Postdoctoral Fellowship in "Common Themes in Reproductive Diversity"
Indiana University, Bloomington

Indiana University invites applications for a post-doctoral traineeship to be supported by NIH-CHHD via an NIH T32 training grant entitled, 'Common Themes in Reproductive Diversity.' We offer broadly integrative training in the areas of sexual reproduction and development with a focus on the behavior of animals including humans. Research conducted by participants addresses key questions in the development and expression of sex differences, as well as maternal and paternal effects on morphological, sexual, and social development. Indiana University's excellent support for research and its globally recognized strengths in animal behavior, endocrinology, human sexual health, and evolution of development ensure high quality training.

Traineeships include a competitive salary based on current NIH pay scale commensurate with experience and funds to support research and travel. The successful applicant will help foster collaborations among faculty and serve as a professional model for pre-doctoral trainees. A Ph.D. in biology, psychology, neuroscience, chemistry, gender studies or a related field is required. Candidates are invited to make initial contacts with training faculty. To apply, please visit the following website to find instructions and forms to download: http://www.indiana.edu/~reprodiv/apply/ .

Please e-mail your completed application to Linda Summers via email or (less desired) mail it to 402 N. Park Street, Bloomington, IN 47405. The email subject line should read: CTRD Postdoc-Ketterson. For full consideration, applications should arrive by 1 September 2008, although later applications will be considered. The search will continue until the position is filled. Please note that the traineeship must begin on or before April 2009. Minority applicants are especially encouraged to apply. Trainees must be citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents of the US.

(posted online 19 June 2008)

Postdoctoral Position in Human DNA Replication

Postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Viola Ellison focusing on human DNA replication and the maintenance of genome integrity (to learn more, visit http://www.bio.indiana.edu/facultyresearch/faculty/Ellison.html). The successful candidate will help define biochemically the functional domains of the sister chromatid cohesion specific RFC complex- Ctf18-RFC, and entails construction, production, and purification of recombinant Ctf18-RFC from insect cells and characterization of recombinant proteins in established assays. Additional responsibilities will include maintenance of insect cell cultures, updating laboratory databases, and basic training of undergraduate and graduate rotation students. We are seeking someone with good interpersonal and communication skills; detail-oriented with the ability not only to perform task with superb accuracy and precision, but efficaciously and efficiently; excellent organizational skills; conscientious and industrious work habits with great problem solving skills; ability to work well in group settings and as part of a team. Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field and two years or more of laboratory experience with extensive knowledge of molecular biology and protein chemistry techniques required. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Interested parties should send a CV and the names and email addresses of three individuals willing to write recommendations to Dee Verostko via email with 'Ellison Postdoc' in the subject line or send to Dept. of Biology, Indiana University, 1001 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

(posted online 23 April 2008_

Postdoctoral Position, Biology Department, IU Bloomington

A position is available for a Post-doctoral Fellow to work in the Foster laboratory on a NIH-funded project investigating DNA repair, replication and mutagenesis. Our laboratory focuses on how Escherichia coli’s error-prone DNA polymerase, Pol IV, is regulated in responses to environmental stress. We are also interested in broader questions of how genomic stability is modulated in E. coli and other microorganisms. Experience in molecular biology or biochemistry is required. Interested parties should send a CV and the names and email addresses of three individuals willing to write recommendations to Dee Verostko via email with ‘Foster Postdoc’ in the subject line or send to Dept. of Biology, Indiana University, 1001 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified.

(posted online 25 February 2008; modified 4 April 2008)

Postdoctoral Position in Biochemistry and Structural Biology

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to over-express and purify huntingtin protein in complex with Huntingtin-interacting protein 1 for X-ray structure determination. The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field and have experience in maintaining mammalian cell lines, transfection, and purifying large quantities of protein. The candidate must also be able to create mutants for crystallization and biophysical studies. The candidate will also perform intensive screening for crystallization conditions to produce diffraction quality crystals. The candidate must be hard driving, self-motivated and detail oriented to make rapid progress. The successful candidate must also have good interpersonal and communication skills. The salary is commensurate with qualifications with funding available for one year. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Dee Verostko via email, or mail to Joel A. Ybe, c/o Dee Verostko, Department of Biology, Indiana University, 1001 E. Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405. Questions about the position should be addressed to Joel A. Ybe (email). Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

(posted online 24 January 2008)

Postdoctoral position
Bioinformatics research and development in Genome Informatics and Databases

Genome databases and information systems are increasingly critical to a range of life sciences. Join a genome informatics team at Indiana University that is developing practical methods for genome information access.

A major focus of this work, in collaboration with Generic Model Organism Database genome projects, is to integrate TeraGrid and grid computing with genome analyses. See http://www.gmod.org/Genome_grid.

Indiana University's School of Informatics, Information Technology division, and Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics, provide opportunities for professional interaction. Bloomington is located in the picturesque hill country of southern Indiana, with nearby parks and a federal wilderness area. The city of
Bloomington (pop. ~65,000) offers numerous cultural opportunities, good housing in walking or cycling distance of campus, and a low cost of living.

Requirements:

• Bioinformatics skills in genome analysis and data management.
• Programming experience, Java, Perl and Unix preferred.
• PhD or masters degree in a science or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Funding available for four years with extension possible. Salary is competitive.

If you are attending the up coming Genome Informatics meeting, http://meetings.cshl.edu/meetings/info07.shtml or GMOD satellite, please see Don Gilbert there.

Contact Don Gilbert for further details . To apply, send a CV and the names of three references to Dee Verostko via email with 'Gilbert Application' in the subject line or mail to Biology Dept., 1001 E. Third Street, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405.

(posted online 5 November 2007)

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