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=='''PhD and post-doctoral positions at the Martin Kupiec lab at Tel Aviv University, Israel (posted 26 July 2023)'''==
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https://mkyeastlab.wixsite.com/mklab
  
Research Department: Molecular Ligand Target Research Team, Chemical Genomics Research Group, RIKEN Advanced Science Institute
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The Kupiec lab is looking for highly motivated and independent researchers to join our group in exciting projects investigating the mechanisms that create mutations, and those that repair DNA and prevent genome instability. Previous experience working with yeast is considered an advantage, but not essential.
Dr. Charles Boone, Visiting Scientist
 
Dr. Minoru Yoshida, Team Leader
 
  
Location: RIKEN Advanced Science Institute, RIKEN Wako Institute, Hirosawa 2-1, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
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Pls send CV and the names +emails of two references to Martin Kupiec: martin@tauex.tau.ac.il
  
Area of Research: Chemical genetics and chemical genomics
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Prof. Martin Kupiec,</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Pasha Gol Chair for Applied Microbiology.</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Shmunis School of Biomedicine & Cancer Research,</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Tel Aviv University</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Ramat Aviv 69978, Israel.</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Phone: 972-3-640-9031</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">FAX: 972-3-642-2046</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">E-mail: martin@tauex.tau.ac.il </div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">https://mkyeastlab.wixsite.com/mklab</div>
  
Job Description: A postdoctoral researcher position is open in the field of chemical genomics. We have constructed a unique chemical library based on natural products in the Department of Chemical Biology, RIKAN Advanced Science Institute. The successful candidate will carry out original research on global analysis of drug-target interaction using the chemical library and various yeast mutants or transformants.
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=='''Post-doctoral position in ''S. cerevisiae'' research (posted 5 April 2023)'''==
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De Wulf lab, University of Trento, Italy
  
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on research results, publications, letters of recommendation (preferably in English), etc. The CV (preferably detailed and complete) and publications must be in English.
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'''Description''': The De Wulf lab at the Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, Italy, is looking for an outstanding, highly motivated post-doctoral scientist to study the biological activity of oncogenic kinetochore kinase Rio1. The research will aim to understand how this kinase regulates the chromatin at centromeres and pericentromeres to ensure correct levels of centromeric RNAs, required for faithful centromeric nucleosome formation and kinetochore recruitment/activity.
  
Application Deadline: Applications are now being accepted. Position will be closed after a suitable candidate is found.
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Candidates with expertise in yeast genetics, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology are encouraged to apply. Experience with live-cell fluorescence imaging is greatly appreciated. For publications related to the topic: Bock LJ et al (2012) Nature Cell Biology, Iacovella MG et al (2015) Nature Communications, Iacovella MG et al (2018) Nucleic Acids Research, Berto G et al (2019) Current Genetics. More details of the project itself (Smurova K et al. (2023) Nature Communications, in press) will be provided upon request. A video call via Zoom can surely be arranged.
  
Start of Employment: Immediately
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'''Position overview''': : The candidate should hold a recent PhD degree and a good publication record (at least one first-author publication in a reputable peer-reviewed journal). S/he must be motivated to excel in science, be curious, open-minded, and pro-active.
  
Contract Conditions: Full-time employment with the contract shall be for one year, renewable annually upon evaluation until the end of the project (March 2012). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Moving expenses to RIKEN will be reimbursed. Social insurance will also be applicable. Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29-Jan 3), summer holidays and RIKEN Foundation Day. These and other employment provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
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The lab is located in the city of Trento (150K inhabitants), near lakes and mountains, and lies close to Bolzano, Verona, Venice, and Milan.
  
