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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Princeton University postdoctoral opportunities in theoretical biological physics
by Andrej Sali 28 Sep '15

28 Sep '15

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Everett L. Morgan" <lmorgan(a)Princeton.EDU> > Subject: Princeton University postdoctoral opportunities in theoretical biological physics > Date: September 28, 2015 at 1:27:55 PM PDT > To: "Everett L. Morgan" <lmorgan(a)Princeton.EDU> > Cc: "Curtis G. Callan Jr." <ccallan(a)Princeton.EDU>, William Bialek <wbialek(a)Princeton.EDU>, "Wingreen, Ned S." <wingreen(a)Princeton.EDU> > > Dear Colleague, > > We want to bring to your attention the existence at Princeton ofseveral openings for recent PhDs in theoretical physics who wishto pursue a career in theoretical biological physics. As we hopeyou know, we have been building a group in this area at Princetonover the last decade, and we now have a robust activity thatinvolves students, postdocs and faculty from several departments.We are actively recruiting postdocs to join this group, and wehope that you will urge any outstanding prospective or recent PhDstudents of your acquaintance to apply to any of the following > positions for which they might be eligible (do point out that there aremid-‐ October application deadlines for all of them!). > > 1. Postdoctoral Associate in our group. This is a regular Physicspostdoctoral position, but one in which the incumbent has greatfreedom to choose projects, and can benefit from the mentorship ofany of the senior members of our group (or linear combinationsthereof). Past holders of this position have had a remarkablerecord of success in landing > next-‐level positions in the field of biophysics. Please direct yourstudents to the following link for more information: https://www.princeton.edu/physics/about/employment/biophysics/index.xml <http://www.princeton.edu/physics/about/employment/biophysics/index.xml> > > 2. Postdoctoral Fellow of the Princeton Center for TheoreticalScience (PCTS). The PCTS sponsors interdisciplinary research basedin theoretical physics and the PCTS Faculty Fellows select threenew Fellows each year from a pool of candidates in all fields oftheory. The PCTS provides a unique environment for exceptionalrecent PhDs in theoretical physics, broadly construed, to broadentheir horizons and explore new fields. Candidates must benominated by senior scientists. Nominations of biologicalphysicists are encouraged, and Fellows with such interests wouldbe welcomed as participants in our group. Appointments to thisposition are at the level of Associate Research Scholar. Pleaseconsult http://pcts.princeton.edu/pcts <http://pcts.princeton.edu/pcts>for more information. > > 3. Lewis-‐Sigler Theory Fellow. The Lewis-‐Sigler Institute (LSI),a joint venture of the Physics and Molecular Biology (andother) departments, offers positions at the level of AssociateResearch Scholar that > carry extra resources and the opportunity to teach in innovativeundergraduate programs. These positions are appropriate forexceptional newly-‐ minted PhD’s who areready to lead their own group. LSI Theory Fellows are selected bythe full LSI faculty, but typically work very closely with ourgroup. Application procedures will be described on the LSI website.Applicants to (1) who wish to also be considered as Lewis-‐SiglerTheory Fellows should so indicate in their cover letter. > > We emphasize that we are interested in applications fromstudents with exceptional theoretical skills and a strongmotivation to use > these skills to pursue biological problems, independent of the depth oftheir research experience in biology. Many of our most successfulpostdocs have learned their biology "on the job", and we think that weprovide an outstanding environment for such learning. Your assistancein encouraging strong candidates for any of these positions to applywould be appreciated. > > Bill Bialek, Curt Callan and Ned Wingreen > > Lee Morgan > 257 Carl Icahn Laboratory > Lewis-Sigler Institute of Integrative Genomics > Princeton University > Princeton, NJ 08544 > 609-258-0859

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[Compbio-allhands] 10/1/15 Seminar with David Burkhardt
by Flowers, Nicole 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

