SCIENCE · Switzerland, invites applications for a ProfessorofNeurophysiology The Medical Faculty of the University of Basel, Swit-zerland, invites applications for a faculty position

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSORClinical Scientist

Division of Genetics, Department ofMedicine Children_s Hospital Boston

Harvard Medical School

Applications are invited for a tenure-trackAssistant or Associate Professor position in theDivision of Genetics within the Department ofMedicine at Children_s Hospital Boston. Weare seeking an outstanding M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. clinical scientist who will establish avigorous basic science, translational research, orclinical research program with relevance togenetics, developmental biology, and/or devel-opmental disorders of childhood. The successfulcandidate will have modern laboratory spacelocated in the new Center for Life ScienceBuilding. Joint appointments in the Programin Genomics at Children_s Hospital and theBroad Institute of MIT and Harvard may beavailable for appropriate applicants. The Divi-sion resides within a very strong research andclinical community in genetics, developmentalbiology, and related disciplines throughoutthe Harvard Longwood Medical Area andoffers many teaching and clinical opportuni-ties. The Clinical Scientist will hold both Chil-dren_s Hospital Boston and Harvard MedicalSchool faculty appointments.Please submit a current curriculum vitae, a

two- or three-page description of researchinterests and directions, and three to fivereference letters. Materials should be sent viae-mail by January 31, 2012 to e-mail: [email protected]. Please con-tact Andrea McDonald at telephone: 617-355-2449 with questions. We particularly encourageapplications from women and minority candidates. EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

TWO ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONSAre Available at the

University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Department of Plant Pathology invites applica-tions for a tenure-track faculty position in field croppathology. The position will focus on pathology ofagronomic crops and carries a 75% extension/25%research distribution of effort. The incumbent will beexpected to develop progressive, externally funded ex-tension and research programs that improve the man-agement of diseases of field crops while protecting soil,water, and other natural resources. The incumbent willmentor graduate and undergraduate students and sup-port the department_s teaching mission. Application de-tails can be found at website: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_072144.html.The Department of Botany and the Department of

Plant Pathogy invite applications for a tenure-track fac-ulty position in mycology. We seek candidates capa-ble of performing cutting-edge research on fungi oroomycetes associated with vascular plants. The success-ful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorousextramurally funded research program, contribute tobiological instruction including an undergraduate gen-eral mycology course, and perform service importantto the university and profession. Application details canbe found at website: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_072344.html.

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence throughdiversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

POSITIONS OPEN

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW POSITIONThe Johns Hopkins University

School of MedicineDepartment of Gynecology/Obstetrics

The Johns Hopkins Integrated Research Center forFetal Medicine is seeking to fill an ARAMCO ServicesCompany Funded postdoctoral Fellowship position tostudy in utero interventions.Candidates must possess a minimum of a Ph.D. or

equivalent degree. A record of publications in an arearelated to neurobiology or stem cell research is highlydesirable.Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, bibliog-

raphy, statement of current research interests to: IrinaBurd, M.D., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins Department ofGynecology and Obstetrics, Phipps Bldg., Rm. 212,600 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore MD 21287, or bye-mail: [email protected].

The Johns Hopkins University is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

IGERT PH.D. FELLOWSHIPS inWatershed Science at SIU

Southern Illinois University (SIU) is offering sixto eight Ph.D. fellowships as part of NSF_s IntegrativeGraduate Education Research and Training (IGERT)program. Fellowships are available to U.S. citizensand permanent residents (only) in any water-, river- orwatershed-related field of study, including Geology,Hydrology, Geography, Engineering, Plant Biology,Zoology, Ecology, etc.Applicants should have a MS-level degree at the

time of enrollment (direct Ph.D. possible in cases ofexceptional merit) and should have grades, test scores,and research records commensurate with one of NSF_smost coveted fellowships. The 2012 IGERT class willhave a strong international component, with a researchproject in the Tisza River Basin of Central Europe in-volving four to six plus months of fieldwork in Austria,Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine, Romania, and/or Serbia.Application deadline is January 15, 2012. For more

information, please see website: http://www.igert.siuc.edu or contact e-mail: [email protected].

FACULTY POSITION IN GENETICS

The Department of Biological Sciences at NorthernArizona University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Genetics at the ASSIST-ANT PROFESSOR level, to begin August 2012. Thesuccessful candidate will have a strong commitment toundergraduate education and is expected to develop avigorous research program in genetics.Minimum qualifications are: an earned Ph.D. in the

biological sciences with emphasis in genetics (prokary-otic, eukaryotic, or viral) conferred by start date; and,minimum one-year postdoctoral experience. Please seewebsite: http://hr.nau.edu/node/2796&job_req=558982 for full position announcement.

Northern Arizona University Affirmative Action/EqualEmployment Opportunity. Minorities/Women/Persons withDisabilities/Veterans.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION

Mechanisms of mitochondrial Neurodegenera-tion and therapy (100%, multi-year), available imme-diately (California). We seek two postdoctoral fellowsto study how inherited mitochondrial defects causeneurodegenerative disease and to use this informationin therapeutic screening. Expertise in mouse mod-els, neuron, and cellular studies, as well as molecularand biochemical excellence, are very strongly preferred.DRG/RGC injury models, Schwann cell co-culture,and/or microarray experience a plus. Salary dependsupon experience (NIH scale). Send curriculum vitae toe-mail: [email protected]. Website: http://cortopassilab.ucdavis.edu/. University of California, Davisis an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Patrick Mehlen is the Director of Research

at the CNRS and runs a large group at

the Cancer Research Centre and the

Léon Bérard Cancer Centre in Lyon.

He is also Director of the DEVweCAN

Laboratory of Excellence. He holds

a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology,

and has been a member of EMBO, the

prestigious European Molecular Biology

Organization, since 2006. He is also an

Honorary Professor at the Buck Institute

for Age Research in California.