Information at Web: Information on our team can be found on our website (http://www.riken.go.jp/engn/r-world/research/lab/asi/chemical/index.html)
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Trento University is top-ranked in Italy, and CIBIO is the nr. 1 department of biology in Italy. State-of-the art equipment and facilities are available in our lab and in the department. Please visit our website for more information on our group, research interests and publications: http://www.cibio.unitn.it/510/chromosome-segregation-biology
  
Applications: Electronic copies of your curriculum vitae/résumé, a list of publications, two or three representative publications, and two reference letters should be sent to the address below or via e-mail to "charlie.boone" (add @utoronto.ca" to complete the address):
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'''How to apply''': Please send a detailed CV with publications, and the names + emails of 2-3 referees to Peter De Wulf (peter.dewulf@unitn.it). The University of Trento offers at first a 1-year contract, which can be renewed for up to 3 years. The salary is according to University of Trento pay scale.
Charles Boone
 
Professor, University of Toronto, Donnelly CCBR
 
160 College St, Rm 1306
 
Toronto, ON
 
M5S 3E1
 
  
Notes: The documents you submit will be handled with the utmost care in accordance with RIKEN's rules for the protection of personal data and will be used only for employment screening purposes. This information will not be divulged, assigned, or loaned to a third party without legitimate reason.
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=='''Tenure-track position in Cell Biology in the Department of Biology at Trent University (posted 6 Dec 2022)'''==
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https://www.universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?job_id=59331
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      '''Postdoctoral Position: Engineering sea lamprey antibodies'''
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:Trent University
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:Location: Ontario
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:Date posted: 2022-10-20
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:Advertised until: 2022-12-19
  
A vacant postdoctoral position at the Center of Marine Biotechnology in Baltimore to characterize antigen binding properties of VLR, the unique variable lymphocyte receptors of sea lamprey. The successful candidate will join a study with the goal to explore biotechnology applications for these novel antibodies (Pancer & Mariuzza, Nat. Biotechnol., 2008; Rogozin  et al., Nat. Immunol., 2007;  Alder et al., Science 2005; Pancer et al., Nature 2004). Our research platform includes yeast displayed recombinant VLR libraries that are screened with various antigens. Biochemical and structural properties of monoclonal VLRs are then characterized.
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Trent University invites applications for a tenure track position in the field of '''Cell Biology''', in the Department of Biology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2023. This position will be located at the Trent Peterborough campus and is subject to budgetary approval.
  
Candidates must have a PhD with solid background in protein biochemistry and molecular biology, experience in recombinant protein expression and characterization, and relevant peer-reviewed publications.  
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A completed Ph.D. and relevant research experience are required, with teaching experience considered an asset. The successful candidate is expected to have a demonstrated research record and the potential to secure external funding. We seek an individual who investigates cellular responses to environmental stressors and/or environmental change. Research areas could include developmental processes at the cellular or molecular level, evolutionary developmental biology, cell physiology and metabolism, inter- and intra-cellular communication, and/or cellular stress responses, among others. A research program spanning multiple levels of biological organization (genes-to-whole organisms) and that complements current research in the Department of Biology (www.trentu.ca/biology) would be an asset. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate and graduate level training through teaching, mentorship of student research, and student advising as a member of the Department of Biology and the Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program (www.trentu.ca/els ).
  
To apply for position #300957 please submit a letter describing your research interests and experience, an updated curriculum vitae and names of three references via http://www.cytiva.com/umbi/ext/detail.asp?jobid=umbi300957
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Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a brief description of proposed research, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three referees who would be willing to write on the candidate’s behalf. Please note that applications will only be accepted in PDF format via email. Please send applications and/or any questions to biologyjobs@trentu.ca , attention Professor Gary Burness, Chair, Department of Biology.
  
Contact: Zeev Pancer, PhD
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The deadline for receipt of applications is '''December 15, 2022'''.
Center of Marine Biotechnology, UMBI
 
Columbus Center, Suite 236
 
701 East Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
 
Office: 410-234-8834; Fax: 410-234-8896
 
Email: pancer@comb.umbi.umd.edu
 
  
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Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact garyburness@trentu.ca .
  
