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Position Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar in Evolutionary Genetics

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

The postdoctoral scholar will complete comparative genomic and population genetic analyses to help identify the genetic basis of adaptations in maize and its wild relatives. This position will be part of a team being assembled in the Hufford Lab that will contribute evolutionary analyses to the "Circular Economy that Reimagines Corn Agriculture (CERCA)" project. The CERCA project spans >20 research groups and seeks to build a new, higher yielding and more environmentally benign ideotype of Corn Belt maize by incorporating adaptations from diverse varieties of maize and its wild relatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to conduct basic evolutionary research and see this applied to help address agronomic challenges in the face of climate change. The postdoctoral scholar will receive training in genome assembly and annotation, comparative genomic analysis, and population genetics. Interaction with the broader CERCA group will provide additional professional development and networking opportunities.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Ecology, Evolution, Genetics or related area

Preferred Qualifications:

Bioinformatics data skills, training in statistics, record of publication of scholarly work

Proposed Start Date:

June 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 31, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:

March 29, 2024

Posting Close Date:

April 25, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14353

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةPostdoctoral

Position Title: Postdoctoral Scholar in Evolutionary Genetics Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee Job Description: The postdoctoral scholar will complete comparative genomic and population genetic ana...View more

Posting Title

Post-doctoral Researcher - Materials Science for Photovoltaics

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Postdoc (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

Job Description

The NREL Materials, Chemical and Computational Science (MCCS) directorate has an immediate opening for a full time (40 hours per week) Postdoctoral Researcher for work conducting innovative experimental research in in renewable energy and energy efficiency. MCCS’ research portfolio spans photovoltaics and solar energy conversion; solar fuels; hydrogen production, storage, and utilization; fundamental materials science and chemistry; materials discovery, synthesis, and development; advanced characterization, spectroscopy, microscopy, and imaging; energy storage; and reliability/durability.

Publication of results in scientific journals and conference proceedings and presentation of work at scientific conferences and program review meetings are expected. Complying with NREL's environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures, working safely at all times, maintaining showpiece laboratories, and continuously promoting a safe working environment.

MCCS Directorate

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Basic Qualifications

Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or relevant field.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

  • Candidates must have a solid background in materials science and/or photovoltaic device physics.
  • Strong scientific writing skills demonstrated by first authorship of quality scientific papers
  • Proven communications skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team are also required.
  • Experience with experimental materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant field.
  • Scientific background allowing interpretation of results using physical principles.
  • Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
  • A willingness and curiosity to learn work on a variety of projects.
  • Ability to learn new techniques quickly and multi-task efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

The following is a list of preferred skills we would like the candidate to have. We do not expect them to have all these skills/experiences, but just a few. The successful candidate will be selected based on how their skills in these areas will best compliment the team composition.

  • Hands on experience with fracture mechanics, mechanical testing, microscopy, or metallography.
  • Experience with photovoltaic cell metallization, silicon cell processing, module interconnects, or other metal-semiconductor interfaces.
  • An understanding of PV device physics.
  • Experience with crystalline Si, CdTe, III/IV, perovskite, or any other PV technology.
  • Understanding of PV performance and energy yield modeling.
  • Knowledge of photovoltaic cell fabrication, processing, and packaging.
  • Experience with modeling mechanics of materials and thermomechanical reliability.
  • Experience with accelerated stress testing of materials or devices.
  • Experience extrapolating laboratory degradation to field performance.
  • Understanding of polymer science and degradation.

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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EEO Policy

NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Reasonable Accommodations

E-Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةPostdoctoral

Posting Title Post-doctoral Researcher – Materials Science for Photovoltaics . Location CO – Golden . Position Type Postdoc (Fixed Term) . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NREL The National ...View more

Posting Title

Postdoctoral Researcher - Geomicrobiologist

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Postdoc (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

Job Description

The Biosciences Center at NREL has an immediate opening for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position. The researcher will work on projects supported primarily by the US Department of Energy to explore microbial means to stimulate or enhance geologic H2 production and investigate subsurface microbial interaction with H2 and rocks/minerals.  We are seeking candidates with experience in geomicrobiology, microbial physiology, microbial ecology, and related fields.  A multidisciplinary background in microbial cultivation, molecular biology, microbial community composition analysis with hands on experience in microbial culture sampling, isolation, and related field work would be ideal for this position.

The successful candidate will:

  • Work safely and independently in a laboratory setting.
  • Plan and execute research independently and in collaboration with other researchers from NREL, academia, other national labs, and industrial partners.
  • Communicate scientific methods and results effectively, both in written and oral formats
  • Author peer-reviewed publications
  • Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

BEST Directorate

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Basic Qualifications

Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years in Environmental Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Geomicrobiology, Microbial Ecology, Biological Engineering, or a closely related field.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

  • Experience in microbial physiology
  • Experience with basic analytical techniques such as HPLC and GC
  • Ability to deliver high-quality results within project timelines
  • Strong record of quality peer-reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in metagenomic analysis, e.g., genomic sequencing, characterization of microbial communities’ composition
  • Fundamental understanding of subsurface microbe-mineral interactions
  • Ability to perform targeted transcriptomics
  • Knowledgeable of microbial H2 metabolism
  • Prior experience in thermophilic or anaerobic microbial cultivation
  • Strong communication and scientific writing skills demonstrated with a publication record that reflects this

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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EEO Policy

NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Reasonable Accommodations

E-Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةPostdoctoral

Posting Title Postdoctoral Researcher – Geomicrobiologist . Location CO – Golden . Position Type Postdoc (Fixed Term) . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NREL The National Renewable Energy La...View more

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Microbial Pathogenesis And Immunology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment  
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  
 
Who we are   As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 
 
What we want  
The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for an Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology team. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for performing research related to Borrelia burgdorferi and manuscript/grant writing.   What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. 