A few years ago, when dogma held that

the receptors in the cell membrane were

only active when they were linked by their

extracellular ligand, Patrick Mehlen and

Dale Bredesen established the concept

of cell biology based on “dependence

receptors”. If there is no ligand, these

receptors transmit the signal to the cell

to start an apoptosis process, a process

that Patrick Mehlen proposes using to

induce the death of tumour cells.

The effectiveness of this strategy has

been demonstrated in pre-clinical

phases, using the model of highly

aggressive breast cancer, lung cancer

or neuroblastoma. The first clinical trials

on humans should start in 2013.

The 15th Liliane Bettencourt Prize for Life Sciences was

awarded to Patrick Mehlen, the Director of the CNRS

UMR 5238, at the Centre Léon Bérard (Lyon, France).

The Liliane Bettencourt Prize for Life Sciences, worth

€250,000, has been awarded every year since 1997

to a European researcher under the age of 45, who is

recognised within the scientific community for the quality

of their international publications. In addition to their status

as an author and leader in their own scientific field, the

candidate must be leading a particularly promising research

project and have the personal qualities for mobilising an

entire team.

Recognised in 1987 as a public interest foundation, the

Bettencourt Schueller Foundation was set up by Liliane

Bettencourt, in memory of her father Eugène Schueller,

who himself was a researcher and chemist. Its goal is

to push back the boundaries of knowledge in the life

sciences in order to improve health; to unleash talent and

pass on expertise within the field of artistic creativity; and

to relieve suffering, combat exclusion and respond to

social welfare emergencies.

Bettencourt Schueller Foundation

27-29 rue des Poissonniers • 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine • France

www.fondationbs.org • Contact: [email protected]

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Faculty Posi�ons at Suzhou Ins�tute of Biomedical

Engineering and Technology (SIBET),

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

SIBET is situated in Suzhou, an ancient city near Shanghai in China. SIBETfocuses on core technology development in spectroscopy, medical imaging,micro-nano sensors and medical semiconductor lasers by integra�ng hightechnology in fields of biology, photoelectricity, nuclear medicine andcomputa�on. SIBET is dedicated to develop mature products in medicalinstrumenta�on and biomedical reagents to meet the demands of publichealth and domes�c medical industrial development. Currently, the R&D�elds include medical lasers, biomedical measurement, medical imaging,biomedical electronics and biomedical reagents.

We are seeking candidates for faculty posi�ons at Associate Professor/Professor levels towork in the �elds of (1)medical lasers, (2)medical imaging,(3) clinical diagnosis and analysis devices, (4) biomedical electronics and (5)biomedical reagents. Especially talents experienced in R&D�elds related to (1)Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT), (2)Medicalsemiconductor laser therapeu�c instrument, (3) Micro-Op�cal-Electro-Mechanical System, (4) Precise/ultra-precise op�cal-mechanical machiningpla�orm and (5) Laser scanning confocal microscope are welcomed.

Generous start-up packages will be provided to equip labs. Compe��vesalaries and bene�ts will be provided as well. Candidates should have anoutstanding track record of scien��c produc�vity, the ability to manage labsand research projects independently, and excellent communica�on skills inChinese and English.Please send curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and futureplans, and a list of three references to:

Mr. Wang YileHuman Resource DepartmentSuzhou Ins�tute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (SIBET), ChineseAcademy of Sciences (CAS)88 Keling Road, SND, Suzhou 215163, ChinaTel: 86-512-69588025; Fax: 86-512-69588088Email: [email protected]

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel,

Switzerland, invites applications for a

Professor of Neurophysiology

The Medical Faculty of the University of Basel, Swit-

zerland, invites applications for a faculty position in

Neurophysiology. Candidates should hold an M.D.

and/or a Ph.D. degree and are expected to have an

outstanding research record in the field of neuro-

physiology. Candidates with experience in novel light

microscopy and in vivo imaging techniques are espe-

cially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate

will complement research activities in the “Focal Area

Neurosciences” of the Department of Biomedicine

(http://biomedizin.unibas.ch/home/) and is expected

to collaborate with the neuroscience research

groups at the University Hospital and the Univer-

sity. Basel has a high density of neuroscientists that

cover a wide spectrum of neuroscience research,

ranging from basic to clinical and applied research

(http://www.neuronetwork.unibas.ch/index.html).

Physiology teaching of medical students in German is

required. The position provides access to core facili-

ties, includes one post-doctoral position, one techni-

cian and secretarial assistance. Applications must be

submitted in electronic form, should include a letter

of motivation, a CV, a list of external research funding

and a description of teaching experiences. A detailed

outline of research interests should be part of the

application.

Teaching language is German.

The University of Basel seeks to increase the proportion

of women among the faculty members and therefore

specifically encourages female candidates to apply.

For additional information: Prof. M. Sinnreich, Head of

the Search Committee, Departments of Neurology and

Biomedicine, University Hospital, Klingelbergstr. 50/70,

4056 Basel (Tel: +41 (0)61 265 2525).

Application deadline is 10.2.2012. Information about

how to submit your application is available at:

http://medizin.unibas.ch/ under Dekanat/Bewerbungen.

Please send your application only to

[email protected]

U N I V E R S I T Ä T B A S E L Faculty - Lymphoma Research

The Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department ofMedicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicineand Public Health is seeking outstanding candidates for atenure track faculty position focusing on basic/translationalresearch in lymphoma.

