Postdoctoral Position at Uppsala University

Highlights:

1.      Single Molecule Imaging in Living Cells: The postdoctoral fellow will work with the design and construction of optical microscopes for single molecule tracking and super resolution imaging.

2.      (S)he will also develop methods for improving the sensitivity and precision for detection of single fluorescent proteins living cells. This work is a part of an ongoing project in molecular systems biology.

3.      Within the project intracellular kinetics is analyzed through a combination quantitative modeling of biochemical processes and single molecule microscopy in living cells.

4.      Qualification: PhD in experimental physics, biophysics, physical chemistry, technology or equivalent.

5.      Practical experience in optics and microscopy is a requirement. Experience in advanced fluorescence microscopy (e.g. STED, PALM, STORM, FLIM, SM-tracking), LabVIEW programming and electronics is advantageous. Furthermore, previous experience of working with biological tissue, cells or bacteria is considered a merit. 

6.      Contact:  Johan Elf, johan.elf@icm.uu.se, +46 18 4714678

7.      More Info: http://www.icm.uu.se/molbio/elflab/

Scientists and Engineers in computational biochemistry research (Early Career)

Highlights:

1.      Extraordinarily gifted early career scientists and engineers are sought to join a New York–based interdisciplinary research group pursuing an ambitious, long-term project aimed in part at fundamentally transforming the process of drug discovery. 

2.      The group’s current research activities include the discovery and development of innovative scientific techniques to direct unprecedented computational power toward the solution of key problems in the fields of biomolecular simulation and design.  Successful candidates will work closely with a number of the world’s leading biologists, chemists, and computer scientists, and will have the opportunity not only to participate in an exciting entrepreneurial venture with considerable economic potential, but to make groundbreaking contributions within the fields of biology, chemistry, and medicine.

3.      D. E. Shaw Research is seeking scientists and engineers with zero to five years of experience who have degrees in chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, engineering, and mathematics from top-tier universities.  Serious consideration will be given to candidates with extraordinary records of achievement in the natural sciences and/or scientific programming, exceptional quantitative abilities, and superb communication skills.  We are prepared to offer above-market compensation to candidates of truly exceptional ability.

4.      To submit an application, please use the link provided below:
http://www.deshawresearch.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/BioSoc/SA

5.      D. E. Shaw Research does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

6.      D. E. Shaw Research, New York, New York, 10036, United States  

7.      Ref. http://www.biophysics.org/

Postdoctoral Fellowship in all discipline by Scleroderma Research Foundation

Highlights:

1. Postdoctoral positions open for all discipline by Scleroderma Research Foundation, closing date is 30^th Nov. 2010 and funding is available from 30^th April 2011.
2. Salary: $55,000
3. Required Submission Materials
1. Submit completed, signed application
2. Submit letter from sponsoring principal investigator
3. Submit relevant supplemental material appended to application
4. Submit research proposal
5. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation
4. The Scleroderma Research Foundation is dedicated to bringing talented early-career scientists to scleroderma research. The Scleroderma Research Foundation Fellows Program aims to attract outstanding postdoctoral fellows with strong records of accomplishment, who have a clear sense of direction and/or novel idea they wish to develop in the field of scleroderma research.
5.  In particular, the SRF encourages exploration of new approaches and hypotheses on the pathogenesis of scleroderma.
6. Up to two, two-year postdoctoral fellowships in scleroderma research will be awarded, with a stipend of $35,000-$55,000 to support the candidate. Funding support from the SRF is in the form of a grant.