27.03.2009 - 3 post-doc positions in the Linnaeus project Adaptation to Changing Marine Environments (ACME), Faculty of Science, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
1) Local adaptation and plasticity in ecophysiology traits in marine crustacean herbivores.
Information about the position is available from Associate Professor
Susanne Eriksson (susanne.eriksson@marecol.gu.se)
2) Phenotypic plasticity and local adaptation in marine macrophytes.
Information about the position is available from Professor Henrik
Pavia (henrik.pavia@marecol.gu.se)
3) Modelling evolutionary biology in variable marine environments.
Information about the position is available from Associate Professor
Karin Harding (karin.harding@marecol.gu.se)
Final date for applications: April 14, 2009
For more information :
http://www.science.gu.se/digitalAssets/1271/1271027_Tre_postdok_Linn__proj_090414__eng_.pdf
ACME is a research programme in marine evolutionary biology that links research in theoretical biology, population genetics, ecological genomics, developmental biology, physiology and ecology. About thirty researchers work jointly in the programme, which is funded by the Science Research Councils (Vetenskapsrådet and FORMAS), and the University of Gothenburg, starting 2008 and aiming for a research period of 10 years. For general information about ACME contact the programme coordinator, Professor Kerstin Johannesson (kerstin.johannesson@marecol.gu.se) or programme officer Eva Marie Rödström (eva.marie.rodstrom@gu.se).
23.03.2009 - Marine research positions available in the Marine Functional Foods Research Initiative (NutraMara), Ireland
- Marine Functional Foods (Principal Investigator/Adjunct Professor)
- Biological Scientist (Research Officer)
Deadline for applications: April 17, 2009
www.teagasc.ie/careers
16.03.2009 - EU-funded postdoc position available at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in Naples, Italy
Duties will include sampling of plankton RNA- and DNA extraction, study of the genetic diversity of Pseudo-nitzschia, development/refinement of molecular probes against Pseudo-nitzschia species, calibration and testing of these probes, and validation of newly designed microarrays. We seek a post-doc with research interests in molecular ecology and biodiversity of micro-organisms and experience in molecular biological approaches. Working experience with microarray hybridisation techniques and probe design is preferred.
Contact for further information about the project and application procedures:
Dr Wiebe H.C.F. Kooistra, kooistra@szn.it
tel: +390815833271
9.12.2008 - EGU Executive Secretary
Deadline for application: January 31, 2009
http://www.egu.eu/news/news/article/10/egu-is-seeki.html
9.12.2008 - IOC Executive Secretary, Paris (France).
Deadline for application: January 14, 2009
http://recrutweb.unesco.org/pdf/SC079.pdf
9.12.2008 - Assistant Professor in either Chemical or Geological Oceanography with a primary interest in marine biogeochemistry University of Alaska Fairbanks (USA).
Deadline for application: January 5, 2009
http://www.sfos.uaf.edu/employment/
9.12.2008 - Marine System Scientist/Modeller (Carbon Cycles), Plymouth Marine Laboratory (UK).
Deadline for application: January 8, 2009
http://www.pml.ac.uk/pdf/Marine System Modeller_Nov08.pdf
9.12.2008 - Postdoctoral fellowship position in biological oceanography, Energy, Environment and Water Research Center of The Cyprus Institute (Cyprus).
Deadline for application: December 20, 2008
http://www.cyi.ac.cy/?q=node/304
26.11.2008 - Executive Scientific Secretary, Head of Unit, Marine Board Secretariat, Oostende (Belgium)
Marine Board - ESF invites application for the position of Executive Scientific Secretary
Head of Unit
Marine Board Secretariat
Location – Oostende (Belgium)
Deadline for application : 12 December 2008
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26.11.2008 - PhD vacature, Research Group Phycology (Ghent University, Belgium)
The Research Group Phycology (Ghent University, Belgium) has a vacancy for a 4-year position leading to a PhD. The project involves the identification and characterization of sex-specific proteins and genes in the brown alga Ectocarpus siliculosus.
Closing date: 1 December 2008
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26.11.2008 - Executive Officer for IMBER (Integrated Marine Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Research) international project.
IMBER is an international research project focussed on marine biogeochemical and ecosystem research (www.IMBER.info). IMBER is seeking to appoint an Executive Officer to lead the International Project Office (IPO) at the Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer (IUEM), Brest, France
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Deadline for application: December 5th, 2008.
16.09.2008 - 3 positions as Assistant Researcher in Physiological and Nutritional Genomics related to Marine Research, Centre of Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Porto (CIIMAR), Portugal
(reference C2008-CIIMAR-LECOF-LANUCE-LN/01). This application will end at 30th of September. The edital is published at www.cimar.org
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05.09.2008 - Postdoctoral Research Officer (PDRO) in Molecular Ecology, Bangor University, UK
Applications are invited for a full-time 6 month Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funded Postdoctoral Research Officer in Molecular Ecology to work in the Molecular Ecology and Fisheries Genetics Laboratory (MEFGL) (http://biology.bangor.ac.uk/research/mefgl/) at Bangor to investigate links between biodiversity estimates of benthic meiofaunal communities derived from 454 deep-sequencing of environmental samples with morphological taxonomy, macroinvertebrate diversity, sediment granulometry and environmental factors.
