77 Biology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences jobs

Assistant Professor - Water Quality in Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Massachusetts Amherst   The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We seek an individual that can address national and international water quality challenges, broadly defined, in support of a department-level focus on resilient civil infrastructure systems.  The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2020.  Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to physical-chemical treatment processes, water reuse, water quality, water quality modeling, advanced oxidation processes, fate and transport of contaminants, drinking water distribution systems, or other supporting fields. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has 27 full-time, tenure track faculty members and approximately 120 graduate students and 330 undergraduates.  The department’s FY 19 research expenditures exceed $13 million/year. Additional information about the Department can be obtained at cee.umass.edu.  

HCC is seeking a faculty member to teach for a one-semester, spring 2020 assignment.  The full-time load will include courses in Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Cell Biology for Health Professionals, as well as conducting laboratory exercises and assisting students with laboratory skills.  The College's spring semester begins January 21 and continues through May 16.  This temporary assignment will conclude with Commencement on Thursday, May 21. This position is not benefits eligible. 

Job no: 498692 Work type: Part-time Location: Richland Work Schedule: Varies (No more than 19.5 hours per week) Job Title Code FAA Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience (Campus HR adds degrees and/or certification by choosing from the following or as instructed by president or dean of division: For credit classes transferable towards a higher degree: Master’s degree or higher and at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline for credit courses. For workforce education degree or certificate courses: a combination of academic preparation and work experience, including three years of direct or related work experience other than teaching. For developmental courses: Bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific teaching discipline and demonstrated competency (i.e. teaching experience, honors, graduate course work or other related accomplishments). Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check and fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 13 Sep 2019 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Nov 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University (FIU, http://biology.fiu.edu ) seeks a top scholar to fill the Walter and Rosalie Professorship in Tropical Ecology and Conservation. We seek qualified individuals whose area of expertise is sustainability, resilience, impact of invasive species, artificial materials, or other aspects of human disruption of terrestrial, aquatic, or marine tropical ecosystems. The ideal candidate will exhibit an interdisciplinary approach to research that will complement existing expertise either within the Department of Biological Sciences or between Biology and allied science departments.  The Department of Biological Sciences, (http://biology.fiu.edu/) - in the School of the Environment, Arts, and Society  (seas.fiu.edu) within the College of Arts, Sciences & Education has ~5,000 majors and 120 graduate students in fields ranging from cell and molecular biology to evolution and ecology. Tropical Research is an area of preeminence at FIU with several institutes and centers  relevant to tropical ecology including the International Center for Tropical Botany (ictb.fiu.edu), the Institute of Water and Environment (inwe.fiu.edu), the Tropical Conservation Institute (tci.fiu.edu), the Southeast Environmental Research Center (serc.fiu.edu), The Sea Level Solutions Center (slsc.fiu.edu), The Center for Coastal Oceans Research (ccor.fiu.edu), and the International Hurricane Research Center (www.ihrc.fiu.edu).  FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Assistant Professors - Biomedical Engineering University of Massachusetts Amherst   Job Description: The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor rank in the broad area of Biomedical Engineering; applicants in the areas of immunoengineering, neuroengineering, bioinstrumentation, and medical devices are particularly encouraged. While we are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position; under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2020.   As a campus with a continually growing diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities and individuals with a commitment to mentoring under-represented demographics in the sciences to apply.   Requirements: The candidates are expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Contribute significantly to the advancement of basic science and engineering as evidenced by scholarly publications. Develop a nationally recognized program of sponsored research; and have a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Candidates must have an earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related field by August 31, 2020. Post-doctoral research experience is desired, but not mandatory, for the rank of assistant professor. For associate or full professors, the successful candidate will possess academic credentials of the highest quality and have a strong record of teaching, research, extramural funding, service, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants with research and teaching expertise in areas of biomaterials for devices and regenerative medicine or biosensors and bioinstrumentation are especially encouraged.     Additional Information: The Department of Biomedical Engineering was established in 2017. Thus, successful candidates will have the opportunity to help shape the growth of the new Department of Biomedical Engineering. The department will represent the core of biomedical engineering research and teaching at UMass, Amherst and will leverage synergies with other departments in the College as well as with the new Institute of Applied Life Sciences (IALS:  https://www.umass.edu/ials/ ), which was established in 2014 with an investment of more than $150 million from the Massachusetts Life Science Center and the University. IALS manages more than 30 core equipment facilities to enable its translational mission ( https://www.umass.edu/ials/core-facilities ). There are also avenues for collaboration with the UMass Medical School located in Worcester, MA and Baystate Health in Springfield, MA.    

