Employment Opportunities

NIH-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship Position, to begin Oct 1, 2012 (duration: 2-5 yrs).

Eukaryotic RNA Metabolism

National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland

The Fellow will investigate molecular mechanisms involved in RNA metabolism relevant to growth and/or development.  The project structure at the NIH is flexible such that the right person may be fit to study links between transcription, RNA processing, nuclear transport, and translation.  Fission yeast as well as mammalian cell culture, and gene-altered mice serve as model systems.  Efforts may include massively parallel whole genome sequencing.  Laboratory approaches integrate cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry and structural biology.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D. and have less than 5 years postdoctoral experience.  Expertise in molecular biology, genetics and/or biochemistry is required, as are strong letters of recommendation.  The successful candidate will confer regularly with the principal investigator but must incorporate self-directed research, as well as excellent technical, presentation, and communication skills as essential parts of the job.

The candidate should email a cover letter that details his/her specific interest in the research areas described above and as reflected by the publications from the Maraia lab.

Send your cover letter, C.V., and the names of three references with their email addresses and telephone numbers by Email to:

Richard J. Maraia, M.D.

Email: maraiar@mail.nih.gov

We are looking for a biologist with good computing skills to apply and develop tools for the analysis of high-throughput sequence data generated from RNA-protein and RNA-RNA crosslinking studies. Applicants should have a PhD and at least one first author publication in a good international journal.

The position is available from January 2012 and is funded for three years.

Contact David Tollervey, University of Edinburgh, Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology
Email: d.tollervey@ed.ac.uk

Four Tenure Track Faculty Positions in RNA Research – University At Albany-SUNY
The University invites applications for four tenure track Assistant Professor positions in RNA science and technology.
CELL/DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGIST, Department of Biological Sciences: conducting research on the role of RNA, including but not exclusive to non-coding or microRNA molecules, in post-transcriptional gene regulation or other cellular and/or developmental processes.
CHEMIST/BIOCHEMIST, Department of Chemistry: conducting research in RNA science and its applications in areas such as, but not limited to, modified nucleosides, synthesis, imaging, and analytical chemistries as it pertains to RNA structure/function relationships, including interactions with proteins and other RNAs.
RNA VIROLOGIST, Department of Biological Sciences: conducting research with mammalian RNA viruses in any one or more areas including but not exclusively: genome structure, mechanisms of genome replication and packaging, gene expression and regulation, host-range and cell specificity, evolution of emerging diseases.
BIOINFORMATICIST, Department of Chemistry: conducting research on the structure/function of RNA molecules through both computational and wet-lab research.
or MACROMOLECULAR X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHER, Department of Chemistry: conducting research on solving nucleic acid/protein structures particularly that of RNA. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with RNA Institute researchers studying RNA structure and RNA-protein interactions.

The Department plans to add researchers in both areas over the next two years and will fill the position this year with the best candidate.

All positions will be affiliated with the RNA Institute (http://www.albany.edu/rna) with state-of-the-art laboratories housed in the Life Sciences Research Building (http://www.albany.edu/lifesciences).

The Institute brings together more than 35 investigators from the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, the School of Public Health, and regional institutions including the Wadsworth Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Albany Medical College. This creates an outstanding environment for research collaborations.
Instructional responsibilities will be consistent with the position and those of the faculty in the home department, and the interests of the candidate.

Submit applications for CELL/DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY at:
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=27938
Submit applications for CHEMIST/BIOCHEMIST at
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=27907
Submit applications for RNA VIROLOGIST at
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=28449
Submit applications for BIOINFORMATICIST or MACROMOLECULAR X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHER at
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=28447

Appplications must include a CV with publications cited in detail and any present or past grant funding, statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and a minimum of three references with contact information.
The successful candidates for both positions will be offered a competitive salary, start-up package, and research space in the Life Sciences Research Building.

Qualifications for all Candidates: Ph.D. from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization and a strong publication record reflecting significant scientific accomplishments. Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population. Preferred qualifications include productive post-doctoral training and the potential or demonstrated ability, to obtain independent extramural funding.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled.
The University at Albany is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.

A postdoctoral position starting in July 2010 is open in the laboratory of Nelson Lau, at Brandies University, in Waltham, MA, near Boston. We are looking for a candidate with a PhD and prior molecular biology and biochemistry experience, a record of publications, and some proficiency with bioinformatics. Skills with mouse genetics, Xenopus biology and tissue culture will also be highly considered.

Our group studies basic gene regulation mechanisms by small RNAs and the RNA interference pathway in animals. Specifically, we are interested in dissecting the molecular mechanisms of Piwi proteins and piRNAs, and to compare their functions with microRNAs, siRNAs and Argonaute proteins.

Candidates should send an email to nlau@brandeis.edu with a CV, list of publications, and three references.