Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Radiation Transportation & Criticality Group
Job Number: 4001983 (Ref.#. ORNL07-81-NSTD)
Date Posted: 09/27/2007


Job Description

Nuclear Science and Technology Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee

ORNL07-81-NSTD

Project Description:
A post-doctoral research associate position is available immediately in the Radiation Transport and Criticality Group at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This position will involve research in the use of radiation transport codes in dosimetry calculations for varied nuclear applications. Applicant will participate in the Radiation Safety and Information Computational Center (RSICC) benchmarking efforts for inclusion in RSICC software packages.

Qualifications: PhD required in Computer Sciences, Engineering, or Mathematics and Statistics. The job requires working knowledge and high familiarity with radiation transport software (MCNP, SCALE, etc. as distributed by RSICC) for applications in the medical field, homeland security, nonproliferation, shielding design of nuclear reactors, spent fuel, high level waste characterization, criticality safety and general radiation shielding applications. The work requires a nuclear engineer, physicist or mathematician who has expertise in computer programming. Knowledge of C, C++, JAVA is desirable. The candidate must be familiar with compilers widely used in radiation transport software, operating systems such as Linux, Windows, MacIntosh and other Unix-based systems. The candidate will participate in the daily activities of RSICC which include the testing, validation and verification of new or updated software prior to public release, benchmarking, interfacing with the user community, and close interaction with RSICC staff and the international community.

Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

How to Apply:
Qualified applicants may apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. When applying for this position, please reference the position title and number (ORNL07-81-NSTD).

This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postdoctoral Research Associates Program and is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). This appointment is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.





Contact: Brad Parish
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
P.O. Box 117, MS-6173
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
United States
Phone: (865) 576-2311
Fax: (865) 576-0287
Email: Bradley.Parish orau.org
Employer's Web Site: http://www.orau.org

Sandia National Labs

Job Title: Postdoctoral Appointee – Material/Polymer Science
Job Number: 4001976 (Ref.#. 58706)
Date Posted: 09/25/2007


Job Description

Help Us Change the World
Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of staff members, technologists, postdocs, and visiting researchers. We focus on cutting-edge technology ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation, to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. Whether it’s writing software for the world’s fastest computers, leading a national initiative in nanotechnology, or developing intelligent microsystems, Sandians are leading the way—and they are doing it with tools and facilities that rank among the world’s best. To learn more, visit www.sandia.gov.

The Materials Chemistry Department designs and evaluates a variety of specialty polymer media. We use our understanding of chemical properties to design monomers, polymers, and materials that respond to a variety of stimuli (e.g., heat, light, shock). The work performed in the department is focused on the fundamental research, development, and application of the new materials we invent.

We are seeking candidates for a postdoctoral appointment in material/polymer science to design, synthesize, and characterize molecular and polymer systems and to accurately document their results. The successful applicant will participate in team-oriented projects in a modern research environment with state-of-the-art analytical equipment. Research project areas include shape memory polymers, new armor materials, light/heat-activated polymers, tailored resin synthesis, and composite fabrication.

Qualified candidates will possess a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, polymer materials science, or a closely related field. Other requirements include: (1) knowledge and ability to perform a wide range of synthetic organic transformations; (2) ability to formulate new polymer systems; and hands-on experience using FT-IR, NMR, GC-MS, UV-vis, LC, DSC, and other related characterization techniques. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required, as documented by previous publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualified candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance for this position. In order to obtain a security clearance, U.S. citizenship is required.

The annual salary for this position is $74,200.

Located in Livermore, we enjoy close proximity to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, several world-class educational institutions, and diverse cultural and year-round recreational opportunities. Sandia provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K savings plan. Our culture values work-life balance—offering programs such as flexible-work schedules with alternate Fridays off, on-site fitness facilities, three weeks of vacation, and more.

If you are interested in helping us change the world, please apply at www.sandia.gov/employment/career-opp. Click on “Search Job Postings,” type the Job ID number 58706 into the Keywords box. Click on the Search button to access this job opening, and complete an online application. Sandia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.




Contact:
Sandia National Labs
Livermore, CA 94550
United States
Online Application: Apply for this job from Employer's website

Job Title: POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER-RESEARCH CENTER FOR ADVANCED CARBON MATERIALS, AIST, JAPAN
Job Number: 4001841
Date Posted: 09/04/2007
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled


Job Description

The Research Center for Advanced Carbon Materials at AIST, Japan invites highly-motivated applicants from various research backgrounds for post-doctoral positions to work on the development of nanotechnology, nanomaterials, and nanodevices. Led by Prof. Sumio Iijima, recognized as the discoverer of carbon nanotubes (CNT), we have established ourselves as one of the world leaders in the hot field of carbon nanotube synthesis and applications. The candidates are expected to contribute to our ongoing efforts based on our original "Super Growth CVD" (Science 2004) to develop rational synthetic approaches to ultimately grow carbon nanotubes with completely defined structures and explore their unique properties to develop innovative applications. We are leading several large government projects (until 2011) whose generous funding allows us to further expand our future research as well as to aim for the next big breakthrough. Furthermore, through our close relationship with companies, we are involved in both fundamental as well as industrial research in hopes of establishing a carbon nanotube industry.