Candidates may be MD or PhD scientists. The primaryresponsibility of the candidate will be to establish an indepen-dently funded research program focusing on lymphomabiology. Other responsibilities will include teaching andclinical activities (if appropriate). The candidate will havestate-of-the-art laboratory space, designed to foster transla-tional research, located within the recently constructedWisconsin Institute for Medical Research (WIMR). Thecandidate will also have access to many shared resources andopportunities to collaborate with basic/translational/clinicalresearchers within the UW lymphoma program, theNCI-designated UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC), andthroughout the UW Madison campus. The UWCCC is activein all phases of cancer therapy development and evaluation,and major efforts exist to elucidate cancer mechanisms. Jointappointments with basic science departments are available.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a lettersummarizing research interests to search committee chair:Brad Kahl, MD, 1111 Highland Avenue, 4059 WIMR,Madison, WI 53705. Email [email protected]

The University of Wisconsin is an EEO/AA employer. Wisconsin Caregiver and Open

Records laws apply. A background check will be conducted prior to employment.

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MeetingsMeeting Date / Abstracts Due

PTEN Pathways & TargetsMarch 13 - 16 / January 13

Systems Biology: Global Regulation ofGene ExpressionMarch 20 - 24 / January 13

Neuronal CircuitsMarch 28 - 31 / January 20

Evolution of Caenorhabditis andOther NematodesApril 3 - 6 / January 27

Automated Imaging &High-Throughput PhenotypingApril 10 - 14 / January 27

Molecular Pathways in OrganDevelopment & DiseaseApril 17 - 21 / February 3

Gene Expression and Signaling in theImmune SystemApril 24 - 28 / February 10

Molecular Chaperones & Stress ResponsesMay 1 - 5 / February 17

The Biology of GenomesMay 8 - 12 / February 24

The Cell CycleMay 15 - 19 / March 2

RetrovirusesMay 21 - 26 / March 9

77th Symposium: The Biology of PlantsMay 30 - June 4 / March 16

Glia in Health & DiseaseJuly 19 - 23 / May 4

Mechanisms & Models of CancerAugust 14 - 18 / June 1

Bacteria, Archaea and PhagesAugust 21 - 25 / June 8

Regulatory & Non-Coding RNAsAugust 28 - September 1 / June 15

Translational ControlSeptember 4 - 8 / June 22

Epigenetics & ChromatinSeptember 11 - 15 / June 29

Axon Guidance, Synapse Formationand RegenerationSeptember 18 - 22 / July 6

Dynamic Organization of NuclearFunctionSeptember 27 - October 1 / July 13

Germ CellsOctober 2 - 6 / July 20

Molecular Genetics of AgingOctober 9 - 13 / July 27

Nuclear Receptors & DiseaseOctober 30 - November 3 / August 17

Personal Genomes & Medical GenomicsNovember 14 - 17 / August 31

Neurodegenerative DiseasesNovember 28 - December 1 / September 14

Blood Brain BarrierDecember 5 - 8 / September 21

Protein Purification & CharacterizationApril 11 - 24 / January 30

Cell & Developmental Biology of XenopusApril 13 - 24 / January 30

Workshop on Schizophrenia &Related DisordersJune 6 - 12 / March 15

Single Cell AnalysisJune 6 - 19 / March 15

Advanced Bacterial GeneticsJune 6 - 26 / March 15

Ion Channel PhysiologyJune 6 - 26 / March 15

Mouse Development, Stem Cells & CancerJune 6 - 26 / March 15

Workshop on Cognitive AgingJune 13 – 17 / March 15

Computational Neuroscience: VisionJune 20 - July 3 / March 15

Statistical Analysis of Genome Scale DataJune 22 - July 3 / March 15

Frontiers & Techniques in Plant ScienceJune 29 - July 19 / March 15

Drosophila Neurobiology:Genes, Circuits & BehaviorJuly 2 - 19 / March 15

Advanced Techniques in MolecularNeuroscienceJuly 3 - 19 / March 15

ProteomicsJuly 7 - 22 / March 15

Workshop on Biology of Social CognitionJuly 11 - 17 / March 15

Brain TumorsJuly 19 - 25 / April 15

Computational Cell BiologyJuly 24 - August 13 / April 15

Eukaryotic Gene ExpressionJuly 24 - August 13 / April 15

Imaging Structure & Function in theNervous SystemJuly 24 - August 13 / April 15

Yeast Genetics & GenomicsJuly 24 - August 13 / April 15

Stem CellsJuly 27 - August 5 / April 15

Genetics of Complex Human DiseasesAugust 7 - 13 / April 15

Programming for BiologyOctober 15 - 30 / July 15

X-Ray Methods in Structural BiologyOctober 15 - 30 / June 15

Antibody Engineering & Phage DisplayOctober 17 - 30 / July 15

Advanced Sequencing Technologies &ApplicationsOctober 18 - 30 / July 15

Computational & Comparative GenomicsOctober 31 - November 6 / July 15

The Genome Access CourseApril 29 - May 1, November 14 -16

2012 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meetings & Courses

CoursesCourse Date / Applications Due

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meetings & Courses Program, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724Phone: 516 367 8346 email: [email protected] www.cshl.edu/meetings

Junior and Senior Faculty posi�ons inComputa�onal Biology, Genomics and

Systems Biology

Beijing Ins�tute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS),Beijing, China

Beijing Institute of Genomics (BIG) invites applications for facultyposi�ons in the following areas:

1. Computational biology that encompasses the development ofcomputa�onal tools and the applica�ons of such tools to biologicalquestions. Algorithm, software and database developments areencouraged.2. Large-scale sequencing, assembly, annota�on and analysis as well assequencing technology and instrument R&D.3. Systems biology, including the analysis of transcriptome, epigenomeand proteome, that addresses fundamental biological ques�ons.4. Synthe�c biology that focuses on the applica�ons of genomics toques�ons of biosynthesis, and genomic engineering.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree, postdoctoral training and aproven record of high level publishing in order to qualify for the so-called“100 talent” or “1000 talent” programs. BIGhas fully-equippedpla�ormsfor high throughput DNA sequencing, rapid genotyping, and high-performance compu�ng. New faculty members will join an interac�ve,interdisciplinary community of scien�sts at CAS inBeijingOlympic Village.BIG o�ers a compe��ve start-up package that includes research funding,suppor�ng sta�, and personal bene�ts.