Closing date for applications: Friday 19th September, 2008
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05.09.2008 - Postdoctoral position to study non-coding and antisense RNAs in Cyanobacteria, University of Freiburg (Germany)
One Postdoctoral position is available at the Faculty of Biology at the University of Freiburg (South-West Germany) to study the basic biology of sRNAs in the framework of the cyanobacterial cellular regulatory network. This position is available from Fall 2008 or later and is initially for two years.
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27.08.2008 - 4 Ph.D. fellowships, Stazione Zoologica 'Anton Dohrn', Naples, Italy.
Within the international Open University PhD programme at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in Naples (Italy) a series of PhD fellowships are available from November 2008.
Details can be found at www.szn.it -> New on Site -> PhD Programme Call for Applications 2008.
One of these projects ‘Factors regulating the sexual phase in marine planktonic diatoms’ aims to investigate the role of endogenous and exogenous factors in inducing the onset of sexual phase in marine planktonic diatoms. The project will be largely experimental, and might include genomic or modeling approaches.
Applications are invited from qualified postgraduate candidates. Applicants should have sufficient command of the English language to prepare and defend a thesis in English. The closing deadline is 22 September 2008.
22.07.2008 - Assistant Professor in aquatic trophic interactions, Stockholm University, Sweden
http://www.ecology.su.se/
22.07.2008 - Four PhD fellowships in the marine climate and ecosystem around the Faroes, Denmark
http://fi.dk/site/english/apply-for-funding/calls/calls-2008/call-for-applications-four-phd-fellowships-in-the-marine-cli
22.07.2008 - Postdoctoral researcher position in charophyte systematics at Centro de Ciencias do Mar, University of the Algarve, Portugal
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position* in charophyte systematics at Centro de Ciencias do Mar (CCMAR - http://www.ccmar.ualg.pt/), at the University of the Algarve (http://www.ualg.pt).
Background
The endosymbiosis of an oxgenic photobacterium by a eukaryotic host cell leading to the evolution of the chloroplast, and the subsequent colonisation of land by plants, were pivotal events in cell and Earth history. The transition to land marked an unparalleled period of morphological and developmental innovation in plant form resulting in the formation of plant-dominated terrestrial ecosystems with global environmental effects. Relationships among charophyte algae and land plants, on either side of the boundary marking the transition to land, remain controversial and make it difficult to polarise what are thought to be the key developmental innovations underpinning colonisation of land.
The postdoctoral researcher will explore the morphological diversity, life-history and developmental characteristics, and phylogenetic relationships among the charophyte algae in relation to the evolutionary transition of plants to a terrestrial environment. It is essential that the candidate have a Ph.D. and a strong background in green algal systematics and molecular phylogenetic methodology. Unix/Linux computing skills, and the ability to programme in a scripting language, would be highly advantageous.
The position is available for 3 years from January 2009 and is open to all nationalities. The researcher will receive a salary of 1495 euros/month.
Applications should be submitted before 15th August 2008 to Cymon J. Cox (cymon@ualg.pt). Applicants should send a covering letter detailing their research interests, a current C.V., and the email addresses for 3 professional referees. Informal enquires are welcome to the same address.
CCMAR is located on the Gambelas campus, 4km from Faro, the captial city of the Algarve and close to Faro International Airport (FAO). (http://www.ualg.pt/index.php?option=com_google_maps&Itemid=2311&lang=en)
* all postdoctoral positions must be approved by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology FCT
08.07.2008 - Marie Curie Fellowship hosting opportunity in meiofaunal metagenetics, MEFGL, Bangor, UK
This Autumn, the Molecular Ecology and Fisheries Genetics Laboratory (MEFGL - http://biology.bangor.ac.uk/research/mefgl/), School of Biological Sciences, Bangor University, UK will access Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding streams that will consolidate research activities in using 454 ultrasequencing technologies for the analysis and quantification of benthic meiofaunal biodiversity (http://biology.bangor.ac.uk/%7Ebssa0d/scresearch.htm). The latter will investigate the relationship between meiofaunal metagenetic community diversity with salinity regimes, biotic and abiotic factors in estuarine ecosystems (http://biology.bangor.ac.uk/~bssa0d/scresearch.htm) and would provide an ideal opportunity for linkages with a Marie Curie Action program (http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/understanding/marie-curieinbrief/research-development_en.html) along a related theme. The research platform will enable hypotheses to be addressed regarding species, functional and phylogenetic diversity in relation to,for example, multi-level biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, environmental change and latitudinal clines.
The Molecular Ecology and Fisheries Genetics Laboratory (MEFGL) is a leading research division within the School of Biological Sciences' (SBS) Molecular Ecology and Evolution Group, one of the largest research areas within the University. A central part of our work is the application of molecular markers such as microsatellites, AFLPs, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and sequence data (454 and Sanger) to fundamental evolutionary and ecological questions relating to the origins, levels, distribution and ecological significance of genetic variation in wild populations. The MEFGL, together with other members of the Molecular Ecology & Evolution Group, has recently moved into the purpose-built research suite embedded within the newly built £8 million Environment Centre for Wales (ECW http://www.ecw.ac.uk/aboutus.html). The new facility provides open-plan office space for up to 28 postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, alongside dedicated PCR, sequencing, bioinformatic, and main laboratory facilities.
