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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:20191208
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191210
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SUMMARY:Research Technician
DESCRIPTION:Center for Investigational Therapeutics (CIT) at Huntsman Cancer Institute program is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician with expertise in conducting various in vitro cancer biology and drug screening assay for the kinase\, epigenetic and immune related protein targets. Interested candidate will be working on the biological evaluation of novel chemical entities (NCE) for use in cancers research and treatment. Research Technician\, you will be technically responsible for working on the PI and his labs chemist fellows to support in vitro cell-free and cancer cell-based efficacy screening assays utilizing available compounds as and when made by chemist fellows. This will entail detailed reading of the literature reported assays\, validation using reference control compounds\, associated methods\, existing assay protocols\, and alos utilizing vendor specific reagents/kits etc.\, and then planning\, execution\, optimization and analysis of the assay results. The compound effects in those assays and presenting the results in group meetings\, then supporting sections of grant proposals\, publications\, and lab supervision. \nResponsibilities:\n• Highly motivated and creative individual with a MS or related experience in cancer biology and immunology disciplines\n• Cell-free target binding assays; kinase glo\, thermal shift and FP\, FRET\, AlphaScreen\, AlphaLisa\,\n• IC50\, EC50\, Ki\, Kd\, Km\, substrate competitive\, reversibility and time dependent read out data analysis and handling expertise\n• Cell-based\, cancer cellular profiling and synergy experiments handling expertise are part of the job description\n• Additional experience in cancer biology investigations such as conducting standard biochemical/binding or other relevant target specific mechanistic assays such as Flow Cytometry\, NK\, B cell\, immune cell killing\, cytokine release\, Macrophage\, other immunoassays and working experience on radioligand binding assays is a plus.\n• Ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and through presentations\n• Your application should include a CV with any publications list\, two references\, and a brief summary of your research experiences. The position is limited for 1 year and can be extended for second and third year as well
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/u-8nov19/
LOCATION:University of Utah\, 201 Presidents Cir\, Salt Lake City\, 84112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191212
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SUMMARY:Data analyst - Computational Biology
DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence Lab at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center seeks a data analyst to join an interdisciplinary team of computational biologists from MGH and the Broad Institute\, working at the forefront of cancer research and treatment. We use computation as a powerful microscope to study both the fundamental biology of cancer initiation and progression\, as well the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients in the hospital setting. \nCurrent research interests of the Lawrence Lab: \nCancer evolution: We are using genomic profiling to observe the processes of clonal evolution during the course of a patient’s disease and treatment.\nResistance to targeted therapies: We are actively investigating mechanisms of drug resistance and how to combat it.\nSingle-cell sequencing: New approaches allow us to dissect a tumor down to single cells and investigate RNA expression\, DNA mutations\, and epigenetic changes all in single cells.\nLiquid biopsies: We work with state-of-the-art technologies that can monitor the progression of cancer through a simple blood draw.\nMutational processes: We are studying mutational background patterns to learn about DNA damage repair deficiencies\, which can be biomarkers for the use of genotoxic therapy.\nCancer driver genes: We are working to understand specific driver mutations that deactivate tumor suppressors or activate oncogenes.\nPrincipal Duties: \nApply existing computational pipelines\, and help develop novel pipelines\, for analyzing cancer data sets to assess data quality\, critically review and analyze results\, communicate results to biologists\, computational biologists\, software engineers and clinicians.\nExplore novel data visualization methods\, with emphasis on integrating diverse data types and extracting clinically relevant insights.\nWork with Cancer Center researchers to understand experimental procedures and the kinds of data produced (e.g. DNA sequencing\, RNA sequencing\, epigenetic readouts\, clinical outcome annotations). Meet and discuss with clinical and experimental colleagues to identify analytical challenges and goals.\nContribute to scientific writing and creation of data figures to be included in research publications reporting novel discoveries made in the lab and clinic. \nQualifications: \nB.A./B.S. (M.A./M.S. preferred) in one of Computational Biology\, Bioinformatics\, Biology\, Biochemistry\, Computer Science\, Mathematics\, Physics\, or a related field.\nAt least 2 years of experience in scientific research.\nIndependent\, self-motivated drive to push research forward.\nExcellent programming skills (using any of Matlab\, R\, Java\, Python\, Perl\, C\, etc.)\nNimble approach to programming and data analysis\, with an emphasis on simple\, intuitive\, reasoning: quickly open unfamiliar datasets\, generate simple visualizations to project the data onto our brains as usefully as possible\, to stimulate hypothesis generation and the next steps of the analysis.\nComfort using Word\, Excel\, Powerpoint to communicate results between team members.\nAbility to work together with multi-disciplinary teams comprising physicians\, biologists\, statisticians\, and software engineers.\nFluency in spoken and written English.\nExperience in machine learning\, cloud computing (e.g. Google Cloud) a plus.