Our facilities include six lab rooms, of which three are clean rooms fully-equipped with microprocessing systems, 11 automated CVD systems, etc for micro-processing, chemical processing and characterization.

Our lab is set within AIST, Tsukuba the largest government-funded research facility in Japan. Tsukuba is located approximately 30 miles outside of Tokyo (45 minutes by train). We are an international group, composed of people from Japan, America, Canada, France, and China. Therefore, we have the experience of foreign researchers joining our lab, as well as the AIST International Center which assists foreign researchers in various aspects of life in Japan.

The position is one year, renewable. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. within seven years prior to application. Experience in chemical vapor deposition, field emission, chemistry, material science, electrochemistry are preferred, but not required. Applications, including resume, publication list, and summary of research experience should be sent to: Post-doctoral position, Research Center for Advanced Carbon Materials, AIST, Central 5, Tsukuba, 305-8565, JAPAN; email: nanocarbon-apply@m.aist.go.jp. We encourage potential applicants to visit our group website at http://www.nanocarbon.jp/index_e.shtml and the AIST website at http://www.aist.go.jp/index_en.html. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Potential candidates attending the MRS Fall meeting, Boston (Nov. 26-30, 2007) can arrange for an informal meeting with Dr. Hata. AIST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




Contact: Post-doctoral Position
Research Center for Advanced Carbon Materials
AIST
Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi
Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565
Japan
Email: nanocarbon-apply m.aist.go.jp
Employer's Web Site: http://www.nanocarbon.jp/index_e.shtml

University of Chicago

Job Title: Postdoctoral positions
Job Number: 4001674
Date Posted: 07/31/2007
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled


Job Description

Postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Medicine, Section of Dermatology, at the University of Chicago. We seek highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to study the mechanisms of skin carcinogenesis caused by environmental exposures and to develop chemopreventive strategies. We are particularly interested in, but not limited to, alterations in signaling pathways and redox status involved in cell
proliferation and apoptosis in cells and animal models.

Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the biological sciences. Demonstrated expertise in molecular, cellular and biochemical techniques is preferred. Experience with mammalian cell culture, microscopy, immunoassays, molecular biology and animal models is desirable. Highly motivated individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a research team are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a cover letter stating research interests and career goals, and names and contact information (addresses, telephone/fax numbers, email addresses) of three references.




Contact: Yu-Ying He
Department of Medicine, Section of Dermatology
University of Chicago
5841 S. Maryland Ave, MC5067
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
Email: yuyinghe yahoo.com

CIMMYT, Int.

Job Title: Post-doctoral Fellow – Maize Improvement
Job Number: 4001649 (Ref.#. 2007/08)
Date Posted: 07/27/2007
Application Deadline: 8/15/2007


Job Description

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is seeking applications from innovative, self-motivated, scientifically outstanding plant breeders to support germplasm characterization and improvement work, using value-adding traits from genetically diverse maize. The position will be based at CIMMYT’s Main Campus located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico. The position is initially available for two years and may lead to a career path position.

The primary responsibilities will include:

Co-lead a project to identify and validate farmer-participatory approaches which improve value and diversify product options of local maize varieties
Characterization and improvement of diverse maize germplasm for high value traits (multi-purpose, industrial, nutritional, specialty uses)
Work with colleagues to develop and validate field, laboratory and molecular germplasm characterization and ‘allele mining’ strategies for quality, nutrition, industrial, and other value-adding traits.
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

PhD in plant breeding or closely related field, preferably with emphasis on maize.
Understanding of field- and lab-based (NIR, molecular) techniques and their application to germplasm characterization and development as they relate to quality and industrial traits
Strong experience in field breeding research.
Interest in working with farmers and market chain actors to develop and validate models for adding value to maize germplasm
Demonstrated ability and interest to publish in refereed science journals
Proficiency in spoken and written English; and strong ability in spoken Spanish
Interest in international research and development
Excellent people skills and proven ability to work in a team
CIMMYT (www.cimmyt.cgiar.org) is an internationally funded, non-profit research and training organization affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR, www.cgiar.org) and has an annual budget of nearly US$40 million. CIMMYT’s mission is to help the poor in the developing world by increasing the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of maize- and wheat-based cropping systems while protecting natural resources. The Center is a global leader in scientific research and training related to maize and wheat, and in biotechnology, economics, and natural resource management research. These activities are conducted in partnership with national agricultural research systems, non-governmental organizations, and advanced research institutions, both public and private, in globally focused projects and programs. CIMMYT employs a staff of around 700 and operates in a decentralized, partnership mode, having staff in 14 countries, projects and partnership networks in many more.