Faculty Position Available in Biological and Environmental Systems Engineering Cornell University Position : Assistant Professor, Tenure-track. Location : Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5701. The academic home for this position is the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Position Description and Responsibilities : The Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering (BEE) at Cornell University seeks candidates for a tenure-track position aimed at developing a nationally recognized research and teaching program in systems-based methods with broad application to interconnected biological and environmental systems. This position has a balanced effort between research (50%) and teaching (50%) on a 9-month academic year basis. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in leveraging interdisciplinary quantitative systems engineering and analysis, and interest in novel applications relevant to the mission of the BEE Department and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. We are especially interested in candidates who have demonstrated expertise in investigating interconnected biological and/or environmental systems and will interact widely with colleagues in our department and across the university to build an understanding of the multiple trade-offs and competing objectives that may be present at the systems nexus. The successful candidate will establish an innovative, high-profile research program that addresses critical problems of society today. Areas of specific interest include, but are not limited to, sustainable agriculture and/or food systems, food safety and security, and interconnected systems of food/agriculture, energy, water, and climate. This is one of six positions generated as part of the digital agriculture initiative in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell, and offers exciting opportunities to link with the ongoing activities of the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture ( CIDA ). The successful candidate will be expected to secure extramural funding to support a research program from sources such as NSF, USDA, DOD, DOE and other related federal sponsors, New York State agricultural research funding sources, and commodity boards. The successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate effectively in transdisciplinary projects with faculty in other departments and centers, which could include Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Cornell Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, Cornell Energy Systems Institute and the CIDA, as appropriate. In addition, departmental, college, and university committee service will be expected. Teaching responsibilities will include two courses that integrate a biological and/or environmental perspective into engineering, with one focusing specifically on systems engineering for biological and/or environmental engineers at the undergraduate level. The second course will be negotiated with the candidate upon arriving at Cornell. Advising undergraduate students and mentoring postdocs and graduate students is also expected. This individual would contribute to our biological engineering BS program but would also be open to participating in our environmental engineering BS program and CALS initiatives in Environmental Science and Sustainability.

Assistant Professor of Biology The School of Science at Marist College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, beginning August 2020. The successful candidate will teach the freshman biology class for science majors that emphasizes the foundations of cellular and molecular biology, an upper-level cell-/molecular-based course that complements existing departmental expertise, and the biology senior capping class. If time permits, the candidate may also teach courses that support the College Core Curriculum. Teaching responsibilities include 9 and 12 contact hours per week in alternating semesters. Marist recognizes teaching as the most important professional activity; however, scholarship and service to the College are also required. Faculty are expected to develop an active research program involving undergraduates and leading to peer-reviewed scientific publications. The successful applicant will join a department characterized by a strong sense of community in which students are the central focus and faculty are both accessible and approachable. The ideal candidate is expected to collaborate with other faculty to provide an effective learning environment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and review of applications will begin November 1, 2019. Salary and rank for the position will commensurate with experience and qualifications.   Essential Functions: Teaching instruction of undergraduates, especially in the first semester foundational class (General Biology I), upper-level courses in their area of expertise and the senior capstone class in biology. Teaching courses designed for non-science majors is also possible. Establish and maintain a research program involving undergraduate students. Work with the faculty of the department, school, and college to examine and revise curriculum and educational policies, and aid the Department Chair with program assessment and projects that enhance the environment for students and colleagues. Represent the School of Science and the Biology Department by participating in service activities and performing other duties as assigned (e.g., interacting with prospective students, attending student research presentations, organizing local conferences, etc.). Department of Biology at Marist College The Department of Biology is committed to excellence in teaching, advising, undergraduate research, and service. We provide challenging and innovative curricula that promote experiential learning opportunities such as internships, student-faculty collaborative research, and access to advanced technology. Our programs prepare students for lifelong learning and a diverse array of advanced studies and careers in the life sciences, including the health professions and teaching, making them competitive for positions in top graduate and professional schools, secondary schools, and industry. We contribute to the holistic education of all Marist students by fostering scientific literacy and critical thinking skills that enhance their scientifically-informed decisions. Faculty are committed to continual development as teacher-scholars, and being active in research involving Marist students, with the goal of disseminating their findings to the scientific community. We enhance student learning by improving and expanding our facilities and instrumentation. We continually seek to strengthen our integration with other School of Science programs, establish pedagogical and scholarly collaborations with colleagues within and outside of the College, and engage in service to the College and the greater community. The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, or careers in leading companies. About Marist Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River, on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist is consistently recognized for excellence by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 385 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (10th Best Regional University/North, 5th Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger's Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. The College is top-ranked for long-term study abroad (#4 in the U.S.) by the U.S. State Department's Open Doors report. Marist educates more than 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. To learn more, please visit  https://www.marist.edu/about  