BBC Graduate Programs Seminar Series Bioinformatics Biophysics Chemistry & Chemical Biology Complex Biological Systems Thursdays, 12 Noon Genentech Hall Auditorium Simulcast to Parnassus Campus S-161 David Burkhardt Clements Lecture Operon mRNAs are organized into ORF-centric structures that specify translation efficiency October 1, 2015 D. Agard, Host BBC Seminars are supported by the Biophysics, Bioinformatics, and Chemistry & Chemical Biology IFM, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, QBC, HARC Center, the Center for Systems and Synthetic Biology, and the Quantitative Student Group Series. Nicole Takesono Flowers BMI, BP, CCB, & PSPG Graduate Program Assistant UCSF MC 2280 600 16th St. Genentech Hall Room 522 San Francisco, CA 94143 Phone: (415) 502-6518 Fax: (415) 514-1546

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: On Behalf of Yann Chemla and Klaus Schulten - PLEASE POST AND CIRCULATE
by Andrej Sali 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Chemla, Yann Robert" <ychemla(a)illinois.edu> > Subject: On Behalf of Yann Chemla and Klaus Schulten - PLEASE POST AND CIRCULATE > Date: September 24, 2015 at 12:51:55 PM PDT > Cc: "Chemla, Yann Robert" <ychemla(a)illinois.edu>, "Schulten, Klaus J" <schulten(a)illinois.edu> > > Dear Colleagues, > We are writing to inform you of several postdoctoral fellowship opportunities in experimental and theoretical biophysics in the "Center for the Physics of Living Cells <http://www.cplc.illinois.edu/>" (CPLC), a National Science Foundation Physics Frontier Center at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Fellowships are available starting May 2016, and will normally last a minimum of two years. > > Research in the Center falls in four themes: > (1) Single-molecule biophysics at the molecular-cellular interface; > (2) Maximizing information content of single cell experiments; > (3) Collective dynamics: from cell-cell interaction to multicellular organisms; > (4) Increasing biological realism in theory and computation. > Fellows will use state-of-the-art experimental and theoretical biophysical tools to accomplish these goals: optical tweezers, single-molecule and super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, fabrication of synthetic nanostructures, live cell imaging, chemical biology and genomic biology tools, classical and quantum mechanical molecular simulations, stochastic modeling, whole cell simulations, as well as the standard methods of molecular and cellular biology and genetics. Research will involve both the development and improvement of experimental and computational techniques and the application of these techniques to particular biological processes such as replication, transcription, translation, cell transport, cellular mechanics signaling, and motility. As projects are collaborative endeavors between several labs, the Fellows will have the opportunity to be jointly advised by two or more faculty members of the Center. Fellows will also be expected to participate in education and outreach activities of the Center. > Candidates for this postdoctoral position must have a Ph.D. in the physical sciences, life science, or related disciplines, and must be highly qualified in one of the experimental or theoretical areas. Excellent oral- and written-communication skills are required for this position. The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and welcomes applications from minority and women candidates. > > Applications for this position (and other positions available in the Physics Department) may be submitted electronically via https://my.physics.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=945 <https://my.physics.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=945>, and should arrive no later than November 1, 2015. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered. These applications should include, in PDF format: > (1) A cover letter > (2) A curriculum vitae > (3) A research statement not exceeding three pages, summarizing your past and ongoing research, > (4) A publications list, including papers and preprints with their URLs. For any papers or preprints that are not readily available via the internet, applicants may wish to upload electronic copies via the "supporting document" channel. > > Please post and circulate the attached announcement or if interested, apply accordingly. > > For more information about CPLC, please visit http://cplc.illinois.edu <http://cplc.illinois.edu/> . > > Thank you. > > Yann Chemla and Klaus Schulten > Co-directors, Center for the Physics of Living Cells > <>director(a)cplc.illinois.edu <mailto:director@cplc.illinois.edu> > http://cplc.illinois.edu <http://cplc.illinois.edu/> > University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign > 1110 West Green Street, MC 704 > Urbana, IL 61801-3080, USA > > >

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY-PLEASE DISTRIBUTE
by Jacobson, Matt 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