08.07.2008 - Postdoctoral Positions Available, Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA
Multiple postdoc positions are available for work on a collaborative project involving cyanobacterial hydrogen production. This project is focused on developing Cyanothece, a unicellular cyanobacterium, as a new model microbe to study biological hydrogen production. Cyanothece spp. are capable both of photosynthetic O2 production and nitrogen fixation (a process that is exquisitely sensitive to oxygen). To accommodate such incompatible processes in a single cell, Cyanothece produces oxygen and stores carbon in the form of glycogen during the day, and subsequently creates an O2-limited intracellular environment to perform oxygen-sensitive processes, such as N2-fixation, at night. Thus, Cyanothece cells are natural bioreactors for the storage of captured solar energy with subsequent utilization at a different time during a diurnal cycle.
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30.05.2008 - 4 year PhD Position in evolutionary biology, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
A 4 year PhD position for an evolutionary biologist is vacant at the Laboratory of Animal Diversity and
Systematics (Catholic University of Leuven) in the research group of Prof. Filip Volckaert to perform a
study entitled: “Strong selection pressures and micro-evolutionary responses in the three-spined
stickleback”.
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29.05.2008 - 11 PhD positions and 2 postdoc positions available on different aspects of plant signal transduction and plant physiology
A European Research consortium working on different aspects of plant signal transduction and plant physiology is seeking for highly motivated and mobile PhD students and Postdocs in the early phase of their career. The Marie-Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) "COSI" has recently been selected for funding by the EC and aims at investigating mechanisms of chloroplast signalling and related processes involving protein phosphorylation, metabolomics, and calcium-signalling. We have 11 PhD positions available for three years, and 3 (early) postdoc positions for 18-24 months starting from July to October 2008. The positions are located in different European top-level Research Institutions.
Further information can be found online: www.univie.ac.at/cosi
29.05.2008 - PhD The impact of climate change on the distribution, biology and productivity of fish stocks in waters around Ireland, Ireland
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship on the impact of climate change on fish stocks around Ireland. The student will focus on changes in mackerel and cod in the North East Atlantic and Celtic Sea. Research will involve collating environmental, survey and fishery datasets to test hypotheses and identify climate induced signals. The student will work closely with staff in the Marine Institute (www.marine.ie) and will have access to the Institute’s survey data.
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=286
29.05.2008 - UEA-Cefas lectureship in Marine Ecosystem Services, United kingdom
The School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia (ENV) and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) already have a number of research collaborations, but have recently agreed to strengthen their relationship by the formation of a strategic alliance and the appointment of this jointly funded lectureship. The focus of this lectureship is marine ecosystem services – those services provided by the marine environment that benefit people.
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=285
28.05.2008 - PhD student – Post-doctoral researcher Aquatic Microbial Ecology,Belgium
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=283
28.05.2008 - PhD Fellowship- Molecular Biology of Planktonic Protists, Université Paris-Sud (Orsay, France)
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=282
28.05.2008 - Portal manager OBIS, United states
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/jobpostings/aps/Detail.asp?id=08-000242
28.05.2008 - PhD studentship in Environmental chemistry (Ireland)
http://www.gmit.ie/research/vacancies.html
28.05.2008 - PhD scholarship: potential impacts of aquaculture (Ireland)
http://www.ucd.ie/zoology/marbee/news.html
24.04.2008 - Professional Secretary for Scientific Cooperation, The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES),Denmark
ICES is an intergovernmental organisation that coordinates and promotes marine research in the North Atlantic area. We act as a meeting point for a community of more than 1600 marine scientists from 20 countries around the North Atlantic, North Sea, and Baltic Sea. Scientists working through ICES gather information about the marine ecosystem to fill gaps in existing knowledge, and to develop scientific information into unbiased, non-political advice. Our advice is used by the 20 member countries which fund and support ICES, and by international commissions, and helps them to manage the North Atlantic Ocean and adjacent seas.
Responsibilities of the post:
In this context, we are looking for a person with a marine science background to assist the Head of the ICES Science Programme in his responsibility to effectively serve the Task Force and the follow up activities of a future European Network of Networks.
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21 .04.2008 - A post-doctoral fellow for the period of 30 months, Brest and Station Biologique de Roscoff, France
In the context of the project entitled “Archeal DNA Repair” financed by the French “Agence National de la Recherche” (ANR) the labs ‘Microbiology of Extreme Environments’ (UMR6197 IFREMER, Brest) and the ‘Marine Biology outstation of Paris VI’ (UMR7139, Roscoff) are jointly seeking to recruit a post-doctoral fellow for the period of 30 months
Subject: Structural and functional characterisation of protein complexes involved in genomic maintenance from a hyperthermophilic archaea Pyrococcus abyssi.
The goal of the project is to contribute to a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in the interplay between DNA replication and DNA repair in hyperthermophilic archaea (HA) and to improve our knowledge on the molecular basis of DNA repair pathways in HA. The methods that will be applied to analyse the molecular mechanisms of these proteins are protein crystallography and SAXS in combination with biochemical approaches. The two groups sharing the position have access to all the facilities necessary for the work (nano-drop dispensing robot, lab X-ray facility and access to the ESRF through a BAG in Roscoff, routine facilities for enzyme production, purification and characterisation as well as SPR and spectrofluorimeter analyses in IFREMER, mass spectrometry facilities are also available through collaboration with Ouest Genopole platform).
The position is available starting september 1, 2008 until march 2011. Applicants should have strong background in protein crystallography and protein biochemistry (heterologous protein expression, purification and characterisation of the target proteins). Initial experience on “DNA enzymes and proteins”, crucial for the copying, maintenance and repair of DNA, would be advantageous.
For further details and information on making an application, contact either Didier Flament (dflament@ifremer.fr) or Mirjam Czjzek(czjzek@sb-roscoff.fr).
21.04.2008 - Research Positions in Marine Biotechnology/ Biodiscovery, University College Cork, Ireland
2 Senior Post Doctoral Research Positions, and 6 PhD positions are available.
Applications must be received before Friday May 30th, 2008.
http://www.ucc.ie/en/ERI/JobOpportunities/
21.04.2008 - Post Doctoral Research Position in Environmental Microbial Genomics, University College Cork, Ireland
http://www.ucc.ie/en/ERI/JobOpportunities/
21.04.2008 - PhD Research Opportunity: Stewardship and the Regulation of the Environment, University of Hull (UK)
http://www.hull.ac.uk/postgraduate/80thanniversaryphd/fass/stewardship.html
21.04.2008 - 5 Employement vacancies at Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK
- Marine Ecosystem Modeller
- Remote Sensing Analyst
- Marine Chemist
- Benthic Faunal Analyst
- Zooplankton Analyst
Website : http://www.pml.ac.uk/
21.04.2008 - PhD Research Opportunity: Stewardship and the Regulation of the Environment, University of Hull (UK)
http://www.hull.ac.uk/postgraduate/80thanniversaryphd/fass/stewardship.html
21.04.2008 - employement vacancies at Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK
- Marine Ecosystem Modeller
- Remote Sensing Analyst
- Marine Chemist
- Benthic Faunal Analyst
- Zooplankton Analyst
Website : http://www.pml.ac.uk/
21.04.2008 - Ifremer call for applications for PhD thesis grants 2008-2009, France.
Ifremer proposes PhD grants for young academics or engineers having a Master or equivalent qualifications allowing them to enroll in a doctoral school.
These grants are awarded for a maximum duration of 3 years, renewed annually according to an annual assessment of results. They are intented for students preparing their thesis in Ifremer's laboratories and/or laboratories external to Ifremer, but within the context of co-supervision with universities, research authorities (CNES, INRA, etc.), METEO-FRANCE, CEREGE or Unités Mixtes de Recherche (joint research units).
Deadline for aplications. 16th of May 2008
For more information: http://www.ifremer.fr/ds/animation_scientifique/bourses/doctorales/appel/appel_candidature.htm
or contact Mrs. Pédel: Marie.Michele.Pedel@ifremer.fr
21.04.2008 - Postdoctoral fellow in zoology (systematics or paleobiology), University of Bergen, Norway
http://www.jobbnorge.no/visstilling2.aspx?stillid=47127&lang=EN
Closing date for applications: 5 May 2008
09.04.2008 - PhD student position in plant metabolic biochemistry/genomics,University of Florida, Gainesville FL, USA
A graduate student position at the PhD level is available to discover and characterize novel metabolic processes common to plants and prokaryotes. The discovery phase involves comparative plant-prokaryote genomics (phylogenomics) – see de Crecy-Lagard V, Hanson AD (2007) Finding novel metabolic genes through plant-prokaryote phylogenomics.Trends Microbiol. 15: 563-70. The first characterization phase involves functional analysis of genes in Arabidopsis and/or bacterial systems - see Naponelli V et al (2008) Phylogenomic and functional analysis of pterin-4a-carbinolamine dehydratase family (COG2154) proteins in plants and microorganisms. Plant Physiol. 146: 1515-27. The second characterization phase involves biochemical characterization of recombinant proteins – see Noiriel A et al (2007) Folate salvage in plants: pterin aldehyde reduction is mediated by multiple non-specific aldehyde reductases. Plant J 5: 378-89.
This position provides unique opportunities in cross-disciplinary plant/prokaryote metabolic biochemistry research, and excellent training within University of Florida’s Plant Molecular and Celullar Biology (PMCB) graduate program http://pmcb.ifas.ufl.edu/. Starting salary is $20,000; health insurance is provided. Tuition costs are covered. Students in the PMCB program are not obliged to teach courses or labs, so are able to dedicate all their time to study and research.
Required qualifications: A master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, plant physiology, or a closely related discipline. A strong background in chemistry and/or metabolism is essential. An interest in applying bioinformatics approaches to biochemistry is also required.
Please send a letter of application, a detailed CV, and the names of three referees to Andrew Hanson (adha@ufl.edu).
Laboratory website: http://www.hos.ufl.edu/meteng/1cpage1.html
09.04.2008 - Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Florida, Gainesville FL, USA
Specialties: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Metabolism
Other Specialities: A strong background in analytical biochemistry (e.g., HPLC of small molecules) and experience in basic microbiology (e.g. protein expression in E. coli) is essential. An interest in the application of comparative genomics to discovery in metabolic biochemistry is also required.
Full Description:
A postdoctoral position is available for up to three years to work on novel folate- and pterin-related processes in plants and bacteria. The project involves three phases:1. Initial gene discovery by plant and prokaryote phylogenomics [de Crecy-Lagard V, Hanson AD (2007) Finding novel metabolic genes through plant-prokaryote phylogenomics.Trends Microbiol. 15:563-70]; 2. Functional analysis of candidate genes in Arabidopsis and/or bacterial systems [e.g. Naponelli V et al (2008) Phylogenomic and functional analysis of pterin-4a-carbinolamine dehydratase family (COG2154) proteins in plants and microorganisms. Plant Physiol. 2008 Feb 1]; 3. In-depth biochemical characterization of recombinant proteins [e.g. Noiriel A et al (2007) Folate salvage in plants: pterin aldehyde reduction is mediated by multiple non-specific aldehyde reductases. Plant J 51: 378-89].This position relates primarily but not exclusively to phase 3, and so offers excellent opportunities in cross-disciplinary plant/prokaryote metabolic biochemistry research. A full health benefits package is provided with the position.
Job Contact Email: adha@ufl.edu
Application Instructions: Please send a letter of application, a detailed CV, a list of publications and the names of three referees to Andrew Hanson (adha@ufl.edu).
http://www.hos.ufl.edu/meteng/1cpage1.html
03.04.2008 - PhD or postdoctoral position, Institute of Biology and Molecular Medecine, Brussels, Belgium
A funded PhD or postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Molecular Embryology at the Institute of Biology and Molecular Medecine, near Brussels, Belgium. Our lab studies the molecular mechanisms controlling early vertebrate embryonic development, focusing on early neuraldevelopment and using mainly the frog Xenopus laevis as a model system and a combination of molecular, cellular and embryological techniques. New and ongoing areas of research interests include the identification of the function and regulation of novel factors controling neural progenitor cell differentiation. See examples in:
- Taelman V., Van Wayenbergh R., Soelter M., Pichon B., Kricha S., Pieler T., Christophe D.,Bellefroid E.J. (2004) Sequences downstream of the bHLH domain of the Xenopus hairy-related transcription factor-1 act as an extended dimerization domain that contributes to the selection of the partners. Dev. Biol. 276, 47-63.
- Taelman V., Van Campenhout C., Sölter M., Pieler T., Bellefroid E.J.(2006). The Notch-effector HRT1 gene plays a role in glomerular development and patterning of the Xenopus pronephros anlagen. Development. 133, 2961-2971.
- van Grunsven LA, Taelman V, Michiels C, Verstappen G, Souopgui J, Nichane M, Moens E, Opdecamp K, Vanhomwegen J, Kricha S, Huylebroeck D, Bellefroid EJ. (2007). XSip1 neuralizing activity involves the co-repressor CtBP and occurs through BMP dependent and independent mechanisms. Dev Biol. 306, 34-49.
Applicants should be highly motivated scientists and have a solid background in molecular and developmental biology. To apply, send a detailed CV and the names and contact of at least tworeferees to:
Dr. Eric Bellefroid, University of Brussels, Institute of Molecular Biology and Medecine, Laboratory of Molecular Embryology
Rue des Profs. Jeener et Brachet, 12
6041 Gosselies
Belgique
E-mail: ebellefr@ulb.ac.be
03.04.2008 - Project Officer/Benthic Ecologist - Falkland Islands
http://smsg-falklands.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20
The Shallow Marine Surveys Group in conjunction with Falklands Conservation is inviting applications from suitably qualified scientists to lead a two-year fully funded investigation into the shallow marine environment of the Falkland Islands. The successful applicant will be an experienced diver with a background in the collection and identification of benthic marine fauna. A solid knowledge of database and GIS systems will also be required. There will be some weekend and after hours work as well as extended field work in remote locations.
Falkland Islands Shallow Marine Programme's objective is to provide baseline data about the wildlife of the shallow marine environment of the Falkland Islands. For a nation comprising over 700 islands and a correspondingly large coastline, little is known about the inshore environment around the Falkland Islands.
21.03.2008. Poste de Maitre de Conférence en Biologie et physiologie cellulaire du développement des organismes marins
65e section - n° 1044 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France
consultez http://www.upmc.fr/comspec/index.html
Date limite de dépot de candidature: 28 Mars
Les candidats seront sélectionnés sur dossier (probablement avril) puis audition (probablement mai/juin).
Le titulaire effectuera sa recherche a Villefranche sur Mer sur un projet défini avec l' une des 6 équipes de l'UMR7009 CNRS/UPMC Biologie du Développement: C Gache, E Houliston, T Lepage, A McDougall, C Sardet, H Yasuo
Consultez leurs recherches http://biodev.obs-vlfr.fr/recherche.htm
Les enseignement auront lieu a Villefranche sur Mer(Observatoire) et Paris(Jussieu)
14.03.2008. A permanent position on the rôle of meiofauna in the food web is opened at the Paris Museum.
The candidate must have applied on a qualification list and have some expertise in meiofauna studies, foodweb, diversity, tracers, benthic ecology modelling. He will be in charge of the meiofauna collection.
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=253
14.03.2008. Director, Species Pages Group, Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
The EOL, headquartered at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, is an unprecedented global initiative to develop an online reference source and database for all known plant, animal and microorganismal species. It is a collaborative effort headed by a steering committee of senior officers in academia, museums, libraries and foundations.
The Species Pages Group is at the heart of the project. Its Director will have broad responsibility for conferring with taxon-oriented scientific societies, individual taxonomists, and other international projects to identify and implement strategies for preparing species pages and authenticating the information on them.
The successful applicant will have a PhD in a biological science with expertise in taxonomy. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills and experience working across national borders. A good understanding of biodiversity informatics is required, and the individual must be fluent in written and spoken English, with a working knowledge of another language a plus. The Species Pages Director will be a member of the EOL Secretariat and will be based at, and employed by, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=254
05.03.2008.Tenure Track position in microbial ecology - University of Groningen - the Netherlands
The position It would be suitable for any excellent postdoc in the area, and offers (after a five year trajectory, less is negotionable) a full professorship in Microbial Ecology at Groningen University.
