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Posted 3/27/24
Scientist Position
USGS
The USGS Reston Microbiology Laboratory, within the Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center in Reston, VA, conducts environmental microbiology research aimed at understanding the role of microorganisms in contaminated and pristine ecosystems. We carry out a diverse array of research including projects aimed at understanding (1) microbial degradation of hydrocarbons at crude oil spill sites; (2) biodegradation of PFAS compounds; and (3) ecological responses of microbes to impacts from oil and gas production. In our work, we use methods from microbiology, molecular biology, and biogeochemistry, such as DNA-based sequencing and anaerobic and aerobic cultivation.
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist that is interested in interdisciplinary, environmental microbiology research. Candidates with expertise in environmental microbiology, biogeochemistry, biology, geomicrobiology, or bioremediation would be a good fit. Expertise in DNA extractions, PCR assays, as well as bioinformatics for analysis of 16S rRNA gene amplicon data sets (e.g., mothur and/or QIIME2, R) are required.
Position Details:
- Pay Scale & Grade: GS-11 (full performance level, GS-12); Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: $82,764.00 to $107,590.00 / Per Year
- Location: Reston, Virginia (telework eligible and requires occasional travel)
Key Requirements:
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation, and possess a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
- Combination of a degree and/or experience in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
To Apply:
- Apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/783135100.
- Applications will be accepted starting Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5, 2024, OR until 50 applications are received.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted and no extensions.
Posted 3/1/24
Innovation Fellowship
Darpa
A 2-year Fellowship at DARPA for early career scientists, who received their Ph.D. within the last 5 years. Fellows develop and manage the Advanced Research Concepts (ARC), a portfolio of high-impact exploratory efforts to identify breakthrough technologies for the Department of Defense.
Why become an Innovation Fellow?
Drive technological innovation
Fellows have the opportunity to influence the direction of defense research through developing ARC topics, evaluating proposals, making funding decisions, and assessing the impact of further investment on problems of importance to national security.
Engage with prominent scientists
Fellows travel across the country to visit leading researchers at top university, industry, and government labs and learn about the revolutionary research they are conducting.
Strengthen your transferable skills
Fellows work across a broad range of scientific fields and gain a deep understanding of the big-picture scope of the state of the art of science and technology.
Advance your career opportunities
Join an extraordinarily rich, technologically-focused network of DARPA Program Managers, military service members, and scientific and technical experts.
For more information on the Fellowship visit:
https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/darpa- innovation-fellowship
To apply submit CV/resume and cover letter to: fellowship@darpa.mil
Posted 2/26/24
Biostatistician Position
NEI (NIH)
Under this BPA Call, the objective is to provide statistical services and deliverables through performance of a Biostatistician (for Masters level).
Applicants should email Jason Blaine (jblaine@astrixinc.com) with their CV
TASKS/SERVICES:
- Perform statistical analyses, i.e., plan, execute, interpret, troubleshoot, and refine statistical analyses for research projects related to eye disease, using a variety of statistical approaches
- Perform statistical programming using appropriate languages (e.g., R or SAS) and prepare comprehensive reports of study results
- Perform data management, i.e., the acquisition, handling, curation, and secure sharing of diverse datasets
- Perform data cleaning in preparation for analyses, implement appropriate handling of missing data, and perform exploratory data analysis using graphical visualizations and tables
- Consult with and advise clinicians and scientists on the selection of study design, power calculations, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results, for ophthalmic research projects, including clinical trials
- Oversee the work of other staff members or trainees carrying out parts of research projects and assist with their supervision and training
- Assist with the drafting and revision of scientific manuscripts, particularly figures, tables, and text descriptions of statistical methodologies
- Assist with research projects related to machine learning and deep learning applications in ophthalmology
- Assist with bioinformatic analyses for research projects related to metabolomics, genomics, and multi-omics
- Assist with project management, including detailed record-keeping throughout the phases of each research project
- Attend regular research group meetings
- Deliver oral and written progress updates to the Principal Investigator and other clinicians and scientists
DELIVERABLES:
Upon request, the contractor shall provide documentation evidence of any and/or all work products below, including, but not limited to, the following work products and documents related to:
- Results of statistical analyses (including detailed reports)
- Statistical programs, code, and scripts
- Figures, tables, and text
- Slideshow presentations
- Oral project progress updates
- Curated datasets
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE REQUIRED:
- Masters in Biostatistics or a related discipline
- Experience of working in applied biostatistics
- Proven track record of productivity, judged by peer-reviewed publications
- Ability and experience to perform the tasks described above, including statistical analysis, statistical programming, and data management
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written, in reporting the results of statistical analyses to clinicians and scientists
- Excellent analytical thinking, organizational, time management, and problem solving skills
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
The place of performance is: Room 10D45, Building 10, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892.
