101 Biology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences jobs

Department: Natural Sciences - Apply Now! Campus: Pensacola Contact: Dr. Hikmat BC Email: hbc@pensacolastate.edu Phone: 850-484-1106 Qualifications: A master’s degree in Microbiology or a master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in Microbiology. Successful results of a background check are required. Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

Department: Natural Sciences - Apply Now! Campus: Pensacola Contact: Dr. Hikmat BC Email: hbc@pensacolastate.edu Phone: (850) 484-1168 Qualifications: The Department of Biological Sciences offers a wide variety of lecture and laboratory courses to support AA, AS, and AAS programs of the college. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in dietetics or human nutrition or a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in dietetics or human nutrition. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. ''''' Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

  Department: Natural Sciences - Apply Now! Campus: All Campuses Contact: Dr. Hikmat BC Email: hbc@pensacolastate.edu Phone: 850-484-1106 Qualifications: A master’s degree in biology or a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in biology. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.''' Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

Department: Natural Sciences - Apply Now! Campus: Pensacola Contact: Dr. Hikmat BC Email: hbc@pensacolastate.edu Phone: (850) 484-1106 Qualifications: A master’s degree in biology or a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in biology, zoology, anatomy, or physiology. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.''' Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

Department: Adult Education - Apply Now! Campus: Century Center Contact: Mr. Joseph Kyle Email: jkyle@pensacolastate.edu Phone: (850) 484-2132 Qualifications: Adjunct openings are not for a specific opening throughout the academic year. A bachelor’s degree is required. Teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level or higher is preferred. Successful results of a criminal background check is required.''''' Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

  Job #: G939 Posted Date: January 14, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Veterinary Tech II Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Animal Resources The ARD is dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary medical care, husbandry, enrichment and professional technical support to enable the scientists and their research. Position Description: The position is expected to practice approved veterinary technical skills autonomously with or without constant/direct supervision on behalf of the attending veterinarian to ensure the health and wellbeing of research animals in accordance with all federal, state and institutional laws, regulations, policies and guidelines and based on departmental programmatic needs. The incumbent is expected to work actively with USDA covered species, including non-human primates (NHP). The position is also expected to assume a leading role in providing highly skilled technical support to research programs, and in training of animal users and less-experienced animal care technicians at the Institute. Education: Required: Graduation from AVMA or State of California approved animal health technician program. RVT (or CVT/LVT) and LATG certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire into position. Preferred: VTS-Laboratory animal medicine specialty certification. Experience: Required: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory animal facility or research facility with specific pathogen free (SPF) rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs, non-human primates, and other laboratory animals, of which up to 2 years of experience may be obtained through completion of veterinary technician schooling. The 5 or more years of overall experience must also include a minimum of 3 years of training experience in laboratory animal science and 3 years of clinical veterinary experience, which may be obtained concurrently. Extensive hands-on experience with animal husbandry, handling and restraint, blood sampling, injections, administering medications. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Able to work a flexible schedule based on workload and deadlines. Must be able to work assigned schedule of 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with any of these shifts; Monday – Friday/ Sunday-Thursday/ Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday. Must be able to work overtime as needed before or after regular shift or on weekends. Post offer physical required which may include respirator fit test. Emergency on-call duties may be required. Willing to sign an employee confidentiality agreement. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS As a safeguard for employees and animals, all ARD employees may be subject to vaccines/tests/physical exams prior to working with specific animals or animal populations as required by research needs including but not limited to: TB Testing/Clearance (every 12 months / once a year) Hepatitis B (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Tetanus (vaccination < 10 years) Diphtheria (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Measles (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Periodic physical exams (may include respirator fit test) Other vaccines/tests as required by Occupational Health & Safety standards Physical Requirements: This position requires constant grasping, handling, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, touching, feeling and walking. Calculating, communicating, reading, writing, exposure to animals, fumes, odors, mists, dusts, potential allergens and working inside.  

