Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Biology at SciLifeLab Sweden

KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 15000 under-graduate students, 1600 students at doctoral level (third) level and 4300 employees.

The School of Biotechnology at the Royal Institute of Technology offers a curriculum that reflects the multidisciplinary nature of Biotechnology, integrating theoretical and applied science in undergraduate and graduate courses. The school has six departments with about 300 employees, located at AlbaNova University Center, Stockholm and Science for Life Laboratory, Solna. The biotechnology research within the school is internationally well recognized.

About Science for Life Laboratory

SciLifeLab is a national resource center dedicated to large scale bioscientific research with focus on biomedicine, including genome and proteome profiling, bioimaging and bioinformatics. SciLifeLab Stockholm has been formed jointly by the three Stockholm universities, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Karolinska Institutet (KI) and Stockholm University (SU), and thus combines the profiles and strengths of these three institutions. Academic research as well as the Swedish health care system and the Swedish Life Science industry will benefit through active collaboration, access to advanced tools and active programs for knowledge transfer. The goal is to achieve critical mass for large-scale life sciences and translational medicine.

Our vision is to make SciLifeLab into a center for large-scale life sciences with an advanced technological infrastructure. The focus is on performing multidisciplinary research involving high throughput DNA sequencing, analysis of gene expression, protein profiling, cellular profiling, advanced bioinformatics, biostatistics and systems biology. SciLifeLab is aimed at enabling researchers to carry out extensive and comprehensive analysis of genes, transcripts and proteins in humans and relevant microbes, such as viruses and bacteria, and to cast light on the complex interplay between different molecular components in living cells, tissues and organs related to human diseases.

Job description

A postdoctoral positions is available in the group of Statististical Biotechnology at Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. Our lab develops machine learning methods and statistical techniques for interpreting high-throughput experiments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented postdoctoral researcher to join our team. The postdoctoral position will involve interpretation of high-throughput biology data by machine learning and statistics. Depending on the interest of the applicant the position may be centered around either (1) Time-series analysis for meta-genomics data (2) Promoter analysis of DNA-methylation data from Type 2 Diabetes patients, or (3) Interpretation of mass spectrometry data.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in statistics, computer science, bioinformatics or related field with a strong quantitative component. Experience with machine learning techniques, GPU programming, and/or the handling large datasets is desirable.

Application

Application should be e-mailed to: rekr@biotech.kth.se

Deadline for application: 2013-11-01
Reference number: B-2013-0328

The application must include following documents:

a letter stating your research experience and interests,
a curriculum vitae including list of publications, and
name and contact information for yourself and two or three references.
Employment

Form of employment: Time-limited
Scope: Full-time
Salary: Salary is available as a one year scholarship with the possibility of renewal.
Start date: Negotiable
Announced positions: 1

Contact

Lukas Käll Associate professor
E-mail: Lukas.Kall@scilifelab.se

Union Representative

Lars Abrahamsson, SACO
Phone: +46 8-790 70 58
E-mail: lars.abrahamsson@ee.kth.se

http://www.kth.se/en/om/work-at-kth/vacancies/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-computational-biology-at-scilifelab-stockholm-sweden-1.417129

Postdoctoral position in molecular biology and immunology in USA

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in a well-funded laboratory at the Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, to study the role of innate immune cell activation, monocyte/macrophage trafficking and signaling mechanisms in liver disease. The primary focus of our research is to employ molecular and cellular in vitro and in vivo translational approaches to understand the mechanisms regulating in immune cell function during liver inflammation. For further details on research conducted in the lab please visit:http://profiles.umassmed.edu/profiles/ProfileDetails.aspx?From=SE&Person=212

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with good knowledge and great interest in cellular and molecular biology, and immunology. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. with a background in molecular biology and immunology demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Good communication skills and the desire to work in an interactive, multidisciplinary research team are essential. Stipends are commensurate with education and experience.

To apply: Please submit a CV and names of three references to:

Pranoti Mandrekar, Ph.D., Associate Professor, GI Division, Dept. of Med. LRB Rm #221, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 364 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605; Phone: (508) 856-5391; Fax: (508)856-4770; Email:pranoti.mandrekar@umassmed.edu.

2014 Postdoctoral Position in Molecular biology in USA

The Cihakova lab at the Division of Immunology, Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University Is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to research inflammatory heart disease, cardiac fibrosis and remodeling. The research is supported by newly founded NIH RO1 and support is guaranteed for 5 years. We employ murine model of inflammatory heart disease, experimental autoimmune myocarditis (EAM) to investigate factors that modulate development of myocarditis and its sequela dilated cardiomyopathy. For more information see Baldeviano et al, Circ Research 2011. The successful candidate will perform in vivo and ex vivo mouse experiments, molecular biology and cell culture, and a variety of other general laboratory experiments and will also oversee breading of mice for the project with help of laboratory technician. The desired candidate will have research experience in mouse models, strong flow cytometry skills, RT-PCR, PCR, ELISA, in vitro cultures, blotting, plasmid preparation and other molecular biology and immunology techniques. Candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or a related field, and successful track record of first author publications and good references. The Cihakova laboratory is located in the hospital campus of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. The Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women and minorities.

