6/23/09

Postdoctoral Position Studying Fibrocartilage Tissue Engineering
 
Professor Athanasiou’s Bioengineering Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to conduct studies in fibrocartilage tissue engineering at the University of California, Davis. Applicants must have a Ph. D. in bioengineering, biomedical engineering or mechanical engineering with relevant experience in cell culture and mechanical testing. Relevant experience includes biochemical and histological techniques, SEM/TEM and mechanical testing. Three-dimensional tissue culture experience is a must, and preference will be given to those who have worked with bioreactors and have experience with programming in LabView. Duties include designing experiments and conducting independent research in fibrocartilage tissue engineering, preparing study results for publication and supervising/training graduate and undergraduate students in proper laboratory research techniques and record-keeping. Position begins October 1, 2009 and is two years in duration, with the possibility of renewal.

Please send CV and cover letter to Dr. Jerry Hu with “FC-Postdoc” in the subject line. Application deadline is August 1, 2009.

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6/23/09

Postdoctoral Position Studying Molecular Mechanisms of Nervous System and Craniofacial Development and Disease
 
The IPRM, a collaborative initiative of The University of California Davis School of Medicine and Shriners Hospitals for Children, is recruiting in the research laboratory of Dr. Konstantinos Zarbalis. The IPRM occupies 22,000 square feet of new wet bench lab space adjacent to the MIND Institute, Cancer Center, University Hospital, and vivarium on the UC Davis Sacramento Medical Campus.

The fellow will study molecular mechanisms of nervous system and craniofacial development and disease by the use and development of innovative approaches. Several projects are available which focus on aspects of cleft lip and palate formation as well as cerebral cortical development with emphasis on patterning, neuronal migration and axonal pathfinding. Prior experience in molecular biology and vertebrate developmental biology is essential. In addition, experience in the study of protein-protein interaction, protein localization, and high-resolution confocal microscopy is highly desirable. Candidates will have the opportunity to obtain experience and training in animal models of human disease, neural culture techniques, and biochemical/molecular and morphological methods.

Candidates should forward a letter of interest describing their research interests, resume and names and addresses of at least three references to:
Human Resources
Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California
2425 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817

Candidates may also apply via e-mail or online.

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6/10/09

Postdoctoral Position in Reading Comprehension
 
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Psychology, University of California, Davis. The research is funded by an NIH/NICHD grant directed by Dr. Debra Long. The project is a large-scale study investigating individual differences in cognitive abilities and reading comprehension. The data-collection phase of the project is complete and the data-analysis phase is about to begin. We are interested in postdoctoral fellows with expertise in the areas of reading, psycholinguistics, or computational linguistics. We are particularly interested in applicants with strong quantitative skills. The position is available for one year, renewable for a second year depending on progress.

Interested applicants should send a personal statement describing their training, research interests and career goals, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references to Debra Long.

Review of applications will begin IMMEDIATELY and continue until the position has been filled. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2009.

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6/9/09

Postdoctoral Positions in Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Ecology

Location: Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, Mills Lab
 
The first position will focus on the impact of prebiotic substrates present in milks on the composition of the gastrointestinal microbiota – with a focus on bifidobacterial enrichment in the infant gut. The position requires a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Food Science or similar field with experience in molecular microbiology/ecology. Experience with genomics or sequence-based community analyses a plus.

A second position will examine the impact of milk glycans, glycoproteins and glycopeptides on the bifidobacterial/host interface. This position requires a PhD in Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Food Science or similar field with experience in molecular microbiology of the bacterial-host interface. Experience with genomics approaches a plus.

The Mills Lab is housed in the new Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Sciences at UC Davis. These positions are part of a multi-PI, multi-disciplinary effort at UC Davis to identify and characterize the biological functions for the various bioactive components in animal milks.

Candidates interested in these positions should send a letter of interest, a CV and a list of three references to David Mills.