Laboratory Technician Georgia Southern University Requisition Number: STA002542 Department: 3900151001-Biology, Department Of Position Status : Full-Time Position Summary: Department of Biology. The Laboratory Technician assists the Laboratory Coordinator and Student Assistants in preparation of teaching laboratory set-up and general laboratory equipment maintenance. Essential Functions Provides support for the operation, maintenance, development, and instruction of assigned non-major laboratory courses. Prepares, sets-up, and breaks down laboratory materials and exercises and cleans laboratory equipment (e.g. microscopes) after use. Maintains and cleans teaching laboratories and stock rooms. Updates inventory of instructional and laboratory materials, including chemicals; assesses material supply levels for restock; receives, logs, and stores purchased instructional and laboratory materials. Assists with lecture and lab demonstrations for staff. Follows procedure on safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous material and promotes use of safety equipment and procedures in the laboratory by staff and students. Collects and maintains teaching specimens and laboratory cultures (e.g. algae, bacteria). Assists with design and testing of new laboratory exercises and activities. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco Free Campus. Minimum Education Required: Associate’s Degree or two years of post-secondary education Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education?: No Minimum Experience Required: One or more years of related work experience Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience?: No Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment Preferred Education: Preferred Experience:: Salary Range: $25,500 - $31,200 Job Open Date: 10/11/2019 Job Closing Date: 10/25/2019 Special Instructions Summary: To apply, visit: https://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/63380 Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-5468 or HR-TDD: (912) 478-0791. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-939213f397aa4745bec4812aedab2558

The Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the area of Neuroscience. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.  Candidates must have a PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field, at least one year of postdoctoral experience, an outstanding research record and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The successful candidate must employ the latest empirical approaches to understand brain function on multiple levels ranging from the genomic and cellular to circuits and entire organisms. We are particularly interested in candidates who will create synergies with existing neuroscience research within the department and seek those who complement and deepen our existing departmental strengths .  Research areas and technological approaches of the successful candidate may include but are not limited to: mechanisms of behavioural adaptation neurodevelopment stress neurodegeneration neuroimmunology  The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Applicants must have a record of excellence in research, as demonstrated by publications in top ranked and field-relevant academic journals, presentations at significant conference, awards and accolades for work in the field, an innovative research statement and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing. The successful candidate will also have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level. A commitment to excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through the statement of teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments, and evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities documented in the submitted teaching materials. Documented teaching excellence may include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or conference posters or presentations, as well as strong letters of reference. The successful candidate is also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, demonstrated through the application materials. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Further information on the research and teaching activities of the department can be found at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~biosci/ . The University of Toronto is an international leader in biological research and education and the Department of Biological Sciences enjoys strong ties to other units within the University. The successful candidate will be cross appointed to the Graduate Department of Systems and Cell Biology at the University of Toronto ( http://csb.utoronto.ca/ ), and is expected to maintain an active research program centered at the University of Toronto Scarborough, and to foster and facilitate inclusivity while working in one of Canada's most diverse institutions. At UTSC, the new faculty member will have access to several research facilities including state of the art molecular, cellular, neuroscience, and imaging tools in the Centre for the Neurobiology of Stress ( https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cns/ ) and the outstanding chemistry analytical capacity offered by the TRACES Lab (Teaching and Research in Analytical Chemical and Environmental Science - http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~traceslab/ ).

