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Current vacancies
School of Biosciences - Division of Animal SciencesAssociate Professor/Lecturer (Two posts)
We lead, others follow ...The School of Biosciences of the University of Nottingham is independently regarded as the best unit of its kind in the UK Higher Education sector with the highest marks in both research excellence and teaching quality.
Following structural re-organisation, the Division of Animal Sciences is expanding significantly. We have an international reputation for research in reproduction, embryology, neurophysiology, animal biotechnology, epigenetics, nutrition, product quality and bioethics. We also offer an innovative and extremely popular undergraduate degree in ‘Animal Sciences’.
Applications are invited for two posts at Associate Professor/Lecturer level in:
- Molecular Genetics/Functional Genomics
- Andrology/Immunology
Closing date: 29 August 2008
Post-doctoral Scientist, AgResearch Ltd, Dunedin, New Zealand
Post-doctoral scientist Reproductive physiology and molecular biology
Possums - one of New Zealand's greatest threats to the natural environment, and also responsible for spreading disease to farm stock - it is estimated there are 70 million possums consuming 21,000 tonnes of vegetation every night and acting as a vector for bovine tuberculosis into the dairy and deer industries!
We need help to control this pest, and if you have a PhD in physiology and molecular biology, you can help us with this challenge. We need a motivated and skilled post-doctoral scientist to be part of the team focussing on elucidating mechanisms involved in the regulation of follicular development in possums The position, which is for a fixed term of 3 years, is based at AgResearch's Invermay campus, 18 km from Dunedin.
Ideally applicants will have:
- A Ph.D., in reproductive biology/physiology and/or endocrinology
- Good knowledge of animal reproduction
- Skills in molecular biology techniques and good laboratory practice
- Good computing, bioinformatics, organisational and data management skills
AgResearch offers excellent working conditions, ongoing support, training and professional development.
The job description is available online and applications are invited
at
www.agresearch.co.nz/recruitment/
Reference AGR740.
Applications close 16 March 2008.
Applications to:
Lynette Mitchell
Science Administrator
AgResearch Ltd
Private Bag 50034
Mosgiel
New Zealand
Telephone: 0064 3 4899232
PhD Project - Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester
A research council funded PhD is available in the Faculty of Life Sciences University of Manchester based in the new Core Technology Facility
Project Details
Supervisor name: Dr S.J. Kimber
PhD project title: Targeted differentiation of hES cells to endodermal (pancreatic ß-cells) or mesodermal (chondrocyte) derivatives
PhD project description:
Our laboratory as part of the North West Embryonic Stem Cell Centre (NWESCC).
In the NWESCC our remit is to generate human ES cells under clean room
conditions suitable for therapy and we are particularly interested in
therapies for osteoarthritis (NHS cost £5.5billion/annum) and type
1 diabetes (NHS cost £3.65 billion/annum).
Further information available at: www.manchester.ac.uk/nwescc
We have devised protocols including culture condition and genetic manipulation to target differentiation of hES cells to endoderm and pancreatic ß-cells precursors as well as to mesoderm and chondrocyte precursors for cartilage. The project student will focus on EITHER endocrine or chondrocyte development using a combination of genetic manipulation, cell culture, biochemistry and imaging techniques. For the pancreatic endocrine project, we have already developed a number of constucts containing reporter genes driven by promoter sequences of marker endoderm and endocrine genes which will be used to monitor in vitro development of these cells within the project. The successful applicant will use overexpression of critical endoderm transcription factors (e.g. Pdx-1 Pax-4, Ngn-3, Maf-A) alone and in combination to drive endodermal precursors toward an anterior gut and endocrine cell fate. For the chondrocyte project we have a robust and repeatable protocol for generation of mesenchymal precursors from hES cells and have shown in a number of protocols that these can generate chondrocyte-like and tendon–like cells. The project will involve establishing 2D and 3D conditions (including scaffolds) to maintain these differentiated cell types at high efficiency. The students will undertake genetic manipulation of key chondrocyte precursor genes (e.g. Sox-9) to increase the efficiency of generation of precursor cells. In both projects cells will be monitored using marker analysis and functional assays. Techniques include in vitro culture of human embryonic stem cells (2D and 3D), RT-PCR, QPCR, biochemistry of proteins, Proteomic assays, immunofluorescence and image analysis, FACs analysis and sorting, genetic manipulation physiological assessments. Projects are available in both areas of targeted differentiation.
Departmental Lectureship
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
Applications are invited for the post of
Departmental Lecturer, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics,
University of Oxford
Grade 7: Salary £26,666 - £ 32,796 with a discretionary range
to £ 35,837 p.a.
The successful candidate will offer teaching for 1st and 2nd year students in the Medicine and Physiology courses in the Division of Medical Sciences and may also offer teaching in the 3rd year Final Honours courses. Contribution to teaching in one or more of the following areas would be expected: Anatomy (Macro/Microscopic) and Endocrinology/Reproduction. The appointee will either be already associated with a major research group in the Division of Medical Sciences or be able to arrange such an association. The post is available from 1 January 2008 for three years.
The newly formed Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics was brought about by the merger in January 2006 of the former University Laboratory of Physiology and the Department of Human Anatomy and Genetics. There are first-class research facilities within the Department which reflect a broad range of approaches, from molecular to systems.
For further particulars and details of how to apply e-mail reference@dpag.ox.ac.uk or telephone 01865 272418. Please quote reference AV07046.
The closing date for applications is 31 October 2007. Applications by e-mail will not be accepted.
Applications to: Administrator
Department Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
Le Gros Clark Building
South Parks Road
Oxford OX1 3QX
Assistant Professor/Clinician Investigator
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
The University of Virginia, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism seeks to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor/Clinician Investigator position. MD and/or MD/PhD is required plus board certification in Endocrinology. This position will be expected to develop an independent research program in the area of translational and basic research in areas of Reproductive Endocrinology with a focus on neuroendocrinology, the hypothalamus and interactions with the gonads and adrenals in disorders of reproduction, The Clinician Investigator will be required to establish a research program of hypothesis-driven studies to investigate normal and abnormal signaling systems using in vivo, molecular, and cellular methods to elucidate pathophysiology of disease in human subjects and to test novel approaches to therapy.
Clinical activities required are as follows: perform General Medicine rotations, Consult rotations, and perform at least one half day outpatient clinic per week. In addition, it is expected that this Clinician Investigator will participate in clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. The ideal candidate should have external funding, the minimum being a national mentored award, such as a K08 or a K23 award, which will evolve into an independent externally funded research program.
This position will remain open until filled. Please send cover letter
and CV to Liz Morton
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