'''Epigenetic Postdoctoral Fellow Posting--'''
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
  
'''Postdoctoral positions''' are available at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. My laboratory is focused on understanding the impact that both methylation and acetylation dynamics has in both human cell culture and C. elegans.  In particular, the laboratory is investigating the impact that the histone 3 lysine 9/36 tri-demethylases [JMJD2A-D; Whetstine et al., (2007) Cell 125: 467-81] have on tumorigenesis, transcriptional regulation, and genomic integrity.  The laboratory will interrogate the role of these enzymes by using genomic, proteomic, cytological and genetic approaches.  Similar approaches allowed an important link to be established for histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC-1) and the regulation of extra-cellular matrix biology in both human and C. elegans, which has direct implications in cancer chemotherapy [Whetstine et al., (2005) Mol. Cell 18:483-90]. The laboratory will continue to investigate the functional overlap or unique pathways that the C. elegans class I histone deacetylases regulate by using the same type of approaches. Overall, the laboratory will integrate a number of approaches and systems to determine the important biological pathways regulated by histone demethylases and histone deacetylases.
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https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/careers/full-time-faculty/assistant-professor-cell-biology-tenure-track
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:Assistant Professor (Cell Biology) - Tenure Track
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:Date Posted: October 20, 2022
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:Closing Date: December 15, 2022 - 4:00PM (or until filled)
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:Faculty Position: Tenure Track
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:Department: Department of Biology
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:Location: Peterborough
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:For more information, please view the [https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/sites/trentu.ca.humanresources/files/documents/BIOL-TT-CellBiology.docx full Position Description] or visit [https://www.trentu.ca/employment trentu.ca/employment].
  
The laboratory is looking for highly motivated, tenacious scientists that are enthusiastic, team players and love science. The laboratory is looking for researchers with documented proficiency in any of the following areas (basic molecular biology, protein biochemistry, genomics, epigenetics, C. elegans, cytology, development biology, DNA damage and repair) but interested in learning new approaches or systems to answer the exciting questions before us.  
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=='''Post-doctoral position on comparative transcriptomics in ''S. cerevisiae'' strains (posted 9th June 2022) '''==
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Mar Albà, ICREA Research Professor, Evolutionary Genomics Group, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) – Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), Barcelona.
  
Requirements:
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'''Description''': Looking to recruit one highly motivated researcher at the postdoctoral level to perform research on comparative genomics, transcriptomics and translatomics with the goal to better understand the molecular basis of the evolution of new genes in yeast. The position is funded by an ERC Advanced Grant (NovoGenePop) and will have an initial duration of three years.
For these positions a Ph.D. and/or M.D. is required.  These positions require enthusiastic, self motivated, independent thinkers with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with laboratory members, national and international collaborators.  Please have three letters of recommendation sent to the below address and/or e-mail.
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The researcher will study transcriptome diversity in wild and domesticated populations of yeast. She/he will develop computational approaches to analyze a large amount of RNA-seq and Ribo-seq data from different S. cerevisiae strains and Saccharomyces species, characterize the transcriptomic diversity in different populations and develop methods to identify recently evolved genes. Mutations and selective signatures associated with de novo gene birth will be identified using genomics data from a large number of strains.
  
Johnathan R. Whetstine, Ph.D.
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'''Requirements''':
Assistant Professor of Medicine
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*Research experience in comparative genomics and transcriptomics
Harvard Medical School and  
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*Expertise in at least one programming language
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
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*Expertise in a programmatic statistics language (ideally R)
Building 149, 13th Street , Room 7-213
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*Sound knowledge of population genetics and molecular evolution
Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
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*Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Office Phone: 617-643-4374
 
jwhetstine@hms.harvard.edu
 
  
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'''Representative publications''':
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*Blevins, W.R., Ruiz-Orera, J., Messeguer, X., Blasco-Moreno, B., Villanueva-Cañas, J.L., Espinar, L., Díez, J., Carey, L.B., Albà, M.M. (2021). Uncovering de novo gene birth in yeast using deep transcriptomics. Nature Communications, vol. 12: 604.
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*Blevins, W.R., Tavella, T., Moro, S.G., Blasco-Moreno, B., Closa-Mosquera, A., Diez, J., Carey, L.B., Albà, M.M. (2019) Extensive post-transcriptional buffering of gene expression in the response to severe oxidative stress in baker's yeast. Scientific Reports, vol. 9: 11005.
  
== INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. == Postdoctoral position in DNA repair and genomic stability. ==
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'''Location''':
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We are located at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), one of the most vibrant interdisciplinary research centers in Southern Europe with more than 1000 scientists in the building alone, including a large bioinformatics and evolutionary biology community. The researchers will have access to state-of-the-art resources and a wide range of in-house training opportunities.
  