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6/5/09

Postdoctoral Position in the Department of Otolaryngology, Voice and Swallowing Center, UC Davis Medical Center

Location: UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology, Glassrock Building, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California
 
One position is available in the Voice and Swallowing Center to participate in both research and clinical activities in the Voice and Swallowing Center, participating in the assessment and treatment of voice and swallowing patients. Opportunities for experience with instrumental assessments, including manometry, pH probes, EMG, EEG, transnasal endoscopy and rigid strobovideolaryngoscopy, and fluoroscopy will be available. Candidate should be interested in research and clinical activities related to: normal and disordered swallowing, dynamic fluoroscopic assessment of swallowing, novel and minimally invasive interventions for dysphagia, pharyngeal and UES manometry, and teaching of residents and fellows. This appointment is for one or two years with full salary and benefits.  
 
Please e-mail CV and contact information to Dr. Rebecca Leonard.

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5/22/09

Postdoctoral Position in Basic and Translational Neuroscience/Stem Cell Research

Location: UC Davis School of Medicine/Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy/Shriners Institute of Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Sacramento, California
 
Positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Wenbin Deng to study embryonic stem (ES) and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, and their differentiation toward neuronal and glial lineages for regenerative medicine. Candidates should have a good publication record, and experience in stem (ES or iPS) cell biology or neural progenitor cell biology. Preference will be given to individuals with U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and who would have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience at the start of the fellowship. Candidates will have the opportunity to obtain experience and training in stem/neural cell culture techniques and animal models of human neurological disease for testing the utility of stem cells. Excellent salary and benefits will be provided. The research is in part supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH R01 NS059043 and R01 ES015988), National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Roche Foundation (RoFAR), Feldstein Medical Foundation (FMF), Alternatives Research and Development Foundation (ARDF), Johns Hopkins CAAT, University of California TSR&TP, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), and Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC) research grants.

Please e-mail CV and contact information of three references to Dr. Wenbin Deng.

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5/19/09

Postdoctoral Position in Stem Cell Biology

Available: Immediately
Location: Stem Cell Program, Knoepfler Lab

A postdoctoral position studying stem cell pluripotency is available in the Knoepfler Lab in the School of Medicine, supported by a grant to the lab from the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM).  Candidates must have an M.D., Ph.D., or both and should have experience in cell and molecular biology, preferably including publications. Excellent salary and benefits as well as state-of-the-art core services are provided.

Visit the lab's Web site for more information.

E-mail applications, including CVs and three references to Dr. Paul Knoepfler.

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5/15/09

Postdoctoral Position in Molecular/Cellular Signal Transduction in Lung Cancer and Injury

Location: Genome Center

NIH-funded research position is available in Signal Transduction/Internal Medicine to study the mechanisms of apoptosis and cell survival in cancer. Candidates will join a multidisciplinary team in elucidating the molecular mechanisms responsible for the onset and execution of apoptosis in cancer and diseases arising from lung injury (e.g. emphysema). Methodologies utilized will involve molecular biology, protein chemistry and cell biology. Supporting methods will include northern and Western blot analyses, phosphorylation assays, radioligand receptor binding analysis, and biochemical and spectral analysis of protein-protein interactions, sphingolipid isolation and ceramide analysis. Studies will also entail gene expression techniques, such as quantitative real-time RT-PCR, microarray analysis and knockout studies.

Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in life sciences or related field is required. Successful candidates will have demonstrated skills in molecular biology, protein chemistry and cell culture. Although experience in either protein chemistry or molecular biology is desirable, strong applicants from other areas are encouraged to apply. The candidate will be trained and encouraged towards independence and the ability to function ultimately as a Principal Investigator; therefore the position also will provide opportunities for grant and manuscript writing.

