The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
“Advancing Biomedical Research Workforce Diversity: NIGMS Workshop for Postdocs Transitioning to Independent Positions,”
March 11-12, 2010, on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland
The workshop will explore each of the steps postdocs may need to take in the transition to their first independent positions. The workshop will cover all stages of this transition process from identifying the institutions that best fit their needs, to preparing for the job search, negotiating a start-up package, setting up a laboratory, applying for research funding, and receiving tenure. Although the focus of the workshop is on academic positions, participants will also have an opportunity to learn about scientific careers in industry, government, and other areas that utilize their scientific training. As suggested by the meeting title, the workshop will emphasize special aspects of the transition process as they apply to postdocs with diverse backgrounds, especially those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. The workshop will include speakers with varied backgrounds and personal experiences. Draft agenda: https://workshop.nigms.nih.gov
Attendance is limited.
Priority given to those applicants who anticipate completion of their postdoctoral training within the next year and whose career plans would benefit from this workshop.
Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The registration form can be found at https://workshop.nigms.nih.gov and must be completed by November 2, 2009.
Individuals selected to attend the workshop will be reimbursed by NIGMS for travel and per diem expenses.
Job Postings
Research Technician
Position duties include but not limited to: perform experiments investigating fungal pathogenesis in a mouse model of infection and in vitro models of infections; perform molecular biology and microbiology experiments to study fungal pathogenesis, order supplies/reagents and maintain lab, assist in training other lab personnel, present data in lab meetings, and assist in preparation of grants and manuscripts.
Experience with mouse models of infection is preferred; molecular biology and microbiology experience is required.
Post-doctoral Fellow
Position duties include but not limited to: design and perform
experiments investigating fungal pathogenesis in a mouse model of infection and
in vitro models of infections; design and perform molecular biology and
microbiology experiments to study fungal pathogenesis, perform at a high level
of independence, order supplies/reagents and maintain lab, assist in training
other lab personnel, present data in lab meetings, and assist in preparation of
grants and manuscripts.
Molecular biology and microbiology experience is required experience with yeast genetics, genomics, and molecular biology strongly preferred.
Samuel A. Lee, M.D Ph.D
Section Chief, Infectious Diseases
VA Albuquerque Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of New Mexico Health Science Center
1501 San Pedro Dr. SE
Mail Code: 111-J
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Office: 505-265-1711 x4590
Fax: 505-256-2803
Postdoctoral Award
Program Number: 00311
Title: Breast Cancer Research Program--Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
Sponsor: Department of the Army
SYNOPSIS:
The Postdoctoral Award enables recent medical or other doctoral
degree graduates to obtain the necessary experience to pursue an
independent career in breast cancer research. Candidates for this
award should exhibit a strong desire to pursue a career in breast
cancer research. The CDMRP expects to allot approximately $8M of the
$150M FY09 BCRP appropriation to fund approximately 25 Postdoctoral
Award proposals, depending on the quality and number of proposals
received.
Deadline(s): 11/18/2009
Established Date: 10/24/2008
Follow-Up Date: 10/01/2010
Review Date: 10/20/2009
Post-Doc Position: Molecular fungal pathogenesis
Sam Lee, one of the ID faculty at the VA has a post-doc position in his lab. The announcement is attached below as well as the link to his lab web site...
Here's a link to my lab webpage:
http://hsc.unm.edu/som/medicine/id/msclinic/
Please see the attachment for more information
Lisa Dillon
Assistant to the Director
Center for Infectious Disease & Immunity
University of New Mexico
MSC 11 6020
915 Camino de Salud - CRF 301
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505-272-5872
505-272-9912 fax
ldillon@salud.unm.edu
Postdoctoral Position at UNM_(Yeast Research)
Hi All,
One postdoctoral position is immediately available to study vacuolar ATPase
proton pumps in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This Post-doctoral position
announcement with Dr. Karlett Parra at UNM.
Thank you,
Carolyn
Carolyn R. Bizzell
NM-INBRE Program Manager
New Mexico State University
Chemistry & Biochemistry
MSC 3C PO Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
email: cbizzell@nmsu.edu
http://www.nminbre.org/
phone: (575) 646-2783
fax: (575) 646-4111
Funding opportunity for Postdocs studying cancer
Sponsor: Childs (Jane Coffin) Memorial Fund
Program Number: 00218
Title: Fellowship Awards
E-mail:
jccfund@yale.edu
Web Site:
http://jccfund.org/
Program URL:
http://jccfund.org/fellowship
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to suitably qualified individuals for full-time
postdoctoral studies in the medical and related sciences bearing on
cancer. Applicants should not have more than one year of postdoctoral
experience. The appointment will normally be for three years. The
stipend at present is $43,000 for the first year, $44,000 the second
year, and $46,000 the third year.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2010
Link to full program description:
http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?00218
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology anticipates an ongoing need for postdoctoral fellows and seeks applications for positions in the research areas listed below. We have many well-funded laboratories offering excellent training in a number of disciplines related to Cancer Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Molecular Biology, and Immunology and Infectious Diseases.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent.
Please send your curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest which includes the program for which you wish consideration, and the names of three references to:
Dolores Tarin
Search Coordinator
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
MSC08 4660
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Applications will remain active until July 31 of each year, at the end of which time all candidates must reapply.
Scott A. Ness, Ph.D.
Keywords: Oncogenes, stem cells, hematopoiesis, gene regulation, differentiation, cancer biology, cell cycle control, leukemia, signal transduction, genomics
NIH-funded post-doctoral positions are available for qualified and highly motivated individuals interested in the study of transcriptional regulation, the control of hematopoietic cell differentiation and the development and progression of human leukemia. This work involves many aspects of modern molecular and cellular biology including biochemical methods such as the study of protein-protein interactions and post-translational modifications, genome-wide approaches such as chromatin immunoprecipitation, ChIP on Chip assays and gene expression profiling and translational studies such as high-throughput screening assays and the analysis of clinical samples. This is an outstanding training opportunity for individuals interested in applying biochemical, molecular biology and cell biology techniques to the study of human leukemia.
Qualifications: Ideal applicants will be recent recipients of a PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics or a related field with a record of peer-reviewed publications. Excellent speaking and writing skills are essential. Although these positions are funded, applicants should be willing and able to apply for individual post-doctoral fellowships and will be expected to participate in and contribute to a highly interactive research environment.
Job Openings
Postdoctoral Positions are available throughout the Health Sciences Center. Below are links to the individual Basic Sciences Departments. Please contact the Principal Investigator for opportunities.
School of Medicine
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
Cell Biology and Physiology
Molecular Genetics and
Microbiology
Neurosciences
Pathology