'A postdoctoral position is available for qualified graduates to pursue further training in genetics/molecular biology. We use molecular and classic genetics approaches to examine the mechanisms of DNA repair and recombination in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae – a model eukaryotic organism. The successful candidate will investigate genetic and environmental factors that channel repair of double-strand DNA breaks into dangerous repair pathways (break-induced replication, single-strand annealing, and breakage-fusion-bridge cycles) leading to genomic instabilities.
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'''Starting date and salary''':
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Ideally between Oct 1st 2022 and February 1st 2023. Salary 34,636-40,531 Eur per year depending on experience.
  
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology or a related life science discipline. The ideal applicant should have experience in genetics and molecular biology. 
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'''Contact''':
The laboratory is located on the campus of Indiana University Purdue University – Indianapolis.  This campus is in downtown Indianapolis, the Indiana state capital and a city of over 1 million people with outstanding resources and a low cost of living. The campus is the major academic research location in the state.  Postdocs at IUPUI receive competitive compensation and benefits packages.  IUPUI also offers extensive career development opportunities for our postdoctoral fellows, including a Preparing Future Faculty program.
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Please send an email to Mar Albà (malba@imim.es) with subject “PostdocERC_yeast” including a CV and a motivation letter, together with the name of two contacts for references. The deadline for the first round of applications is the 15th of July 2022.
Interested persons should send curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references by e-mail to amalkova@iupui.edu (Dr.Anna Malkova) with "Postdoc Opening 2008" in the message title.
 
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== EVOLVA SA. Basel, Switzerland ==
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=='''Post-doctoral position in ''S. cerevisiae'' research (posted 23 May 2022)'''==
''''''Yeast cell biologist     ''''
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Truman lab, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
  
Key words: Yeast (S. cerevisiae) genetics, physiology, cell biology and biochemistry
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'''Description''': The Truman laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNC Charlotte employs a range of molecular technologies including mass spectrometry, CRISPR-genome engineering and high-throughput screening to study the role of post-translational modifications on Hsp70 (see: http://www.trumanlab.org). We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with
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experience working with budding yeast.<br><br>
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NIH Funding is available for several years, with the expectation that the candidate will work with Dr. Truman to apply for fellowships during this time. Ideal candidates will have graduated less than one year from their start date in the Truman lab. To apply please email Dr. Truman at atruman1@uncc.edu. Please include a cover letter, CV and any relevant publications.<br><br>
  
Evolva is an early/mid stage biotech and drug discovery company using its proprietary platform technology to produce small molecular weight, active compounds. We rely on genetic engineering of both yeast and E. coli, to create novel “genetic chemistry” for in-house screening in pharmaceutically relevant, cell based assays.
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'''About the Department of Biological Sciences''': The Department of Biological Sciences (https://biology.charlotte.edu/) has set as its mission to advance the frontiers of knowledge through innovation and research in the biological sciences; to facilitate development of scientists in the guidance of our bachelors, masters and doctoral Biology students, and in the training of post-doctoral fellows; to contribute to local, national, and international scientific communities through collaborations and service activities that promote education and dissemination of information; to contribute to the community by collaborating with public, nonprofit, private, and industry partners in the Charlotte metropolitan area and the State of North Carolina.
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<br><BR>The collaborative research environment at the UNC Charlotte offers an excellent opportunity for career development. The UNC Charlotte offers a complete benefits package and competitive salary. The Charlotte region provides wonderful environment to work and live.
  
To help in the further development of our core technologies we now wish to employ an experienced yeast cell biologist, with special qualifications and interest in the areas of yeast genetics and physiology, including cell cycle progression, mitotic and meiotic division, genome stability, homologous recombination, DNA double strand break repair etc.
 
  
Preferably you have a PhD in life science plus some years of post doctoral work, maybe even industrial experience. In addition to a solid theoretic foundation we expect you to have hands-on experience with standard procedures for handling end engineering yeast, since a major part of the job will involve working in the wet lab.
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'''Ideal Qualifications''':  
 
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*Ph. D in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology or related field.
We are currently around 30 people working in modern facilities in Basel, Switzerland. We are hard working but, nonetheless, the atmosphere is relaxed and flexible. We appreciate good collaboration skills and a sense of humor.
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*Experience with budding yeast including gene deletion, transformation etc.
 
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*Experience with general molecular techniques such as Western Blotting, DNA cloning, coimmunoprecipitation.
For more information please look at our website (www.evolva.com) or contact Michael Naesby at Evolva: +41 61 485 2016. If you wish to send an application, please direct it to elodief@evolva.com  with the subject “yeast biologist”.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== Seattle, Wa  Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ==
 
''''''STAFF SCIENTIST/ POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW     ''''#KSW-21860
 
 
 
The overarching goal of the Paulovich laboratory at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is to characterize human phenotypic variation and translate this variation into clinically useful diagnostics.  The laboratory is a highly interdisciplinary collaborative setting in which chemists, biochemists, statisticians, computer scientists, biologists, and geneticists work closely together on projects ranging from basic yeast genetics to the mammalian cell DNA damage response to mass spectrometry and biomarker discovery.
 
 
 
 
 
Job Description:
 
This is an upper-level, flexible position for an experienced yeast geneticist to lead a new Project in the laboratory. This position is funded off of a new R01 grant aimed to characterize cellular networks that buffer the phenotypic effects of defects in the DNA damage response pathway, using the yeast S. cerevisiae as a model system. 
 
 
 
This position can be adapted to suit a variety of career goals, including:
 
 
 
• a new postdoctoral fellow (with graduate training in yeast genetics) interested in developing technical and leadership skills for a future academic position
 
 
 
• a Staff Scientist- or Postdoctoral-level applicant who would like a long-term position in the group and the opportunity to develop a research project
 
 
 
• a Staff Scientist- or Postdoctoral-level applicant who has chosen not to develop his/her own laboratory at this time, but would like the opportunity to lead a small research group within our laboratory and to co-author NIH grants.  This is a unique opportunity for a go-getter who wants to take his/her career to the next level but does not plan to have an independent laboratory in the next 4-5 years.  Highly motivated recent graduates are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
Major duties:
 
 
 
Scientific:
 
• Build new yeast strains and libraries
 
• Perform genetic screens for mutants sensitive to DNA damage
 
• Characterize mutants that buffer defects in the DNA damage response
 
• Carry out yeast genetics and physiology experiments:  kill curves, mutation rates, recombination rates, crosses, tetrad analysis, transformation, and genotyping
 
 
 
Managerial:
 
• Assume primary responsibility for day-to-day management of the project, its budget, and its milestones
 
• Read relevant technical literature and play a lead role in strategic planning for the project
 
• Assist in hiring and managing staff for the project
 
• Write manuscripts for publication
 
• Prepare progress reports for funding agencies
 
• Assist in / serve as PI on future grant applications
 
• Present work at local and national meetings
 
• Provide mentorship for junior members of the team
 
 
 
 
 
Qualifications:
 
A Ph.D. and extensive experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques, as well as with YEAST MOLECULAR GENETICS, including cell mating, tetrad analysis, and physiology experiments with S. cerevisiae, are required.  The successful candidate must be a highly confident self-starter who is productive when working with minimal supervision, able to read the literature critically, capable of designing experiments independently, capable of contributing intellectually to the project, and must be an effective collaborator and leader of a team.
 
 
 
 
 
Job Type:  Full time position
 
 
 
Compensation:  Salary DOE (or based on NIH scale for postdoctoral level) + excellent benefits
 
 
 
OPENING DATE:  June 25, 2008; description revised 7-9-08  
 
 
 
To apply for this position, please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three professional references to:
 
 
 
Käthe Watanabe
 
Human Resources Specialist
 
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
 
Human Resources, J1-105
 
P.O. Box 19024
 
Seattle, WA 98109-1024
 
Email: kwatanab@fhcrc.org
 
Fax:  206-667-4051
 
Web site:  http://www.fhcrc.org
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==University of New Mexico ==
 
 
 
Post doctoral position available now at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque to study differentiation of quiescent and non-quiescent cells in yeast stationary phase cultures. This position is for a beginning post doc and applicants should have a strong background in yeast genetics, genomics, or flow cytometry. For recent work see Mol. Biol. Cell 2008 19: 1271-1280; and  http://biology.unm.edu/biology/maggieww/public_html/Maggieww.html. 
 