Salary level will be commensurate with experience. Send letter of interest, CV and names and phone numbers of three references to:
Dr. Tzipora Goldkorn
Professor Signal Transduction
Genome Center R#6321
Davis Campus
UC Davis School of Medicine
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 752-2988
Email: ttgoldkorn@ucdavis.edu

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4/29/09

Postdoctoral Position Researching Cell-Instructive Biomaterials for Craniofacial Repair

Location: Department of Biomedical Engineering

A postdoctoral research scientist position is available at UC Davis within the Department of Biomedical Engineering to develop and explore cell-instructive biomaterials for craniofacial repair. The successful candidate will work on a project to study engineered scaffolds, stem cell differentiation and tissue formation, dental materials and nanocomposites. The position requires extensive interaction and collaboration with clinicians in the UC Davis Medical Center, located in nearby Sacramento. Highly talented and motivated researchers are encouraged to apply.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in tissue engineering, bioengineering, biomaterials, or a related field. A demonstrated background in molecular biology is necessary. In vivo animal study experience is a plus. Applicants should e-mail their CV and the name and contact information of three references in a single PDF to Dr. Kent Leach. This position is available on May 1, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Contact:
Kent Leach, Ph.D.
UC Davis
Department of Biomedical Engineering
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 754-9149
E-mail: jkleach@ucdavis.edu

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4/14/09

Postdoctoral Position Researching Cell Signaling in Malaria Innate Immunity

Location: Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Available: July 1, 2009

We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to start on July 1, 2009 on a new NIH-funded R01 on the systems biology of cell signaling in the context of malaria innate immunity. The fellow will be responsible for characterization of the crosstalk and downstream targets of the MAPKs and related signal transduction pathways that regulate innate immunity to malaria parasite infection. The fellow will be expected to work with several biological systems, ranging from invertebrate to mammalian models. The fellow will be involved in the identification and interaction of novel players in these signaling pathways using various molecular cell biological approaches including cell culture, RNAi, transformation and transfection with plasmid and viral vectors, mass spectrometry, microarray and quantitative gene expression analysis, and analyses of post-translational modifications including phosphorylation. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D., evidence of peer-reviewed publications, and 0-2 years of postdoctoral training with strong background in cell biology and molecular biology. Expertise in one or more of the above areas, including analysis of cell signaling pathways is highly desirable.

Please send a cover letter with a statement of career goals, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses (including e-mail) for three references to Dr. Shirley Luckhart.

Contact:
Shirley Luckhart, Ph.D.
Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
School of Medicine
3437 Tupper Hall
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
USA
E-mail: sluckhart@ucdavis.edu

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4/9/09

Postdoctoral Positions Researching Regulating Vascular Permeability

Location: Department of Surgery, Division of Research

Postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Surgery, Division of Research to investigate the signaling and molecular mechanisms of endothelial cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions in regulating vascular permeability during inflammation, trauma, and diabetes. Current research approaches include various animal/cell models of disease and injury, intravital microscopy, isolated microvessels, 3D fluorescence imaging, FRET, protein biochemistry, and state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques. Require doctoral degree in related areas. Experience in vascular physiology, cell biology, protein chemistry, or microscopic imaging is preferred.

E-mail CV and contact information of three references to Kimberly Buckner.

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4/6/09

Postdoctoral Position Focusing on Lettuce Bacterial Communities

Location: Department of Plant Pathology

A postdoctoral position is available with Gitta Coaker and Johan Leveau in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis. The position is available for a period of nine months and subject to renewal depending on progress and funding availability. The research project will be focused on the large-scale analysis of bacterial communities associated with lettuce leaves under conditions and in locations that do and do not promote E. coli 0157:H7 contamination. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with demonstrated ability to carry out statistical analyses of large data sets. The ideal candidate would have experience with qRT-PCR, parsing 454 sequence data, and downstream statistical analyses (including principal component analysis, phylogenetic analyses, and multivariate regression techniques). Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication are required.

Candidates should send a single PDF file containing: (1) a cover letter summarizing research interests, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references to Gitta Coaker. All applications will be evaluated by May 30, 2009.