Required Education and Experience:

  • Appropriate PhD/Doctorate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
  • Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines.

Preferred Experience:

  • Prior research with pathogenic bacteria and publications in peer reviewed journals

Responsibilities:

Bench Work

  • Characterizes the pathogenic correlates of Borrelia burgdorferi focusing on (1) CRISPR-based genetic tools and (2) biochemical characterization of activities associated with its infectivity and virulence. Once proteins are identified, the genes encoding them will be inactivated to determine their role(s) in borrelial infectivity and pathogenesis.

Manuscript and Grant Writing

  • Writes manuscripts and grants.

Meetings

  • Attends lab meetings as well as departmental research seminars, journal clubs, and other meetings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةPostdoctoral

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Microbial Pathogenesis And Immunology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Bryan...View more

Numéro d'offre
13783
Période d'affichage
Du 5 janvier au 31 mai 2024
Lieu de travail
Faculté des sciences de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation Département des sols et de génie agroalimentaire
Information générale
Milieu de vie privilégié au cœur de la ville de Québec, l’Université Laval est une grande université complète reconnue pour sa culture de l’excellence en enseignement et en recherche. Le Département des sols et de génie agroalimentaire sollicite des candidatures pour un poste régulier de professeure ou professeur dans le domaine suivant : Génie alimentaire – génie des bioprocédés alimentaires. Le Département est composé d’une équipe de 20 professeures et professeurs qui encadrent environ 500 étudiantes et étudiants au premier cycle et une centaine aux cycles supérieurs. Le Département propose plusieurs programmes d’études au 1er cycle, notamment en génie alimentaire et en génie agroenvironnemental ainsi qu’en agronomie et aux 2e et 3e cycles en génie agroalimentaire et en sols et environnement.
Description du poste
  1. Développer, participer et enseigner des cours portant sur le génie alimentaire et le génie des bioprocédés alimentaires aux niveaux des trois cycles de formation.
  2. Dans le cadre de ses activités académiques, la titulaire ou le titulaire du poste devra développer un programme de recherche original portant sur le développement d’une compréhension détaillée du génie alimentaire et du génie des bioprocédés alimentaires.
  3. Encadrer (direction et co-direction) des étudiants aux 2e et 3e cycles.
  4. Participer à l’encadrement des étudiants de 1er cycle.
  5. Contribuer à la promotion des activités de recherche dans le domaine du génie alimentaire et du génie des bioprocédés alimentaires.
  6. Participer à la vie de l’Université Laval.
Critères de sélection
La personne sélectionnée devra être détentrice d’un Ph. D. (doctorat ou son équivalent) dans le domaine du génie alimentaire, du génie chimique, du génie des procédés ou du génie biotechnologique ou dans un domaine apparenté avec l’obligation de détenir un diplôme de 1er cycle en génie en lien avec le domaine ciblé. Être membre (ing.) en règle de l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec ou d’un Ordre en génie du Canada ou éligible à le devenir, et dans ce cas à le démontrer et à s’engager à devenir membre en règle dans un délai maximal de trois ans après la date d’entrée en fonction. Comme les activités d'enseignement se font en français, la personne retenue doit pouvoir s'exprimer par écrit et oralement en français. Les candidates ou candidats cadrant dans la description et répondant aux qualifications du poste seront sélectionnés en fonction des critères suivants :
  1. Dossier de publications avec un minimum souhaitable de trois articles pertinents publiés ces cinq dernières années dans des revues scientifiques dotées de comité de lecture.
  2. Expérience de travail (recherche, enseignement) pertinente dans le domaine du génie alimentaire, du génie des bioprocédés alimentaires, de la bio-fermentation, des bioréacteurs, des biosenseurs ou de l’enzymologie.
  3. Démontrer la capacité d’enseigner en français des cours de 1er, 2e et 3e cycles.
  4. Avoir réalisé un stage postdoctoral ou détenir une expérience éprouvée en recherche académique et/ou industrielle est un atout.
  5. Apte à intégrer les programmes de formation liés au génie alimentaire relevant du Département des sols et de génie agroalimentaire.
  6. Collaborer avec les services pédagogiques de l’Université pour préparer un enseignement de qualité (plusieurs modes d’enseignement : en classe, hybride, à distance).
  7. Prendre en charge le cours de Propriétés des aliments et monter un nouveau cours de 1er cycle dans le domaine des bioréacteurs et de la bio-fermentation et contribuer aux autres cours en génie alimentaire.  L’intégration de notions de modélisation et d’intelligence artificielle appliquées au domaine dans ce nouveau cours serait un atout.
  8. Volonté de s’intégrer dans le réseau de la recherche dans le domaine du poste visé.
Conditions
Engagement et traitement Rang selon l’expérience et traitement selon la convention collective en vigueur.
Candidature