This work may also be performed remotely at the discretion of the IC, NEI.
OPERATIONAL HOURS:
Work will be performed 5 days per week Monday-Friday, during normal business hours, excluding Federal holidays.
SAFETY ISSUES:
Work is performed in an office setting. No special safety precautions are required.
GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, BADGE, KEYS AND/OR FACILITIES PROVIDED:
Workspace, computer (including access to high-performance computing), telephone, and other electronic equipment as necessary will be provided.
SECURITY CLEARANCE.
Work under this BPA call is: Unclasified
OTHER DIRECT COSTS (TRAVEL, CONFERENCES, TRAINING, OR VISA PROCESSING):
Travel/Conference, Training, and VISA Processing all Apply
Posted 1/23/24
Postdoc Position
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
A Post-Doctoral Scientist position is available at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) in New Haven, Connecticut. The position is being funded through a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grant focused on testing novel nanocomposites using phosphorus from agricultural wastes, particularly animal bones and manures, on plant health and the phytobiome. Collaborators at the University of Delaware and National Research Council of Italy will develop the materials; the hired Post-Doctoral Scientist will work with CAES staff test the materials in greenhouse and field studies with a broad range of plant species, including an evaluation of impacts on the soil and rhizosphere microbiome. Familiarity with molecular techniques related to soil microbiome characterization (i.e. 16S rRNA gene, metagenomic, and transcriptome sequence analysis) and plant growth under greenhouse and field conditions is needed; experience with extraction/digestion procedures; analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS, GC-MS/LC-MS; and electron microscopy is desirable. The duration of the position is for 2.25 years, starting as early as 5/1/2024. The starting salary is $55,592/yr. with medical and dental benefits. Interested candidates should submit the following by 2/15/2024: resume/c.v., cover letter summarizing qualifications, graduate transcripts, and the names, address, telephone number, and email addresses of at least 2 references.
Applications can be sent to either: Jason C. White, Ph.D., Director, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06511, tel. 203-974-8440, fax. 203-974-8502, Jason.White@ct.gov or
Blaire Steven, Ph.D., The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, blaire.steven@ct.gov.
Posted 11/28/23
The Translational Science Interagency Fellowship
NCATS & FDA
The common goal with the FDA is to bring safe and effective drugs, regimens and devices from the bench to the bedside as quickly and efficiently as possible. Scientists who are knowledgeable about both preclinical translational science and regulatory science can help to achieve this goal.
To develop scientists with these essential skills, they created the TSIF program. This initiative provides training opportunities at both NCATS and FDA. By combining training in translational science and research-related regulatory review, the TSIF program enables fellows to build awareness of regulatory requirements into the early stages of medical product development, improving efficiencies in both the development and review processes. Fellows develop valuable skills applicable to future careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry and government.
TSIF is a three-year program, accepting up to two new fellows* per year. Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Have a Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral degree in a related discipline or have documentation that all degree requirements will be completed before the start of the fellowship. Assurance to this effect must be supplied in writing by the chair of the dissertation committee (for Ph.D. candidates) or the dean of the medical school (for M.D. candidates).
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of application. Applicants must have resided in the United States for three of the last five years.