We welcome the application of any candidate from the wide area of Microbial Ecology, including people trained in marine-oriented / metagenomics work.
Deadline for acceptance of applications : 25 March.
Additional information on tel. +31.50.3632151
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05.03.2008. Postdoctoral fellowship in brown algal genomics and developmental biology,Roscoff, France
A two-year CNRS postdoctoral position is available at the Station Biologique de Roscoff (Brittany, France) to work on the model brown alga Ectocarpus siliculosus. The genome of this organism has recently been sequenced and a number of molecular and genetic tools have been developed. The objective of the project will be to create a PCR-screenable mutant collection using the TILLING method and to exploit this collection to isolate mutants in key life cycle genes. For further details about the project go to https://www2.cnrs.fr/DRH/post-docs08/?pid=1&action=view&id=711. Applicants must have a PhD. They should send a CV plus the names of 3 referees to J. Mark Cock (cock@sb-roscoff.fr). Application deadline: end of March
20.02.2008 - Principal Investigator - Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAF), Oranmore, Co Galway, Ireland
The Beaufort Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAF) Principal Investigator will harness and integrate the diverse research expertise required to develop a Centre of Excellence (CoE) on the Island of Ireland that focuses on the development and application of the EAF.
http://www.marine.ie/home/aboutus/jobs/vacancies/PrincipalInvestigator.htm
20.02.2008 - Principal Researcher/Research Fellow in Marine Ecology, UK
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=246
20.02.2008 - Postdoctoral position on "Diversity and ecological role of heterotrophic protists in the Baltic Sea", Germany
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=247
20.02.2008 - Postdoctoral research associate in fisheries ecology, Denmark
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=248
20.02.2008 - Post-doctoral officers in molecular ecology, Bangor University, Molecular Ecology and Fisheries Genetics Laboratory (MEFGL), UK
1) The structure of fish populations and Traceability of fish and fish products: “FishPopTrace”
Applications are invited for a full time 3 year EU-funded Postdoctoral Research Officer in Molecular Ecology to investigate population genetic structure and traceability of commercial marine fishes in European waters.
Read more2) Population structure of cod around the UK: scale, mechanisms and dynamics
Applications are invited for a 19 month Postdoctoral Research Officer in Molecular Ecology to investigate population genetic structure and the development of spatially-resolved population models for cod (Gadus morhua) in UK and NW European coastal waters.
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19.02.2008 - Associate senior lecturer in Systematic Botany and Biodiversity, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences is looking for an associate senior lecturer within the research subject ”Systematic Botany and Biodiversity”.
At the department, research and education within Systematic Botany with special reference to e.g. molecular phylogenetics, tropical botany, bioinformatics, and mycology are conducted. The PhD education area Systematics and Biodiversity was recently established through a merger of botanical and zoological systematics. The aim is to strengthen systematics research in Göteborg, to enhance the quality of PhD education, and to emphasize the theoretical foundation of the subject. Molecular systematics research has grown strong during recent years and the department is well equipped and has skilled technical support. The department is located within the Botanical Garden, which is one of the leading of its kind in Europe. The herbarium (GB, housing ca. 1,600,000 specimens) is part of the department, which also includes research groups and education in Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Cell Physiology, Plant Ecology as well as Conservation, Ecophysiology, Ecotoxology, and Environmental Science.
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19.02.2008 - Eight positions available at CEAZA,Chile
19.02.2008 - PhD Studentship in sediment biogeochemical modelling (UK)
A three year fully funded PhD studentship is available to start in summer 2008 or sooner.
The aim of the work is to model the role of sediment resuspension on nutrient (nitrogen, phosphorus, silicon) release and fate in shelf sea environments.
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=241
19.02.2008 - Postdoctoral positions available in Neural Crest development
An 18-month postdoctoral position (with no nationality restriction) and a 12-month postdoctoral position (for a non-french scientist only) are available in Anne-Hélène Monsoro- Burq laboratory at Institut Curie, near Paris, France. The successful applicants will join in a small team (CNRS young investigator program), at the Curie Institute, in the south of Paris. Curie Institute is a world-renowned cancer research center associated to a hospital specialized in fighting cancer. Our research department focuses on many aspects of signaling during oncogenesis and development. The selected applicants will investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neural crest induction, focusing on the transcriptional network that controls key steps of neural crest formation. Experimental models are xenopus and chick embryos and cell lines in culture. Approaches include experimental embryology, micromanipulation, cell culture, molecular biology , biochemistry and bioinformatics.
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29.01.2008 - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ecological Statistics, Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Weblink: http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=239
29.01.2008 - Web Developer at the Marine Biological Association, UK
Weblink: http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Jobs&p=vdetails&id=240
29.01.2008 - Two EPOCA (European Project on Ocean Acidification) positions, Laboratoire d'Océanographie de Villefranche, France
- Project Manager
- Information and Observation Data Manager,
Jobs description: http://www.obs-vlfr.fr/~gattuso/epoca/jobs.html
28.01.2008 - Executive Director – Pacific Ocean Shelf Tracking (POST) Project
The Census of Marine Life POST (Pacific Ocean Shelf Tracking) project is seeking an Executive Director. See the full position description.
28.01.2008 - PhD position in biology (dispersal and recruitment of invasive tunicates), Université Laval, Québec, Canada
We are seeking applications for an opening in invasion biology at the doctoral level. The project will focus on dispersal and recruitment of invasive tunicates in the context of environmental monitoring and regional spread of aquatic invasive species.