Contact: Daniela Cihakova, MD, PhD; Assistant Professor, Director, Immune Disorders Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Ross 648, 720 Rutland Ave, Baltimore, MD, (410)614-4173, fax 410-614- 3548,danielacihakova@yahoo.com.

To apply: Interested applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a brief description of research accomplishments and contact information (email address and phone number) of three references to danielacihakova@yahoo.com.

Review of applications will begin on November 1st 2013 and continue until the position is filled. This position is available from January 1st 2014.

USA: Postdoctoral scientist Position in Biomedical Sciences

The Nair lab at the Division of Biomedical Sciences, University of California Riverside is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to participate in our research on macrophage responses in immunity and inflammation. We employ murine infection models of hookworm and bacterial infection of the lung and gastrointestinal tract to investigate how macrophages are activated and what factors they secrete to regulate immunity and inflammation. The successful candidate will perform in vivo and ex vivo mouse experiments, molecular biology and cell culture, and a variety of other general laboratory experiments. The desired candidate will have research experience in mouse models of infection, immunity and macrophage activation and a successful track record of first author publications. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or a related field, and less than two years postdoctoral experience. The University of California, Riverside is situated in an historic citrus growing area surrounded by mountain ranges. Riverside is about an hour away from ski slopes, surfing, or hiking in mountain or desert environments, and housing in the area is very affordable. The campus is also located in a prime position to take advantage of the other universities, research institutes, and biotech industries present in Southern California. The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women and minorities.

Contact: Meera Nair, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences, University of California Riverside, CA 92521; Phone: 951-827-7734; FAX (951)-827-2477; e-mail: Meera.Nair@ucr.edu.

To apply:Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research and three referees.

Review of applications will begin on November 1st 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

Web address: http://medschool.ucr.edu/faculty_research/faculty_profiles/bio.html?page=nair_meera.html.

USA: Molecular biology Postdoctoral Position

One of the top-ranked universities in the country, Northwestern University, combines innovative technology and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Pathology and Feinberg Cardiovascular Research Institute for studies of inflammation-resolution in monocytes and macrophages after heart attack and hypoxic wound injury. Studies will interrogate cell-signaling mechanisms in primary cells by molecular biology. Mechanistic studies will be coupled with tests of physiological relevance after surgically inducing myocardial infarction in a survival animal model and compared to human diseased tissue. In vivo experiments will be assayed by flow cytometry, molecular biology, and histology. Surgical, echocardiography, flow, and histology skills are not immediately required and can be learned during the course of studies. A fundamental training in molecular biology is required. Expertise in flow cytometry is favored. Please see our website at thorplab.com. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply: If interested please email a CV, names of two references, and a description of research interests and career goals.

Contact Person: Edward Thorp PhD, FAHA, Assistant Professor, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Pathology & Feinberg Cardiovascular Research Institute, 300 E. Superior St., Office: Tarry 3-705, Lab: Tarry 3-762, Chicago, Illinois 60611; ebthorp@northwestern.edu; Office: 312-503-4309, Lab: 312-503-3140.

Application Time Table: Open ended. Position available immediately.

USA: Multiple postdoctoral positions in cell and molecular immunology

Multiple postdoctoral positions are available immediately to study cell signaling in the immune system at the Baylor Institute for immunology research (BIIR).

The project requires expertise in cell and molecular immunology. We use mouse models of autoimmunity, allergy and cancer. For more information see Venuprasad K et al. Nat Immunol. 2008, Venuprasad K et al. J Clin Invest. 2006, Chang L et al. Cell. 2006, Jeon MS et al. Immunity. 2004, Venuprasad, Cancer Res.2010, Peng D et al. J Immunol. 2011, Ahmed N et al. Nat. Immunol. 2011, Zeng M et al. (manuscript under preparation), Ahmed N et al. ( manuscript under preparation). The applicants with one or more years of postdoctoral experience are preferred but fresh PhD’s are welcome. This is an outstanding opportunity for enthusiastic and hard working postdocs. The environment and the facilities at the at BIIR and the Sammons Cancer center in Dallas, TX is exceptional.

To apply: If interested, please send a CV to Dr. K Venuprasad: Venuprasad.poojary@baylorhealth.edu.

Competitive salary will be offered for the right candidates.