  Job #: G941 Posted Date: January 9, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow - Integrative Biology Laboratory, Dr. Graham McVicker Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Integrative Biology Laboratory The McVicker laboratory studies how human genetic variation affects gene regulation by combining experimental approaches with computational analyses. We are especially interested in identifying pathogenic regulatory variants that act in immune cells and cancer cells. Currently, we are developing new tools to discover somatic regulatory mutations in cancer genomes, and manipulating cell lines with high-throughput CRISPR technologies to discover new regulatory sequences. In much of our research, we develop sophisticated computational and statistical methods so that we can extract subtle signals from noisy experimental data. Position Description: Quantitative trait mapping of single cell gene expression and chromatin traits The McVicker Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to tackle cutting-edge research problems in genetics, gene regulation and chromatin biology. The successful candidate will develop new statistical and computational methods to map single cell gene expression and chromatin traits and will have the opportunity analyze large single-cell ATAC-seq and single-cell RNA-seq datasets. These datasets are being collected by our collaborators at UCSD, and will be used to better understand the genetic basis of complex diseases including opioid addiction and type 1 diabetes. Diversity: We are committed to diversity in science. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an architectural landmark and is one of the top biological research institutes in the world. It is located in beautiful La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California, and is close to many biotechnology companies and other research institutes including the University of California, San Diego. Education: Applicants should have a strong quantitative background and must have, or expect to receive, a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (Genetics, Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, etc.). Experience: Required skills/experience: Experience with Python or other scripting language Experience in R or other data analysis language Experience in statistics and/or machine learning Proficiency in Unix / Linux Proficiency in scientific writing and communication Contributions to published papers/preprints Strong interest in biology, chromatin, and gene regulation Desired skills/experience: Experience with bioinformatics tools / software Experience with next-generation sequencing data Experience with single-cell genomics Experience with C/C++ or other compiled programming language Ability to work closely with collaborators from diverse backgrounds Interest in complex human traits, especially diabetes or addiction, using human samples and animal models of disease Application Instructions: Email Dr. Graham McVicker at gmcvicker@salk.edu with your CV, a brief cover letter describing your background and research interests, and contact information for 2-3 references.  

  Job #: G942 Posted Date: January 10, 2020 Closes On: January 24, 2020 Job Title: Lab Tech II - Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory, Dr. Tony Hunter Status: Temporary Part Time Benefits Eligible: No Laboratory/Department: Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory Laboratory studies how cells regulate their growth and division, and how mutations in genes that regulate growth lead to cancer. Current efforts are aimed at elucidating how protein phosphorylation, ubiquitination, and SUMOylation events are used to regulate cell proliferation and growth control, and cell cycle checkpoint activation in response to DNA damage. Position Description: This person will assist with lab support (solution making and autoclaving), and will be trained to perform basic biochemical techniques including gel electrophoresis, (both protein and DNA); immunofluorescence; plasmid preparation; mammalian cell culture; mouse handling and colony management; and PCR used to make mutant proteins and to genotype mice. Education: Required: Undergraduate degree and coursework in biological sciences or related fields, or equivalent combination of education or experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in biological sciences. Experience: Required: 6 months experience as a lab technician or equivalent related experience. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Must be willing to work an adjusted schedule to support research needs. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Must be willing sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, hearing, keying, seeing, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing, working inside and in confined areas.  

  Job #: G945 Posted Date: January 13, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Assistant II/III - Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory, Dr. Nicola Allen Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Position Description: Position is responsible for assisting two projects investigating non-neuronal brain cells called astrocytes: 1) development of astrocytes; 2) how astrocytes affect the progression of neurodegenerative disorders. Duties include harvesting brain tissue, processing brain tissue for analysis, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscope imaging, molecular biology including cloning and analysis of RNA. Must be able to work independently after the initial training period. Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, preferably neuroscience component. Experience: Required: Immunohistochemical analysis of brain tissue. Molecular biology including knowledge of cloning. Microscopy Mouse handling. Preferred: Familiarity with sequencing technologies. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Willing to work an adjusted schedule when research needs require it. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, hearing, seeing and talking.  

  Job #: G947 Posted Date: January 15, 2020 Closes On: January 28, 2020 Job Title: Project Scientist - Gene Expression Laboratory, Dr. Geoffrey Wahl Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Gene Expression Laboratory The research focuses on two important problems related to cancer biology. Currently, the studies revolve around the mammary gland to determine whether breast cancer arises from mutations within the stem cells that generate this tissue. The long-term goal of these studies is to determine whether such cells exhibit growth requirements and patterns of drug sensitivity that might be targeted for the development of more effective therapeutics. Position Description: The Project Scientist is expected to make significant contributions to a research project focused on important problems related to cancer initiation, detection, progression, metastasis and treatment. The Project Scientist will work independently in a support role under the general guidance of a PI. Goals or objectives of projects are set by PI and are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters that include molecular cloning, protein purification, diverse methods of RNA and protein analysis, tissue culture and selection of variants after transfection, and inducible expression systems. This position is expected to establish work plan and staffing for each phase of project and demonstrate success in a technical field. A Project Scientist is also responsible for overseeing the scientific progress of an assigned project, including setting priorities, planning procedures, coordinating activities of team members, allocating/securing resources and equipment, recording, integrating and reporting results of project phases and team, training team members and determining flow of activities between departments. The Project Scientist will be part of our ongoing mission to devise novel strategies to intercept cells undergoing reprogramming to reduce the probability that drug resistant or metastatic clones will arise or spread. Education: Required: PhD or MD degree in Biological Sciences, computational biology or related fields, or equivalent experience. Experience: Required: Minimum of 3 years of related post PhD/MD experience or equivalent. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, handling, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing, working in confined areas and inside.  

