Postdoc position in Bionanotechnology

The Gao Lab at University of Washington Bioengineering invites applications from qualified candidates for a postdoc position in the area of Bionanotechnology (nanotechnology, bioconjugation, imaging, drug delivery, cancer/neurological research, protein molecular engineering, and related). Candidates must be self-motivated, creative, independent, and have Strong publication records (minimally 2 first-author high-impact papers). Interested individuals should forward a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names (with address, phone number and e-mail) of three professional references to Dr. Xiaohu Gao at xgao@uw.edu.
The position will remain open until filled. For more information, please visit our webpage: http://depts.washington.edu/bioe/portfolio-items/gao/ and http://faculty.washington.edu/xgao

Job Opening – Faculty Position at the University of North Carolina Greensboro

The position is open rank (assistant, associate, or full) and we are seeking applicants in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Ultimately, we are looking for a great colleague who will fit well with our existing group of highly motivated and collaborative faculty.

The UNCG Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a PhD program in Medicinal Biochemistry, established in 2008. The areas of research encompassed in this program are quite broad, for example, PhD students work on projects involving synthetic medicinal chemistry, natural products research, bioanalytical chemistry, biochemistry of drug targets, and computational modeling. We also have a terminal masters degree and BS/BA degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

The department (www.uncg.edu/che) features an extremely supportive and collegial environment with 14 full-time faculty and a diverse student body. We offer the BA, BS and MS degrees in chemistry and biochemistry and a PhD in Medicinal Biochemistry. Our department is housed in a 170,000 square foot, $35 million state of the art science building. Excellent core instrumentation and state of the art facilities for NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry with full time support staff are available on site.

Applications must be submitted through Jobsearch https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/postings/3382 (position number 1179). Applicants should upload (as PDF files) a cover letter addressed to Dr. Nadja Cech, Committee Chair, a curriculum vita, a description of proposed research, a teaching statement, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references. Formal recommendation letters will be requested later in the application process. Any questions can be addressed to Trina Porcher at t_porche@uncg.edu. Review of applications will begin February 15th and will continue until the position is filled.
We are especially proud of the diversity of our student body, which is 43% ethnic minority (http://admissions.uncg.edu/discover-about.php). UNCG was designated as a Minority Serving Institution for 2015 by the US Department of Education. We seek to attract a diverse applicant pool for this position, including women and members of minority groups. UNCG is an EEO/AA employer with a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity. EOE AA/M/F/D/V.

Employment Opportunity: Biological Image Analysis Scientist / Software Engineer at Harvard Medical School

Call for Applications
The Image and Data Analysis Core (IDAC) at Harvard Medical School (HMS) is a new core facility that enables basic and biomedical research by providing state-of-the-art image analysis and related data analysis expertise. The IDAC mission is to enable and improve research performed at HMS, while simultaneously advancing the field of biological image analysis. We maintain a collection of existing open source and commercial image analysis software packages and train researchers to use them effectively. More importantly, we continuously develop novel algorithms to allow researchers to extract valuable information from their biological images. When interfaced with the cutting-edge biomedical research and imaging happening at HMS, these state-of-the-art methods make new science possible and push the biological image analysis field forward. We also actively work to disseminate our image analysis expertise to the HMS community through seminars, workshops and courses.

Apply now!
IDAC has an immediate opening for a Biological Image Analysis Scientist / Software Engineer. This position will regularly provide advice and direction on image analysis to graduate students, postdocs and faculty at HMS, train researchers to use existing image analysis solutions, convert existing analysis tools into turnkey software, and develop and publish novel solutions to address unmet needs. This position will also have the opportunity to identify additional responsibilities that match his/her interests, such as organizing and teaching image analysis lectures and workshops; organizing discussion groups/journal clubs; developing protocols for comparing and evaluating algorithm performance; or pursuing independent research in image analysis.

Qualifications / Required Skills:
● PhD in a related field with 2 or more years of research experience in biological image
analysis algorithm development.
● MATLAB image processing, image analysis, GUI development experience.
● Effective communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical
researchers.
● Strong mathematical and statistical background.
Desired / Preferred Skills:
● Bioimaging optics knowledge – basic principles of modern microscopy.
● Knowledge of basic biology / biological research techniques.
● Experience with modern machine learning methods.

Responsibilities:
● Develop novel biological image processing, image analysis and data analysis algorithms in MA TLAB.
● Consult and effectively communicate with researchers on the effective use of image analysis methods.
● Train researchers to use existing or novel analysis software, effectively communicating analysis principles and practical aspects of operation.
● Modify & customize existing analysis tools, to provide additional functionality.
● Convert existing analysis tools into user-friendly software.
Interested applicants, send the following materials:
● Curriculum Vitae
● 1 page cover letter describing why you’re interested in working at IDAC, how you would contribute, and anything else you want us to know about you. Please do not just summarize your CV, though you may include any pertinent highlights of your image analysis experience.
● Contact information for three references (we will ask you before calling them).
Please send to idac_apply@listserv.med.harvard.edu with “Image Analysis Scientist Position” in the subject line of the application email. Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible and until the position is filled.

Opportunity within the National Cancer Institute’s Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities

The position involves professional responsibility for the oversight of a federal grants program focused on enhancing the integration and dissemination of diversity training, women’s health, and sexual and gender minority efforts within the scientific community and underserved communities experiencing disparities, through NCI-supported networks.

Applications will be accepted through the vacancy announcement posted at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/426367200.

Job Title: Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (HSA)
Series and Grade: GS-0601-15
Position Information: Full time-permanent
Duty Location: Shady Grove, MD
Open Period:Monday, February 1, 2016 to Wednesday, February 10, 2016

The selectee will play a critical and valuable role in the overall management of designing, implementing and assessing programs that support the training of a diverse cadre of competitive cancer and cancer health disparities researchers, and create state-of-the-art networks dedicated to integrating cancer research, diversity training, and education/outreach efforts in underserved communities.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in basic, clinical, translational, population-based and/or behavioral research related to cancer and cancer health disparities. Also desirable is an educational background or experience in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, basic medical science, and/or in applied research, such as community-based education, outreach, and public health.

If you think this position may be of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Please also feel free to share this announcement with your colleagues and others who may be interested in joining this exciting and dynamic team of scientists working to promote research and training in cancer and cancer health disparities research, and to identify new and innovative scientific education and outreach opportunities to improve cancer outcomes in communities experiencing an excess burden of cancer.

Sincerely,
The NCI’s Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities