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Academic advisors and principal investigators with openings for postdoctoral researchers may provide information about these positions in this section.
Welcome to this DBC Bulletin Board.
This bulletin board is intended to efficiently match the research interests of principal investigators working on important problems in Biological Chemistry with the talents of young Ph.Ds who are ultimately interested in an academic or industrial career as a research chemist or biochemist. Principal investigators who post openings should make every effort to apply promptly to all serious inquiries.
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Protein Function and Design
Company: Monsanto
Company’s URL: www.monsanto.com
Availability: Immediate
Location: Chesterfield, MO
Contact: becky.g.prevost@monsanto.com
Synopsis:Biochemist, St. Louis, Missouri. Monsanto is seeking a MS level researcher to contribute to our team efforts toward the understanding of protein function and design. The candidate should be a self-starter adept at integrating information from a wide variety of sources to help form consensus on experimental design and directions. He/She should have strong analytical skills with a diverse scientific background. Experience with enzymology, including working knowledge of kinetics and binding methods is necessary. The candidate must possess experience developing and trouble shooting assays and high throughput screens for novel activities. Further metabolic pathway knowledge, basic molecular biology skills and understanding of data handling and analysis is expected. This position will require the ability to utilize multiple methods and approaches to solve difficult biochemical problems. This is a challenging role contributing to efforts to characterize and improve the proteins we design. The successful candidate will join a multifaceted, cross-functional team of scientists working together to characterize and understand our protein leads.
The requirements for this position include a MS in biochemistry with a minimum 5 years of experience in industrial settings with an outstanding track record. Demonstrated capabilities in enzymology including basic kinetics are essential for consideration. Must have hands on experience using multiple spectroscopic methods including but not limited to UV-vis, fluorescence, and MALDI-MS. Working knowledge of separation and chromatographic methods including but not limited to HPLC and FPLC is also required. An understanding of plant biology, physiology and metabolism is necessary to meet the expected challenges of this position. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Experience with model systems and crops is a plus. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and teamwork capabilities as these will be necessary skills in this environment where scientists from multiple sites work closely as a team.
Monsanto values diversity and is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Please respond through our careers page at www.monsanto.com.
Posted on: August 25th, 2006Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Fellow
Institution: College of the Holy Cross, Chemistry Department
Institution’s URL: http://www.holycross.edu/departments/chemistry/website/index.html
Availability: ASAP
Salary:
Location: Worcester, MA
Contact: kmills@holycross.edu or 508.793.3380
Synopsis:
A research assistant is sought to perform experiments in enzymology and post-translational modifications. Will have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate research students and assist in the direction of an undergraduate research lab, gaining experience in executing and planning experiments at a liberal arts college. Will perform experiments such as DNA purification, PCR, and protein expression and analysis.
This position is appropriate for training for a post-doctoral candidate, which would require a Ph.D. (or expected), or for a research technician with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Degree must be in biochemistry, biology or chemistry, and a familiarity with DNA techniques and recombinant protein expression is expected.
This is a temporary, 12-month benefited position with potential for extending up to two additional years.
Interested candidates may apply by submitting a personal statement, CV, transcript, and two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a research or lab supervisor, to Prof. Kenneth Mills, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610, or by email to kmills@holycross.edu. For more information about our research, please visit www.holycross.edu/departments/chemistry/kmills/research.htm. Applications will be reviewed as received.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. A member of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium.
Posted on: February 10th, 2007Postdoctoral Position in Chemical Biology
Institution: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Institution’s URL: www.llnl.gov
Availability: Summer/Fall 2007
Salary: $65000
Location: Livermore, CA
Contact: camarero1@llnl.gov or at 925-4226807
Synopsis:
Posted on: February 17th, 2007The Laboratory of Protein Engineering at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking outstanding applicants for a postdoctoral position to do science at the interface between Biology and Chemistry. The project will involve the development of new molecular tools based on protein splicing that will allow the reconstitution and site-specific labeling of cytotoxic proteins inside the host cell with total temporal and spatial control. These tools will be used to study host/pathogen interactions in real time and at single cell level. The successful candidate should have a recent Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology or related fields. Experience in protein/peptide chemistry, molecular biology, mammalian cell culture and microbiology is also desirable. In addition, the candidate is expected to interact with a highly dynamic and interdisciplinary group of scientists at LLNL Biosciences and Biotechnology Division. LLNL offers a challenging environment and a competitive salary/benefits package. Interested candidates should send a CV with cover letter to Dr. Julio A. Camarero (camarero1@llnl.gov). LLNL is operated by the University of California for the National Nuclear Security Administration/ Department of Energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversity.
Chemical Biology Postdoctoral Position
Institution: Polytechnic University and SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Institution’s URL: http://faculty.poly.edu/`jmontcla/
Availability: April 11, 2007
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Contact: jmontcla@poly.edu or 718-260-3679
Synopsis:
Posted on: February 24th, 2007Searching for a highly motivated and creative individual with a strong background in chemistry, biochemistry, and biophysical chemistry in the Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Polytechnic University as well as the Department of Biochemistry at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. The successful candidate will design and synthesize proteins as well as new chemical tags for the identification of posttranslational modifications. Excellent communication skills and independence are essential. He/she must have a recent Ph.D. in chemistry/biochemistry or closely related field. A competitive salary is offered commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send resume, copies of publication and 3 references to Dr. Montclare.
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Evaluation of Anticancer Agents
Institution: Baylor University, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Institution’s URL: http://www.baylor.edu
Availability: Immediate
Salary:
Location: Waco, Texas
Contact: Mary_Lynn_Trawick@baylor.edu
Synopsis:
A postdoctoral research position in Cell Biology in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Baylor University is available immediately for a highly motivated individual to evaluate promising anticancer agents in a joint drug discovery project between two biochemistry and synthetic chemistry laboratories. The successful applicant will have experience in cell culture and biochemical techniques. Expertise in HPLC and small animal handling is a plus. We are located in a new multidisciplinary sciences building that includes a Center for Molecular Biosciences on the beautiful campus of Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Candidates holding a Ph.D. degree in the Applicable Sciences field should send CV and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Mary Lynn Trawick
Baylor University
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Center for Drug Discovery
One Bear Place #97348
Waco, TX 76798
Email: Mary_Lynn_Trawick@baylor.edu
Baylor University is a Baptist University affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Posted on: April 6th, 2007Director of the Center for Molecular Biosciences
Institution: Baylor University
Institution’s URL: http://www.baylor.edu
Availability: September 1, 2007
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Location: Waco, Texas
Contact: humanresources@baylor.edu
Synopsis:
Posted on: June 21st, 2007Director needed to oversee and direct the operation of a multi-disciplinary, multi-department Molecular Biosciences Center with cell culture facilities and ancillary radiation laboratories. Responsibilities include the supervision of the operation and scheduling of instrumentation such as FACS, QPCR, confocal microscope, imagers, capillary DNA sequencer, and centrifuges housed in a 1,500 sq. ft. community facility and satellite facilities in a 508,000 sq. ft. facility for the sciences. http://www.baylor.edu/bsb/. The Director will provide consultation and recommendations regarding molecular bioscience research experimental strategies, approaches, specific methods, protocols and techniques to faculty, staff and students when needed. The Director will train individuals in the use of center instrumentation and cell culture techniques and will be encouraged to participate in collaborative interdepartmental research. Master’s degree and 5 years of experience required; Ph.D. preferred. Candidates will need to submit a Baylor job application online at http://www.baylor.edu/hr_services/staff_opportunities, along with a personal resume and cover letter. Baylor University is a Baptist University affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Postdoctoral Associate
Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Institution’s URL: www.chem.umd.edu
Availability: Immediate
Salary: commensurate
Location: College Park, Maryland
Contact: bgerrata@umd.edu
Synopsis:
Posted on: June 21st, 2007The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking outstanding postdoctoral candidates with a background in molecular biology and protein biochemistry with related publication history to work in the laboratory of Dr. Barbara Gerratana. Research topics include, but are not limited to, biosynthesis of pyrrolobenzodiazepines and characterization of novel monoxygenases. Excellent communication skills and independence are essential. He/she must have a recent Ph.D. in chemistry/biochemistry or closely related field. A competitive salary is offered commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Dr. Barbara Gerratana, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 or to bgerrata@umd.edu
Technical Support Specialist R&D
Institution: Team-One Employment Specialists, LLC
Institution’s URL: http://www.teamone.la
Availability: August 15, 2007
Salary: $70,000 + DOE
Location: West Los Angeles, CA
Contact: melissac@teamone.la or 310-841-4123
Synopsis:
Team-One is currently conducting a search on behalf of our client, a profitable and expanding , quality-minded vitamin company. The company has been in business for 30 years and is still growing! They are based in Los Angeles, CA but reach markets globally. This choice opportunity is ideal for a PhD who is passionate about Nutraceuticals and preventative medicine. This research position will entail 100% information research and development by educating the company of new technical advancements in the industry and product knowledge/discoveries. This person will need to submit technical writing samples and CV via e-mail.