 
 
Applicants should email their cv and names/email address of three references to Maggie Werner-Washburne, maggieww@unm.edu.
 
 
 
==Duke University Medical Center==
 
 
 
NIH-funded postdoctoral positions are available at Duke University Medical Center to study quantitative (complex) traits in “S. cerevisiae”; for example, see Nature 416:326-330 (2002) and PLoS Genetics 2(2):e13 (2006).
 
 
 
Applicants should have 0 to (at most) 2 years of post-doctoral experience and a strong background in at least one of three areas – yeast genetics, quantitative/population genetics and/or genomics/informatics – and a desire to expand into the other listed areas.  Start dates are flexible.
 
 
 
See the [http://www.duke.edu/web/microlabs/mccusker/ lab website] for more information and publications.  Applicants should email their curriculum vitae and the names/email addresses of three references to John McCusker.
 
Email: mccus001@mc.duke.edu
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== Carnegie Institution for Science, Stanford, California, USA ==
 
 
 
Highly qualified and motivated individuals are invited to send applications for
 
a Postdoc Position
 
in the Research Group of Wolf B. Frommer
 
on the topic
 
 
 
'''Regulatory circuits controlling sugar flux in yeast grown on ethanol'''
 
 
 
HT screen of the yeast knock out collection using FRET sensors for glucose, sucrose and maltose, follow-up analysis of hits and reconstruction of networks
 
 
 
Our lab has developed a wide range of FRET sensors for metabolites. These sensors have so far been used mainly in mammalian cells to study glutamate release from neurons, glucose transport across the ER membrane or tryptophan/kynurenine exchange.
 
 
 
We have now been able to functionally express the FRET sensors also in the cytoplasm of yeast and to establish a high throughput screening platform. Our goal is to identify novel regulatory pathways involved in the control of glucose flux in yeast. As a first step, the kinase k.o. collection has been screened for altered glucose flux and several hits have been identified and verified.
 
 
 
Next steps will be to verify the hits using a new microfluidic platform, to test the effect on other sugar fluxes using FRET sensors for sucrose, maltose and ribose and to place the kinases into signaling networks. The screen can be expanded to include the whole genome at a later stage. Focus points are regulatory effects on glucose transporters and hexokinases. Due to the advanced stage, it is expected that the work will lead to high profile publications within less than a year.
 
 
 
Start date asap
 
 
 
Send your application with CV and the names of three references to:
 
 
 
Wolf B. Frommer
 
Carnegie Institution for Science
 
260 Panama St, Stanford CA 94305 USA.
 
Website[http://carnegiedpb.stanford.edu]
 
E-mail: wfrommer@stanford.edu
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Stony Brook University==
 
 
 
A Postdoctoral position available to study the regulation of signaling and morphogenesis in Candida albicans. The primary responsibility is to develop an independent research project focused on studying the mechanisms by which this organism responds to extracellular signals to switch from budding to hyphal growth.  Specific research efforts will focus on studying the role of plasma membrane organization in morphogenesis and virulence factor production.
 
Recent references related to this project:  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17369440?ordinalpos=4&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum]  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17192409?ordinalpos=6&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum] [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16151244?ordinalpos=10&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum] [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16002645?ordinalpos=11&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum]
 
 
 
Research will be carried out in the Center for Yeast Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, which includes 8 labs working on different aspects of fungal biology.
 
 
 
Applicants should have a strong background in genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology.  Prior experience in working with yeast or fungi is preferred, but not essential.
 
 
 
Applicants should email their CV and contact information for three references (including email address) to James Konopka [mailto:jkonopka@ms.cc.sunysb.edu jkonopka@ms.cc.sunysb.edu]
 
 
 
James Konopka, Ph.D.
 
Professor
 
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
 
Stony Brook University
 
Stony Brook, NY  11794-5222
 

Latest revision as of 15:13, 26 July 2023

PhD and post-doctoral positions at the Martin Kupiec lab at Tel Aviv University, Israel (posted 26 July 2023)

https://mkyeastlab.wixsite.com/mklab

The Kupiec lab is looking for highly motivated and independent researchers to join our group in exciting projects investigating the mechanisms that create mutations, and those that repair DNA and prevent genome instability. Previous experience working with yeast is considered an advantage, but not essential.