The School of Science invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Biology. The Department of Biology is specifically searching for instructors to teach the laboratory for Human Anatomy and Physiology II (one 165-minute lab period per week during the semester) as well as instructors to teach classes in evolution and social behavior entitled Sex, Evolution & Behavior as well as a general class entitled Topics in Biology, both of which are designed for non-science majors (each course meets for two 75-minute lectures per week). The successful candidate(s) will join a department characterized by a strong sense of community in which students are the central focus and faculty who are both accessible and approachable. Essential Functions: The Adjunct Instructor of Biology will be required to teach Human Anatomy, Physiology II, and/or Sex, Evolution & Behavior. Biology Department at Marist College The Biology Department consists of 9 full-time faculty characterized by a strong sense of community in which students are the central focus and faculty are both accessible and approachable. Our mission is to provide an outstanding and supportive educational environment in which students and faculty flourish as they seek to better understand the biological sciences and their practical applications. 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

  Job #: G941 Posted Date: January 9, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow - Integrative Biology Laboratory, Dr. Graham McVicker Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Integrative Biology Laboratory The McVicker laboratory studies how human genetic variation affects gene regulation by combining experimental approaches with computational analyses. We are especially interested in identifying pathogenic regulatory variants that act in immune cells and cancer cells. Currently, we are developing new tools to discover somatic regulatory mutations in cancer genomes, and manipulating cell lines with high-throughput CRISPR technologies to discover new regulatory sequences. In much of our research, we develop sophisticated computational and statistical methods so that we can extract subtle signals from noisy experimental data. Position Description: Quantitative trait mapping of single cell gene expression and chromatin traits The McVicker Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to tackle cutting-edge research problems in genetics, gene regulation and chromatin biology. The successful candidate will develop new statistical and computational methods to map single cell gene expression and chromatin traits and will have the opportunity analyze large single-cell ATAC-seq and single-cell RNA-seq datasets. These datasets are being collected by our collaborators at UCSD, and will be used to better understand the genetic basis of complex diseases including opioid addiction and type 1 diabetes. Diversity: We are committed to diversity in science. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an architectural landmark and is one of the top biological research institutes in the world. It is located in beautiful La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California, and is close to many biotechnology companies and other research institutes including the University of California, San Diego. Education: Applicants should have a strong quantitative background and must have, or expect to receive, a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (Genetics, Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, etc.). Experience: Required skills/experience: Experience with Python or other scripting language Experience in R or other data analysis language Experience in statistics and/or machine learning Proficiency in Unix / Linux Proficiency in scientific writing and communication Contributions to published papers/preprints Strong interest in biology, chromatin, and gene regulation Desired skills/experience: Experience with bioinformatics tools / software Experience with next-generation sequencing data Experience with single-cell genomics Experience with C/C++ or other compiled programming language Ability to work closely with collaborators from diverse backgrounds Interest in complex human traits, especially diabetes or addiction, using human samples and animal models of disease Application Instructions: Email Dr. Graham McVicker at gmcvicker@salk.edu with your CV, a brief cover letter describing your background and research interests, and contact information for 2-3 references.

