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Academic Division:
Biological Sciences
Academic Department/Research Unit:
Cell and Developmental Biology
Disciplinary Specialty of Research:
Cell Biology, Molecular Biology
Description:
Applications are invited for one or more postdoctoral positions to study the assembly of the eukaryotic nucleus with particular focus on the nuclear pore, its assembly and function. The nuclear pore complex is the gateway to the genome and as such modulates all traffic between nucleus and cytoplasm, including nuclear proteins, mRNAs, and entire viral genomes. The experimental approach involves a Xenopus in vitro nuclear assembly system, with in vivo correlates studied in human cultured cells (Harel, A et al, Molecular Cell, 2003; Rasala, B et al, PNAS, 2006). Join the UCSD cell biology community and our group to examine how the nuclear pore and nucleus assemble and carry out nucleocytoplasmic transport
Salary/Stipend Information:
Commensurate with experience
Procedure to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a CV and a cover letter stating professional goals and interests, with the names of three references to: Dr. Douglass Forbes, Division of Biological Sciences, Section of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr. MC0347, La Jolla, CA 92093-0347. Alternatively, the information can be sent by email to dforbes@ucsd.edu
Skills and Knowledge Required:
Candidates should have a PhD in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline with technical experience in one or more of the following areas: cell biological techniques, protein purification, cloning, and/or fluorescence microscopy.
Position Closing Date:
Immediate start desired; position open until filled
Appointment Length/Period:
1 year with possible annual extension to 4 years
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Douglass Forbes
Telephone: (858) 534-3398
Fax: (858) 534-0555
Forbes Lab Website
Biography for Dr. Forbes
Email: dforbes@ucsd.edu
Description:
One postdoctoral position (two years) will be available starting
spring/summer 2007 to work on the conservation and broad-scale
ecology of terrestrial vertebrates.
The research will draw on a number of ecological, environmental, phylogenetic and distributional databases. An intended core focus will be the impacts of global environmental change on species' ranges, and their associated ecological and evolutionary context. There are some obvious additional research opportunities, and there is potential for the postdoctoral scientist to develop new directions.
Research Group:
The position is based in the
Lab of Walter Jetz. In this group, the successful candidate will interact
with two PhD students (broad-scale conservation of mammals and birds, macroecology
of vertebrate energy use), two affiliated postdoctoral fellows (cross-scale
bioenergetic models of herptiles, global biogeography of vertebrates), and several
graduate and undergraduate level students. There is the potential to develop and
co-supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects.
Location:
University of California, San Diego. The position is based at the
Section of Ecology,
Behavior & Evolution in the
Division of Biological Sciences - a research community of ca. 100
faculty (including 14 members of the National Academy), 140 postdoctoral
fellows, and 250 graduate students, which is further strengthened by the
neighboring Scripps Institute of Oceanography.
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in ecology, biogeography or evolution with research
experience in the analysis of spatial data and strong quantitative skills.
Evidence of research productivity as indicated by scholarly publications
is required. Sound skills and experience in the use of GIS, the analysis
of distribution data, relational databases and statistical analysis of
spatial data are a prerequisite. Evidence of strong communication and
teamwork skills is highly desired. Experience in environmental niche
modeling, spatial statistics, the analysis of phylogenetic data, R and/or
MatLab, a Programming language (e.g. C, Visual Basic) is a plus.
Application:
Please email brief letter of interest, C.V., and the names
and contact details of three referees by March 15, 2007 to
Romel Hokanson (rhokanson@ucsd.edu), subject line: "Postdoctoral Position Jetz Lab". Phone:
+1 (858) 822-4862. For questions about the position contact
Walter Jetz (wjetz@ucsd.edu). Review of applications will begin March 15, and continue
until the position is filled.
Academic Division:
Biological Sciences
Academic Department/Research Unit:
Cell and Developmental Biology
Disciplinary Specialty of Research:
Genetics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology
Applications are invited for one or more postdoctoral positions to study mRNA localization events in Drosophila melanogaster. Particular focus will be on RNA-protein complexes that are actively transported along microtubules to the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum and that facilitate ER to Golgi trafficking (Wilhelm, JE Developmental Cell, 2005). Join the UCSD cell biology community and our growing group to examine how the RNA world interacts with membrane trafficking systems.
Salary/Stipend Information:
commensurate with experience
Procedure to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a CV, a cover letter stating professional goals and interests, and three references to: Jim Wilhelm, Division of Biological Sciences, Section of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr. MC0347, La Jolla, CA 92093-0347. For more information contact: jwilhelm@ucsd.edu
Position Closing Date:
open until filled
Appointment Length/Period:
1 yr with possible annual extension to 5 yr
For more information or to apply, please contact:
James Wilhelm
Telephone: (858) 534-9541 Fax: (858) 534-5831 Website: http://www-biology.ucsd.edu/faculty/wilhelm.html
Academic Division:
Biological Sciences
Academic Department/Research Unit:
Molecular Biology
Disciplinary Specialty of Research:
Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry
Description:
Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions to study ATM- and p53-mediated DNA damage responses in mammalian cells, particularly the human embryonic stem cells.
Procedure to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a CV, a cover letter stating professional goals and research interests, and three references to: Yang Xu, Division of Biological Sciences, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr. MC 0322, La Jolla, CA 92093-0322.
Or e-mail to yangxu@ucsd.edu.
Requirement:
Candidates should have a recent PhD and significant publications in a relevant discipline.
Appointment Length/Period:
Up to 4 years
For more information on our research:
Website: http://biology.ucsd.edu/faculty/xu.html
Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing leadership efforts and/or contributions to diversity. UCSD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.