Date limite du dépôt de candidatures : 31 mai 2024 Date d'entrée en fonction : Automne 2024

Les personnes intéressées sont priées de soumettre un dossier comportant :

  • Un curriculum vitæ détaillé.
  • Les relevés de notes (1er, 2e et 3e cycles).
  • Une lettre de présentation (maximum 3 pages) faisant valoir vos qualifications dans le domaine du génie alimentaire et du domaine ciblé, exposant votre vision de votre futur domaine de recherche et en décrivant vos motivations à exercer la fonction de professeure ou de professeur ainsi que vos trois contributions majeures depuis les cinq dernières années.
  • Trois articles scientifiques publiés ou acceptés récemment dans des journaux avec comités de lecture dans les domaines de recherche du poste à combler.
  • Trois lettres de référence provenant directement des signataires, témoignant de vos compétences dans le domaine du génie alimentaire acheminées par courriel courriel à : directionsga@fsaa.ulaval.ca.

Soumission du dossier : Le dossier de candidature complet doit être déposé, au plus tard le 31 mai 2024, à l’attention de la Direction du département par courriel à : directionsga@fsaa.ulaval.ca

Valorisant l’équité, la diversité et l’excellence, l’Université Laval s’engage fermement à offrir à l’ensemble de son personnel un milieu de travail et de vie empreint d’une culture inclusive. Pour l’Université Laval, la diversité est source de richesse et nous encourageons les personnes qualifiées de toute origine, tout sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité ou expression de genre ainsi que les personnes handicapées à présenter leur candidature. L’Université Laval souscrit également à un programme d'accès à l'égalité en emploi  pour les femmes, les membres d’une minorité visible ou ethnique, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. Veuillez noter que des mesures d’adaptation des outils de sélection peuvent être offertes aux personnes handicapées en fonction de leurs besoins, et ce, en toute confidentialité. Conformément aux exigences de l’immigration canadienne, la priorité sera accordée aux personnes qualifiées ayant le statut de citoyen canadien ou de résident permanent.

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةEnseignement et recherche scientifique

Numéro d’offre 13783 Période d’affichage Du 5 janvier au 31 mai 2024 Lieu de travail Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation Département des sols et de g...View more

Organisation/Entreprise
KU Leuven (Coordinateur)
Domaine de recherche
Chimie
Profil de chercheur
Chercheur de première étape (R1)
Pays
Belgique
Date limite d'inscription
Type de contrat
À définir
Statut du travail
À temps plein
Heures par semaine
À définir
Le poste est-il financé par le programme-cadre de recherche de l'UE ?
Non financé par un programme de l'UE
L'emploi est-il lié au poste du personnel au sein d'une infrastructure de recherche ?
Non

Description de l'offre

PROSTAMET est un réseau doctoral (DN) immersif qui, grâce à la mise en place d'un pipeline translationnel complet et modulaire unique, vise à exposer les doctorants de haut niveau à la chaîne de recherche complète, depuis la découverte moléculaire de pointe jusqu'au développement de médicaments innovants, tout en se concentrant sur le potentiel clinique sous-exploré de l’altération du métabolisme lipidique dans le cancer de la prostate (PCa).

Les candidats peuvent choisir parmi 9 projets de doctorat interconnectés, tout au long du pipeline de recherche.

DC1-3 générera une carte complète et spatiale des changements dans le métabolisme lipidique dans le PCa. DC1 (KU Leuven) utilisera des technologies de lipidomique spatiale de pointe pour cartographier les changements métaboliques lipidiques dans le PCa. DC2 (IPOPORTO – U PORTO) vise à mieux comprendre l’effet des facteurs épigénétiques sur la reprogrammation du métabolisme lipidique et son implication dans le développement de PCa à haut risque. DC3 (KU Leuven) développera et appliquera des outils informatiques basés sur l'IA pour intégrer les différentes couches d'informations moléculaires et structurelles des différentes plates-formes spatiales et autres plates-formes omiques.

DC4-6 explorera les acteurs clés du métabolisme lipidique en tant que biomarqueurs et cibles potentiels du CaP. DC4 (Inserm – Université Côte d'Azur) étudiera le rôle de la PGC-1α dans l'oxydation des acides gras en relation avec l'agressivité du PCa. DC5 (Université Clermont Auvergne, UCA) explorera l'impact de la captation des HDL via SCARB1 sur l'agressivité du PCa. DC6 (CNRS – Université Paul Sabatier-Toulouse 3) étudiera le rôle des adipocytes de la moelle osseuse dans le recâblage du métabolisme lipidique dans les métastases osseuses du CaP.