Inquiries in subfields of genomics not listed above are welcome.Candidates shall prepare an applica�onpackage that includes CurriculumVitae, descrip�on of past achievement and proposed future research(3-7 pages), copies of three representa�ve publica�ons, and a list ofthree referees with detailed contact informa�on. All documents shouldbe directed to [email protected].

Post-doctoral opportunities inSystems Medicine and Bioinformatics

at Stanford University

The laboratory of Dr.Atul Butte at StanfordMedical School is seekinghighly motivated investigators to develop and study novel approachesin data-driven biomedical research to discover new biomarkers,therapeutics, and to revolutionize health and health-care. Post-doctoralfellowships are fully funded for at least 2 years.

Ideal candidates will have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. with a strong back-ground in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, andgenomics, excellent communication and programming skills, and agreat publication record.

Strong problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and the ability to buildnew software tools as needed are required. A dual background in bothcomputation andmolecular biology or medicine or pharmacology willbe a strong plus. Prior experience with genetic, microarray, drug, orclinical databases, text-mining, knowledge representation, or parallelcomputing platforms is a plus.Applicants must possess good commu-nication skills and be fluent in both spoken and written English.

This exciting work will be guided by multidisciplinary collaborationswith top scientists in stem-cell, immunology, diabetes, and cancerbiology research at Stanford.

To apply, please send your CV, a brief statement of research interests,and contact information for three references.Contact: SusanAptekar;E-mail: [email protected]

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON

Victoria University delivers internationally-acclaimed results

in teaching and research, as well as programmes of national

significance and international quality.

As one of Wellington’s largest and most established employers,

we’re committed to providing our staff with opportunities for

rewards, recognition and development, all within a dynamic

and inclusive culture where innovation and diversity are

highly valued.

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN

MICROBIOLOGY

Wellington, New Zealand

Applicants must have a strong record of research in

microbiology and an ability to teach at undergraduate

and postgraduate levels. There are opportunities

to collaborate with researchers in the School, the

Centre for Biodiscovery at Victoria University, or the

Malaghan Institute for Medical Research. Applications

are especially welcomed from those with interests in

medical microbiology, biotechnology, immunology,

metabolism and/or drug discovery.

This is a permanent position equivalent to Assistant/

Associate Professor in the American system.

Applications close 14 February 2012.

Victoria University of Wellington is an EEO employer and

actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of

Waitangi.

For more information and to apply online visit

http://vacancies.vuw.ac.nz

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Group Leader Posi�ons atNa�onal Ins�tuteof Biological Sciences,Beijing

Principal Inves�gators: Na�onal Ins�tute of Biological Sciences, Beijing (NIBS) (h�p://www.nibs.

ac.cn) is undergoing a signi�cant expansion and invites applica�ons formul�ple Principal Inves�gator

(PI) posi�ons at both junior and senior levels. Successful candidates are expected to lead independent

research laboratories to study mechanism-based biological processes not limited to any par�cular

research area. NIBS is also commi�ed in building a strong program in transla�onal research, and

candidateswith interest and strong track record in disease-related research ormedicinal chemistry/

drug discovery are alsowelcome to apply for the PI posi�on. Quali�ed candidate should have a Ph.D.

degree with several years of postdoctoral training or industrial experience. There is no limita�on on

candidate’s na�onality and race, and foreign applicants are encouraged to apply.

The initial appointment for PIs will be 5 years, with full funding support from the Chinese

government. Renewal of the appointment will be based on merit and is condi�onal upon passing

reviews by an interna�onal commi�ee. In addi�on to generous start-up packages, core facili�es,

and interna�onally compe��ve salaries and bene�ts, NIBS also aims to provide its faculty members

with a s�mula�ng research environment, collegial and interac�ve colleagues, e�cient administra�ve

supports, outstanding graduate students, and opportuni�es for substan�al communica�onswith the

interna�onal scien��c community, enabling PIs to conduct signi�cant and crea�ve research.

Independent Fellows: NIBS is also in the process of establishing a new Independent Research

Fellow program. Candidates with no or li�le postdoctoral experience but showing a high poten�al

for future success from his/her PhD research are encouraged to apply. The Fellows will have the

freedom to establish an independent research team and pursue his/own research ideas with

generous supports from the ins�tute. Appointment for the Fellows will be three years. Successful

Fellows who can pass the review by an ins�tu�onal commi�ee will be promoted to be Principal

Inves�gators at the junior level.

Prospec�ve applicants should send a curriculum vitae and statement of research interests and future

plan, and arrange to have at least three le�ers of recommenda�on sent to Dr. Feng Shao, Chair of

Search Commi�ee, Na�onal Ins�tute of Biological Sciences, #7 Science Park Rd., Beijing, China,

102206; or email to: [email protected].

DirectorToronto WesternResearch Institute

Toronto Western Hospital,University Health Network

The Toronto Western Research Institute(TWRI), fully affiliatedwith theUniversity ofToronto, seeks a Director to lead our researchprograms. TWRI is home to more than 100investigators and 160 trainees spanning thespectrum of basic to clinical research includ-ing community and health services research.The largest research programs are in Neu-rosciences, including Vision, (70%) andArthritis (20%). Laboratory-based researchprograms will be moving into the newKrem-bil Discovery Tower, a 200,000 Sq Ft, state ofthe art, wet and dry bench facility scheduledfor occupancy in spring of 2013.

The ideal candidate for this position is anoutstandingmedical researcher with an estab-lished record of scientific accomplishment inneurosciences or arthritis with a commitmentto foster the full spectrum of research. Evi-dence of scientific and administrative leader-ship is essential. The successful candidatewillhold an advanced degree (PhD and/or MD)and be eligible for an academic appointmentat the University of Toronto at the Associateor Full Professor level. Qualified candidateswill be eligible for a clinical appointment ina relevant department of the TorontoWesternHospital.

