sponsoring unit can be found at: http://medicine.iu.edu/departments/biochemistry-molecular-biology/).

About the school: The Indiana University School of Medicine (https://medicine.iu.edu/) is the largest medical school in the US and is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the US by US News & World Report.

About Indianapolis: Indianapolis is the 12th largest city in the United States and is growing and thriving economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation, which contribute over $44 billion annually to the local economy. The cost of living is below the national average despite tremendous growth. The vibrant downtown is a bustling commercial center, entertainment destination and residential neighborhood. The surrounding suburbs have been ranked the #1 place to live in the country and are consistently ranked in the top 25 year after year. The city enjoys a vibrant quality of life, rich amenities and flourishing art, music, and food culture, as well as internationally recognized amateur and professional sports teams, auto racing, and outdoor recreation areas. Please check out Visit Indy (https://www.visitindy.com/) or No Mean City (http://nomeancity.com/) to learn more about Indianapolis.

Basic Qualifications

Successful applicants are expected to have/develop a strong, independent extramurally funded research program, participate in training students and fellows, and engage in research interactions with the clinical programs complementary to their scientific interests. A competitive salary, startup funds, and space will be provided.

Interested individuals should submit a Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, summary of past accomplishments and future research plans, and the names and contact information for 3-5 references in electronic format. The search committee will begin considering applications immediately and on an on-going basis until positions are filled.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions can be directed to biomfac@iupui.edu.

We encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups as Indiana University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. In addition, it is the University’s policy to provide reasonable ADA accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, protected veteran status, and religion. Indiana University is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D.

The Physics Department at Virginia Tech invites applications for a postdoctoral or research associate position (commensurate with experience) in experimental biophysics, with focus on nanoscale structure and dynamics in biomimetic lipid membranes. Candidates should have one or more of the following skills: expertise in lipid membrane characterization, membrane deposition techniques, and/or protein purification and characterization. Additional expertise in x-ray or neutron scattering is desirable, but not a prerequisite. Other requirements include the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a high degree of motivation and creativity. A Ph.D. in physics, physical chemistry, biophysics or a closely related field is required. An application including a Cover Letter, CV, and a statement of research experience and interests (not to exceed 3 pages) should be submitted through Virginia Tech’s application portal (https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/87398). In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically to Prof. Rana Ashkar (ashkar@vt.edu). Review of applications will begin on July 2, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is Fall 2018. Virginia Tech is an EO / AA institution and offers a wide range of networking and development opportunities to women and minorities in science and engineering.

There are PhD and postdoctoral openings in my group at CNRS’ LPTMS lab in Orsay (Paris area). The postdoc will have the opportunity to work on frustrated self-assembly, theoretical descriptions of the cytoskeleton, protein-membrane interactions and other problems at the interface between Statistical/Soft Matter Physics and Biology. They will be able to interact independently with the broad range of exciting biophysical activities on campus, as well as with our international collaborators.

http://lptms.u-psud.fr/membres/mlenz/jobs.html

The Fellowship is for early-mid career academics to pursue their research-focused career in chemistry, preferably with research interests that align with one or more of the existing research themes of the School.

For more information about the RSC’s research, please visit http://chemistry.anu.edu.au/research. The level of this appointment, Academic Level B or C, is to be determined by the appointee’s current re- search and teaching experience.

Applicants are expected to have an outstanding record in research, teaching and administration relevant to the level of their application. The position will involve teaching both in the candidate’s area of specialisation and standard undergraduate chemistry courses.

The successful applicant will have access to a generous start-up package to assist with research costs.

A post-doctoral fellow position is available in the Tissue Morphodynamics Unit headed by Dr. Kandice Tanner at the National Cancer Institute. The Tanner lab combines biophysical and cell biological approaches to understand the interplay between tissue architecture and metastasis. We use a combination of imaging modalities, cell biology and animal models. It is expected that as a member of this lab, one will have an opportunity to be exposed to all these areas. We value a vibrant and collaborative environment where lab members share ideas, reagents and expertise and want to work on fundamental problems in the establishment of metastatic lesions.
Our lab is located in the NIH main campus in Bethesda. The research facilities at NIH are outstanding and the lab has state-of-the-art equipment such as multi-photon and confocal microscopes, FACS facilities and animal vivarium.
The position will be fully funded by the NIH. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (biomedical engineering, (bio)physics or mechanical engineering) with a strong publication record that reflects individual accomplishment, a demonstrated proficiency in optical physics, biology, image processing and algorithms development. Experience with optical tweezers, TIRF microscopy, confocal imaging, FRET/FLIM is a plus.
Prior hands-on experience, Matlab and/or LabVIEW programming development is expected. It is desired that the candidate has at least one first author publication. Other requirements include ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, strong verbal and written communication skills in English, strong motivation and most importantly a high level of creativity.
The successful candidate will interact with a diverse group of scientists with backgrounds in biochemistry, motor biophysics and cell biology.
The position offers a generous salary and benefits package as well as the possibility of further career advancement if performance is excellent.
Please send a CV, a one-page research experience summary and contact information of three references to Tannerkd@mail.nih.gov. Please write “Post-doc application” in the subject header.

