Gruppenleiter in Sydney

We have faculty position(s) vacant at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) in Sydney, which have been advertised in Science and online (see advertisement text copied below).

Perhaps you are thinking of moving to a new post. Or you know of someone who might be interested and a suitable candidate, in this case please let them know.

I’d be happy to serve as an initial point of contact for anyone wishing to find out more.

With many thanks,

Thomas.

Advertisement text:

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) is seeking faculty members at the Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor levels. Applicants will be expected to hold a PhD or MD with relevant postdoctoral training, and will have a track record of outstanding research achievements at an international level that has attracted highly competitive peer-reviewed funding. Particularly encouraged to apply are those that address gene regulation at the
transcriptional or post-transcriptional levels; vascular biology, particularly in terms of neoangiogenesis or vasoregulatory mechanisms; stem cell biology and therapeutic approaches; structural biology; genomics; bioinformatics with specific skills in genome profiling, microarray analysis ie systems biology, or tissue bioengineering. Preference will be given to applicants performing ‘cutting-edge’ research in areas of cardiovascular science or in disciplines that are
relevant to understanding cardiovascular biology or disease pathogenesis at the physiological, molecular, cellular and structural levels.

The VCCRI provides an outstanding scientific environment with established strength in developmental biology, gene regulation and epigenetics, molecular cardiology and biophysics, structural and computational biology, and cardiac mechanics and transplantation biology.

The successful candidate will be provided with laboratory space and significant financial support to rapidly establish their program, and will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of New South Wales. Details of the Institute, its programs and faculty are available at: http://www.victorchang.edu.au

To apply, submit a CV, the names/contact information of three referees, and a statement of past research achievements and anticipated research directions by 1 December 2009 to the Human Resources Manager, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, 405 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, Australia, or email: c.northam@victorchang.edu.au

For further information about the Institute visit http://www.victorchang.com.au

This job description also appeared online:
http://scjobs.sciencemag.org/JobSeekerX/ViewJob.asp?cjid=35352&accountno=103&keywords=victor+AND+chang
http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/115279-Faculty-Positions
http://www.victorchang.edu.au/public/ResearchEmploymentOpportunities.cfm?cid=28

Postdoc in Oslo

Position as POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW available at
Centre for Immune Regulation, DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES,
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo

The position is available for a period of two years (possible prolongation)
Project start date: January 1st , 2010 (or as soon as possible)
POSTDOC Immunology_Imaging Oslo

SFI complex systems summer school

PLEASE CIRCULATE:
The Santa Fe Institute announces its 22nd annual Complex Systems
Summer School, June 6-26, 2010, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Applications
will be accepted November 1, 2009 through January 10, 2010.
The program offers an intensive three-week introduction to complex
behavior in mathematical, physical, living, and social systems for
graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the sciences and social
sciences. The school is for participants who want background and
hands-on experience to help prepare them to do interdisciplinary
research in areas related to complex systems.
The program consists of lectures, laboratories, and discussion
sessions focusing on foundational ideas, tools, and current topics in
complex systems research. These include nonlinear dynamics and pattern
formation, scaling theory, information theory and computation theory,
adaptation and evolution, network structure and dynamics, adaptive
computation techniques, computer modeling tools, and specific
applications of these core topics to various disciplines. In addition,
participants will formulate and carry out team projects related to
topics covered in the school.
Applications are solicited from graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows in any discipline. Some background in science and mathematics
(including multi-variate calculus and linear algebra) is required.
Proficiency in English is also required. Women, minorities, and
students from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
1. Current resume or CV. Include a clear description of your
current educational or professional status, and a list of
publications, if any.
2. A 1-2 page statement of your current research interests and
comments about why you want to attend the school.
3. Two letters of recommendation from scholars who know your work.
For further information and to apply, please see our web site at:
http://www.santafe.edu/csss

Gruppenleiterstellen/ Senior Postdoc in Istanbul

the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Bogazici University will have four (4) independent research positions available, starting in July 2010.
The positions will be available for an initial 2.5 years but we will see that continuation will be secured after 2013. As you can see from the attached links to Naturejobs and the PDF, we are looking for people with at least 2 years of postdctoral experience and a certain technological background. We can be quite flexible with the actual Job description and candidates can enter either as „postdocs“ or „junior research group leaders“. Salaries will be very competitive for a state school and exceed Asst. Prof. salaries. The add will also be published in print in todays issue of Nature.
BU_Nature_2009

Doktorandenstellen und Postdocstellen am CNIO in Madrid

I would like to draw your attention to the 2010 calls for the International Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Programmes at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO). We would greatly appreciate if you could forward the information about these exciting programmes to potential candidates.

The CNIO offers excellent training and research opportunities in cutting edge basic and applied cancer research. The programmes are open to outstanding young graduates from all over the world who want to pursue ambitious research projects.

The CNIO International Postdoctoral Programme offers up to 6 very competitively funded two-year postdoc positions to outstanding junior scientists. Applications are considered at regular intervals, this call closes on December 31st, 2009.

The CNIO International Ph.D. Programme each year supports 10 candidates for a 4-year Ph.D. We have one selection per year. The deadline for applications is March 15th, 2010.

Our webpage provides further information on both programmes and the application procedure:

- Postdoc Programme: http://www.cnio.es/postdoc

- Ph.D. Programme: http://www.cnio.es/phd

How to choose a good scientific problem

Hervoragender Essay in Molecular Cell von Uri Alon: How to choose a good scientific problem. Für Doktoranden, Postdocs, Gruppenleiter und Profs geeignet.
how to choose a scientific problem

Doktorandenstelle an der Uni Heidelberg

Ribosomal RNA processing
RNA Helikasen, Post-translationale Modifikationen, mathematical modelling
http://www.bzh.uni-heidelberg.de
PhD_BZH

Bioinformatik in Paris

Stelle für eine(n) Bioinformatiker(in) in Paris:

Requirements

• Master level (or more)
• Strong experience and knowledge in the analysis of high throughput genetic data and in
sequence analysis
• Solid formation in informatics and bioinformatics
• Good level in programming (R and a lower-level language like C or Perl) is required
• Some knowledge of molecular biology and genetics is not mandatory but would be
appreciated
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit, and a capacity to work in autonomy are
essential.

PDF mit mehr Informationen angehängt
NGS_Paris_bioInfo-081009

Postdoc, Doktoranden, und TA-Stellen in Barcelona

Ein Kollege an meinem Insitut, Mario Caceres, hat einen ERC Grant ergattert. Er hat also Geld für die nächsten fünf Jahre und stellt für sein neues Labor an der Uni Autonoma in Barcelona 3 Postdocs, einen Doktoranden und einen TA ein. Themen sind: Genomics, Bioinformatik und Evolution.

Stellenbeschreibung als pdf unten

JobOffer_MarioCaceres_UAB

Gruppenleiterstellen in Finland, Schweden und Norwegen

please find attached an ad for new group leader opportunities in new research units within the Nordic EMBL Partnership in Molecular Medicine. Positions will be based in Helsinki (Finland), Umeå (Sweden) and Oslo (Norway).

NordicGL