JOB DESCRIPTION The Department of Biology and Mathematics in the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education (SASE) at D’Youville invites qualified applications for one full-time Assistant Professor of Biology position, clinical, beginning August 2020. We seek a candidate committed to enhancing and supporting diversity on campus while having a strong passion for teaching, both in the classroom and laboratory, in a small college setting. We welcome all degrees associated with the biological sciences, with preference for those with expertise in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and/or histology. The Biology and Mathematics Department offers bachelor degrees in biology and mathematics, several unique minors, and a Master’s degree in anatomy. Members of the department also serve numerous health science degree programs in conjunction with the School of Health Professions. The candidate shall possess an aptitude for teaching to all levels of students with a priority to promote equity in education. POSITION EXPECTATIONS Applicants are expected to teach full-time courses required by a diverse student population and multiple degree programs. The successful candidate should be committed to the development and maintenance of scholarly activity, with the potential to involve undergraduate or graduate students in their work. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, student-centric and service-minded, with the ability to work collaboratively in teams, with a record of excellence and creativity in teaching. Regular activities include teaching and related course preparation, holding office hours, serving on departmental and college committees, and engagement in community service opportunities.

OB DESCRIPTION The Department of Biology and Mathematics in the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education (SASE) at D’Youville invites qualified applications for one full-time Assistant Professor of Biology position, tenure-track, beginning August 2020. We seek a candidate committed to enhancing and supporting diversity on campus while having a strong passion for teaching, both in the classroom and laboratory, in a small college setting. We welcome all degrees associated with the biological sciences, with preference for those with expertise in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and/or histology. The Biology and Mathematics Department offers bachelor degrees in biology and mathematics, several unique minors, and a Master’s degree in anatomy. Members of the department also serve numerous health science degree programs in conjunction with the School of Health Professions. The candidate shall possess an aptitude for teaching to all levels of students with a priority to promote equity in education. POSITION EXPECTATIONS Applicants are expected to teach full-time courses required by a diverse student population and multiple degree programs. The successful candidate should be committed to the development and maintenance of scholarly activity, with the potential to involve undergraduate or graduate students in their work. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, student-centric and service-minded, with the ability to work collaboratively in teams, with a record of excellence and creativity in teaching. Regular activities include teaching and related course preparation, holding office hours, serving on departmental and college committees, and engagement in community service opportunities.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Plant Reproductive Biology The Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis is recruiting an Assistant/Associate Professor of Plant Sciences with an emphasis in Plant Reproductive Biology. This is an academic-year (9-month), position that includes an appointment in the California Agricultural Experiment Station. Faculty members who hold an Agricultural Experiment Station appointment have a responsibility to conduct research and outreach relevant to its mission. Responsibilities: The person appointed will join a dynamic department, routinely ranked #1 globally, and where seven new appointments were made in the past year in nutritional plant breeding, agronomy, digital agriculture, grassland ecology and management, urban plants and orchard management, with significant investment on-going across Plant Sciences (plantsciences.ucdavis.edu). The successful candidate will be a member, and will eventually have a leadership role at the Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC, sbc.ucdavis.edu), one of eight departmental Research and Information Centers (RICs) with SBC dedicated to engagement with the global seed industry and delivery of world-leading training in plant breeding. Significant collaborative opportunities exist with departmental expertise in plant breeding, crop production and management, plant physiology, post-harvest biology and technology and plant and environmental sensing. There is an outstanding opportunity to collaborate across the campus with colleagues in Plant Biology with the Plant Breeding Center and with other expert groups, including California's extension and farm advisors located across the state. The appointee is expected to establish and direct a competitively funded research program to address critical or emerging issues in plant reproductive biology, seed biology and production, and plant developmental biology of economically important crops. The appointee will be responsible for teaching all or part of undergraduate and graduate classes as assigned by the department chair, e.g., PLS 171 (Plant Propagation), PLS 100 (Plant Growth and Yield) or Plant Biology 200B (Plant Development). The typical teaching load is equivalent to two courses per year (on a quarter system), with additional team teaching of graduate students. Participation in and development of public outreach and/or community engagement programs, contribute to the mission of the Seed Biotechnology Center, and performance of departmental and university service is expected.