DC7-9 se concentrera sur le développement de sondes et de composés ciblant le métabolisme lipidique dans le PCa. DC7 (Università Degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale) se concentrera sur la caractérisation biochimique et structurelle des protéines cibles du cancer de la prostate pour le développement de composés inhibiteurs. DC8 (UNamur) identifiera des composés et des peptides actifs sur les protéines cibles du cancer de la prostate, également en ciblant sélectivement leur état oligomère. DC9 (Università degli Studi di Perugia) se concentrera sur la conception et la synthèse de sondes fluorescentes structurellement liées aux oxystérols. Les sondes joueront un rôle déterminant pour élucider le rôle joué par les récepteurs X du foie et d'autres cibles liées à l'homéostasie du cholestérol.

Chaque doctorant (DC) interagira étroitement avec d'autres DC afin d'avoir une vue d'ensemble de l'ensemble du programme de recherche et effectuera un détachement interdisciplinaire ou intersectoriel complémentaire bien sélectionné d'au moins 3 mois au total avec co-encadrement par l'établissement de recrutement et par l'établissement de détachement.

Le DC recevra une bourse d'études de 36 mois pour couvrir ses frais de subsistance. Les candidats intéressés peuvent postuler pour un maximum de 3 projets de doctorat, en indiquant l'ordre de préférence. Les candidats doivent soumettre les documents suivants :

  • Lettre de motivation en anglais indiquant pour quel projet ils postulent et pourquoi, et comment cela correspond à leurs ambitions de recherche
  • Déclaration de recherche décrivant l'expérience de recherche du candidat (par exemple, projet de mémoire de maîtrise, toute autre expérience de recherche pertinente) en relation avec le projet sélectionné
  • Auto-évaluation sur les compétences scientifiques et générales
  • Curriculum vitae détaillé au format européen, comprenant des informations personnelles (sexe, âge), études, liste de publications, participation à des projets de recherche, formation extrascolaire, mobilité, autres qualifications ou compétences pertinentes
  • Copies certifiées conformes du ou des diplômes universitaires dans la langue d'origine accompagnées d'une traduction certifiée conforme en anglais et/ou d'un supplément au diplôme.
  • Copies certifiées conformes des relevés de notes officiels relatifs à tous les cours académiques suivis pour obtenir chaque diplôme (licence/maîtrise ou équivalent), traduits en anglais, et la moyenne pondérée correspondante
  • Copie du passeport (ou, pour les citoyens de l'UE, pièce d'identité équivalente)
  • Coordonnées d'au moins deux références (pas de lettres de recommandation à inclure)

Toutes les candidatures devront être rédigées en anglais et leur éligibilité sera vérifiée. Les candidatures incomplètes ne seront pas prises en considération. Les candidatures doivent être soumises par e-mail à projectmanager@prostamet.net avant le 15 avril 2024 à 17h00, heure d'Europe centrale. Toutes les données fournies par les candidats sont traitées conformément à la réglementation RGPD et seront utilisées uniquement à des fins de sélection des doctorants.

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

Organisation/Entreprise KU Leuven (Coordinateur) Domaine de recherche Chimie Profil de chercheur Chercheur de première étape (R1) Pays Belgique Date limite d’inscription 15 avril 2024 – ...View more

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L’objectif du programme Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity est de rassembler divers secteurs et carrières qui influencent la santé et le bien-être des individus. Cela inclut, sans toutefois s'y limiter, des domaines tels que l'art, le droit, les affaires, le monde universitaire, la médecine, le gouvernement, le journalisme, l'entreprise sociale, la recherche, les médias, le logement et la prestation de soins de santé.

Les participants seront choisis en fonction de leur dévouement avéré à la promotion de l’équité en santé et de leur potentiel de leadership. Le programme vise à former et à aider un groupe diversifié de dirigeants du monde entier, en leur permettant d'acquérir les connaissances techniques, les compétences et les réseaux nécessaires pour faire progresser l'équité en santé dans leurs organisations et communautés respectives.

Attentes du programme

Les boursiers choisis doivent :

  • Assister à des réunions en personne tout au long de l'année, ce qui implique un engagement d'environ quatre semaines
  • Participez à un programme en ligne comprenant des cours virtuels bihebdomadaires, un coaching personnalisé, un mentorat par les pairs et un apprentissage en équipe, totalisant 12 à 16 heures par mois.
  • Avoir une bonne maîtrise de la langue anglaise.

Avantage

  • La bourse couvrira tous les coûts liés aux activités éducatives et aux déplacements des participants.

Critère d'éligibilité

Les personnes qui :

  • Aspirer à devenir leader à l’échelle mondiale dans la réduction des inégalités en matière de santé
  • Sont des professionnels au début ou au milieu de leur carrière
  • Actuellement impliqué dans des efforts liés à la santé
  • Occuper des rôles de leadership ou être prêt à saisir des opportunités de leadership
  • Apprécier la diversité des points de vue
  • Aimez travailler en groupe.

Les critères de sélection

  • Déclaration d'intérêt marqué, y compris des succès antérieurs qui démontrent un engagement fort en faveur de l'équité en santé.
  • Qualité de la proposition de projet
  • Force de recommandation
  • Lettre de soutien de l'employeur
  • Résultat des entretiens.

