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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Structural biology faculty positions at CUNY ASRC
by Andrej Sali 15 Oct '15

15 Oct '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: Kevin Gardner <Kevin.Gardner(a)asrc.cuny.edu> > Date: October 15, 2015 at 2:38:07 PM PDT > To: "sali(a)salilab.org" <sali(a)salilab.org> > Subject: Structural biology faculty positions at CUNY ASRC > > Dear Andrej: > > I’m writing today <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__airmail.calendar_2015-2…> to ask for your help in identifying outstanding applicants for two open tenure-track faculty positions at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, a new interdisciplinary research center located in New York City. I believe these might be very good fits for potential trainees of yours with expertise in integrative structural biology, as detailed below. > > As you might be aware, I moved to the CUNY ASRC in Fall 2014 as the facility opened, providing 200,000 ft2 of laboratory space that has turned into a highly interactive and collaborative environment which integrates structural biologists with colleagues in neuroscience, photonics, nanoscience and environmental sciences. Combining world-class experts in these areas with state-of-the-art NMR, EM, mass spec, crystallization and other instrumentation and colleagues both in the building and at the adjacent CCNY Center for Discovery and Innovation and New York Structural Biology Center, the ASRC offers a unique opportunity for research programs to flourish among normally-disparate fields. > > Continuing our growth this year, we are looking for two new tenure-track faculty to join the ASRC’s Structural Biology Initiative at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. To do so, I ask for your help at bringing this opportunity to the attention of outstanding scientists with strong records of significant research accomplishments in structural biology, broadly defined as the use of a wide range of experimental and computational approaches to tackle fundamental questions of the molecular mechanisms inherent to biological processes. > > Candidates are expected to have advanced degrees (Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent) in biophysics, biochemistry, chemistry or related areas plus postdoctoral research experience. Final faculty ranks will be determined by the qualifications and experience of successful candidates, with our primary criteria being a demonstrated commitment to research and teaching. Individuals filling these positions are expected to serve major roles in the research and education programs of the ASRC, along with the teaching mission ns of one of the colleges within the CUNY system. > > Applicants should electronically submit 1). a curriculum vitae, 2). a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing research accomplishments, future directions and views on interdisciplinary research, and 3). a brief (3 page max) description of proposed research, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf to the Structural Biology Initiative Search Committee c/o Dr. Kevin Gardner, at Academic Jobs Online <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__academicjobsonline.org…>https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6092 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__academicjobsonline.org…>, Job# 6092. All application materials must be received by October 31, 2015 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__airmail.calendar_2015-2…>. > > For more information, please see our websites at <http://structbio.asrc.cuny.edu/>http://structbio.asrc.cuny.edu <http://structbio.asrc.cuny.edu/> and <http://asrc.cuny.edu/>http://asrc.cuny.edu <http://asrc.cuny.edu/> or contact me at StructuralBiology.Jobs(a)asrc.cuny.edu <mailto:StructuralBiology.Jobs@asrc.cuny.edu>. > > The City University of New York (CUNY) is committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer. > > Best regards, > Kevin > > > — > Kevin H. Gardner, Ph.D. > Director, Structural Biology Initiative, CUNY Advanced Science Research Center > Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, City College of New York > Kevin.Gardner(a)asrc.cuny.edu <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://mailto:Kevin.Gardner%40as…> http://asrc.cuny.edu <http://asrc.cuny.edu/> > phone: 212-413-3220 <tel://212-413-3220> >

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Medicinal Chemistry Informatics Expert Position at Roche Basel
by Michael Keiser 15 Oct '15

15 Oct '15

-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Medicinal Chemistry Informatics Expert Position at Roche Basel Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:38:57 +0200 From: Hert, Jerome <jerome.hert(a)roche.com> Dear colleague, I would like to inform you of a new job opportunity in the Small Molecule Discovery Workflows group in Pharma Research and Early Development Informatics department. The opening calls for a PhD level scientist who will develop and/or support applications for medicinal chemists requiring an excellent understanding of their ways of working and some agile development skills. Additional details about the opening can be found at http://goo.gl/YWDiQ2 Feel free to forward this message to anyone who might be interested. For additional information, please contact the hiring manager Dr. Roman Affentrager (roman.affentranger(a)roche.com <mailto:roman.affentranger@roche.com>). -- With best regards, Jérôme Hert. -- Section Head, Computer-Aided Drug Design Small Molecule Research, Molecular Design & Chemical Biology Roche Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development Roche Innovation Center Basel F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd T: +41 6168 79639 E: jerome.hert(a)roche.com <mailto:jerome.hert@roche.com> -- *Want to know more about Roche?* Roche at a glance <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4fDD8ByyrE>. Explore our marketed products <http://www.roche.com/products/product-list.htm?type=divpharma&id=Pharmaceut…>. Have a look at our pipeline <http://www.roche.com/research_and_development/who_we_are_how_we_work/pipeli…>. Take a tour of pRED <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVvPCOXdMI0>. See what it's like to work at Roche <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4610DC508842D098>.

