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SUMMARY:Postdoctoral Fellow
DESCRIPTION:The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Appointee position is to conduct research investigation into the characterization of oncogenic and tumor suppressor enhancer regions\, as well as on the dissection of the interplay between metabolism and epigenetics in T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) using mouse models under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The Post Doc Fellow will perform research\, experiments\, and laboratory techniques of a specialized nature under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator. \nAmong the key duties of this position are the following:\n• Conducts research experiments to understand the role and mechanisms of SOD1 in oxidative stress resistance and cancer cell survival as well as the interplay between metabolism and redox regulation to unveil new therapeutic strategies.\n• Prepares written reports of the research experiments.\n• Prepares grant proposals based on the research conducted.\n• Gives oral presentations of the research.\n• Performs other related duties as assigned.
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/3nov19/
LOCATION:Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey\, 195 Little Albany St\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTSTAMP:20260912T211906
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SUMMARY:Scientist- Precision Informatics
DESCRIPTION:s person will be responsible for performing hands-on exploratory and regulatory related biomarker analysis\, large-scale genetic\, genomic\, and other ‘omic analyses\, with a primary goal of identifying and validating targets and biomarkers in preclinical studies and clinical trials for oncology. More specifically\, this person will participate the design of genomic studies in preclinical and clinical research\, implement cutting-edge informatics and statistical methods and tools to analyze the data including WGS/WES/targeted sequencing\, RNAseq\, epigenetic data\, etc\, and perform integrative analysis of genomic data and available clinical data in clinical trials. Furthermore\, the individual will leverage publicly available cancer genomic and pharmacogenomics data to integrate with Eisai internal data for biomarker analysis. All analysis work will be documented and will follow best practices for enabling reproducible research. \nPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:\n• Perform data analysis activities including cleaning\, handling\, integration\, and analysis of small- and medium-scale experimental data generated from cell lines\, model organisms\, and human subjects\, including genotype\, mRNA\, protein\, and other data types.\n• Analyze large-scale analysis-ready datasets to answer specific focused questions of relevance to project teams.\n• Contextualize findings from internal experiments and generate hypotheses for new internal experiments by analyzing and interpreting externally available data.\n• Provide appropriate visualization and interpretation of results in preclinical experimental data to support decision making on drug development projects.\n• Contribute to preclinical experimental study design to generate statistically meaningful information.\n• Prepare and track documentation including analysis plans\, result reports\, and progress reports.\nJob Qualifications \n• Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences\, Bioinformatics\, Computational Biology\, Biostatistics\, Statistical Genetics\, Genetic Epidemiology\, or closely related field. At least 5 years of experience in hands-on cancer genomic data analysis.\n• Must have analytic and statistical skills to conduct analysis of WGS/WES\, transcriptomic\, proteomic and epigenetic data. Must have experience in clinical outcome analysis.\n• Must have a good understanding of human biology. Experience in oncology is highly desirable. Must demonstrate good understanding of drug discovery requirements and processes.\n• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.\n• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to act on cross-disciplinary teams; must have demonstrated ability in scientific publications.\n•Must have experience with R and Unix/Linux systems. Additional experience with languages/software including Spotfire\, Bioconductor\, Pipeline Pilot\, and SQL is strongly preferred. Ability to use Excel and Python may also be useful.
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/eisai3nov19/
LOCATION:Eisai\, Woodcliff Lake\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTSTAMP:20260912T211906
CREATED:20191104T125302Z
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SUMMARY:Research Assistant I
DESCRIPTION:JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES \nResearch Support \nProvide experimental and technical support for Core laboratory services. Perform duties in accordance with general and/or specific plans. Assists in the design of laboratory experiments\, techniques\, and protocols. Processes\, organizes and summarizes data\, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific\, word processing\, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms. Preparation of tissues\, cell cultures\, blood samples\, and perform other laboratory duties\, such as the handling of laboratory animals. Assist in general laboratory operation\, ensures the laboratory is prepared for experiments\, performs related laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning equipment and assisting with monitoring and stocking supplies\, preparation of stock solutions and other reagents. Collect and analyze data from experimental procedures and discuss results with the principal investigator. Document experimental results and maintain an organized laboratory notebook. Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations. May instruct other staff and students in basic laboratory techniques. \nExpertise and Specialization \nApply basic background in science to the application of laboratory techniques\, using judgment\, analysis and evaluation. Read literature and confer with superiors regarding new procedures. Master essential skills and techniques used in the Core laboratory. \nLaboratory Organization \nContribute to the Core laboratory. Pursue learning and self-development. Actively seek feedback. Transfer learning into next steps. Perform other duties as assigned.
