Postdoctoral Scholar - Job # 24647

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Regular, Full-Time

PhD, MD or DVM and 3 years of related experience are required. Grade ED

Position Description
We are seeking a highly motivated bioinformatics postdoctoral scholar to join our interdisciplinary team of systems biologists. Bioinformatics research projects at the University of Louisville currently underway fall into the broad categories of high throughput sequence analysis; microarray and miRNA analysis; and algorithmic approaches to understanding transcriptional and translational control mechanisms. Additional interests lie in the areas of molecular interaction and signaling networks as well as integration of data across disparate data sources. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate into a larger workgroup of bioinformatics researchers and potentially collaborate across departments, schools, and universities affiliated with KBRIN. The University of Louisville is seeking to build upon an area of expertise by building a team of interdisciplinary researchers for a Systems Biology and Bioinformatics research core. This core will be supported by and have a presence in the statewide Kentucky Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (KBRIN). Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The successful candidate should:

• Have earned a Ph.D. degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Have programming skills and experience in the application of computational and statistical methods to genomic, proteomic, and other high throughput molecular biology data.
• Have a superb track record of publishing scientific results.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate creative independence.
• Be highly motivated to work in close collaboration with a variety of biomedical and computational researchers.

Interested applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae including the names of references to Ms. Stephanie Dearing after completing the online application.

To apply for this position, please go to the UofL careers Web site. This will take you to the Careers/Job Listings page, once there put a check in the box for each Job Title/Job ID that you want to apply for. Be sure not to use your back arrow while completing your application. You must answer all required fields and submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button. We recommend you apply no later than 10:00 PM on Saturday, otherwise the system may be unavailable due to maintenance, and the job you want to apply for may no longer be posted.

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 1980 Arthur Street - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. For more information, please contact us by email at employ@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6542. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, you may schedule an appointment at (502) 852-6542 with Employment Services at the Human Resources office located at 1980 Arthur Street, Louisville, KY 40208.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates. Requirements

Postdoctoral Scholar - Job # 24647

Anatomy
Regular, Full-Time

PhD, MD or DVM and 0 to 3 years of related experience are required. Grade EC

Position Description
We are seeking a highly motivated bioinformatics postdoctoral associate to join our interdisciplinary team of systems biologists. Bioinformatics research projects at the University of Louisville currently underway fall into the broad categories of high throughput sequence analysis; microarray and miRNA analysis; and algorithmic approaches to understanding transcriptional and translational control mechanisms. Additional interests lie in the areas of molecular interaction and signaling networks as well as integration of data across disparate data sources. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate into a larger workgroup of bioinformatics researchers and potentially collaborate across departments, schools, and universities affiliated with KBRIN. The University of Louisville is seeking to build upon an area of expertise by building a team of interdisciplinary researchers for a Systems Biology and Bioinformatics research core. This core will be supported by and have a presence in the statewide Kentucky Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (KBRIN). Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The successful candidate should:

• Have earned a Ph.D. degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Have programming skills and experience in the application of computational and statistical methods to genomic, proteomic, and other high throughput molecular biology data.
• Have a superb track record of publishing scientific results.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate creative independence.
• Be highly motivated to work in close collaboration with a variety of biomedical and computational researchers.

To apply for this position, please go to the UofL careers Web site. This will take you to the Careers/Job Listings page, once there put a check in the box for each Job Title/Job ID that you want to apply for. Be sure not to use your back arrow while completing your application. You must answer all required fields and submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button. We recommend you apply no later than 10:00 PM on Saturday, otherwise the system may be unavailable due to maintenance, and the job you want to apply for may no longer be posted.

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 1980 Arthur Street - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. For more information, please contact us by email at employ@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6542. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, you may schedule an appointment at (502) 852-6542 with Employment Services at the Human Resources office located at 1980 Arthur Street, Louisville, KY 40208.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates. Requirements

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER
LAB TECH AND COORDINATOR

Western Kentucky University, Department of Biology, is seeking applications for a Lab Tech and Coordinator to operate the Biotechnology Center Core Facility.  This is a regular twelve-month full-time position.  The core facility is located in a new state-of-the-art building.  The main function of the center is to facilitate the diverse research activities of the center members and its students. All properly trained students are granted access to core facility equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive.  Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Manages Biotechnology Center Core Facility
• Directs work-study students and trains them as valuable support personnel in core facility service
• Teaches and mentors students in the safe application of biotechniques and the operation of Core Facility’s equipment
• Effectively communicates with faculty, staff and other center members
• Effectively communicates the mission and research being conducted by the Biotechnology Center members to visitors, school groups and dignitaries
• Functions as the safety officer for the Biotechnology Center
• Supports faculty-sponsored research
• Supports faculty efforts to introduce new techniques into the classroom setting
• Teaches Research Skills II: Biotechnology course
• Maintains inventory, supplies and service contracts, and all Core Facility equipment

Required Qualifications:

• M.S. Degree (B.S. Degree with equivalent experience, and broad experience in molecular/cellular techniques and instrumentation will be considered in lieu of M.S. Degree)
• Must be well organized
• Ability to manage laboratory services and operate equipment effectively
• Must be interested in working with undergraduate and graduate researchers to enable the safe application of biotechniques in a research-oriented environment
• Must possess a willingness to teach and learn through professional development opportunities
• Knowledge of major equipment in the facility to include: DNA sequencer, real-time PCR machine, fluorescence imaging system, fluorescence deconvolution microscope, an Agilent bioanalyzer, and a HPLC

For more information visit the Biotechnology Center’s home page at http://biotech.wku.edu/

Salary Grade: 108

Expected Salary Range: $37,000.00 - $39,000.00 annually

Applications for employment will be accepted electronically only.  Interested candidates must submit a cover letter illustrating experience and skills in the areas described above, a current vita/resume, and names, addresses, and daytime phone numbers of three professional references using the online application process. Three letters of professional recommendation may be requested at time of interview.   Please refer to the following website to apply:  http://asaweb.wku.edu/wkujobs   For further assistance call (270) 745-5934.  Reference requisition number S2401.  To ensure full consideration please submit application materials by August 23, 2009.  Position will remain open until filled.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.