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/mass-10nov19/
LOCATION:Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Cente\, 55 Fruit St\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191224
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SUMMARY:Postdoc Scientist - Bioengineering
DESCRIPTION:We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Scientist – Multiple Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Epigenetics\, human iPS cells\, 3D Bioprinting\, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Biology\, Bioengineering\, and Blood Cancers: Columbus\, OH\, United States. \nThe Shah laboratory provides a dynamic microenvironment that offers excellent opportunities for intellectual exchange and collaborations among investigators from diverse fields. We investigate the origin\, development\, and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs)\, and their utility in treating patients with blood and bone marrow diseases. \nWe have expertise in utilizing zebrafish\, mice\, and human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to analyze novel genes and mechanisms important for blood formation. Our goals are to utilize our knowledge in developing cellular- and mechanism-based therapies as well as generating functional HSCs for the treatment of hematological diseases. \nResponsibilities\nWhy Nationwide Children’s Hospital? \nThe moment you walk through our doors\, you can feel it. When you meet one of our patient families\, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here\, you want to be part of it\, too. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital\, where Passion Meets Purpose. \nHere\, Everyone Matters. We’re 12\,000 strong. And it takes every single one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for\, and the kids from around the world we’ll never even meet. Kids who are living healthier\, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best\, innovative care and to foster new discoveries\, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. \nAsk anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here\, we exist simply to help children everywhere. \nNationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. \nQualifications\nWhat Are We Looking For? \nPosition # 2: Bioengineering of 4D Scaffold Development.\nThe ideal candidate will have Ph.D.\, M.D.\, or M.D./Ph.D. in Tissue Engineering\, Biomaterials\, Biophysics\, Machine Learning\, Systems Biology\, Chemical Engineering\, and/or Drug Development. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn and apply skills in organoid development\, 3D bio-printing\, Bio-MEMS\, artificial intelligence\, microfluidics\, proteomics\, and/or medicinal chemistry.
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/nat22nov19/
LOCATION:Nationwide Children’s Hospital Research Institute
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200108
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SUMMARY:Postdoctoral Associate
DESCRIPTION:Focus: Pediatric liver cancer research with an emphasis on mechanisms of invasive disease and development of novel models \n\n\nJob Duties\n\nA position is available for a full time postdoctoral fellow to pursue studies on the molecular pathogenesis of liver cancer\, including primarily hepatocellular carcinoma. In particular\, this position will focus on the generation of novel cell line and animal models\, the study of invasive disease and circulating tumor cells\, and the study of novel pre-clinical therapeutics in the regulation of cancer pathogenesis\, invasion\, and metastasis. \n\n\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nEducation: Ph.D in Basic Science\, Health Science\, or a related field. \nExperience: None required. \n\n\n\nSkills:\n\n\nExperience in in vivo tumor models\, tissue culture\, molecular cloning\, quantitative RT-PCR (qPCR)\, immunoblotting\, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence\, kinase and phosphatase assays\, chromatin immunoprecipitation\, cell cycle analysis\, flow cytometry\, apoptosis assays\, microscopy\, and knowledge/experience with genomic\, transcriptomic\, and epigenetic profiling of tumors.\nExperience with flow cytometry and bioinformatics and sequencing analyses is a plus.\nMust be a motivated team player in our cooperative/collaborative laboratory environment with a strong ability to develop and troubleshoot new experiments.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ces.b2sg.org/event/bcm-6dec19/
LOCATION:Baylor College of Medicine\, 1 Baylor Plaza\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs
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