TheDirector,workingwithResearchDivisionHeads and other members of the ResearchCouncil, will be responsible for setting thegoals and objectives of the Research Instituteand providing strong scientific leadership thatresults in research programs of significantand sustained global impact. The Directorwill report to the Vice President, Researchof the University Health Network, whichalso includes the Ontario Cancer Instituteat Princess Margaret Hospital, the TorontoGeneral Research Institute at TorontoGeneralHospital, and theToronto Rehab Institute. TheUniversity Health Network is Canada’s larg-est Research Hospital with a research budgetin excess of $275M dollars, and is supportedby three charitable foundations.

Applicants should forward their CV byJanuary 30, 2012 to: Dr. C.J. Paige,Vice President, Research, University

Health Network. Email: TWRIsearch@

uhnresearch.ca

We wish to thank all applicants for theirinterest, however, only those selectedfor an interview will be contacted. TheUniversity Health Network is an equalopportunity Employer. In accordance

with Canadian Immigration requirements,this advertisement is directed in thefirst instance to Canadian citizens andpermanent residents, although others are

welcome to apply.

Integrated Science Faculty in the College of ScienceNanoscience, Neuroscience, Systems Biology, and

Computational Science

As part of Virginia Tech’s expanding presence in emerging interdisciplinary programs and

degrees in nanoscience, neuroscience, systems biology, and computational science, the College

of Science seeks to fill tenure-track or tenured faculty positions. These new faculty positions

signify a continued University commitment to the importance of interdisciplinary science to

help solve major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and health. The successful

candidate will be expected to establish an internationally recognized research program and

be an effective teacher in graduate and undergraduate courses. Appointments at the rank of

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor will be made in one of the College’s eight departments:

biological sciences, chemistry, economics, geosciences, mathematics, physics, psychology, and

statistics.

Newfacultyassociatedwith these interdisciplin-

ary programs and degrees will be expected to

participate in the College of Science’s recently

launched Integrated Science Curriculum

(www.science.vt.edu/isc) and interdisciplin-

ary courses, which collectively serve to build

strong research and educational partnerships

across the sciences.

Please visit http://www.jobs.vt.edu and locate

the correct posting. All applications must be

submitted on-line.

For more information, visit

www.science.vt.edu and click on links

under Faculty Openings.

Consideration of applications will begin

as early as January 15, 2012 andwill con-

tinue until the positions are filled.

For more information, please contact:

Profs. Jill Sible and Timothy Long

Associate Deans, College of Science

([email protected])

Virginia Tech is an AA/EEO Employer; applications from members of underrepresented

groups are especially encouraged.

College of ScienceBiological Sciences • Chemistry • Economics • Geosciences • Mathematics

• Physics • Psychology • Statistics

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Full position descriptions and application procedures are available at

research.unt.edu/clusters.

Bio/Nano-Photonics

Researchers across science, medical and engineering

disciplines examine how light can be used to develop new

materials and devices for medicine, telecommunications,

energy and other fields.

Forensic and Investigative Science and Technology InstrumentDevelopment

Experts develop and supply detection sensors and portable

forensic instrument technologies to benefit multiple industries,

including the medical and criminal justice communities.

Developmental Integrative Biology

Researchers expand understanding of the physiology and

genetics of developing organisms and the environmental

influences that shape these processes.

Renewable Energy and Conservation

Experts in materials science, mechanical and energy

engineering, electrical engineering and engineering

technology explore renewable power generation,

smart grid transmission and energy efficient buildings.

Materials Modeling

Researchers advance the theory and design of materials through

modeling and simulation across length and time scales for

applications in electronics, health, energy and other disciplines.

Signaling Mechanisms in Plants

Experts in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, metabolomics

and informatics study how plant cells communicate to

understand resistance to pathogens, insects and other

adverse environmental conditions.

Computational Chemical Biology

Researchers address chemical problems within the pharmaceu-

tical and biomedical industries using computational science,

modeling and simulation, with applications to molecular biology

and biochemistry.

Computational Life Sciences and Complex Bio-EnvironmentalSystemsUsing computer-based modeling, visualization and analysis of

biological processes, researchers address problems in systems

biology, biomedical science, toxicology and epidemiology.

Advanced Bio-Sensor Technology, Development and Applications

Researchers develop biosensor technology to support diverse

research applications in areas including distributed intelligent

networks, bio-security, public health, energy and environmental

monitoring.

STEM Research and Education

Researchers develop and promote advances in science

education through trans-disciplinary research, new learning

environments and innovative curricula and technology.

Multi-scale Surface Science and Engineering

Experts analyze and improve the properties and performance of

material surfaces, from the atomic to macro scales, to develop

next generation applications and devices.

Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems and Biocultural Conservation

Researchers in ecological sciences, environmental

philosophy and the arts preserve and discover the

biocultural diversity of the sub-Antarctic ecoregion.

Renewable Bioproducts

Biology, engineering and materials science researchers

create green solutions using plants, bacteria and other

bioagent materials.

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HIRING FOR

RESEARCH CLUSTERSHighly accomplished faculty — most at the associate

and full professor levels — are being recruited to

continue building multidisciplinary teams in diverse

science and technology areas.

UCL Division of Biosciences

Research Department of Neuroscience,

Physiology and Pharmacology

Reader or Chair in Computational

Physiology

Applications are invited for a Readership or Chair in

Computational Physiology in the Faculty of Life

Sciences. The position will be based in the Research

Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and

Pharmacology (NPP) in the Division of Biosciences.

The successful candidate will be required to establish

and lead a new academic research group in this field.

UCL has recently embarked on an ambitious strategy to

enhance its capabilities in computational life and

medical sciences by establishing the UCL

Computational Life & Medical Sciences Network

(http://www.clms.ucl.ac.uk/).

