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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW / #KSW-21458
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.

A postdoctoral position to study the control of the cell cycle in budding yeast is available in the laboratory of Linda Breeden in the Division of Basic Sciences at the Hutchinson Center. Our research in budding yeast uses a combination of genetics, biochemistry, and bioinformatics to explore the mechanisms that control commitment to the mitotic cell cycle. A recent Genes and Development paper Vol. 20, 2266-2278 (2006) http://www.genesdev.org/cgi/content/full/20/16/2266 offers an example of the technologies employed and the training potential available.

A Ph.D. in the biological sciences is required. Experience in microarray technology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or genetics is preferred.

Full time position. Salary based on NIH scale + excellent benefits.

To apply for this position, please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three professional references to:

Käthe Watanabe
Human Resources Specialist
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Human Resources, J1-105
P.O. Box 19024
Seattle, WA 98109-10242

Email: kwatanab{at}fhcrc.org
Fax: 206-667-4051
Web site: http://www.fhcrc.org

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.
Research Faculty: Molecular/Developmental Genetics, Temple University
Full-time Philadelphia, PA

Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education is a comprehensive public research university with more than 34,000 students. It has a distinguished faculty in 17 schools and colleges, including schools of Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Podiatry, and Dentistry, and a renowned Health Sciences Center. Temple is one of Pennsylvania's three public research universities, along with the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University. Temple University is the 26th-largest university in the United States, and it is the 6th-largest provider of professional education (law, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and podiatric medicine) in the country.

The Department of Biology in Temple University's College of Science and Technology is recruiting qualified candidates to fill Non-Tenure Track Research Faculty positions in the area of Molecular/Developmental Genetics.

Qualifications:
*Ph.D. degree in fields pertinent to Molecular/Developmental Genetics

To apply, please send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and any supporting materials, including three letters of recommendation and official academic transcripts or verification of doctoral degree, to:
Regee Neely, Biology Department
BLS Room 255
1900 North 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
or to rneely{at}temple.edu

Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community. AA, EOE, m/f/d/v.
Research Assistant (2 Years, Limited term, Smith College
Smith College seeks a research technician to maintain a developmental neurobiology research lab using zebrafish as the model system. Research is focused on 1- axon and glial cell interactions during the wiring of the nervous system, and 2- understanding astroglial development and its relationship with glial specific cancers. The technician will use embryological, molecular, genetic, and pharmacological methods to design and execute experiments, and assist Dr. Michael Barresi and his undergraduate and graduate students in all aspects of the laboratory’s research. Added responsibilities include basic laboratory management and maintenance of the Smith College Zebrafish Facility.

Responsibilities: Define the role of Roundabout guidance receptors in forebrain commissure formation. Includes: genetic engineering, microinjections of DNA, RNA and dyes, cell transplantation, immunohistochemistry, and various microscopy methods. Fish Husbandry: Fish feeding, water management, breeding, stock keeping, and maintenance of fish lines (includes PCR genotyping). Laboratory management: oversee maintenance of stock solutions, supply ordering, etc.; Administration: maintain budget of grant by tracking costs of supplies and equipment. Provide technical assistance to all lab members. The nature of responsibilities is subject to change as the research progresses.

Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. plus 3 months of related research experience preferred. Experience with molecular techniques that include DNA purification, PCR, and cloning. Basic computing skills, light microscopy skills, and ability to manipulate small objects under a stereomicroscope are required. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to work some nights and weekends; ability to lift and move items of 50lbs or less. The technician should not have any allergies to fish or aquarium related things. Preferred Skills: Some academic and laboratory experience in Developmental Biology and/or Neurobiology. Experience with zebrafish embryology. Skills in website design, filemaker pro, Adobe photoshop, Final Cut, and Microsoft office are desired.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Research Assistant Search, Smith College, Biological Sciences, Box 2160, 115 Burton Hall, Northampton, MA 01063. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.
Postdoctoral Position, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Research and development in the national interest thrive at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. By encouraging a competition of ideas, instilling respect for individual contributions, and embracing a diverse and motivated work force, we make breakthroughs that have global impact. Make history by being a vital part of our future.

A postdoctoral position is available in the Biology and Biotechnology Division, Genome Biology Group. A successful candidate will join a research team examining how vertebrate genomes encode transcriptional regulatory signals. The project will focus on developing novel transgenic technologies in the frog X.tropicalis to create a high throughput system for validating tissue-specific enhancer elements during embyogenesis.

Strong background and experience in developmental biology (mouse, frog, zebrafish), molecular/cellular biology and characterization of transgenic and knock-out mice are highly desirable. The position requires a recent PhD degree.

The salary is commensurable with experience.

LLNL offers a challenging environment and a competitive salary/benefits package. To view and apply for this job, go to http://jobs.llnl.gov and search by job # 007111. When applying and prompted please mention where you saw this ad. LLNL is operated by the University of California for the National Nuclear Security Administration/Department of Energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversity.
Postdoctoral Positions, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Postdoctoral positions are available for highly motivated, career-oriented, and creative individuals to study the mechanism of estrogen receptor action, the role of MTA family of chromatin modifiers, and the significance of cytoskeleton signaling in normal and cancer cells. Laboratory is interested in the signaling-dependent modifications, genome-wide targets, coregulator biology, and developmental and tumorigenesis issues using recently generated novel culture-based and transgenic/knockout models. We are particularly interested in recent graduates with a dream to rapidly advance their scientific career by contributing to challenging and timely research questions in the above areas. To learn more about the laboratory, survey the PubMed using the following terms: Pak1, MTA1, estrogen receptor, coregulators, and breast cancer.

Candidates should have a PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics. Candidates with publications in mouse models will be preferred. Scientists with prior experience and strong interests in cell biology or mouse genetics or both, are encouraged to apply. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. After the initial two-three years, the successful applicants will have opportunity to advance their career to junior research-track faculty positions.

For immediate consideration, apply with referee’s names to:
Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.
John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Chair
Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030
rkumar{at}mdanderson.org

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status, except where law requires such distinction. All positions at M. D. Anderson are considered security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.

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