AIBS Classifieds: Other Positions Available

Assistant Professor of Biology - University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA

06/30/10

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia invites applications for a continuing, 10-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) to begin 15 August 2011.

The successful candidate will possess a PhD or equivalent terminal degree. This learning-centered department requires faculty commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, scholarly activity, student advising and service. The successful candidate will teach General Biology lecture and lab, and contribute to departmental offerings in his/her area of expertise. Individuals who can augment the non-clinical aspects of the department's programs and majors are especially encouraged to apply.

For a full job description and application details, please visit:
www.usp.edu/humanresources/employment/.

USP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

Scientist IV - Ridgefield, CT

06/17/10

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has an opening in its Ridgefield, Connecticut, facility for a Scientist IV.

Description

Initiate, design, trouble shoot, and efficiently complete in-vivo testing of compounds in atherosclerosis models. Independently execute routine/non-routine experiments on the basis of literature analyses. Propose, evaluate, and implement new technologies.

Demonstrate expertise in the field and contribute to training technicians and junior level scientists. Participate in tissue dissections, preparation of tissue for histology, preparation of tissue for RNA or protein analysis. Perform data analysis using image analysis software.

Requirements

Must possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in Biological Sciences, Pharmacology, or a related field and at least two years of prior work experience as a Researcher (Biological Sciences).

Must also possess graduate college coursework/project or work experience with the following: In-vivo techniques including handling of animals, oral gavage, i.p, s.c, i.v dosing; tissue dissection, cardiac puncture, tail vein methods for blood collection; ELISA assays, sample preparation for DNA, RNA, or protein analysis by RT-PCR, western blot and microarray, analyzing data, creating and presenting charts; MS office skills; and image analysis of tissue sections using advanced software. Any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience would be acceptable.

Forward resumé to BI Customer Care, GC-RP/I610-9, 3401 Technology Drive, Findlay, OH 45840.

Associate Director, Technical Research Programs (DataONE)
The University of New Mexico—DataONE (Observation Network for Earth)

04/20/10

The Office of the Vice President for Research seeks highly qualified candidate for the position of Associate Director (AD), Technical Research Programs for DataONE—a distributed global data center for earth observations, supporting the biological, environmental, and earth sciences. The AD will engage the community through the DataONE Users Group and Working Group participation, and will contribute directly to DataONE education and outreach activities. This position will supervise community engagement and outreach staff and will oversee the activities at DataONE sub award institutions. In addition, the AD will organize and lead training sessions related to data management, best practices, and DataONE tools and services.

A detailed announcement including mandatory qualifications and application procedures can be obtained at the UNM Jobs website: https://unmjobs.unm.edu. Questions on application procedures may be addressed to The University of New Mexico Human Resource Department at (505) 277-6947.

A letter of interest (including a statement addressing the qualifications requirements) and CV must be received by close of business 14 May 2010. Apply online at: www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=2952&job=6723095

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Posting #0805533