AIBS Classifieds: Other Positions Available

Research Scientist II – Biology

04/09/08

Gilead is offering a position of research scientist, in which the chosen candidate will support drug discovery efforts by providing high throughput screening. The successful applicant will:

• Develop and validate biological assays amenable to automation and high throughput screening;
• Perform automated high throughput screening assays that support drug discovery programs;
• Perform assay optimization, primary high throughput screening, hit profiling assays, and focused small molecule screens;
• Operate custom-integrated automation systems, prepare assay reagents, and execute assays;
• Perform data analysis, reporting and integration with database software;
• Represent the New Lead Discovery Group in project teams;
• Provide training for lab members, offering advice/assistance when necessary;
• Provide scientific direction and guidance to more junior positions; and
• Introduce novel screening technologies to the group.

The position requires:

• Specific experience with high throughput screening and assay development;
• Solid understanding of modern high throughput screening assay technologies;
• Experience using laboratory automation equipment; and
• Four years beyond a PhD or Post-Doctoral of pharmaceutical industry experience in assay design and high-throughput screening.

For more information, visit www.gilead.com/careers and reference Req#773.

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Stony Brook Southampton • Faculty Positions

02/08/08

At Stony Brook Southampton, the critical issues of sustainability and sustainable development will be explored in new, mostly undergraduate programs transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries including the Marine Sciences. Located on the south shore of Long Island and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Stony Brook Southampton is part of Stony Brook University, one of the nation’s top public research universities.
Stony Brook Southampton will have multiple teaching opportunities available for Fall 2008. Full-time Lecturers (10-month appointments):

• Biology (Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology)
• Ecology (Organismal, Population, Community, Ecosystem, and Landscape Ecology)
• Environmental Science
• Higher Marine Vertebrate Biology (Preferably Marine Mammology, Ornithology, and Herpetology)*
• Marine Ecology (Conservation Biology and Marine Sciences)*

Special Note: *Higher Marine Vertebrate Biology and Marine Ecology fall within the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook Southampton.
Required: Graduate training and teaching experience at the college level. For Writing and Rhetoric Studies, experience teaching composition or writing intensive courses at the undergraduate level.
Preferred: Doctorate for most positions, as well as training and supervision of teaching assistants. For Writing and Rhetoric Studies, doctorate in Writing/Composition and Rhetoric, and experience training and supervision of teaching assistants in composition.
Salaries will be commensurate with experience. The initial review of applications will begin on February 29, 2008, and will continue until all positions are filled.
All applicants must apply online at www.stonybrook.edu/jobs. Please attach a cover letter (indicate in your cover letter the discipline(s) you are applying for and a statement of teaching philosophy), and Curriculum Vitae.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Conservation Scientist

01/02/08

Environmental Defense, a national nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, is seeking to hire an experienced PhD-level scientist as part of its Land, Water, and Wildlife Program. The focus of this position will be on the conservation of imperiled biodiversity in the United States. This position will focus on two key aspects of biodiversity conservation. First, the conservation scientist will work with a multi-disciplinary team using incentives to encourage conservation efforts by private landowners through place-based projects and policy advocacy. Second, the conservation scientist will also help to shape Environmental Defense’s response to the impacts of climate change on land and wildlife conservation, including issues related to ecosystem adaptation and resilience, carbon offsets markets, biofuel production, and others.

The successful candidate will be expected to help shape the future direction of the wildlife-related activities of the program through research, advocacy, and involvement in on-the-ground conservation efforts. To read more about this position and apply online, please visit: www.environmentaldefense.org/page.cfm?tagid=371&jobID=307

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Biology Positions - Maricopa Community Colleges, Arizona

12/10/07

Biology faculty positions are available with Maricopa Community Colleges to begin August 2008. Starting salary range is $41,225 to $79,443 depending on experience and education. Excellent benefits include comprehensive healthcare, professional growth opportunities and funds, sabbaticals, and domestic partner benefits. See www.maricopa.edu/hrweb for deadlines and application information.

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Facilities Manager with NEON, Inc. - Washington, DC

06/22/07

THE ORGANIZATION: NEON, Inc. (www.neoninc.org) is a 501c(3) nonprofit corporation based in Washington, DC, whose mission is to provide the scientific and business infrastructure for the National Ecological Observatory Network, a major research equipment and facilities construction project developed for the National Science Foundation (NSF). The goal of NEON is to deliver a continental-scale research instrument having computational, analytical, and modeling capabilities and consisting of 20 heavily instrumented fixed sites, a number of mobile scientific assets that can be deployed for variable periods of time, and biodiversity archive facilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Project Manager, the Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the construction and deployment of NEON across the national network. The infrastructure includes such components as buildings (office, dormitories, cafeteria, labs, etc), roads, meteorological towers, scientific instrumentation, communication equipment, and power. Responsibilities include:

1. Site development planning, including detailed designs, schedules, and budgets.
2. Oversight of facility construction and management of the construction budget for those components.
3. Implementation of environmental impact and safety studies in coordination with the ES&H Manager.
4. Implementation of a compliance program to ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations.
5. Coordination of onsite resources such as personnel (sensor and IT engineers, scientific staff, construction trade personnel, and others), staging areas, and other resources.
6. Management of contracted services for survey aircraft, sample archival, and sample processing (e.g., sequencing and pathogen screening).
7. Development and implementation of annual management plans, establishing key performance indicators with the Project Manager and tracking performance against these indicators on an ongoing basis.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to handle rapid changes in a fast-paced environment, respond to new requirements, and work with a diverse team of scientists, educators, technologists, and business professionals. He/she should possess

1. 7-10 years’ progressive experience in scientific and technical facilities construction and management;
2. a demonstration of leadership, responsiveness, and creativity;
3. experience with ES& H, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS);
4. an ability to integrate cyberinfrastructure and specialized scientific instrumentation as a vital component of the facilities construction and operation;
5. strong organizational and management skills;
6. strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; and
7. a BA/BS degree (preferred).

TO APPLY: Applications will be reviewed starting early July 2007, and the position will remain open until it is filled. Some travel will be required, and salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, salaried position subject to the continuing availability of NSF funding. Benefits include health care, paid vacation, and a retirement plan. NEON is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter, résumé, salary history, and salary requirements to NEON Administrative Director, Attn: NEON Facilities Manager Search

• by mail to AIBS, 1444 Eye St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005 OR
• by fax to 202-628-1509 OR
• by email to careers@neoninc.org.

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