We are looking to recruit a Post-Doctorate Research Associate for a fixed term period of 2 years and full time with skills in cell biophysics to work on an exciting new Cancer Research UK funded project applying mechanobiology to study cell signalling.

The interdisciplinary project aims to study the mechanical activation of cell receptors, such as Notch, using novel technology developed in the Toseland lab. This approach is based around a fusion of magnetic tweezer based assays with high throughput-screening. You will work alongside an engineer/biophysicist to further develop this technology, and use this new technique, along with biochemical and cell imaging methods to monitor the receptor activity. We will aim to use this approach to perform drug screening assays under mechanically activated states.

To enhance the chances of success on this ambitious project, we encourage applicants with prior knowledge/experience of mammalian cell culture, cell imaging, cell signalling or force-based manipulation experiments (e.g. optical or magnetic tweezers).

As Post Doctoral Research Associate you will:

Develop an independent approach to the research project in both the design and execution of the necessary experiments.

Co-supervise with Dr. Chris Toseland and the postgraduate students working on the same project.

Take the lead in preparing manuscripts for publication describing the results of the work

Help supervise other lab members e.g. MSc/PhD students technically and academically

Attend national/international conferences relevant to the research and present research findings orally or as a poster.

Manage your own research and administrative activities, with guidance if required and report on progress regularly.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Training/experience with mammalian cell culture
PhD awarded (or about to be) in a relevant subject
Detailed experience of cell imaging (confocal/widefield)
Experience of molecular biology, Image analysis and processing and single molecule microscopy (SMLM)

The School of Biosciences is a part of the University’s Faculty of Science, and teaches undergraduate degree programmes in Biochemistry, Biology and Biomedical Sciences. Research projects are also undertaken in the same disciplines. The laboratory research interests of the School include:

o Protein Science
o Molecular Microbiology
o Biomolecular Medicine
o Genome Evolution

Start date for applications: 20th February 2018

Closing date for applications: 12th March 2018

Interviews are to be held: w/c 19th March 2018

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact The Resourcing Team on jobs@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: STM0885

Please note – applications must be made via the University’s online application system. You will be required to fill in the main details section of the application form as well as upload your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly and explicitly address the requirements of the Person specification and you should provide clear evidence and examples in your application which back-up any assertions you make in relation to each criterion. We recommend a maximum of 4 x A4 sides for this document.

CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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Second position:
We are looking to recruit a Post-Doctorate Research Associate for a full time, fixed term period of 18 months, with skills in biophysics/engineering to work on an exciting new Cancer Research UK funded project to develop a new mechanobiology tool.

This is based around a fusion of magnetic tweezers with high-throughput screening. The PDRA will design and implement a system to apply a variable magnetic field across a microplate. The technology will be incorporated into imaging and microplate reader systems. The PDRA will work alongside a cell biophysicist to apply the technology to cell-based assays. We will aim to use this approach to perform drug screening assays under mechanically activated states.

To enhance the chances of success on this ambitious project, a research associate is required who has prior knowledge of designing/building magnetic tweezers, using electro-magnets or applying electromagnetic fields, and force-based manipulation experiments applied to biological systems.

As Post Doctoral research associate you will:
Develop an independent approach to the research project in both the design and execution of the necessary experiments.
Take the lead in preparing manuscripts for publication describing the results of the work
Use new techniques, methods and continually update knowledge and understanding of the field.
Help supervise other lab members e.g. MSc/PhD students technically and academically
Attend national/international conferences relevant to the research and present research findings orally or as a poster.
Manage your own research and administrative activities, with guidance if required and report on progress regularly.
To be successful in this role you will have:

Training/experience in working with Magnetic tweezers
PhD awarded (or about to be) in a relevant subject or equivalent
Detailed experience of designing/building magnetic tweezers
Training/experience with electromagnets/magnetic fields
To write up results for publication in scientific journals

The School of Biosciences is a part of the University’s Faculty of Science, and teaches undergraduate degree programmes in Biochemistry, Biology and Biomedical Sciences. Research projects are also undertaken in the same disciplines. The laboratory research interests of the School include:

o Protein Science
o Molecular Microbiology
o Biomolecular Medicine
o Genome Evolution

Start date for applications: 20th February 2018

Closing date for applications: 20th March 2018

Interviews are to be held: w/c 9th April 2018

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact The Resourcing Team on jobs@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: STM0886

Please note – applications must be made via the University’s online application system. You will be required to fill in the main details section of the application form as well as upload your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly and explicitly address the requirements of the Person specification and you should provide clear evidence and examples in your application which back-up any assertions you make in relation to each criterion. We recommend a maximum of 4 x A4 sides for this document.

CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.