Requirements include:
Position involves scientific review and specification of nutraceuticals involved in Product Development.
Provides scientific support to education, marketing, sales and production departments.
Stays current with dietary supplements, nutritional, nutraceutical technologies and seeks out innovative ways to add value to company.
Maintains and expands supporting scientific literature for product line
Collaborates with other departments as needed.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Science, Nutrition, Bio-Chemistry or related field
Posted on: August 9th, 2007 Research experience is preferred
Excellent work ethics
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Excellent interpersonal and team skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Postdoc in Biological Informatics
Institution: NSF Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Institution’s URL: http://www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=MPS
Availability: April 11, 2007
Salary: $29000
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Synopsis:
Posted on: October 9th, 2007The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biological Informatics to recent recipients of the doctoral degree for research and training in developing and using computational, statistical, and other tools in the collection, organization, dissemination, and use of information to solve problems in biology. The research and training plan of each fellowship is expected to address important scientific questions in contemporary biology and include a strong linkage between computer, information, and computational science and biology and develop and/or apply state-of-the-art informatics tools or approaches to the stated problem.
Scientist / Sr Scientist, ImmunoAssay Development
BioScale is a fast-growing biotechnology company developing a next-generation MEMs-based biosensor tool for research and diagnostics. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Sr. Scientist to take a leading role in the development of new immunoassay applications for Industry and Academic research.
Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate daily activities of a team of scientists working on development of new biosensor immunoassays
Assay design, implementation and optimization
Hands-on participation in immunoassay development
Generate Proof of concept/assay development for academic and industry partners
Support successful completion of academic and industry partner interactions
Experience requirements:
PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related field.
5 years experience, including 2+ years developing immunoassays in an industry setting.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment
Experience developing commercial immunoassay kits preferred
Proven experience leading customer interactions and research collaborations
Prior experience developing biosensor or microparticle-based immunoassays is preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Interested candidates should forward their CV / Resume to email: jrynak@bioscale.com.
BioScale
75 Sidney Street
Cambridge, MA
02139
BioScale is a venture-funded start-up developing innovative MEMS-based bioanalysis systems. These systems will be capable of performing assays across a wide range of biological analytes, including bacteria, virus, proteins, small-molecules and hormones. Led by an experienced technology entrepreneur along with three world-renowned MIT professors in the MEMS/Nanobiology arena, BioScale is dedicated to providing high performance biological analysis and discovery tools for the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry
Posted on: January 30th, 2008Postdoctoral Associate
Institution: University of Louisville Department of Chemistry
Institution’s URL: http://louisville.edu/~egmuel01
Availability: immediately
Salary: NIH fellowship rates (based on experience)
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Contact: eugene.mueller@louisville.edu or (502) 852-5811
Synopsis:
Posted on: April 15th, 2008Postdoctoral positions in the laboratory of Prof. Eugene Mueller are available immediately to investigate the mechanisms and ramifications of RNA modification and sulfur transfer. Requires a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics or a related field.