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3/31/09

Visionary Postdoctoral Fellow Positions

Location: Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Sacramento

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis seeks applications for two visionary postdoctoral fellows to work under the guidance of expert mentors while helping to position the school as a leader in nursing research and education. The school will open for enrollment in fall 2010, giving these two postdoctoral fellows a unique opportunity to be part of a founding faculty and fellows cohort. The school seeks one postdoctoral fellow to work under the mentorship of Associate Vice Chancellor for Nursing and Dean Heather M. Young, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N. This fellow should have a research focus in aging. The second postdoctoral fellow will work under the mentorship of Deborah Ward, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N. in health policy and system change. Dr. Young and Dr. Ward, the school’s founding faculty, are nationally-recognized leaders in policy research and public health. Both postdoctoral fellows will be funded through the school’s $100 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Postdoctoral fellowships are for two years, beginning September 1, 2009. Postdoctoral fellows will receive an annual stipend commensurate on experience as well as University of California benefits, and up to $25,000 per year in support funds for research and professional development (total maximum of $50,000).

Applicants must have a doctorate degree in nursing or another health-related field. The positions will be open until filled with an initial application deadline of May 15, 2009. Early application is encouraged and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be scheduled in May and early June 2009 with final decisions announced by July 1, 2009.

To apply, please submit a cover letter specifying the applicant’s research goals, three to five letters of recommendation with the writer’s signature over the back of a sealed envelope and a current curriculum vitae (CV).

Application materials should be mailed by May 15, 2009 to:
Jodi Casselman
Executive Analyst
Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
4610 X Street, Ste. 4202
Sacramento, CA 95817

For more information, contact the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at (916) 734-2145 or BettyIreneMooreSON@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu. Full position details are available at http://nursing.ucdavis.edu.

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3/31/09

T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in Oncogenic Signals and Chromosome Biology

Location: UC Davis Cancer Center, Sacramento

The fellowship program in Oncogenic Signals and Chromosome Biology (OSCB) has developed from a general interest in cellular responses and signal pathways integrating both responses to the cellular environment mediated by cell surface receptors and to signals initiated inside of the cell nucleus such as damage to DNA. While diverse in nature, these signals are often inseparable and interconnected by kinases and cascades of phosphorylation. The majority of the research projects among Mentors in the OSCB Fellowship Program involve detailed mechanistic studies in vitro which complement in vivo studies using animal models. Mentors are drawn both from the UC Davis cancer research community and from scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory – a formal collaborative agreement brings the two institutions together for cancer-related research.

The OSCB program is offers postdoctoral fellowships to individuals holding Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degrees. Applicants will have had zero, one, or two years of prior fellowship experience. M.D. only applicants should demonstrate research experience and associated publications. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. noncitizen nationals (pertains only to residents of American Samoa or Swains Islands), or permanent residents. Individuals with temporary or student visas are not eligible to apply.

The NCI/NSRA grant for OSCB provides for four fellowships annually with a budget for one fellow with no prior fellowship experience (zero years experience), two fellows with one year of prior fellowship experience, and one fellow with two years of prior fellowship experience. Salary is stipulated annually by the National Service Research Administration (NSRA) based on years of fellowship experience. Over budget applications are entirely welcome; the Mentor wishing to fill a vacancy that exceeds available NIH funds is expected to make up the difference out of laboratory funds. Thus, at any given point, the actual number of years of experience of trainees may exceed the budgeted experience. Fellows are appointed for one year with a possibility of extension for a second year if effort to seek other external funding is shown and progress is satisfactory.

For application and mentor information: http://postdocapp.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

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3/23/09

Postdoctoral Lab Manager/Science Writer – Basic and Translational Neuroscience and Stem Cell Research

Location: UC Davis School of Medicine/Dept. of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy/Shriners Institute of Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Sacramento, CA

Dr. Wenbin Deng’s lab has an opening for a Lab Manager. This individual will work closely with the PI to help supervise and train postdocs and graduate students and to ensure smooth functioning of an active research laboratory. Another major responsibility is to assist with preparation of talks, manuscripts and grant writing. The lab studies:

1. Stem cells (ES and iPS) and their differentiation toward neuronal and glial lineages for regenerative medicine, and
2. CNS white matter injury and repair, with an emphasis on degenerative and regenerative mechanisms of white matter axons and glia.