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28.01.2008 - Postdoctoral position, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS), USA
A Postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Mark Holder in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS). The research will focus on theoretical and computational issues in systematics (particularly phylogenetics). The position is available for two years. At least one year will be devoted to developing software for inferring phylogenetic trees from unaligned sequences (simultaneous alignment and tree inference). Research topics for the other year of work could include topics initiated by the candidate, or current research projects in the Holder lab - these include the improvement of context-dependent model of protein- coding sequence evolution, and the development of robust methods of Bayesian phylogenetic analyses. Candidates will be expected to have completed a PhD in Biology, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field. Preferably the candidate will exhibit competence in at least one programming language (C, C++, python, Java, or Perl are preferred). The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic,
motivated, have a strong background in phylogenetics, and have experience implementing statistical inference techniques in software.
Responsibilities and percent of time: 80% Experimental research, 20% Publication of results
Required Qualifications:
1. Biology, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field
2. A strong background in bioinformatics as demonstrated by materials submitted through the application process, work experience, and letters of references and/or previous publications.Preferred qualifications:
1. Strong background in phylogenetics
2. Creative, enthusiastic and highly motivated
3. Programming skills
4. Strong background in computer science, math, and/or statistics.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skillsSalary: Based on experience of the candidate, but not less than $40,000 peryear.
Fringe Benefits: Unclassified staff benefits as determined by the State of Kansas
The University of Kansas is an EO/AA Employer.
Target date of employment: May 01, 2008Application details:To apply, go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position #00206565.
You will be asked to provide:
- current CV
- statement of research interests, and
- the names (and email contact information) for three references.Amendments and news for this position will be posted at: http://people.ku.edu/~mtholder/postdoc
28.01.2008 - Post-doctoral researcher, Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology, Porto (Portugal)
A Fellowship is open for a Post-doctoral researcher to collaborate in the Project "Alternative spliced isoforms of CD6: on the cross-roads of T cell activation and the regulation of lymphocyte development" (Reference: PTDC/SAU-MII/64247/2006), co-financed by FCT, through the PTDC programme.Internal Code: PR 502501).
The fellowship, in exclusivity, has the duration of 12 months starting on 1st April 2008, and is renewable for a further 24 months. The monthly allowance of the fellowship is € 1,495.00 .
Candidate profile: the candidate should possess a PhD in the fields of Biomedicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related areas. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with experience in at least one of the following: transfection and expression in eukaryote systems; RNA interference; flow cytometry; biochemistry of signal transduction/cell activation; RNA techniques. Experience in knockout or transgenic animals is advantageous as well.
The applications for this fellowship should be received between December 10th, 2007 and February 8th, 2008.
The proposals should include a letter of motivation, CV, 2 reference letters, and copies of the major publications, and should be addressed to:
Dr. Alexandre Carmo, Cell Activation and Gene Expression Group, IBMC - Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular, Rua Campo Alegre 823 - 4150-180 Porto; Tel: +351 226074900; Fax: +351 226099157; e-mail: acarmo@ibmc.up.pt
The Fellowship is regulated by current legislation, namely law 40/2004 of 18/8 and the IBMC's Fellowships Regulation ( www.ibmc.up.pt/fellowships.php ).
28.01.2008 - Postdoctoral position,(Iron sensing and regulation) role of glutathione-ligated Fe-S center, Integrative Biology Laboratory, CEA, near Paris
A postdoctoral position is opened in the Integrative Biology Laboratory (CEA) near Paris for 24 months (about 2000 euros net monthly income, depending on experience) to study the role of the iron-sulfur center containing glutaredoxin on iron sensing and regulation. The candidate should have a good background and practice in biochemistry and/or molecular biology attested by publications. He/She should send me (franck.chauvat@cea.fr) an extended Curriculum Vitae including the list of publications and the names and e-addresses of two references.
The Integrative Biology Laboratory is located in the huge multidisciplinary CEA campus (about 8,000 people), close by the Paris XI University (Orsay) and CNRS campus of Gif sur Yvette.
Postdoctoral project: Role of glutaredoxins in the signaling, regulation and interplay between redox and iron homeostases
The cytotoxic byproducts of photosynthesis and respiration, collectively known as reactive oxygen species, are dealt with by cellular antioxidant defense systems that, among other processes, maintain the redox homeostasis of cellular thiols. This function is accomplished in part by the glutaredoxin (Grx) enzymes, which use reduced glutathione (GSH) to catalyze the reduction of disulfides (protein-S-S) or glutathione mixed disulfides (protein-S-SG) by a dithiol (CxxC-requiring; C and S stand for cysteine and serine, respectively) or a monothiol (CxxS-dependent) mechanism. Little is known concerning the specificity and redundancy of the Grx enzymes in photosynthetic organisms that are crucial to the Biosphere, in using solar energy and mineral nutrients to make up molecular oxygen and organic assimilates critical to the food chain. Therefore, we have undertaken the analysis of the evolutionary conserved Grx enzymes in the model cyanobacterium Synechocystis that possesses a small sequenced genome (3.57 Mb, easily manipulable with our replicating plasmids) encoding three Grxs: two dithiol (Grx1 and Grx2) and one monothiol (Grx3).