Pls send CV and the names +emails of two references to Martin Kupiec: martin@tauex.tau.ac.il

Prof. Martin Kupiec,
Pasha Gol Chair for Applied Microbiology.
The Shmunis School of Biomedicine & Cancer Research,
Tel Aviv University
Ramat Aviv 69978, Israel.
Phone: 972-3-640-9031
FAX: 972-3-642-2046
E-mail: martin@tauex.tau.ac.il

Post-doctoral position in S. cerevisiae research (posted 5 April 2023)

De Wulf lab, University of Trento, Italy

Description: The De Wulf lab at the Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, Italy, is looking for an outstanding, highly motivated post-doctoral scientist to study the biological activity of oncogenic kinetochore kinase Rio1. The research will aim to understand how this kinase regulates the chromatin at centromeres and pericentromeres to ensure correct levels of centromeric RNAs, required for faithful centromeric nucleosome formation and kinetochore recruitment/activity.

Candidates with expertise in yeast genetics, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology are encouraged to apply. Experience with live-cell fluorescence imaging is greatly appreciated. For publications related to the topic: Bock LJ et al (2012) Nature Cell Biology, Iacovella MG et al (2015) Nature Communications, Iacovella MG et al (2018) Nucleic Acids Research, Berto G et al (2019) Current Genetics. More details of the project itself (Smurova K et al. (2023) Nature Communications, in press) will be provided upon request. A video call via Zoom can surely be arranged.

Position overview: : The candidate should hold a recent PhD degree and a good publication record (at least one first-author publication in a reputable peer-reviewed journal). S/he must be motivated to excel in science, be curious, open-minded, and pro-active.

The lab is located in the city of Trento (150K inhabitants), near lakes and mountains, and lies close to Bolzano, Verona, Venice, and Milan.

Trento University is top-ranked in Italy, and CIBIO is the nr. 1 department of biology in Italy. State-of-the art equipment and facilities are available in our lab and in the department. Please visit our website for more information on our group, research interests and publications: http://www.cibio.unitn.it/510/chromosome-segregation-biology

How to apply: Please send a detailed CV with publications, and the names + emails of 2-3 referees to Peter De Wulf (peter.dewulf@unitn.it). The University of Trento offers at first a 1-year contract, which can be renewed for up to 3 years. The salary is according to University of Trento pay scale.

Tenure-track position in Cell Biology in the Department of Biology at Trent University (posted 6 Dec 2022)

https://www.universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?job_id=59331

Trent University
Location: Ontario
Date posted: 2022-10-20
Advertised until: 2022-12-19

Trent University invites applications for a tenure track position in the field of Cell Biology, in the Department of Biology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2023. This position will be located at the Trent Peterborough campus and is subject to budgetary approval.

A completed Ph.D. and relevant research experience are required, with teaching experience considered an asset. The successful candidate is expected to have a demonstrated research record and the potential to secure external funding. We seek an individual who investigates cellular responses to environmental stressors and/or environmental change. Research areas could include developmental processes at the cellular or molecular level, evolutionary developmental biology, cell physiology and metabolism, inter- and intra-cellular communication, and/or cellular stress responses, among others. A research program spanning multiple levels of biological organization (genes-to-whole organisms) and that complements current research in the Department of Biology (www.trentu.ca/biology) would be an asset. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate and graduate level training through teaching, mentorship of student research, and student advising as a member of the Department of Biology and the Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program (www.trentu.ca/els ).

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a brief description of proposed research, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three referees who would be willing to write on the candidate’s behalf. Please note that applications will only be accepted in PDF format via email. Please send applications and/or any questions to biologyjobs@trentu.ca , attention Professor Gary Burness, Chair, Department of Biology.

The deadline for receipt of applications is December 15, 2022.

Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact garyburness@trentu.ca .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/careers/full-time-faculty/assistant-professor-cell-biology-tenure-track

Assistant Professor (Cell Biology) - Tenure Track
Date Posted: October 20, 2022
Closing Date: December 15, 2022 - 4:00PM (or until filled)
Faculty Position: Tenure Track
Department: Department of Biology
Location: Peterborough
For more information, please view the full Position Description or visit trentu.ca/employment.