- Have no more than two years of prior postdoctoral training before joining this fellowship program.
- Be able to pass a federal background check using Standard Form-85 (or SF 85). Section 14 of the form asks, “In the last year, have you used, possessed, supplied or manufactured illegal drugs?” The question pertains to the illegal use of drugs or controlled substances in accordance with federal laws, even though permissible under state laws. Applicants will be required to complete a conflict-of-interest assessment.
- If an NCATS/FDA Translational Science Interagency Fellow, to include their spouse and minor children, reports what is identified as a Significantly Regulated Organization (SRO) or prohibited investment fund financial interest in any amount, or a relationship with an SRO, except for spousal employment with an SRO, and the individual will not voluntarily divest the financial interest or terminate the relationship, then the individual is not placed at the FDA. For additional requirements, see FDA Ethics for Nonemployee Scientists
For more information, and to apply, please go to https://ncats.nih.gov/research/training-education/training-at-ncats/TSIF
Posted 11/06/23
Theoretical/Computational Biology Postdoc
Colorado State University
A highly collaborative team of computational and experimental scientists at the Colorado State University(Fort Collins, CO) is looking for a Theoretical/Computational Biology Postdoc to help further their goals to create predictive quantitative models to understand and control gene expression. This position will offer valuable experience and rapid access to cutting-edge experiments including automated super-resolution microscopy, microfluidics, and sub-cellular optogenetics capable to observe and perturb individual molecules within living cells. By employing a unique combination of knowledge, technical approaches, and leadership skills, the successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary team to build, analyze, and validate advanced computational models to simulate and predict biological behaviors. Their methods will be used in real time not only to understand biological data, but also to drive future experimental investigations.
For more information about the position, interested candidates should look for the full posting on the Munsky Group website at:
https://www.engr.colostate.edu/~munsky/postdocopeningnov2023/
Posted 10/25/23
Lecturer in Biological Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences, UMBC
The Department of Biological Sciences seeks to recruit a Lecturer with expertise in Microbiology to instruct in the undergraduate program. This is a non-tenure track position with an opportunity to advance to a permanent Lecturer position. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Microbiology, Microbiology Lab, introductory biology, non-majors genetics, and/or other lower-level biology courses. The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. or M.S. degree (Ph.D. preferred) and experience in college-level teaching, including laboratory courses. The candidate should have experience with current methods for encouraging student engagement and assessing learning. In addition to training undergraduates seeking bachelor’s degrees in Biological Science, the successful applicant would teach students who are training in allied health professions (nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, dental hygiene, physician’s assistant or occupational therapy).
UMBC is a medium-sized Carnegie R1 research university (Doctoral University – Very high research activity) in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area recognized as a national model for diversity and inclusive excellence in STEM through its Meyerhoff Scholar undergraduate (http://meyerhoff.umbc.edu/) and Graduate Fellows programs (http://meyerhoffgrad.umbc.edu/), two of the most innovative and successful programs in promoting diversity and preparing students from underrepresented groups for careers in STEM. With many of the Meyerhoff scholars pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies in Biological Sciences, our faculty play a key role in mentoring and developing the next generation of diverse professional workforce in STEM. The Department of Biological Sciences is a research-intensive department with thriving graduate and undergraduate programs (http://biology.umbc.edu). Our faculty are engaged in cutting- edge research, which attracts major federal, state, and private funding.
Applications should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of current teaching philosophy and future teaching interests, and a statement of experience and interest in promoting diversity in education. All materials should be submitted through Interfolio in PDF format (apply.interfolio.com/134739). At least three letters of reference should be submitted to Interfolio by referees. For best consideration, please apply by Nov 17th, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The University of Maryland Baltimore County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. UMBC is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic careers.
Posted 10/25/23
Department of Biological Sciences
Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, Towson University
Position:
The Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track appointment in Microbiology or Virology or related field within the Cell and Molecular Biology Area of the Department of Biological Sciences beginning August 2024.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants are expected to possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, to establish a productive research/scholarly program in microbiology or virology involving undergraduate and master’s students, and to actively pursue extramural funding for that research. Successful candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences and will have postdoctoral experience.