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/mda-4nov19/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTSTAMP:20260912T211906
CREATED:20191104T202229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T202229Z
UID:21468-1572825600-1575590399@ces.b2sg.org
SUMMARY:SR. Research Assistant - Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Under the direction of the Transplant Director of Research\, this position supports the Principle Investigators (PIs) and Research Associates in conducting clinical\, molecular biology\, or genomic research on epigenetics in ischemia reperfusion injury\, liver donor quality and mechanistic study\, mechanistic studies in liver cancer\, and maintenance of kidney biorepository collections and samples. \nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: \nRuns quality control for reagents\, keeps track of and processes samples\, isolates nucleic acids and proteins and performs associated quality control.\nIsolates extracellular micro-vesicles. Performs RT and QPCR reactions and data analyses. Performs hands-on-bench laboratory activities.\nWorks with live tissue\, bodily fluids\, and cell cultures\, along with raw and isolated DNA/RNA samples. Analyzes samples using PCR\, microarrays\, and assays.\nMaintains sample collections and labeling.\nUses various analyses (Expressions Console\, IPA\, and MiScript PCR Analysis).\nSupports author or publishes one to three papers per year.\nProvides laboratory administrative support to PIs.\nOversees general lab maintenance and upkeep. Ensures laboratory supplies are available.\nOperates and maintains laboratory equipment\, ensuring clean working order such as performing instrumentation standardization.\nEnsures adherence to applicable UTHSC\, and governmental guidelines for the safe use and handling of toxic substances\, radioactive material\, dangerous chemicals and equipment.\nOversees student projects.\nTrains\, mentors\, and provides guidance to staff\, students\, and residents on an on-going basis.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nKNOWLEDGE\, SKILLS\, AND ABILITIES: \nAbility to work with little to no supervision.\nAbility to multi-task.\nSkill and ability to communicate effectively in person\, on the telephone\, and in writing with diverse people.\nKnowledge of IRIS system and Microsoft Office Suite – Word\, Power Point\, Excel.
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/ut-4nov19/
LOCATION:University of Tennessee Health Science Center\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191207
DTSTAMP:20260912T211906
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SUMMARY:Research Assistant II
DESCRIPTION:The Research Assistant II position provides technical and coordination skills to support core services in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis at the Science Park campus. \nJOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES \nResearch Support \nPerform technical laboratory duties or experimental tasks to supply information as part of a research service core laboratory. Perform duties in accordance with general and/or specific plans. Assists in the design of laboratory experiments\, techniques\, and protocols. Processes\, organizes and summarizes data\, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific\, word processing\, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms. Preparation of tissues\, cell cultures\, blood samples\, and perform other laboratory duties\, such as the handling of laboratory animals. Assist in general laboratory operation\, ensures the laboratory is prepared for experiments\, performs related laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning equipment and assisting with monitoring and stocking supplies\, preparation of stock solutions and other reagents. Collect and analyze data from experimental procedures and discuss results with the principal investigator. Document experimental results and maintain an organized laboratory notebook. Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies. May instruct other staff and students in basic laboratory techniques. \nExpertise and Specialization \nApply basic background and experience in science to the application of laboratory techniques\, using judgment\, analysis and evaluation. Read literature and confer with superiors regarding new procedures\, and modify them according to the needs of the project. Master complex skills and techniques used in the Core laboratory. Learn new skills or technology. \nLaboratory Organization \nCoordinate procedures\, assemble materials and contribute to the Core laboratory. Participate in ongoing learning and demonstrate application of it in carrying out assignments. Follow Core guidelines regarding order processing\, handling of rush orders and special jobs. Alert superiors to problems with orders or with the queue. Interact with client user groups and alert superiors to problems/concerns. Perform other duties as assigned.
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/mda-5nov19/
LOCATION:MD Anderson Cancer Center\, 1515 Holcombe Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191207
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SUMMARY:Professor
DESCRIPTION:The newly established Center for Precision Environmental Health (https://www.bcm.edu/centers/precision-environmental-health ) invites applications for an open-rank faculty search. Applications will be considered for tenured/tenure-track Assistant\, Associate or Full Professor. \nCenter faculty hold academic appointments in one or more of Baylor’s basic\, translational or clinical departments including Molecular & Cellular Biology\, Molecular & Human Genetics\, and Medicine. Ample opportunities exist for collaborations with faculty across the Texas Medical Center\, including U.T. MD Anderson Cancer Center\, UT Health\, Texas A&M University\, Texas Children’s Hospital\, Houston Methodist Research Institute\, University of Houston\, and Rice University. \nJob Duties:\nThe successful candidate will use innovative approaches to study important questions in cell and molecular biology and gene-environment interactions\, broadly defined. Applicants’ research programs should complement existing Center faculty strengths in environmental health\, cell and developmental biology\, genetics\, epigenetics\, cancer biology\, neurocognitive/neurodegenerative disease\, and model systems of human disease\, including vertebrate and invertebrate model organisms. The selected candidate will also be expected to advance Baylor’s strategic plan by contributing to initiatives in Population Health and Precision Medicine. \nMinimum Qualifications:\nCandidates must hold a doctoral degree (PhD\, MD\, or equivalent) with a strong record of scholarly activity. Candidates for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor levels should be nationally or internationally recognized scholars with consistent externally funded research programs.
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/bcm-5nov19/
LOCATION:Baylor College of Medicine\, 1 Baylor Plaza\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191109
DTSTAMP:20260912T211906
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SUMMARY:Epigenomics of Common Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Discussing the future of epigenomic studies of common diseases\nWe are pleased to announce the 8th Epigenomics of Common Diseases conference and invite scientists working on experimental and computational epigenomics and epigenetics to showcase the latest developments in the field and discuss epigenomic approaches in common human diseases. \nEpigenetic variation plays an important role in disease processes and provides a promising focus for disease prediction\, prevention and treatment. Technological advancements in the past few years have fuelled a dramatic increase in the scale\, breadth and availability of epigenomic reference maps\, including populational and environmental epigenomic datasets. \nThis year’s conference will cover a broad spectrum of epigenomic discoveries\, opportunities\, and also challenges\, in human normal biology and in disease. \nProgramme:  \nThe conference will start at 12.30 on Wednesday\, 6 November and close at 14.00 on Friday\, 8 November 2019. \nTopics will include: \n\nGenetic-epigenetic interactions\nOld and new roles of epigenomic factors\nEpigenomics in development and ageing\nEpigenomic misregulation in cancer\, brain and other diseases\nPopulational and environmental epigenomics\nMethodological challenges: epigenomic study design\, data analysis and interpretation\nThe future of epigenomic studies of common diseases\n\n  \nKeynote speakers \nCheryl Arrowsmith – University of Toronto\, Canada \nJohn Stamatoyannopoulos – University of Washington\, USA \n  \nConfirmed speakers \nDeborah Bourc’his – Institut Curie\, France \nJoseph Costello – UC San Francisco\, USA \nJohn Greally – Albert Einstein College of Medicine\, USA \nEilis Hannon – University of Exeter\, UK \nKristian Helin – Sloan Kettering Institute\, USA \nEva Jablonka – Tel Aviv University\, Israel \nViviane Labrie – Van Andel Institute\, USA \nStephanie London – NIEHS\, USA \nMathieu Lupien – University of Toronto\, Canada \nRaphäel Margueron – Institut Curie\, France \nKyung-Min Noh – EMBL\, Germany \nVardhman Rakyan – Queen Mary University of London\, UK \nClaire Rougeulle – CNRS / Université Paris Diderot\, France \nRichard Saffery – Murdoch Children’s Research Institute\, Australia
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/6-8nov19-epigenomics/
LOCATION:Wellcome Genome Campus\, UK\, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus\, Hinxton\, CB10 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260912T211906
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UID:21474-1572998400-1575763199@ces.b2sg.org
SUMMARY:Assistant Professor-Toxicology & Cancer Biology
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology is recruiting an Assistant Professor who has expertise in epigenetics\, redox biology\, cell signaling pathways\, and/or metabolisms. This position will focus 80% on research\, 10% on teaching\, 5% on service and 5% on professional development initially. After tenured the candidate will be expected to support themselves 30% with research grants. \nPlease include a CV and cover letter along with application. In addition\, please provide the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. \nApplications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. \nThe Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology\, in the UKY College of Medicine\, has a long history of being an outstanding basic science department that interfaces closely with the Markey Cancer Center. Positions in the department include state-of-the-art research space and facilities\, strong institutional support and competitive salary and start-up packages. The Markey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Cancer Center on the medical campus of the University of Kentucky. Situated on a campus with all six health profession colleges\, the cancer center is located within a vibrant and expanding basic and clinical research community with ample opportunities for collaboration within and across its research programs (see https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center/research for more information).
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/uk-6nov19/
LOCATION:University of Kentucky\, 410 Administration Drive\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260912T211906
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SUMMARY:Junior Specialist - Epigenetic Programming
DESCRIPTION:A Junior Specialist position is available in Dr. Sha Sun’s laboratory in the Department of Developmental and Cell Biology at University of California Irvine. The Sun laboratory investigates mammalian long noncoding RNAs incorporating biochemistry\, molecular biology\, bioinformatics\, microscopy\, and using human cancer cell lines and mouse embryonic stem cells. Under general supervision\, the Junior Specialist will conduct scientific research using mammalian tissue cultures\, molecular and biochemical techniques\, sequencing and fluorescence imaging approaches. \nExperience in mammalian cell research\, bioinformatics analysis\, and molecular biology are highly preferred. The successful candidate will have a high level of organization and the ability to complete tasks on time. Proficiency with data management and computing software is desired. A Bachelor’s degree in a biological science major with prior experience in a laboratory setting is strongly preferred. \nQualified candidates should submit (1) Cover Letter (2) CV or Resume listing qualifications and experience and (3) Contact Information for three references to the following recruitment URL: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF05837
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/uc-6nov19/
LOCATION:UC Irvine\, Irvine\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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