Exigence de candidature

  • Une brève déclaration (pas plus de 500 mots) décrivant vos motivations pour vouloir devenir boursier, ainsi qu'un aperçu de vos principaux atouts et qualités distinctives en tant que leader.
  • Un plan de projet pour l’équité en santé que vous espérez terminer au cours de votre année de bourse
  • Votre CV ou curriculum vitae
  • Deux lettres de recommandation
  • Un formulaire de soutien de l'employeur, rempli par une personne occupant un poste de supervision directe et disposée à agir à titre de conseiller et à vous guider dans votre quête de leadership en matière de changement pour l'équité en santé.

Processus de candidature pour les boursiers de l'Atlantique pour l'équité en santé 2025

Les boursiers seront sélectionnés en fonction de leur engagement démontré envers l’équité en santé et leur potentiel de leadership. L'initiative formera et soutiendra un réseau mondial de dirigeants multidisciplinaires dotés des connaissances techniques, des compétences et des réseaux nécessaires pour parvenir à l'équité en matière de santé dans leurs entreprises et leurs communautés. Le programme sélectionnera 15 à 20 boursiers chaque année.

Pour commencer votre candidature, cliquez ici

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez visiter le site Web officiel des Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity. 

Date limite d'inscription

11 avril 2024.

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Participants will be chosen based on their proven dedication to promoting health equity and their potential for leadership. The program aims to cultivate and assist a diverse group of leaders from around the world, enabling them with the necessary technical knowledge, skills, and networks to drive forward health equity in their respective organizations and communities.

Program Expectations

Chosen fellows must:

  • Attend in-person meetings throughout the year, involving a commitment of approximately four weeks
  • Engage in an online curriculum featuring biweekly virtual classes, personalized coaching, peer mentoring, and team-based learning, totaling 12-16 hours per month
  • Have a proficient command of the English language.

Benefit

  • The fellowship will encompass all costs related to educational activities and travel for participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals who:

  • Aspire to lead on a global scale in reducing health inequalities
  • Are professionals in the early to middle stages of their careers
  • Currently involved in healthcare-related endeavors
  • Hold leadership roles or are poised for leadership opportunities
  • Appreciate diverse viewpoints
  • Enjoy working in groups.

Selection Criteria

  • Strong interest statement, including prior successes that show a strong commitment to health equity.
  • Quality of project proposal
  • Strength of recommendation
  • Letter of support from the employer
  • Result of interview(s).

Application Requirement

  • A brief statement (no more than 500 words) outlining your motivations for wanting to be a fellow, together with a rundown of your main assets and distinctive qualities as a leader
  • A project plan for health equity that you hope to finish during your fellowship year
  • Your resume or curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • An employer support form, filled out by a person in a direct supervisory position who is willing to act as your advisor and guide you in your pursuit of change leadership for health equity.

Application Process For Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity 2025

Fellows will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to health equity and leadership potential. The initiative will train and support a global network of multidisciplinary leaders with the technical knowledge, skills, and networks needed to achieve health equity in their companies and communities. The program will select 15-20 fellows each year.

To begin your application, click here

For more information please visit the official website of Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity.  

Application Deadline

April 11, 2024.

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خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةStage et Formation

L’objectif du programme Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity est de rassembler divers secteurs et carrières qui influencent la santé et le bien-être des individus. Cela inclut, sans toutefois sR...View more

Organisation/Entreprise
CEA Cadarache
Département
BIAM
Domaine de recherche
Chimie » Chimie analytique
Sciences biologiques » Autre
Profil de chercheur
Chercheur de première étape (R1)
Pays
France
Date limite d'inscription
Type de contrat
Temporaire
Statut du travail
À temps plein
Date de début de l'offre
Le poste est-il financé par le programme-cadre de recherche de l'UE ?
Non financé par un programme de l'UE
L'emploi est-il lié au poste du personnel au sein d'une infrastructure de recherche ?
Non

Description de l'offre

Les microalgues coccolithophores produisent un biominéral à base de calcite appelé coccolithe. Ces biominéraux sont biominéralisés au sein d'une vésicule dédiée, qui sont ensuite extrudées à la surface de la cellule microalgale pour créer une coquille [Taylor et al., Annu. Révérend Mar. Sci. 2017]. Les matériaux coccolithes ont des morphologies diverses (forme, taille, caractéristiques structurelles) qui dépendent des espèces. Certaines caractéristiques et propriétés générales incluent des surfaces nanostructurées et un rapport surface/volume élevé (par exemple, nanoporosité). Malgré le fait que plusieurs espèces de coccolithophores peuvent désormais être cultivées régulièrement et que la production de coccolithes à l'échelle du gramme est réalisable [Jakob et al., Algal Res. 2018], les matériaux coccolithes ont peu progressé en tant que matériaux fonctionnels avancés dans les bionanotechnologies. Ce projet vise à identifier de telles possibilités en comprenant comment des ions métalliques technologiquement pertinents peuvent être incorporés dans ou sur des matériaux coccolithes qui peuvent modifier ou ajouter une propriété optique ou physique adaptée à une application (par exemple, photoluminescence, activité catalytique). 