Responsibilities:
The candidate’s research program should be in microbiology or virology. Teaching responsibilities will include the following: microbiology or virology, an upper-level course in cell or molecular biology, and an upper-level elective or graduate course in the candidate’s area of specialization. Development of a course-based undergraduate research laboratory class (CURE) is also encouraged and supported.
Mission:
The Department of Biological Sciences provides high-quality education to both undergraduate and graduate students, with a focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for success at Towson University and beyond. We are committed to providing students the opportunity to conduct authentic research, both through independent research in faculty labs and in course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) laboratory classes. In pursuit of this goal, the HHMI-funded Towson University Research Enhancement Program (TU-REP; https://www.towson.edu/fcsm/departments/stem/turep/) integrates research experience directly into the curriculum. TU-REP has been named a "2022 Inspiring Program in STEM" by INSIGHT into Diversity magazine. Towson University has also been named a top institution in the nation for gender equality and received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for three consecutive years. These awards highlight our ongoing commitment to our diverse study body in reaching their education and career goals.
Additional information about the Department is available at http://www.towson.edu/biology/.
With more than 3,800 undergraduates, 56% of whom
are students from groups traditionally under-represented in the sciences, the Fisher
College of Science and Mathematics is one of the fastest growing and most diverse
colleges at Towson University.
Towson University:
Towson University was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore's largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 17,000 undergraduates and over 2,500 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 920 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor's, 45 master's, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.
Application Process:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications must also include: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching statement, (3) a research statement that addresses current areas of expertise and future research agenda, and (4) a personal statement that demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and the mission of the University. All application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link, preferably in a single PDF file.
Additionally, three letters of recommendation (under separate cover) should be sent electronically directly to Mrs. Sarah Grue, Administrative Assistant (sgrue@towson.edu).
Please address any questions regarding the position or the search to: Dr. Colleen Winters at cwinters@towson.edu.
Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is FCSM-3723.
Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a criminal background investigation are required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.
Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes.
Posted 10/20/23
Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Researchers
D. E. Shaw Research
They are currently seeking Ph.D. level candidates and Post-Docs to join their interdisciplinary team in New York for a variety of positions.
DESRES has developed multiple generations of ANTON®, a supercomputer that performs molecular dynamics simulations orders of magnitude faster than was previously possible. Members of their team investigate proteins and other biomedically relevant macromolecules and develop computational chemistry methods that enhance the speed and accuracy of our simulations. For more information about their group, please visit their website. If you’d be interested in seeing their publications, you can find them listed here.
Drug Discovery Fellows at DESRES collaborate closely with our senior scientists on various aspects of our group’s core activities, including using our ANTON® supercomputers to analyze protein structure and function; conducting drug discovery research; developing simulation methods and physical models/force fields; or developing and applying machine learning approaches for drug discovery, biomolecular simulation, and biophysics. The Drug Discovery Fellow position is open to Ph.D.-level scientists and will be a three-year contract role. Candidates for our Drug Discovery Fellow position should have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated track record of academic or industrial accomplishments. Relevant areas of experience might include direct application of molecular dynamics or machine learning to drug discovery, computer-aided drug design, molecular modeling, cheminformatics, fragment-based approaches, medicinal chemistry, biochemical and biophysical assay development, or target analysis and selection. The expected annual base salary for this position is $260,000–$290,000. If your doctoral and postdoctoral researchers are interested in applying to this position, please have them submit their applications here.
Computational Chemistry/Physics Methods Developers at DESRES will lead the development of computational methods for our drug discovery projects. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of achievement in computational and theoretical chemical physics, applied mathematics, or other computational sciences with a strong background in theory. Relevant areas of experience might include the development of methods for molecular dynamics simulations, such as integrators or efficient approximations of long-range forces, methods for enhanced sampling or free-energy calculations, or statistical approaches for analyzing large data sets. This is a permanent role and the expected annual base salary for this position is $300,000–$475,000. If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit applications here.