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: position for upcoming graduates/postdocs @Dow
by Andrej Sali 11 Oct '15

11 Oct '15

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: "John, Bino (B)" <bjohn1(a)dow.com> > Date: October 10, 2015 at 2:45:57 PM PDT > To: "Andrej Sali (sali(a)salilab.org)" <sali(a)salilab.org> > Subject: position for upcoming graduates/postdocs @Dow > > Job Description > Dow AgroSciences seeks an innovative Computational Biologist for genetic, genomic, proteomic, and phenotypic data analysis. The successful candidate will join the Data Analysis Department within R&D and will interface with scientists across Dow AgroSciences R&D. The candidate will use computational approaches spanning genetic, genomic, phenotype, and protein sequence data to drive hypothesis generation and enable automated computing systems. > > Key job responsibilities are: > > - Develop innovative automated computing platforms for integrating genetic, genomic, and phenotype data to enable R&D decisions > - Enable hypothesis generation using genomic and proteomics data analysis spanning sequence (gene, RNA, protein) and protein structure analysis. > - Monitor emerging computational and data analysis technologies to accelerate program objectives and translate leads into actionable research activities. > > This position is located at Dow AgroSciences’ world headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, USA on its modern and expanding campus. Domestic relocation support is provided for this position. > > Qualifications > > - Doctoral degree in computational biology or closely related field > - Demonstrated experience in multiple areas of the following data types: DNA, RNA, protein, pathway, and phenotype > - Demonstrated experience in working in a high-performance computing environment > - Demonstrated experience in computing software (MATLAB or similar), compiled programming languages (Java or similar) and database programming languages (e.g. SQL or similar) > > Basic qualifications > > - Doctoral degree in computational biology or closely related field > > About Dow AgroSciences > Dow AgroSciences discovers, develops, and brings to market crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions for the growing world. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and had annual global sales of $7.3 billion in 2014. Learn more at www.dowagro.com <http://www.dowagro.com/>. Follow Dow AgroSciences on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+, or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed. > > Dow AgroSciences offers: > > - Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits > - An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance while sharing success across the company > - Employee stock ownership - and the commitment to long-term success that it brings > - On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment > - Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth > - The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world > - Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others > > Primary Location: North America-USA-Indiana-Indianapolis > Schedule: Full-time > Apply now : http://careers.dowagro.com/talentcommunity/apply/300576800 <http://careers.dowagro.com/talentcommunity/apply/300576800> > Visa: H1B sponsorship available > > > > > > > Bino John > Computational Biology Group Leader > Dow AgroSciences LLC > 9330 Zionsville Road > Indianapolis, IN 46268 > O:317-337-5325, C:917-6640462 > bjohn1(a)dow.com <mailto:bjohn1@dow.com>

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[Compbio-allhands] 10/15/15 Seminar with Timothy Lu
by Flowers, Nicole 09 Oct '15

09 Oct '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 (Please note: A lack of attendance in S-161 within the first 10 minutes of the start time will result in a cancellation of the simulcast.) Timothy Lu MIT Programming Cells for Human Health Applications October 15, 2015 H. El-Samad, 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: computational scientist at Impossible Foods
by Andrej Sali 02 Oct '15

02 Oct '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: Michael Eisen <mbeisen(a)gmail.com> > Date: October 2, 2015 at 6:17:35 AM GMT+9 > To: Michael Eisen <mbeisen(a)gmail.com> > Subject: computational scientist at Impossible Foods > > Colleagues- > > Sorry for the blast email. > > As most of you know I've been helping Pat Brown out with Impossible Foods, the company he founded to create plant-based alternatives to meat and other animal products, with the goal of ending the world's most destructive industry (animal farming). As part of this effort we have been generating a lot of very interesting data on the identity and properties of plant proteins, on various plant-based materials, on small molecules present in uncooking, cooking and cooked foods, on microbes used in cheesemaking, and how all of the various properties of animal products and the products we are making influence how they're perceived by consumers. > > With all this data, we are now in great need of a smart scientists to do interesting things with it. Pat and I have been doing a lot of this ourselves, but we just can't keep up. So if you know anyone really good, who wants to work in a fun and exciting startup with a important mission (our goal is to change the way the Earth looks from space) please send them my way. > > Here's our website: www.impossiblefoods.com <http://www.impossiblefoods.com/> > > And a job description: http://impossiblefoods.com/jobs/?gh_jid=98307 <http://impossiblefoods.com/jobs/?gh_jid=98307> > > Let me know if you have any questions. > > -Mike > > -- > Michael Eisen, Ph.D. > Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute > Professor of Genetics, Genomics and Development > Department of Molecular and Cell Biology > University of California, Berkeley

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[Compbio-allhands] 10/8/15 Seminar with Eric Siggia
by Flowers, Nicole 02 Oct '15