Le projet sera mené au sein de l'équipe de Microbiologie Moléculaire et Environnementale (MEM) de l'Institut de Biosciences et Biotechnologies d'Aix-Marseille (BIAM), situé à Cadarache, France. L'étudiant participera à des tâches de laboratoire interdisciplinaires comprenant la culture de microalgues, la purification de biomatériaux, la spectrométrie de masse et les techniques de microscopie à rayons X/électrons/laser. Le projet impliquera des mesures dans des installations de rayonnement synchrotron en France et en Europe avec des visites de laboratoires collaborateurs en France.

Le candidat doit être titulaire d'un Master 2 (ou équivalent) en chimie physique, sciences biologiques, science des matériaux ou sciences analytiques avec un intérêt pour le travail avec les systèmes biologiques et les biomatériaux. Une formation préalable dans un ou plusieurs des domaines suivants sera un atout pour le projet : microscopie optique/électronique, spectroscopie optique/atomique, spectrométrie de masse, caractérisation des (bio-)matériaux, chimie catalytique.

Pour postuler : Merci d'envoyer votre CV, une lettre de motivation et deux références à Daniel Chevrier ( daniel.chevrier@cea.fr ).

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

Organisation/Entreprise CEA Cadarache Département BIAM Domaine de recherche Chimie » Chimie analytique Sciences biologiques » Autre Profil de chercheur Chercheur de première étape (R1) Pays Franc...View more

About Us

The Cao Lab at UT Dallas is seeking for two highly motivated postdocs to join us in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Texas at Dallas. The Cao Laboratory utilizes and develops cutting-edge single cell omics, imaging and microfluidics tools to investigate on lineages commitment, cell type evolution and cell-cell interactions (e.g. Cao et al., Nature 2019; Lemaire et al., Science Advances, 2021; Chen et al., Plos Biology, 2022). Our research aims to elucidate the gene regulatory grammar in embryogenesis and cancer development (please visit https://labs.utdallas.edu/caolab for more details). The Cao lab is well funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). A competitive salary, determined by candidates’ backgrounds and experience, is offered, with the minimum benchmark meeting or exceeding NIH standards.

Position Summary

One position is available for the candidate with strong background in bioinformatics, computational biology or related fields, and prior experience in the analysis of single-cell sequencing data (e.g., RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, CUT&TAG, and chromatin interaction). The candidate will investigate regulatory mechanisms in close collaboration with experimental colleagues, using existing cutting-edge software and devising new methods to analyze single-cell profiling data as well as other types of genomic and transcriptomic data. The successful will candidate will lead computational projects, participate in research activities of the laboratory, and contribute to the supervision of students, providing an ideal opportunity to develop an independent scientific career.

One position is available for the candidate with strong background in molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, system biology, or related fields. The candidate must have experience in utilizing genetic manipulation protocols, e.g., design and construct gene plasmids, CRISPR. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with previous expertise in genetic manipulation in embryos, single cell sequencing, confocal fluorescence microscopy. The successful candidate should have a sound understanding of developmental biology, and a strong publication track record in evo-devo or related fields. You will be expected to be able to work independently, interact well in a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment, and be able to communicate ideas and results clearly.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, or biological science-related discipline with at least three years of experience in analyzing high-throughput sequencing data. Ph.D. in genetics, system biology, developmental biology or biological science-related discipline with at least three years of experience in molecular biology. It is preferred that candidates demonstrate scientific productivity with peer-reviewed publications and strong commitment to scientific research. Recipients of recent PhD degree are strongly encouraged to apply. For the wet lab postdoc position, experience of Ciona husbandry may be plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Additional information

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including: Competitive Salary, tuition benefits, medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, long and short-term disability retirement plan options, paid time off, paid holidays.

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تصنيف الوظيفةPostdoctoral

About Us The Cao Lab at UT Dallas is seeking for two highly motivated postdocs to join us in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Texas at Dallas. The Cao Laboratory utilizes and deve...View more

The Carnegie Mellon Biomedical Engineering department seeks to transform healthcare worldwide through interdisciplinary engineering innovation and to train future leaders and innovators in biomedical engineering.

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Biomedical Engineering is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their team.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by conducting research investigating how internal states impact neural representations, and other such tasks as assigned to you.

Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Collecting and analyzing data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
  • Conducting research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university.
  • Participating and assisting in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
  • Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree in biomedical engineering or related field required

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits, available to all full-time Carnegie Mellon University employees. Experience the full spectrum of advantages, from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to enticing retirement savings programs. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, and take well-deserved breaks with generous paid time off and holidays. Rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance. For a comprehensive overview of the benefits awaiting you, explore:

https://www.cmu.edu/jobs/benefits-at-a-glance.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role & responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique key skills and the diverse perspectives you bring. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment means we also account for geographic differentials. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type

Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

More Information: 

  • Please visit Why Carnegie Mellonto learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
  • Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
  • Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
  • Statement of Assurance

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تصنيف الوظيفةPostdoctoral

The Carnegie Mellon Biomedical Engineering department seeks to transform healthcare worldwide through interdisciplinary engineering innovation and to train future leaders and innovators in biomedical ...View more

Job Title:  Post-Doctoral Researcher-Biochemistry (Full-time) Kinetoplastid Job Classification: Post-Doctoral Researcher Posting close date:  4/11/2024 Start date of this position:  5/1/2024 Required Degree: PhD in the field of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or adjacent field.  The required degree must be completed by the start date. Experience:   Applicants with experience in flow cytometry, cell sorting, eukaryotic parasite metabolism, and high-throughput small molecule screening are preferred. A PhD in the field of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or adjacent field. Duties/Expectations: Oversee and perform experiments on the metabolic regulation and function of Kinetoplastid eukaryotic parasites using genetically-encoded fluorescent protein biosensors and both acquire and prepare data for publication. The postdoctoral researcher will also help manage and train graduate and undergraduate research assistants. Information required at the time of application - Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it ¿bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel¿ (Spencer W. Kimball). Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/). Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement, updated Curriculum Vitae, and cover letter to the faculty application. #LI-DNI Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.  All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church. All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

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تصنيف الوظيفةPostdoctoral

Job Title:  Post-Doctoral Researcher-Biochemistry (Full-time) Kinetoplastid Job Classification: Post-Doctoral Researcher Posting close date:  4/11/2024 Start date of this position:  5/1/2024 Requ...View more

Job Title:  Chemistry Post-doc Proteomics Job Classification:  Post-doctoral Fellow Posting close date: 4/11/2024 Start date of this position:  5/1/2024 Required Degree:  Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a closely related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date. Experience:  Experience with development of proteomic technologies and hands-on experience with mass spectrometry-based proteomics and data analysis. Duties/Expectations: The department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Brigham Young University has a post-doctoral position available that is focused on technology development efforts related to mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis. The research involves the development of proteomics technologies and methodologies to achieve increased measurement sensitivity, depth of proteome coverage, and analytical throughput, particularly for nanoscale samples including single cells. The successful candidate will be expected to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, be highly self-motivated and have strong communication skills. Information required at the time of application - Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it ¿bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel¿ (Spencer W. Kimball). Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/). Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement, updated Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to the faculty application. #LI-DNI Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.  All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةPostdoctoral

Job Title:  Chemistry Post-doc Proteomics Job Classification:  Post-doctoral Fellow Posting close date: 4/11/2024 Start date of this position:  5/1/2024 Required Degree:  Ph.D. in analytical chem...View more

About the Project

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) to start in October 2024.

Domestic abuse results in a range of profoundly damaging health outcomes, including elevated suicide risks largely unaddressed in existing response systems. This PhD studentship evaluates a domestic abuse suicide risk assessment tool designed to improve multiagency identification and intervention to prevent these deaths. Operating across police, maternity, and health visiting services in the West Midlands, the project employs mixed methods to assess tool effectiveness at fostering victim safety through a social science lens encompassing system and individual spheres. This intensive PhD project will culminate in actionable recommendations, and directly inform regional and national policies on domestic abuse and suicide prevention.

The successful candidate will develop expertise in sophisticated multi-methods research designs, learn to apply behavioural science to real-world policy challenges, and produce research that leads to actionable insights to prevent harm.

In addition, the researcher will be immersed in the work of the West Midlands OPCC policy team and those working specifically on domestic abuse and suicide following domestic abuse. The policy team has a close working relationship with staff in West Midlands Police and the Crown Prosecution Service who work on domestic abuse and suicide. This will support the researcher to gain a real understanding of how these agencies operate in practice in the context of the research subject matter and enable the findings to be socialised through OPCC partnerships. The OPCC will be able to support the researcher with any domestic-abuse related training that would support the research.

We are looking for a highly talented and dedicated PhD student with a 1st class or 2:1 degree in a behavioural science field, such as psychology, economics, management or related field, such as public health An MSc degree in a relevant area is desirable though not necessary. The ideal candidate will have expertise in policies addressing domestic abuse, suicide prevention, and gender-based violence, along with some experience in developing and/or evaluating qualitative and quantitative data and integrating findings. Superb communication skills for academic and practitioner audiences alongside organisational skills to independently lead a complex 3-year project are essential to meaningfully impact domestic abuse prevention.

To be considered for this PhD, please follow the instructions on: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-ub/centre-ub-phd-studentships.

Application deadline: 16 May 2024

Centre-UB studentships cover tuition fees, a maintenance stipend, support for research training, as well as research activity support grants. Support is available to both home and international applicants. You can find further details here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-ub/centre-ub-phd-studentships

Informal enquiries about the project prior to application can be directed to Professor James Rockey , Professor Heather Flowe , Dr. Christine Christie Christine , and Imogen Cheatham .

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborat...View more

About the Project

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner BERRI to start in October 2024.

This PhD project aims to validate the efficacy of the BERRI tool in identifying early neurodevelopmental and mental health markers in children and adolescents, potentially predictive of adverse outcomes later in life. By leveraging machine learning techniques, the research seeks to elucidate the trajectory of symptom profiles over time and explore strategies for effectively mitigating identified risks across clinical, educational, and community settings.