Assistant Professor of BioMedical Sciences REFERENCE F03964-2019-26 Applications are invited for a tenure track teaching-intensive faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Clinical Anatomy within the Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This position will commence July 1, 2020. The successful applicant will be expected to teach in the medical education curriculum, particularly in the area of clinical anatomy at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Human cadaveric teaching experience is essential. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent research program in either an area of biomedical sciences or in continuing medical education. Applicants are required to have a PhD or equivalent and documented evidence of teaching competence in human gross anatomy. Postdoctoral research experience is an asset. Previous experience with educational technology in the classroom and laboratory is an asset. The successful applicant will have access to the Faculty of Medicine’s state-of-the art Anatomage table allowing 3D rendering of 4 cadavers (the only one in Atlantic Canada), 10 Sonosite ultrasound machines for point of care ultrasound training and teaching, 4 Downdraft tables for dissections and wet specimens, plus embalming table. Access to The Body Works Collection of plastinated anatomical specimens will be made available to the successful candidate: Existing research strengths of the Division include cardiovascular sciences, cancer and development research, immunology and infectious diseases and neurosciences. The BioMedical Sciences Division, the Faculty of Medicine and Memorial University offer an attractive research environment, with core scientific services and r ecently updated facilities including animal care, a fluorescence-activated cell sorting facility, and state-of-the-art technologies in microscopy. Large computational capacity is also available supported by the Atlantic Computing Excellence network (ACEnet).  Collaborative opportunities exist with clinical researchers in Medicine and research groups in the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Computer Sciences and the Ocean Sciences Centre. Additional information regarding the Faculty of Medicine, the Division of BioMedical Sciences and Memorial University of Newfoundland may be found at www.med.mun.ca , www.med.mun.ca/biomed , and www.mun.ca

  Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular Sciences REFERENCE F02067-2019-22  Applications are invited for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. All candidates whose training and research interests are strongly focused on cardiac and/or vascular systems are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an active and independently funded research program in an area of Cardiovascular Sciences . The program will complement existing Divisional strengths in cardiovascular and renal sciences, cancer and development, immunology and infectious diseases, and/or neurosciences. The successful applicant will contribute to undergraduate and graduate student teaching in the Faculty of Medicine. Applicants are required to have a PhD (or equivalent) and successful postdoctoral research experience supported by a relevant publication record and should demonstrate their capacity and commitment for excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels .  The Division of BioMedical Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine, and Memorial University offer an attractive research environment, with a number of new and recently updated facilities including animal care facility, a fluorescence-activated cell sorting facility, and state-of-the-art technologies in microscopy. In addition to rodent research models, researchers have access to large animal models through a breeding colony of Yucatan swine, modern surgical and monitoring equipment, and full veterinarian support. Large computational capacity is also available through the Atlantic Computing Excellence network (ACEnet).  Collaborative opportunities exist and are encouraged with research groups in the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Computer Sciences and the Ocean Sciences Centre. Additional information regarding the Faculty of Medicine, the Division of BioMedical Sciences, and Memorial University of Newfoundland may be found at www.med.mun.ca , www.med.mun.ca/biomed , and www.mun.ca .  

  Lecturer in BioMedical Sciences REFERENCE F01948-2019-36  Applications are invited for a limited term position as Lecturer in the area of Clinical Anatomy within the Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This is a 2-term position commencing January 1, 2020 for the winter term and September 1, 2020 for the fall term.  The successful applicant will be expected to teach in the medical education curriculum, particularly in the area of clinical anatomy at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Human cadaveric teaching experience is essential. Applicants are required to have a MD or PhD or equivalent, and documented evidence of teaching competence in human gross anatomy. Previous experience with educational technology in the classroom and laboratory is an asset. The successful applicant will have access to the Faculty of Medicine’s state-of-the art Anatomage table for 3D rendering of 4 cadavers (the only one in Atlantic Canada), 10 Sonosite ultrasound machines for point of care ultrasound training and teaching, 4 Downdraft tables for dissections and wet specimens, plus embalming table. Access to The Body Works Collection of plastinated anatomical specimens will also be made available to the successful candidate:  

Assistant Professor of BioMedical Sciences F03339-2019-27  Applications are invited for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  The successful applicant will be expected to develop an active, independent and externally-funded research program in an area of immunology or virology. Applicants are required to have a PhD or MD, postdoctoral research experience, the capacity for and a commitment to excellence in research. Furthermore, the successful applicant is expected to contribute to the medical education curriculum, undergraduate and graduate teaching. Evidence of teaching competence in immunology or virology would be desirable.  Existing strengths within the Division include research in cardiovascular science, cancer and development, immunology and infectious diseases, and neuroscience. The Immunology & Infectious Diseases Program is active in adaptive and innate immunity, virology and viral pathogenesis, as well as tumor immunology and oncolytic viruses. The BioMedical Sciences Division, the Faculty of Medicine and Memorial University offer an attractive research environment, with core scientific services and recently updated facilities including animal care, a fluorescence-activated cell sorting facility, and state-of-the-art technologies in microscopy. Large computational capacity is also available supported by the Atlantic Computing Excellence network (ACEnet).  Collaborative opportunities exist with clinical researchers in Medicine and research groups in the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Computer Sciences and the Ocean Sciences Centre.  Additional information regarding the Faculty of Medicine, the Division of BioMedical Sciences and Memorial University of Newfoundland may be found at www.med.mun.ca , www.med.mun.ca/biomed , and www.mun.ca .

Northern Arizona University (NAU) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of the Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences (CEFNS). We seek a strategic, visionary leader to shepherd a variety of highly-ranked science, mathematics, and forestry degree programs, and to grow our globally recognized research enterprise. The Dean of the College of the Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean will develop productive working relationships with institutional administration, faculty, and students, as well as alumni, industry, and community partners. The Dean will be responsible for: Vision and Planning: create a vision and strategic plan for the college that aligns with the institutional goals and strategic plan. Fiduciary Decisions: manage the budget and other resources. College Administration: appoint department chairs, school directors, and college administrators, and periodically review the performance of chairs, directors, and administrators in concert with the Provost. Personnel: oversee hiring; establish job titles and salaries; make decisions and review policies regarding renewal, tenure, promotion, and dismissal; authorize faculty leave; review faculty annual evaluations; promote departmental mentoring and development opportunities; and support professional development of faculty and staff. Educational Leadership: provide leadership and vision for new and continuing academic programs, considering innovation, cost effectiveness, market demand, fidelity to standards and accreditation; establish and maintain high academic standards; ensure effective student quality, recruitment and retention. Development: contribute to development and fulfillment of fundraising priorities; participate in comprehensive capital campaign initiatives. College Governance:  create ad hoc committees of the collegiate faculty; hear faculty grievances; promote academic freedom and responsibility; ensure that the college provides a diverse, opportunity- and perspective-rich environment; promote and support shared governance. Diversity and Inclusion: foster diversity and inclusivity among students, faculty and staff. Outreach: participate in various councils, commissions, and committees as set forth in university policy; represent the college within state and national boards and organizations, and other appropriate groups; effectively demonstrate a commitment to Northern Arizona University core values and engage the college in the campus, state and national communities. College Resources CEFNS is one of seven academic colleges at NAU, with approximately 314 faculty and staff who serve over 4,800 students. CEFNS is home to the departments of Astronomy and Planetary Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Mathematics & Statistics, the School of Earth & Sustainability, the School of Forestry, and the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning. Our faculty members are deeply engaged in impactful research, and the College currently supports ~$12M in annual research expenditures. CEFNS is a prominent leader in the study of infectious disease, ecosystem science, earth and planetary sciences, and the development of innovative strategies for STEM education. Our cutting-edge research initiatives have made a difference in areas such as forest restoration, global climate change, and the study of pathogens and microbial genomes. Surrounded by one of the most ecologically diverse natural labs in the world, our faculty and students produce revolutionary research in 30 high-tech labs and institutes. The college supports 13 undergraduate majors, 13 master’s programs and four Ph.D. programs. 