As part of this new strategy, we intend to make several

appointments. The first of these will be at

Readership/Professor level and will require an individual

with an outstanding track record in Computational

Physiology. This area is critical to many ongoing projects

in research, undergraduate teaching and postgraduate

training at UCL. We have been expanding research

activity in this area inter alia via the co-ordinating role in

EU/FP7 Virtual Physiological Human and CoMPLEX, a

multi-disciplinary PhD Programme part-funded by the

British Heart Foundation.

We expect the successful candidate to develop

interdisciplinary research across Faculties, externally

and with UCL Partners, linking computational and

physiological sciences.

Individuals with expertise in computational aspects of

any branch of systems physiology, including

neurophysiology, a major research strength of the

Department, are encouraged to apply. A strong

publication record in international journals and an ability

to attract funding from research councils and charities is

essential.

The appointment will be full time on the UCL Grade 9 or

Professorial Grade. The salary range will be: Reader -

£50,902 to £55,362 per annum; Professor – negotiable

on the professorial scale but not less than £61,960 per

annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

For further details about the vacancy and how to apply

online please go to http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs and

search on Reference Number 1223414.

Applicants may make informal enquiries about the post

to Peter Coveney, CLMS Director

([email protected]), Trevor Smart, Head of NPP

([email protected]), or John Carroll, Associate Dean,

Division of Biosciences ([email protected]).

Closing Date: 28th January 2012.

We particularly welcome female applicants and those

from an ethnic minority, as they are under- represented

within University College London at this level.

Robert A. WELCH FoundationDistinguished University Chair

Department of BIOCHEMISTRYUTHSC at San Antonio, TX

We are seeking candidates at the Professor or Associate Professor level, withexpertise in the broad area of Structural Biology, with a specific interest inits application to drug discovery. Research areas that encompass chemicalor structural (X-ray, NMR or cryo-EM) analysis of macromolecular com-plexes, structure-based drug design, or chemical biology will be considered.In addition to the Robert A. Welch Distinguished University Endowed Chair,significant resources from the UT STARs fund and the Cancer Prevention andResearch Institute of Texas (CPRIT) will be sought for qualified candidatesto enhance the recruitment package. The Chair will occupy newly renovatedspace in a Department of 24 primary and 15 cross/adjunct-appointed faculty,with research interests spanning the fields of enzymology, signaling, transcrip-tional regulation, neuroscience, cancer, membrane and organelle biology andintercellular communication (http://www.biochem.uthscsa.edu/). There is asignificant structural biology focus within the department that is supported byextensive state-of-the-art core facilities in X-ray, NMR, Mass Spectrometry,Analytical Ultracentrifugation, Surface Plasmon Resonance, Calorimetry/Spectrophotometry and Protein Purification. SanAntonio is the 7th largest cityin the U.S. with a beautiful, historical downtown area featuring the Riverwalkwith its diverse entertainment and many fine restaurants. UTHSCSAis locatednorthwest of downtown SanAntonio in the South Texas Medical Center, gate-way to the scenic Texas Hill Country, with its many recreational opportunitiesand boutique wineries. UTHSCSAconsists of five schools, including aMedicalSchool, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Dental School, School ofNursing and School of Health Professions.

If interested, Please submit a CurriculumVitae, description of research interests,list of four referees and a cover letter to Dr. Bruce J. Nicholson, Chair ofBiochemistry, MSC 7760, UTHSCSA, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio,

TX 78229-3900 or by e-mail c/o Esther James at [email protected] of applications will proceed until the position is filled.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an EqualEmployment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All facultyappointments are designated as security-sensitive positions.

Research Faculty Position

Western University of Health Sciences, College of VeterinaryMedicine is seeking candidates for a tenure-track or tenuredAssistant or Associate Professor in research related to on thefollowing fields of interest:

• Stem cell biology and/or immunology, banking techniques, regenerativemedicine in humans or animals, and other areas of translational stem cellresearch directed to improving the health of humans and/or animals.

• Infectious diseases or food safety

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will have aDoctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Biology or a related discipline. For applicantsat the Assistant Professor level, relevant postdoctoral experience and dem-onstrated potential for excellence in research will be required. Applica-tions at the Associate Professor level will require all of the above plus awell-established research program with a record of extramural funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will include a primary appointment inWestern University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, withthe option to hold an adjunct position at Western University Graduate Schoolof Biomedical Sciences and/or at California State Polytechnic University atPomona. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active, exter-nally funded research program (70%) and to participate in academic (20%), andservice activities (10%) of the College of Veterinary Medicine. This positionoffers ample opportunities for inter-professional collaborations.

APPLICATION: Applicants must apply online and submit a letter ofapplication, a current dated curriculum vitae, copies of 3 recent publications, astatement of research plans, and the names, addresses (both postal and email),and telephone numbers of three references.Applicants should indicate in a coverletter the rank (assistant or associate professor) of the position for which theyare applying, along with their specific field of research. Review of completedapplications will begin January 15, 2012, and will continue until the positionis filled. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proofthat they are eligible and qualified to work in the United States. Inquiriesshould be directed to Professor Griffon, Associate Dean for Research:[email protected].

Western University of Health Sciences is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employ-ment Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individualswith disabilities are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates committed to

our mission of mentorship and serving a diverse student body.

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CALL FOR LETTERS OF INTENTFOR RESEARCH GRANTS:

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HFSP supports international and preferably intercontinentalcollaborations in basic life science research. Applicationsare invi ted for grants to support innovative andinterdisciplinary approaches to understanding complexmechanisms of living organisms. Applicants are expectedto develop novel lines of research distinct from theirongoing research. Preliminary results are not required.