Led by Dr De Brito from psychology and Professor Tino from computer science, in collaboration with Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Miriam Silver, the creator of the BERRI tool, this interdisciplinary project bridges the gap between psychological assessment and computational analysis. The PhD researcher will be embedded in the clinical psychology service at BERRI, as well as the Centre-UB, giving a unique opportunity to integrate science and practice in a project that will directly benefit the wellbeing of vulnerable children and families.

The BERRI tool, developed through extensive consultations with professionals and caregivers, offers a comprehensive assessment covering behaviour, emotional well-being, risk, relationships, and indicators of psychiatric or neurodevelopmental conditions. It provides a user-friendly platform for identifying children's needs and tracking changes over time, empowering caregivers to make informed choices to improve children's functioning and well-being.

While BERRI has demonstrated sensitivity and validity in assessing children known to social care services, its potential in clinical and community settings remains largely untapped. This PhD project aims to fill this gap through several linked studies:

1. Evaluations of CAMHS Referrals: Investigating the utility of BERRI in aiding triage choices for children referred to NHS CAMH services, with a focus on identifying those at risk and tracking their evolving needs over time.

2. Longitudinal Study of Maltreated Children: Examining longitudinal BERRI data for maltreated children to understand the impact of maltreatment on impulsivity and its relationship with behavioural and mental health challenges.

3. Neurodiversity and Mental Health Assessment: Analysing BERRI data for neurodiverse children and comparing it with diagnostic interviews to explore the relationship between neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health needs, as well as associated risks.

4. Comparison of Maltreated and Community Samples: Investigating the relationship between maltreatment, neurodiversity, and mental health by comparing data from maltreated children with a non-maltreated community sample.

Methodologically, the project involves recruiting participants from NHS trusts, staffed settings, and Birmingham schools, with data analysis employing machine learning techniques and structural equation modelling to identify early markers of risk and resilience.

Anticipated outcomes include multiple publications across various research themes, contributing to our understanding of neurodevelopment, mental health, and predictive factors for adverse outcomes. Practically, the research holds implications for informing clinical practice and enhancing early intervention strategies in child mental health. By evaluating the impact of early insights and advice provided by BERRI, the project aims to influence long-term outcomes and potentially save public funds. Moreover, by enhancing the efficiency of CAMHS referrals, the research addresses a critical need in child mental health services, particularly in light of pandemic-related challenges.

We are looking for a highly talented, dedicated, and mathematically minded PhD student with a 1st class or high 2:1 degree in the field of psychology or neuroscience. An MSc degree in a relevant area is desirable though not necessary. Numerical skills and some programming experience are highly desirable. Previous experience with working with clinical populations and/or children who have experienced childhood adversity is desirable.

To be considered for this PhD, please follow the instructions on: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-ub/centre-ub-phd-studentships.

Application deadline: 16 May 2024

Centre-UB studentships cover tuition fees, a maintenance stipend, support for research training, as well as research activity support grants. Support is available to both home and international applicants. You can find further details here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-ub/centre-ub-phd-studentships

Informal enquiries about the project prior to application can be directed to Dr Stephane De Brito, Centre for Human Brain Health ()

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborat...View more

About the Project

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Tech Against Terrorism to start in October 2024.

We have recently published a model (Woodhams & Duran, 2024) that proposes a series of mechanisms through which workplace exposure to disturbing terrorism and violent extremism content can lead to psychological harm. How personnel cope while working with the material and afterwards (which includes cognitive, emotional and behavioural strategies) can increase or decrease the risk of psychological harm from such exposure depending on the factor. We have been testing our model with analysts who work with sexual violence occurring in the physical world (Duran & Woodhams, 2022, 2023).

Through our partnership with Tech Against Terrorism, the successful candidate will investigate how behaviour is implicated as a risk or resilience factor when exposed to terrorism and violent extremist material online via a longitudinal design which includes interviews, surveys and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The successful candidate will also work with Tech Against Terrorism (TAT) to find potential ways in which staff could be protected from such workplace exposure based on the research findings. The studentship includes a placement with Tech Against Terrorism allowing for work-shadowing of operational staff, engagement in TAT projects, drafting of reports and blogs, and presenting at events co-organised by TAT and other global partners.

We are looking for a highly talented and dedicated PhD student with a 1st class or 2:1 degree in the field of Psychology or Neuroscience. An MSc degree in a relevant area is desirable though not necessary. Previous experience with qualitative analysis or MRI methods would be desirable. Existing vetting would also be desirable but is not essential.

To be considered for this PhD, please follow the instructions on: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-ub/centre-ub-phd-studentships.

Application deadline: 16 May 2024

Centre-UB studentships cover tuition fees, a maintenance stipend, support for research training, as well as research activity support grants. Support is available to both home and international applicants. You can find further details here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-ub/centre-ub-phd-studentships

Informal enquiries about the project prior to application can be directed to members of the supervisory team: Professor Jessica Woodhams (), Dr Fazeelat Duran (), or Dr Stephane De Brito ().

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