In collaboration with bio-informaticians, we have predicted many Grx-target protein interactions and validated a few of them involving either Grx1 and Grx2 (manuscript submitted for publication) or Grx3. To better understand the crosstalks between signaling of and tolerance to both iron and oxidative stresses, the postdoctoral fellow will investigate the physical interactions between the Grxs proteins and both the Fe-containing transcriptional regulators FUR (ferric uptake regulator) and PerR (peroxide regulator, Houot et al. BMC Genomics; http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/8/350). Among others important evolutionary-conserved processes we will study the role of the GSH-ligated [2Fe-2S] center of Grx3 (Picciocchi et al. Biochemistry; http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/abstract.cgi/bichaw/asap/abs/bi7013272.html) on the sensing of Fe and oxidative stresses, using appropriate techniques: two-hybrids; GST pull-down, Western blot; site-directed mutagenesis of Grx3 and PerR/FUR (in collaboration with modeling experts); Gel shift; transcriptional fusion to a reporter gene and DNA microarrays; and biophysical characterization of relevant Fe/Fe-S-containing wild-type and mutant proteins (in collaboration with experts in EPR spectroscopy).
14.12.2007 - Post-doc position available to work on the evolution of prokaryotic genomes, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Ireland
A Post-doc position is available to work on the evolution of prokaryotic genomes and in particular the effect of LGT on metabolism.
The position is available for 18 months and the total remuneration package equates to US$73,863/Euro 50,373/ STG 36,279 per annum, pro rata. This includes pension contribution and social insurance and the rate rises by 3.125% after one year. The work is entirely computational and will be carried out at the National University of Ireland Maynooth, which is located 15 miles/ 25 Km west of Dublin city. More details are available on request. The position is to start immediately. Website: http://bioinf.nuim.ie/
14.12.2007 Post doctoral position, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University, USA
A postdoctoral position is available in the Blum Lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. The incumbent will engage in collaborative research exploring aspects of molecular ecology, landscape genetics, macroecology and/or biogeography of freshwater fishes using theoretical and empirical approaches. Topics of interest in the lab include: the use of genetic tools for assessing aquatic environmental condition; environmental determinants of hybridization among freshwater fishes metapopulation dynamics of fishes in urban streams; the evolutionary origins of freshwater fish diversity across eastern North America; and island biogeography of amphidromous and secondary freshwater fishes. There is considerable flexibility in the focus of the research the incumbent will conduct, and the incumbent will be encouraged to develop new areas of expertise. However, it is imperative that any research that is undertaken facilitates interactions between the incumbent and members of the lab.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing in-depth knowledge of modern molecular techniques and quantitative skills. However, candidates who are carrying out innovative research and who have the desire to develop laboratory skills are encouraged to apply. An initial appointment will be for one year, with continuation for up to two additional years dependent upon performance.
A starting date of January 2008 or a mutually agreeable date early in 2008 is strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in ecology, genetics, or closely related field. Send via email attachment a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and addresses of three references to Michael Blum at mjblum@tulane.edu. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
10.12.2007 - Deep Ocean Australia (new deep sea research program) :12 PhD scholarships available
Deep Ocean Australia is a new deep sea research program, in the southwest Pacific and eastern Indian Ocean (substantially but not exclusively in proximity to Australian territorial waters), commencing later in 2008. Details can be found at the following website, www.uq.edu.au/deepoceanaustralia
Major research topics include biodiversity and biodiscovery, taxonomy,evolution, genetics, physiology, neurobiology, behaviour and history of deep-sea invertebrates and vertebrates.
As part of the funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC), the industry partner Deep Ocean Quest and others there will be up to 12 PhD scholarships including at least 4 Australian Postgraduate Awards(APAs) available to both Australian national and international applicants.
Project topics might include the following, depending on supervisorand institution:
- Connectivity and biodiversity between isolated habitats - "Living
fossils" and evolution in the deep sea
- Present and past deep-sea communities and the effect of a changing
climate?
- Physiological adaptations of deep-sea inhabitants, with particular
emphasis on sensory biology
- Genetics and biodiscovery of the deep-sea?
- Descriptions and quantification of the undescribed taxa in
Australian deep-waters?
- Conservation and management of Australia's deep-sea assets
www.uq.edu.au/deepoceanaustralia
For more information on potential projects and on opportunities forscholarships please contact Dr Kerstin Fritsches
atkerstin.fritsches@uq.edu.au
10.12.2007 - Postdoctoral position in bioinformatic, Department of Biology, National University of Ireland
A position is avalaible for a post-doc working on horizontal gene transfer in prokaryotes.
Start on January 1st
The successful candidate will hopefully be proficient in programming in java or C or PERL or C++ or any combination thereof. They will need to be familiar with bioinformatics and bioinformatic analyses and all the work will be computational. Ideally, they should already have published papers in high-impact journals where they are first author.
The position is for 18 months initially, but there may be possibilities for a longer time period. The remuneration package includes a contribution to a pension fund.
The work will be carried out at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, which is located in a small village to the west of Dublin, 30minutes from Dublin Airport.
More details are available by contacting Dr. James O. McInerney,
Bioinformatics Laboratory, Department of Biology, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
e-mail: james.o.mcinerney@nuim.ie
Website http://bioinf.nuim.ie/
10.12.2007 - Postdoctoral position in Quantitative and Population Genomics, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia
A postdoctoral position in Quantitative and Population Genomics is available within the Animal Genomics group to work on high-resolution SNP data generated in cattle and closely related species. The Animal