Program Grants are for independent scientists at all stagesof their careers while Young Investigators’ Grants are forteams of scientists who are all within 5 years of establishingan independent laboratory and within 10 years of obtainingtheir PhDs. Both provide 3 years support for 2 – 4 memberteams, with not more than one member from any one country,unless critical for the innovative nature of the project.Awards are dependent upon team size and successfulteams will receive up to $450,000 per year. The principalapplicant must be located in one of the HFSP membercountries but co-investigators may be located in any country.

For further information see the HFSP web site(www.hfsp.org). Teams must register via the website by March 21st 2012 so as to submit a letterof intent online by the March 28th 2012 deadline.

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The Departments of Bioengineering and Materi-als Science and Engineering in the College ofEngineering at the University of California,Berkeley, invite applications for a joint tenure-

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We seek an individual with demonstrated excellence in the broad areasof biomaterials and bionanoscience, including biocompatible, bio-hybridand soft biological materials. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and evi-dence of outstanding scholarship within a relevant discipline. Successfulapplicants are expected to offer undergraduate and graduate courses inbioengineering and materials science and engineering, and have a strongcommitment to, and potential for excellence in, teaching, research, andservice. The level of appointment is based on experience and qualifications.

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The Brain Institute of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte(UFRN) is proud to announce the opening of eleven (11) faculty positions.UFRN is a leading University of Northeastern Brazil, booming with economicdevelopment and famous for its pristine tropical environment. Public contestswill be held inMarch/April 2012 to recruit four (4) Full Professors and seven(7) Assistant Professors. All positions are tenured by the Federal Governmentwith a single confirmatory evaluation three years after hiring. The positionsalso grant continuous career progression, medical & labor benefits, with 45days of paid vacations per year, one extra monthly salary as yearly bonus, andfull salary retirement.

Outstanding and enthusiastic neuroscientists with idealism, initiative and

leadership are sought in the following fields:

Molecular, cellular and systems neurophysiology (1 Full Professor position)Psychopharmacology and Neuroethology (1 Full and 1 Assisting Professorpositions)Neuroimaging (1 Full and 1 Assisting Professor positions)Neuroendocrinology (1 Full Professor position)Computational Neuroscience (1 Assistant Professor position)Neuroengineering (1 Assistant Professor position)Optogenetics Applied to Neuroscience (1 Assistant Professor position)Neurobiology of Stem Cell (1 Assistant Professor position)Neural Biophysics (1 Assistant Professor position)Applicants should refer to www.neuro.ufrn.br/concurso2012 for a completeEnglish translation of the contest rules, specification of initial salary and benefits,and list of documents and procedures required for contest registration. The reg-istration period will be open from January 16th to February 24th, 2012.

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Applications are invited from qualified applicants for available tenure-eligiblefaculty positions at all ranks.

The Vascular Biology Center of the Georgia Health Sciences Universitypresently includes 13 tenured/tenure-track core faculty, 78 staff (researchfaculty, Pre- and Post-doctoral Fellows and Research technicians) inrecently-renovated, well-equipped laboratory space (20,000+ square feet).VBC faculty are highly collaborative with extramural grant awards, includ-ing a program project grant, in excess of $10 million. The Center directs thePhD program in Vascular Biology and the Post-doctoral Institutional NIHTraining Program.

The successful applicants will have excellent communication skills andresearch interests in vascular biology or related conditions (i.e. lung dis-ease, obesity/diabetes, heart failure). Associate/Full Professors should haveestablished NIH-funded programs. Preference will be given to applicantswith interests complementing those of existing faculty as described at http://www.georgiahealth.edu/centers/vbc/core.html.

Highly competitive salaries and start-up packages are available. Inquiriesand applications (including full CV, letter of research interests/career plans)should be addressed to Dr. David Fulton ([email protected]).On-LineApplication http://www.georgiahealth.edu/facultyjobs reference#5406, Vascular Biology Center.

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Research fellows will receive an attractive salaryaccording to the German “Tarifvertrag der Länder(TV-L)” (typically TV-L grade E 14). Applicantsmay apply for an additional start-up funding up tothe amount of € 25,000 as well as for material andtravel expenses of up to € 10,000 per year. In the�rst two years after the completion of their re-search fellowship, the fellows may be granted upto € 5,000 for continuing cooperation with LMUMunich. The fellowships are tenable for two years.

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Under the intellectual leadership of MartinNowak, Professor of Biology and ofMathematics at HarvardUniversity, the FoundationalQuestions in EvolutionaryBiology [FQEB] project aims to fund at least ten research projects to study foundational questions in evolutionary biology. The purpose of the FQEB project isto generate new kinds of knowledge and understanding in core areas in biology where there have been severe “missing knowledge problems.” There are twocore themes of this initiative:

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Research questions include:• What is the transition from chemical kinetics to evolutionary dynamics, and can the transition from non-evolving to evolving systems be defined preciselyand formally?

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The successful projects will receive funding of up to $200,000 per year for up to two consecutive years. The scholars will do cutting-edge research at their owninstitutions, and will be expected to participate in the creation of new research networks and to work across disciplinary boundaries.Work which has significantphilosophical implications for evolutionary biology and science more broadly will receive priority. Applicants must have an excellent track record of scientificproductivity, as evidenced by publications.