02 Oct '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 Eric Siggia Rockefeller Differentiation of micropatterned human embryonic stem cell colonies recapitulates the early embryo October 8, 2015 M. Thompson, 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: 2016 Postdoc in Computational Protein Design Job Posting
by Jacobson, Matt 01 Oct '15

01 Oct '15

-- Matt Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Lexa, Katrina W" <katrina.lexa(a)merck.com<mailto:katrina.lexa@merck.com>> Date: October 1, 2015 at 10:43:57 AM PDT To: "matt.jacobson(a)ucsf.edu<mailto:matt.jacobson@ucsf.edu>" <matt.jacobson(a)ucsf.edu<mailto:matt.jacobson@ucsf.edu>> Subject: FW: 2016 Postdoc in Computational Protein Design Job Posting Hi Matt, Passing along a computational postdoc posting, for people who might be interested. ------------- Katrina From: Crespo, Alejandro Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 10:35 AM To: MRL Process Chemistry - Truppo Subject: 2016 Postdoc in Computational Protein Design Job Posting Hello Chemical Biotechnology, As you may know, we are looking for candidates for the 2016 postdoc in computational protein design. I would appreciate if you could forward the job posting link below to your scientific academic network so we can capture the best candidates. https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/ext_merckunitedstates_en/jobdetail.ft… FYI the full advertisement is due to be published in the October 16th edition of Science. Thank you Regards Alejandro Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., Inc. (2000 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA 07033), and/or its affiliates Direct contact information for affiliates is available at http://www.merck.com/contact/contacts.html) that may be confidential, proprietary copyrighted and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity named on this message. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and then delete it from your system.

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Job offer for a programmer in Barcelona
by Andrej Sali 01 Oct '15

01 Oct '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: "Marc A. Marti-Renom" <martirenom(a)cnag.crg.eu> > Date: October 1, 2015 at 7:33:34 AM PDT > To: "Marc A. Marti-Renom" <martirenom(a)cnag.crg.eu> > Subject: Job offer for a programmer in Barcelona > > Dear Friends and Colleagues, > > Apologies for the mass posting. > > Please, forward that e-mail to whom you believe could be interested in a Programmer position in our group to work on developing tools for modeling and visualizing 3D genomes. > > More information here http://recruitment.crg.eu/content/jobs/position/programmer <http://recruitment.crg.eu/content/jobs/position/programmer> as well as in the attached PDF. > > Deadline 19th of October. > > All the best, > Marc > ... > Marc A. Marti-Renom, ICREA Research Professor > Structural Genomics Group Leader > Centre Nacional d’Anàlisi Genòmica - Centre de Regulació Genòmica (CNAG-CRG) > Parc Científic de Barcelona – Torre I (10th floor) > Baldiri Reixac, 4, 08028 Barcelona > Tel +34 9340 33743 > Email: martirenom(a)cnag.crg.eu <mailto:martirenom@cnag.crg.eu> > Web: http://marciuslab.org <http://marciuslab.org/> · http://cnag.crg.eu <http://cnag.crg.eu/> · http://crg.cat <http://crg.cat/> > > *** Consider the environment. Print responsibly. *** > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Bioinformatics and Computational Staff Scientists at the University of Oklahoma
by Jacobson, Matt 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

-- Matt Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: <jzhoulab(a)gmail.com<mailto:jzhoulab@gmail.com>> Date: September 30, 2015 at 8:20:26 AM HST To: <matt.jacobson(a)ucsf.edu<mailto:matt.jacobson@ucsf.edu>> Subject: Bioinformatics and Computational Staff Scientists at the University of Oklahoma Dear Dr. Matthew Jacobson We have two positions in bioinformatics and computational biology available at the Institute for Environmental Genomics, Department of Microbiology and Plant Biology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA. We are looking for highly motivated computational scientists and bioinformaticians with strong background and experience in computation, bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics, environmental engineering, and theoretical ecology, and the development and/or applications of new algorithms and methods for big microbiome data analysis. Both positions are permanent, 12-month appointments supported by the University funds. Both positions will be focused on microbiome studies related to bioenergy, climate change, environmental science and human health. Individuals in both positions will participate in grant proposal writing as a PI, or Co-PI, and may hold adjunct faculty positions at relevant academic departments such as Microbiology and Computer Science (See attachment fo r details). I will appreciate greatly that you can pass this announcement on to any potential candidates that you know. Please feel free to post the announcement or forward it to any colleagues who may know of potential candidates. Thanks for your kind assistance! Yours sincerely Joe Jizhong Zhou, Ph.D George Lynn Cross Research Professor, Department of Microbiology and Plant Biology Director, Institute for Environmental Genomics (IEG) University of Oklahoma 101 David L. Boren Blvd. Norman, OK, 73072 Phone: 205-325-6073 Fax: 405-325-7552 E-mail jzhoulab(a)gmail.com<mailto:jzhoulab@gmail.com> Website: http://ieg.ou.edu

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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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