Posted 10/16/23
Assistant Professor Position
Towson University
The Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track appointment in Microbiology or Virology or related field within the Cell and Molecular Biology Area of the Department of Biological Sciences beginning August 2024. Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is FCSM-3723.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants are expected to possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, to establish a productive research/scholarly program in microbiology or virology involving undergraduate and master’s students, and to actively pursue extramural funding for that research. Successful candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences and will have postdoctoral experience.
Responsibilities:
The candidate’s research program should be in microbiology or virology. Teaching responsibilities will include the following: microbiology or virology, an upper-level course in cell or molecular biology, and an upper-level elective or graduate course in the candidate’s area of specialization. Development of a course-based undergraduate research laboratory class (CURE) is also encouraged and supported.
Direct link to full description and application:
https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/fac_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=230000PP
Posted 10/06/23
2 Postdoctoral Positions
WRAIR Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Postdoctoral Fellow - Pharmacoepidemiology (remote)
https://careers-hjf.icims.com/jobs/3610/postdoctoral-fellow---pharmacoepidemiology-%28remote%29/job
Postdoctoral Fellow, remote- Psychiatric Genetics/Addiction
Posted 9/20/23
Research Scientist 5 – Bioinformatics and Computer Biology
Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
The CDR is seeking an ambitious candidate who is interested in applying their skills at the interface of human disease and genetics. The appointed Research Scientist will be embedded in an interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, geneticists, and computational biologists.
The CDR studies the molecular, cellular, and genetic mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders including Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's disease related dementias, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, among others.
Distinguishing features of our research are the generation of large-scale ‘omics data in human brain tissue, including epigenomics and transcriptomics and the use of genome sequencing for big data integration. As part of the CommonMind Consortium (https://www.synapse.org/cmc) and PsychENCODE Project (https://www.synapse.org/pec), we are generating multi-scale ‘omics data in human brain tissue that involves multiple brain regions and cell types, clinical diagnoses and developmental stages.
The ideal candidate will work under direct supervision of senior staff and assist with the bioinformatics components of numerous developing and ongoing projects. Excellent opportunities exist to train and to understand and integrate relevant biological concepts of applied bioinformatics. Room for scientific growth, career enhancement and development into an independent investigator in academia.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Analyses of high throughput genomic, transcriptomic, epigenetic, proteomic, digital spatial, and other 'omics data in healthy and disease states.
- Analysis of multiscale single cell ‘omics data to perform multi tissue cellular de novo taxonomy in healthy and disease states.
- Develop and maintain genetic, genomic, and biological databases to annotate and interpret human genome data.
- Perform rigorous and reproducible data analyses along with graphics and spreadsheet output.
- Develop projects and work independently on a variety of data analysis projects.
- Learn and use bioinformatics tools for processing and analysis of large datasets.
- Identify and resolve technical issues and propose upgrades to current software.
- Develop and maintain bioinformatic pipelines for analyses of high throughput genomic, transcriptomic, epigenetic, proteomic, and other 'omics data in healthy and disease states
Job qualifications: Master’s Degree and five years if professional research experience in the appropriate field; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and three years such experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Genetics/Genomics or related field.
- Experience with ‘omics platform output.
- Experience with biological datasets and next generation sequencing data.
- Graphical output of data analysis for publication.
- Demonstrated experience designing computational methods and tools, including prior experience with algorithms relevant to computational biology, and skill and experience with statistical analysis.
- Outstanding programming skills in at least two of these languages on a Linux environment: Python, R, bash, Perl, Java, and C++.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to work to tight timelines, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Location: The internationally recognized CDR at the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, an affiliate of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, located 15 miles North-West of the GW Bridge on the campus of Rockland Psychiatric Center, Orangeburg, New York.
Interested candidates should apply here and submit their resume with filled application to employment@nki.rfmh.org.