The new Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek an outstanding scientist performing basic and/or translational research in any area of innate or adaptive immunity. This position offers outstanding scholarly and scientific resources in a collegial and collaborative department with strong ties to related departments throughout Harvard University, the Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals, and the Boston immunology community. The position offers the opportunity to teach exceptional graduate and medical students with strong interests in immunology. The research space will be located in a modern and central research building at Harvard Medical School.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.  Contact Information:   david_lucas@hms.harvard.edu

Job no: 498829 Work type: Part-time Location: El Centro Work Schedule: Various Shifts (as assigned) Job Title Code FAA Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Master’s degree or higher in Biology or Biological Sciences (with analysis of major course work to include lab-based courses at the graduate level), or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Biology or Biological Sciences.  Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 02 Oct 2019 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 16 Oct 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

Faculty Position Available in Biological and Agricultural Engineering Cornell University Position: Assistant Professor, Tenure-track. Location: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5701. The academic home for this position is the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Position Description and Responsibilities: The Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track position with 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities on a 9-month academic year basis. The candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized engineering research program focused on identifying and solving the most pressing agricultural problems of the 21st century. Research: A suitable research program will need to develop innovative engineering solutions to address agricultural challenges such as a changing global climate, diminishing water resources, and a growing population. The ideal program will incorporate the potential of digital agriculture to ensure positive environmental, social, and economic impacts and is expected to interface with the Cornell Initiative for Digital Agriculture . We expect applicants to have strong skills in one or more of the following areas: robotics, remote sensing, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sensor applications, data science, big data analytics, computer science, control systems, bio-fluid mechanics, plant biomechanics, synthetic biology, and/or plant science. Areas of research emphasis may include: biologically-inspired engineering, robot-plant interaction, environmental sensing and control, high-density and controlled-environment production in greenhouses, high tunnels, roof or vertical farming operations; hydroponic and aquaponics systems, precision agriculture, and optimized use of land, water, energy and other resources. Teaching: Teaching responsibilities will include two engineering courses; one core course, and the second one focusing on smart agriculture for biological engineers at the undergraduate/graduate level. Advising undergraduate students and mentoring postdocs and graduate students is also expected. The new hire will contribute primarily to our biological engineering undergraduate program with the potential to develop graduate courses and interdisciplinary teaching collaborations.    

We invite applications for a tenure-track Faculty position at Assistant or Associate Professor level, in the Department of Computational and Systems Biology (DCSB) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. We seek creative individuals who will develop a cutting-edge research program and lead collaborative research initiatives on the development and use of novel computational models, physical sciences and/or engineering methodologies, machine learning algorithms and quantitative analysis and dissemination tools to address current challenges in computational neurobiology research, with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease and helping to facilitate the translation of basic research into clinical applications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor an elite group of students at the Joint Carnegie Mellon University–University of Pittsburgh Ph.D. Program in Computational Biology (CPCB), in addition to the Integrative Systems Biology (ISB) and Center for Neuroscience University of Pittsburgh  (CNUP) Graduate Training Programs, and the Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology Master’s Program (CoBB). Level of appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and responsibilities.

The Department of Statistical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Statistics with applications in the area of Biosciences. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2020 or shortly thereafter.   We are interested in candidates with research interests in one or several of statistical genetics and genomics, electronic health records (EHR), population health, multi-omic analysis and methods and data integration, whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths https://www.statistics.utoronto.ca/research .

University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health and the Center for Computational Biology Assistant Professor of Public Health and Computational Biology The School of Public Health and the Center for Computational Biology in the College of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley invite applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position with an expected start date of July 1, 2020. We are interested in candidates working in areas of mutual and complementary interest to the Center for Computational Biology and the School of Public Health. Successful candidates will conduct research, broadly, in the area of computational biology and host/microbe interactions. We are interested in candidates who study how pathogenic or non-pathogenic microbes affect hosts, with a particular interest in studies related to the human microbiome. Eligible candidates for this position would develop and/or apply sophisticated computational and experimental laboratory methods to studies of microbes and their health implications, including the relationship of the human microbiome to chronic or infectious disease at the population level. Candidates applying these techniques to understand health disparities are especially welcome. Examples of areas of high priority research include, but are not limited to, the following: Characterization of, including by the use of genome sequencing approaches, human microbes/microbiomes at the community or population level and relationship to health and disease, including disparities in health and disease. Computational techniques and methods applied to infectious disease outbreak investigation; the study of pathogenesis, niche adaptation, or evolution of infectious disease agents; and translational applications such as disease diagnostic and biomarker test development, new drug target identification and vaccine development. The impact of low-residue antibiotics and other factors in the environment on human intestinal microbiota (e.g., diet, biodiversity, climate change, geography, social determinants). Modulation of the human immune response/human physiology by the microbiome Food, agriculture, human nutrition and the impact on gut microbiome.