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Storm Eye Institute Faculty Positions in VisionResearch

The Department of Ophthalmology invites applica-tions and nominations for up to four tenure-trackpositions in the Department of Ophthalmology. Ap-plicants must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D.-Ph.D.degree. Two of these positions are for senior sci-entists, with qualifications suitable for endowed chairsand for the position of director of research. The otherpositions can be at a more junior level.TheDepartment is seeking individuals whowill com-

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FACULTY POSITIONS in Biochemical Engi-neering. The University of North Texas (UNT) hasembarked on a multiyear university initiative to hirenew faculty and make major infrastructure improve-ments to enhance and expand research (website: http://research.unt.edu/clusters/). UNT seeks candidatesat the ASSOCIATE or FULL PROFESSOR levelwith active research programs in the Bio-based Produc-tion of Industrial Chemicals. Expertise is sought in thebiosynthesis and/or scale-up production of industri-ally relevant chemicals in crops or microbial systems.Research programs will focus on metabolic pathway en-gineering of high-value chemical feedstocks, fatty acids,and/or polymers. The successful candidates must have adoctoral degree in a Life Science-related or BiochemicalEngineering-related Discipline, an active research pro-gram in Biochemical Genetics with an emphasis in bio-based production of industrial chemicals, and evidenceof a consistent track record in obtaining extramural fund-ing and producing high-impact scholarship. This willbe the first of six new hires with a thematic researchfocus in Metabolic Biochemistry and Engineering. Thisgroup is expected to build on investments at UNT intwo other research initiatives- BPlant Signaling Mecha-nisms[ and BRenewable Bioproducts[ -- already targetedby the UNT administration for research cluster sup-port. UNT is the fourth largest university in Texas, withabout 36,000 students in 97 Bachelor_s, 88 Master_s,and 40 doctoral degree programs. All applicants mustapply online at website: https://facultyjobs.unt.edu.For questions, contact Kent Chapman, Search Com-mittee Chair, e-mail: [email protected]. Review ofapplications is under way, and will continue until thesearch is closed. UNT is an Affirmative Action/ADA/EqualOpportunity Employer.

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The Biology Department at Western WashingtonUniversity (WWU), a regional comprehensive univer-sity located between Seattle and Vancouver B.C., in-vites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professorposition, beginning September 2012. We seek an in-dividual committed to undergraduate and M.S. stu-dent education who will establish a vigorous researchprogram that involves students. Ph.D. and postdoc-toral experience in marine biology, with an emphasison quantitative methods (e.g., modeling or bioinformat-ics), are required. Applicants must provide evidence ofthe potential to teach biostatistics, introductory phys-iology, and an upper-level quantitative course. Reviewbegins January 23, 2012. See full position announce-ment, including all required qualifications, at website:http://biol.wwu.edu/biology/. For information aboutWWU_s Shannon Point Marine Center, see website:http://www.wwu.edu/spmc/. For application in-formation and instructions, go to the WWU Employ-ment website: http://www.wwu.edu/jobs. AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSORPublic Health/Health Sciences

Hamline University seeks an Assistant Professor ofBiology (tenure track) to teach in the new interdis-ciplinary undergraduate Health Sciences Program inthe College of Liberal Arts. Teaching responsibilitieswill include Principles of Public Health, Epidemiology,Health Science Methods, and the Senior Capstone. Can-didates should have a Ph.D., one-two years experiencein an area of public health, a commitment to excellencein teaching, and the ability to establish an active re-search program with undergraduate students. Pleasesend: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) cover letter, (3) teachingphilosophy statement, (4) research interests (5) threeletters of reference to e-mail: [email protected](Dr. Presley Martin, Biology Department, HamlineUniversity, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul MN55104). Deadline for applications is February 11, 2012.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and isespecially interested in candidates who will contribute to a climatethat supports equality and diversity.

POSITIONS OPEN

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT HEAD: Univer-sity of Louisiana Lafayette_s Ray P. Authement Collegeof Sciences seeks an outstanding candidate with scien-tific accomplishments, knowledge of an ACS-approvedprogram, as well as leadership qualities required to headthe Chemistry department. The Department Chair willbe responsible for coordinating with other programsand departments the development of interdisciplinaryresearch teams for the purpose of enhancing researchproductivity and external funding. Our vision for thenew Chair includes enhancing the department_s rolein the natural sciences at all levels, improving researchand education, and providing strategic positioning fornew faculty appointments, and moving the departmenttoward the establishment of a M.S. program. Limitedteaching is expected. Send application letter, curricu-lum vitae, statement of administrative philosophy andresearch interests, transcripts, and names, postal, ande-mail addresses of three references toDr. Bradd Clark,Search Committee Chair, to e-mail: [email protected]. The review process will continue until the posi-tion is filled. Receipt of complete application materialis required on or before February 20, 2012. Furtherinformation on Lafayette is available at the Universi-ty_s website: http://www.louisiana.edu/ an Affirma-tive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

The Department of Chemistry of the University ofLouisiana at Lafayette invites applications for a tenuretrack position in Analytical Chemistry at the Assistantor Associate Professor level. The successful candidatewill teach analytical, general chemistry, instrumentalanalysis and the associated laboratories. The chemistis expected to teach, perform research and participatefully in other activities of our ACS-Certified depart-ment, college, and university. Consistent with theseresponsibilities, the successful candidate will have aPh.D. in analytical chemistry, research and postdoc-toral experience preferred. A vita, transcripts, teachingphilosophy, research plan and three letters of recom-mendation should be directed to Dr. E. R. Taylor,Chairman, Search Committee, Department of Chem-isry, P.O. Box 44370, University of Louisiana atLafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana 70504-4370, or email:[email protected]. To insure consideration, re-ceipt of a completed application is required byMarch 15,2012. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportu-nity Employer.

INSTRUCTOR

The Department of Chemistry of the University ofLouisiana at Lafayette invites applications for a non-tenure track instructor position in Chemistry. Thesuccessful candidate will teach general chemistry andassociated laboratories as well as freshman/sophomorelevel chemistry courses in their particular area of ex-pertise. The chemist is expected to teach full-time andparticipate fully in other activities of our ACS-Certifieddepartment, college, and university. Consistent withthese responsibilities, the successful candidate will havean M.S. in chemistry. Teaching experience is preferred.A vita, transcripts, teaching philosophy, and three let-ters of recommendation should be directed toDr. E. R.Taylor, Chairman, Search Committee, Departmentof Chemistry, P.O. Box 44370, University of Loui-siana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana 70504-4370,or email: [email protected]. To insure consider-ation, receipt of a completed application is required byMarch 15, 2012. The University is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer.

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