CIMMYT salaries for internationally recruited staff are highly competitive, with a range of benefits including housing allowance, life and health insurance package, education allowance (from KG to Grade 12), annual medical examination, and shipping allowance. The CIMMYT campus has recreational and sports facilities and offers transportation to international schools in Mexico City. Good housing is available on and off campus, in and outside Mexico City.

CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.

Please send via e-mail your letter of application no later than 15 August 2007, CV/Resume (including full contact information), and names and contact information of three references to:

Human Resources Manager, CIMMYT
(Reference 2007/08)
Email: jobs-cimmyt@cgiar.org

For further information contact Dr. Kevin Pixley, Maize Program Associate Director, k.pixley@cgiar.org





Contact: Maria Santillan
Human Resources
CIMMYT, Int.
Km 45 Carr. Mexico-Veracruz
El Batan
Texcoco, Mexico 56130
Mexico
Phone: +52 55 58042004
Email: jobs-cimmyt cgiar.org
Employer's Web Site: http://www.cimmyt.org，

UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School

Job Title: Postdoctoral fellowship in metabolism and nutritional physiology (repost)
Job Number: 4001997
Date Posted: 10/01/2007
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled


Job Description

Postdoctoral fellowship to study crosstalk among intestinal nutrient transporters. The absorption of nutrients by their intestinal transporters is essential for nutrition. Optimal absorption rates are maintained mainly because intestinal nutrient transporters are typically specifically regulated by their substrates. Rates of intestinal sugar, amino acid, mineral and vitamin transport have long been known to vary depending on levels of that sugar, amino acid, mineral or vitamin, respectively, in the diet or in the body. The postdoctoral fellow will investigate a new paradigm of nutrient transporter regulation that is being revealed by extensive microarray studies in our laboratory: specific modulation of transporters by nutrients other than their own substrates. A nutrient may affect the abundance of its transporter by altering the activity of transcription factors or the concentration of metabolites that regulate not only this nutrient’s own transport system but those of other nutrients as well. Conversely, promoters of different transporters may have response elements sensitive to the same regulatory factors activated by a variety of signaling events. The fellow interested in nutritional, gastrointestinal or metabolic physiology therefore will have a unique opportunity to begin studies in this new and exciting area of research. This position requires a broad knowledge of metabolic and signaling pathways. Expertise in molecular biology also required; expertise in imaging techniques preferred. Applicants familiar with techniques that supplement current lab expertise may be preferred. The successful candidate/s will join an active, NIH- and NSF-supported laboratory interested in developmental and metabolic regulation of intestinal nutrient transporters.
Send CV and names of three references by October 21, 2007 to: Dr. Ron Ferraris, Dept. of Pharmacology and Physiology, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 185 S. Orange Ave., Newark, NJ 07101-1709; fax: 973-9727950 (ronaldoferraris@yahoo.com). Kindly embed CV and reference list in the email, and please SEND NO attachments.





Contact: Ronaldo P. Ferraris
Pharmacology and Physiology
UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School
185 S. Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
United States
Fax: 973-9727950
Email: ronaldoferraris yahoo.com

University of Wisconsin

Job Title: POSTDOCTORATE OPPORTUNITY
Job Number: 4001960
Date Posted: 09/21/2007


Job Description

POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY

The Biology of Aging & Age-Related Diseases Training Grant is an established, multidisciplinary grant funded by NIH that focuses on basic mechanisms of aging, preventive interventions & clinical problems of older adults. There are 25 faculty trainers from 14 departments, including Project Dir. Sanjay Asthana. For further information about the training grant and a list of training grant faculty, see www.biologyofaging.wisc.edu. Earliest Start Date: January 1, 2008. Must be US citizen or permanent resident by time of appointment and must have completed the advanced degree by the start of the appointment. This opening is intended for individuals who are committed to a research career in the biology of aging and intend to spend a minimum of two years in the postdoctoral position

TO APPLY, submit the following BY December 1, 2007. Include a cover statement that describes the biology of aging research you wish to pursue while on this grant, the name of a UW faculty trainer with whom you wish to work, your thesis title and preceptor’s name. Also provide your CV, transcripts of all college coursework (copies okay), GRE or MCAT scores, and 3 letters of recommendation. If advanced degree is outside U.S., include certification of equivalency to a U.S. college degree. Submit to Training Grant Application, Institute on Aging, 2245 MSC, 1300 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706, dweber@wisc.edu. For questions, call 608-263-6404. THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.




Contact: Debra Weber
Institute on Aging
University of Wisconsin
2245 MSC
1300 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53706
United States
Phone: 608 263-6404
Fax: 608 263-6211
Email: aging ssc.wisc.edu
Employer's Web Site: http://www.aging.wisc.edu