- Matt Begin forwarded message: From: "Zachow, Christine A." <zachow2(a)llnl.gov<mailto:zachow2@llnl.gov>> Subject: POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY-PLEASE DISTRIBUTE Date: September 24, 2015 at 12:48:45 PM PDT To: Undisclosed recipients:; POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY-PLEASE DISTRIBUTE Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is currently accepting applications for its prestigious Lawrence Fellowship. Applications can be submitted through our website: https://fellowship.llnl.gov/ They must be completed no later than November 1, 2015. The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s prestigious Lawrence Fellowship is once again soliciting applications from your most promising rising postdocs. The fellowship was established to provide outstanding postdocs an opportunity to pursue cutting-edge science and stimulate cross-fertilization of ideas. The successful candidates have freedom to pursue world-class research with ample resources to support their efforts. The Fellows will interact with scientists with a wide range of expertise. The Laboratory is committed to making their experience at LLNL positive and rewarding. This three-year fellowship is awarded only to candidates with exceptional talent, credentials, scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. Typically, two to four awards are given each year. After their three-year term, the Fellows may consider any career options, including employment at the Laboratory. Fellows will propose original and independent research in one or more aspects of science relevant to the mission and goals of LLNL. Research areas may include: * Atmospheric Science * Engineering * Biology * Environmental Science * Chemistry * Geoscience * Applied Mathematics * Lasers * Computer Science * Materials Science * Energy * Physics Further information is available at https://fellowship.llnl.gov/. You may contact me at zachow2(a)llnl.gov<x-msg://70/zachow2@llnl.gov> if you have any questions. Christine Zachow Program Administrator Institutional Postdoc, Lawrence Fellow & Livermore Graduate Scholar Programs Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 7000 East Ave. L-19 Livermore, CA 94550 925-423-0633 --

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: postdoctoral position in the MacCallum lab at the University of Calgary
by Jacobson, Matt 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

- Matt Begin forwarded message: From: Justin MacCallum <justin.maccallum(a)ucalgary.ca<mailto:justin.maccallum@ucalgary.ca>> Subject: postdoctoral position in the MacCallum lab at the University of Calgary Date: September 22, 2015 at 4:51:50 PM PDT To: Justin MacCallum <justin.maccallum(a)ucalgary.ca<mailto:justin.maccallum@ucalgary.ca>> Dear Colleague, I have a postdoctoral position available in my lab at the University of Calgary (www.maccallumlab.org<http://www.maccallumlab.org/>). The details are below. I would appreciate your help in filling this position, so please pass this message along to any suitable candidates. Thank you for your time. Regards, Justin Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Calgary I am recruiting a talented, motivated postdoc to join my lab at the University of Calgary. Candidates should have a strong computational background and will work at the interface between computational modeling, biophysics, and structural biology. Research in this position will focus on the design of molecular interactions, specifically the development of protein-based sensors for small molecules, including drugs, toxins, and metabolites. We will use a combination of computational tools, including Rosetta, molecular dynamics simulations, and free energy calculations to design binding proteins and to understand the driving forces behind binding. The most promising designs will then be validated and characterized experimentally. For this position, I am looking for someone with a strong background in computational chemistry, biophysics, structural biology, or a related field. Experience with free energy calculations, umbrella sampling, Rosetta, or related tools is a strong asset. Depending on the interests of the applicant, there could also be an opportunity to gain wet lab experience, but this is not required. The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s top research institutions. Calgary routinely ranks as one of the most livable cities in the world and is only an hour from the Canadian Rockies—one of the world’s most spectacular outdoor playgrounds. The stipend is $50,000/year for two years, plus benefits. The start date is negotiable, but must be no later than spring 2016. To apply, please send a CV and a brief (4–5 sentences maximum) statement of interest to justin.maccallum(a)ucalgary.ca<mailto:justin.maccallum@ucalgary.ca>. I will begin reviewing applications immediately. -- Justin MacCallum - Assistant Professor Canada Research Chair in Biomolecular Structure and Design Department of Chemistry University of Calgary justin.maccallum(a)ucalgary.ca<mailto:justin.maccallum@ucalgary.ca> http://maccallumlab.org<http://maccallumlab.org/>