  Job #: G805 Posted Date: January 8, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Animal Health Technician I Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Animal Resources The ARD is dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary medical care, husbandry, enrichment and professional technical support to enable the scientists and their research. Position Description: This position is responsible for routine processing of clean and soiled cages and accessories, maintenance and general janitorial duties in animal facilities, equipment maintenance, basic QA testing, processing deliveries from vendors and performing basic rodent husbandry tasks based on standard operating procedures and training to ensure compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations as well as all applicable federal, state, local and institutional laws, regulations, policies and guidelines. Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent (AHT 1 LEVELS A/B/C) Preferred: AALAS certification at ALAT or higher level (AHT1 LEVEL C) A.A, B.A or B.S. degree. Experience: Required: AHT 1, LEVEL A: No experience necessary AHT 1, LEVELS B/C: Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience. Special Requirements: Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays. Must be able to work overtime based on workload and deadlines. Must be able to work assigned standard schedule: Monday – Friday, Sunday - Thursday, Tuesday - Saturday from 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m./6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m./7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m./ 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Management reserves the right to change or modify assigned schedules based on operational needs. Post offer physical required which may include respirator fit test. Possible rotating schedule. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS As a safeguard for employees and animals, all ARD employees may be subject to vaccines/tests/physical exams prior to working with specific animals or animal populations as required by research needs including but not limited to: TB Testing/Clearance (once a year) Tetanus/ Diphtheria (vaccination < 10 years proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Measles (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Periodic physical exams (may include respirator fit test) Other vaccines/tests as required by Occupational Health & Safety standards Physical Requirements: This position requires constant standing, seeing, adjusting focus, grasping, hearing, handling, lifting 0-20 pounds, communicating, being exposed to noise, potential allergens, fumes/odors/mites/ dust and working inside.  

  Job #: G344 Posted Date: January 3, 2019 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Postdoctoral Position - Systems Neurobiology Laboratory, Dr. John Reynolds Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Systems Neurobiology Laboratory The long-range goal of the laboratory is to understand the neural mechanisms of selective visual attention at the level of the individual neuron and the cortical circuit, and to relate these to perception and conscious awareness. Position Description: A postdoctoral position funded by the NIH is immediately available in the laboratory of Professor John Reynolds at the Salk Institute. The postdoctoral fellow will work with Dr. Reynolds on a collaborative project involving experimentalists (Reynolds and Mark Histed, NIH) and theoreticians (Ken Miller, Columbia University; Nicolas Brunel, Duke) in which we will combine optogenetics, computational modeling, multi-electrode electrophysiology, and visual psychophysics in behaving mice and non-human primates to pursue research questions concerning the relationship between neural activity and visual perception. The position is fully funded for two years, with the potential for extending funding upon successful completion of initial project goals. Education: PhD in related field Application Instructions: Applicants should send their CV and contact details of two referees to Sally Ganley sganley@salk.edu . Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Salk Institute offers a warm, collegial and collaborative work environment. The Institute consistently ranks among the leading research institutions in the world for its faculty's contributions and the impact of their findings. The Institute has trained more than 2,000 scientists, many of whom have gone on to positions of leadership in other prominent research centers worldwide. The Institute is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities.  

Job #: E467 Posted Date: April 22, 2016 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Associate - Center for Integrative Biology, Dr. Saket Navlakha Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Integrative Biology Laboratory With new emerging technologies, biologists are producing massive amounts of data that could unveil the rules that govern complex biological processes and how these processes are disrupted by diseases. The Integrative Biology Laboratory is interested in developing new algorithmic and computational methods to decipher this data and help inform future experiments. Position Description: A post-doc position in Dr. Navlakha's lab in the Center for Integrative Biology is available immediately. We are looking for highly motivated computational post-docs interested in molecular and cellular network analysis (network robustness, evolution, development, etc.); algorithms in nature (information processing and computation in biological systems); and bioimage informatics. We typically develop combinatorial (graph-based) or machine learning algorithms to address important biological questions. Working at The Salk Institute provides a unique opportunity for computational scientists to integrate theory and experiment to bear on deep and complex scientific questions. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Salk Institute offers a warm, collegial and collaborative work environment, with UCSD also right across the street. Education: PhD in computer science or related field. Experience: Strong algorithmic and programming skills, publications in top conferences or journals, experience in computational systems biology. Application Instructions: Applicants should send curriculum vitae, contact information for three references to: Dr. Saket Navlakha Email: navlakha@salk.edu

  Job #: G876 Posted Date: December 17, 2019 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Animal Health Tech II Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Animal Resources The ARD is dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary medical care, husbandry, enrichment and professional technical support to enable the scientists and their research. Position Description: This position is responsible for the basic daily husbandry operations in all facilities and with all species in accordance with standard operating procedures and training to ensure compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations as well as all applicable federal, state, local and institutional laws, regulations, policies. Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. ALAT certification by AALAS or equivalent. Preferred: LAT certification by AALAS. A.A, B.A or B.S. degree. Experience: Required: Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience. Special Requirements: Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays. Must be able to work overtime based on workload and deadlines. Must be able to work assigned standard schedule: Monday – Friday, Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m./6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m./7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m./ 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Post offer physical required which may include respirator fit test. Possible rotating schedule. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: As a safeguard for employees and animals, all ARD employees may be subject to vaccines/tests/physical exams prior to working with specific animals or animal populations as required by research needs including but not limited to: TB Testing/Clearance (once a year) Tetanus/ Diphtheria (vaccination < 10 years proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Measles (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Periodic physical exams (may include respirator fit test) Other vaccines/tests as required by Occupational Health & Safety standards Physical Requirements: This position requires constant standing, hearing, working inside, exposure to fumes/odors/mists/dusts, animals and potential allergens.  