Post-doctoral position on comparative transcriptomics in S. cerevisiae strains (posted 9th June 2022)

Mar Albà, ICREA Research Professor, Evolutionary Genomics Group, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) – Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), Barcelona.

Description: Looking to recruit one highly motivated researcher at the postdoctoral level to perform research on comparative genomics, transcriptomics and translatomics with the goal to better understand the molecular basis of the evolution of new genes in yeast. The position is funded by an ERC Advanced Grant (NovoGenePop) and will have an initial duration of three years. The researcher will study transcriptome diversity in wild and domesticated populations of yeast. She/he will develop computational approaches to analyze a large amount of RNA-seq and Ribo-seq data from different S. cerevisiae strains and Saccharomyces species, characterize the transcriptomic diversity in different populations and develop methods to identify recently evolved genes. Mutations and selective signatures associated with de novo gene birth will be identified using genomics data from a large number of strains.

Requirements:

  • Research experience in comparative genomics and transcriptomics
  • Expertise in at least one programming language
  • Expertise in a programmatic statistics language (ideally R)
  • Sound knowledge of population genetics and molecular evolution
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Representative publications:

  • Blevins, W.R., Ruiz-Orera, J., Messeguer, X., Blasco-Moreno, B., Villanueva-Cañas, J.L., Espinar, L., Díez, J., Carey, L.B., Albà, M.M. (2021). Uncovering de novo gene birth in yeast using deep transcriptomics. Nature Communications, vol. 12: 604.
  • Blevins, W.R., Tavella, T., Moro, S.G., Blasco-Moreno, B., Closa-Mosquera, A., Diez, J., Carey, L.B., Albà, M.M. (2019) Extensive post-transcriptional buffering of gene expression in the response to severe oxidative stress in baker's yeast. Scientific Reports, vol. 9: 11005.

Location: We are located at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), one of the most vibrant interdisciplinary research centers in Southern Europe with more than 1000 scientists in the building alone, including a large bioinformatics and evolutionary biology community. The researchers will have access to state-of-the-art resources and a wide range of in-house training opportunities.

Starting date and salary: Ideally between Oct 1st 2022 and February 1st 2023. Salary 34,636-40,531 Eur per year depending on experience.

Contact: Please send an email to Mar Albà (malba@imim.es) with subject “PostdocERC_yeast” including a CV and a motivation letter, together with the name of two contacts for references. The deadline for the first round of applications is the 15th of July 2022.

Post-doctoral position in S. cerevisiae research (posted 23 May 2022)

Truman lab, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA

Description: The Truman laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNC Charlotte employs a range of molecular technologies including mass spectrometry, CRISPR-genome engineering and high-throughput screening to study the role of post-translational modifications on Hsp70 (see: http://www.trumanlab.org). We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with experience working with budding yeast.

NIH Funding is available for several years, with the expectation that the candidate will work with Dr. Truman to apply for fellowships during this time. Ideal candidates will have graduated less than one year from their start date in the Truman lab. To apply please email Dr. Truman at atruman1@uncc.edu. Please include a cover letter, CV and any relevant publications.

About the Department of Biological Sciences: The Department of Biological Sciences (https://biology.charlotte.edu/) has set as its mission to advance the frontiers of knowledge through innovation and research in the biological sciences; to facilitate development of scientists in the guidance of our bachelors, masters and doctoral Biology students, and in the training of post-doctoral fellows; to contribute to local, national, and international scientific communities through collaborations and service activities that promote education and dissemination of information; to contribute to the community by collaborating with public, nonprofit, private, and industry partners in the Charlotte metropolitan area and the State of North Carolina.

The collaborative research environment at the UNC Charlotte offers an excellent opportunity for career development. The UNC Charlotte offers a complete benefits package and competitive salary. The Charlotte region provides wonderful environment to work and live.


Ideal Qualifications:

  • Ph. D in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology or related field.
  • Experience with budding yeast including gene deletion, transformation etc.
  • Experience with general molecular techniques such as Western Blotting, DNA cloning, coimmunoprecipitation.