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
by Andrej Sali 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

-- Andrej Sali, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences University of California, San Francisco UCSF MC 2552 Byers Hall Room 503B 1700 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94143, USA Tel +1 (415) 514-4227; Fax +1 (415) 514-4231 Administrative Assistant: Steve Ha, assistant(a)salilab.org, Tel +1 (415) 514-4228, 502-8084 Email sali(a)salilab.org; Web http://salilab.org > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Nolly, Robert J" <rnolly(a)uthsc.edu> > Subject: Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy > Date: September 22, 2015 at 9:43:57 AM PDT > To: "sali(a)salilab.org" <sali(a)salilab.org> > > College of Pharmacy Faculty Member, > > I am contacting you to make you aware of a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. Perhaps someone you know may be interested in pursuing this opportunity. The position is at the level of Full Professor and will serve as Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of two departments within the College of Pharmacy. Our faculty members are engaged in competitive research and the education and training of professional and graduate students, fellows, and post-doctoral fellows. > > The successful candidate will have a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal chemistry or related biomedical sciences, excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of strong leadership and management skills. The candidate will have academic credentials sufficient to meet the rank of Professor, an outstanding established and ongoing research record, which includes a track record of extramural funding and proven abilities to foster pharmaceutical and biomedical research. > > The Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is responsible for the Department’s strategic planning, budget, fiscal management, policies and procedures, communications, recruitment, and faculty and staff annual performance and development. Additionally, the Chair is responsible for ensuring faculty contributions to teaching, University/College/Department service, and research. > > The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is located in Memphis, TN, an economically vibrant center, with a metropolitan population of more than 1.3 million, reflecting the richness along the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi River. The College of Pharmacy is ranked among the top 20 colleges of pharmacy in the country by US News and World Report. The College of Pharmacy’s Memphis Campus is located in a new 184,000 square-foot building on the Health Science Center complex with additional campuses in Nashville and Knoxville. For further information regarding the College of Pharmacy, please see the College’s web site at http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy <http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy>. > > This position is available immediately, but the start date is negotiable. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The combination of the Van Vleet Endowed Professorship and Chair position is also negotiable. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit by email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and a list of three references to: > > Robert J. Nolly, MS, D.Ph. > Search Committee Chair > Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences > University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy > rnolly(a)uthsc.edu <mailto:rnolly@uthsc.edu> > > Should you have any questions or desire additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 901-448-1144 or by email. Thank you for considering sharing this opportunity with colleagues who may be looking for a chair leadership position within a college of pharmacy. > > Sincerely, > > Robert J. Nolly > Robert J. Nolly, MS., D.Ph. > Chair, Pharmaceutical Sciences Search Committee > Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences > UT College of Pharmacy > 881 Madison Avenue, Office 452 > Memphis, TN 38163 > Phone: 901-448-1144 > Email: RNolly(a)uthsc.edu <mailto:RNolly@uthsc.edu>

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: genomic data sets
by Jacobson, Matt 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

- Matt Begin forwarded message: From: Zia Joseph <ziajoseph(a)magnusinformatics.com<mailto:ziajoseph@magnusinformatics.com>> Subject: genomic data sets Date: September 21, 2015 at 9:20:31 AM PDT To: "matt.jacobson(a)ucsf.edu<mailto:matt.jacobson@ucsf.edu>" <matt.jacobson(a)ucsf.edu<mailto:matt.jacobson@ucsf.edu>> Matt I was told to contact you for dept distribution if you are willing: -- My name is Zia Joseph and I consult nationally in genomic bioinformatics. I’m expanding a bioinformatics team developing NGS-based NIPT & oncogenic diagnostics. Would you know PhD’s interested? Requirements: 3+ years: DNA Seq (NGS) 3+ years: mySQL 3+ years: Python 3+ years: R 3+ years: Perl 1+ years: C/C++/C# Happy coding! Zia Zia Joseph Business Development Genomics/Bioinformatics c: 619.764.8431 Zia Joseph Business Development Genomics/Bioinformatics c: 619.764.8431