Job #: G827 Posted Date: December 17, 2019 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Vice President, Innovation & Commercialization Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Special Instructions: No submissions from search firms/agencies/consultants for this position will be accepted. Position Description: Reporting to the President, the Vice President (VP), Innovation & Commercialization will be responsible for facilitating Salk’s foundational biological science research mission by providing vision and leadership in efforts to advance, disseminate and commercialize Salk discoveries through the formation of strategic partnerships, collaborations and Institute-wide alliances. The ideal incumbent will have broad generalist knowledge and experience that allows for orthogonal innovation pathways to take basic discoveries into various application domains. Ideally these would span across biology, molecular, cell and organ/physiology levels, ecosystems, quantitative methods in sensing, imaging, actuation, design, quality control, medicinal chemistry, regulatory matters and international variations, technology or engineering for diagnostics and POC devices, disposables, computational and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling, etc. The VP will have executive or senior-level leadership experience in pharma, biotech or a similar industry, experience in academia, and a proven track record of identifying and closing successful business transactions. The executive will demonstrate an understanding of, a genuine passion for, and the ability to compellingly translate the Institute’s complex, cutting-edge biomedical research to a broad range of audiences. The VP must be a collaborative, innovative, imaginative and creative deal-maker with an entrepreneurial spirit, well-connected, and a tenacious self-starter with the ability to plan and act strategically. At all times, it is incumbent upon the VP to align all of their actions with the Salk mission and represent that alignment to external constituents. In doing so, this VP will remain cognizant that while revenue is a goal, scientific discovery is the core mission, which will be key to structuring transactions and making decisions involving intellectual property. Through well-defined initiatives and effective partnerships, this role presents an opportunity to design and deliver a transformative and strategic function that values and supports principles that are consistent across the organization in support of Salk’s mission to explore the very foundations of life through scientific discovery for the benefit of all. Facilitating the translation and commercialization of Salk discoveries enables people to avail themselves of this benefit. Please click https://www.salk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10-VP-Innovatoin-Commercialization_10.01.19.pdf for a full job description Salk provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. Education: Required: MS in Life Sciences Preferred: MBA, PhD in Life Sciences or JD Experience: Required: 15+ years of increasingly responsible and successful leadership experience in academia and/or therapeutic or diagnostic product development, marketing and/or business development in the biotechnology, life science or pharmaceutical industry. Individuals with fewer years of experience may qualify if they have exceptional leadership skills and a demonstrated track record of contributions that have had significant organizational impact. Deal sheet that demonstrates the ability to analyze and optimize deal structures and terms to successfully deliver returns that result in sustained profitability. Experience developing and maintaining domestic and global connections and direct contacts in life sciences, venture capital firms, the broader investment community and other organizations that would add value to this role. Extensive experience shaping and leading corporate transactions, preferably with focus on strategic collaborations, including negotiating, drafting, reviewing, revising and closing a variety of sophisticated and complex transactions Track record of successes in establishing and maintaining harmonious, productive relationships (both internal and external), managing through ambiguity and obstacles with confidence and optimism, seeing them as opportunities to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and translation Experience with “nuts and bolts” of intellectual property and technology transfer: invention disclosures, patent filings and maintenance, patent portfolio strategy for each technology and/or lab group, smart use of external domain experts, material transfer agreements (MTAs), contract terms approval, license terms and negotiations, start-up formation, cap tables, and mentoring staff in business development and commercialization Experience in managing a moderately-sized staff with multi-functional roles, managing large and complex budgets, assessing outcomes. Experience structuring transactions with not-for-profit, basic research or academic institutions. Preferred: Experience performing academic or commercial research and development. Special Requirements: Must be resident (or willing to reside) in the greater San Diego area. Must be able to travel as needed to support the role. Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, keying, hearing, seeing, sitting, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing and working inside.