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[Compbio-allhands] 9/24/15 Seminar with Hiro Furukawa
by Flowers, Nicole 18 Sep '15

18 Sep '15

BBC Graduate Programs Seminar Series Bioinformatics Biophysics Chemistry & Chemical Biology Complex Biological Systems Thursdays, 12 Noon Genentech Hall Auditorium Simulcast to Parnassus Campus S-161 Hiro Furukawa Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Structure and Biology of NMDA receptor ion channels September 24, 2015 D. Minor, Host This seminar is co-sponsored by the PSPG/BioE Seminar Series BBC Seminars are supported by the Biophysics, Bioinformatics, and Chemistry & Chemical Biology IFM, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, QBC, HARC Center, the Center for Systems and Synthetic Biology, and the Quantitative Student Group Series. Nicole Takesono Flowers BMI, BP, CCB, & PSPG Graduate Program Assistant UCSF MC 2280 600 16th St. Genentech Hall Room 522 San Francisco, CA 94143 Phone: (415) 502-6518 Fax: (415) 514-1546

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Harvard Medical School, Chemical Biology Faculty Position
by Brian Shoichet 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

FYI. Brian ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Parker, Kristen M <Kristen_Parker(a)hms.harvard.edu> Date: Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:17 PM Subject: Harvard Medical School, Chemical Biology Faculty Position To: "bshoichet(a)gmail.com" <bshoichet(a)gmail.com> [image: Description: Macintosh HD:Users:kristen:Desktop:HMS_Biochem&MolPhamH.jpg] September 16, 2015 Dear Dr. Shoichet, The Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Department at Harvard Medical School has initiated a search for tenure-track junior faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, and we are writing to seek your help in identifying outstanding candidates for this position. We are interested in identifying junior faculty candidates with significant accomplishments and promise at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine. The candidate’s overall originality and promise are more important than the area of specialization. Additional details about the position can be found in the attached advertisement. We would greatly appreciate your bringing this opportunity to the attention of postdoctoral fellows, former graduate students, and others who might be interested. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should apply online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6328 Applications will be considered starting November 1, 2015 Thank you. Jon Clardy, PhD Hsien Wu & Daisy Yen Wu Professor Biological Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology Harvard Medical School Phone: 617-432-2845 Email: jon_clardy(a)hms.harvard.edu Nathanael Gray, PhD Professor Biological Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology, HMS Professor, Cancer Biology, Systems Biology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Phone: 617-582-8590 Email: nathanael_gray(a)dfci.harvard.edu <jdubois(a)stanford.edu> *Thank you,* *Kristen* Kristen Parker | Senior Research Administration Coordinator 240 Longwood Avenue, C-213 B | Boston, MA 02115 Tel: 617-432-5620 | Email: kristen_parker(a)hms.harvard.edu -- Brian Shoichet, Professor, UCSF http://bkslab.org/ <http://www.uoft.bkslab.org/> 415-514-4126 Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry By Courtesy: Univ. of Toronto, Fac. of Pharmacy

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Faraldo-Gomez Seminar Monday 9/14 at noon
by Jacobson, Matt 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Please note this CVRI seminar hosted by MIchael, likely of interest to some of you - Matt Begin forwarded message: From: "Grabe, Michael" <Michael.Grabe(a)ucsf.edu<mailto:Michael.Grabe@ucsf.edu>> Subject: Faraldo-Gomez Seminar Monday 9/14 at noon I have a guest, José Faraldo-Gomez, speaking tomorrow (Monday) in the CVRI/Gladstone Seminar series. He will present simulations as well as new structures on the sodium-calcium exchanger. Please feel free to share this with your lab and encourage anyone that is interested to attend (it is in the Gladstone). Thanks Michael ---------------------------------------------------------- Michael Grabe Associate Professor University of California, San Francisco Cardiovascular Research Institute Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry 555 Mission Bay Blvd South, Room 452T, MC 3122 San Francisco, California 94158-9001 415-502-2874 (office) 415-476-8173 (fax)

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