The research is in part supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH R01 NS059043 and R01 ES015988), National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Roche Foundation (RoFAR), Alternatives Research and Development Foundation (ARDF), Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT), UC Toxic Substances Research and Teaching Program (UC TSR&TP), Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), and Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC) research grants.

Excellent salary and benefits will be provided. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., and a good publication record.

Please e-mail CV and contact information of three references to Dr. Wenbin Deng.

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3/4/09

Postdoctoral Position in Atmospheric Chemistry

Location: Air Quality Research Center

We have an opportunity for a postdoctoral chemical engineer, physical chemist, or aerosol scientist to develop chemical equilibrium models of systems containing water both inorganic electrolytes and the very wide range of organic compounds found in the atmosphere. The successful candidate will work on one or more of:

• The partitioning of atmospheric amines between gas and condensed phases, the formation of aminium salts, and acid-base reactions in the aqueous phase.
• Gas/liquid partitioning models that include other organic compounds (components of primary and secondary organic aerosols), and inorganic salts and acids.
• Models of activity coefficients in extremely concentrated aqueous solutions, and in solutions at temperatures down to 180 K.
• Extending our existing models, which treat the ions H+ - NH4+ - Na+ - SO42- - NO3- ˆ Cl- to include carbonate and potassium.

These challenging problems require an interest in physical chemistry and chemical thermodynamics, and their solutions will have applications outside of the field of atmospheric chemistry. For these reasons we welcome applicants who may have an engineering or physical chemistry background, in addition to those who have studied atmospheric science.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply advanced methods of estimating (a) activities of inorganic and organic species in aqueous and organic solutions, and (b) physical properties such as vapor pressure, solubility, and acid dissociation. S/he will also gain an extensive knowledge of the data that form the basis for these estimates. Good programming skills (Fortran is preferred) are an advantage.

The work, which is funded by a number of organisations including the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Electric Power Research Institute, will add important new capabilities to our Extended Aerosol Inorganics Model (E-AIM) which is used by atmospheric scientists worldwide to carry out calculations of gas/particle partitioning, aerosol water content, and phase state (solid or liquid).

The position will be for two years initially, with the possibility of extension, and beginning in mid 2009. Salary will be according to age and experience. For further information, please contact: Professor Simon Clegg and/or Professor Anthony Wexler.

Submit your application letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three references to:

Professor A. S. Wexler
University of California, Davis
Air Quality Research Center, Bainer Hall
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
USA
Phone: (530) 754 6558
Fax: (530) 752 4158
E-mail: aswexler@ucdavis.edu

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2/27/09

Postdoctoral Position in Biogeochemical Modeling

Location: Department of Plant Sciences

The Department of Plant Sciences is seeking to hire a Biogeochemical Modeler for a one-year (with possible extension) postdoctoral research position. The incumbent will conduct simulation modeling exercises for mechanistic hypotheses generation and will be involved in modeling assessments of regional greenhouse gas emissions. The mechanistic modeling will focus on soil C dynamics in deeper soil layers and soil aggregates. The main objectives are to include measurable pools and isotopic data into prototype models to further constrain and thereby improve the initialization and parameterization of the models and generate novel hypotheses to be experimentally tested. Within the regional greenhouse gas emission assessments, the work will be focused on biofuel systems and modeling of alternative management practices and the incumbent will be responsible for collaboration with economists to facilitate the linking of the modeling results with economic analyses. The incumbent is expected to supervise Ph.D. and/or M.S. students. A Ph.D. in biogeochemistry with a strong background in simulation modeling and experience in computer programming (e.g., Fortran, C, Matlab, Unix Shell Scripting, etc.) is required. Salary is $38,758 per annum plus full benefits.

Submit application letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three references to:
Dr. J. Six
University of California, Davis
Department of Plant Sciences – Mail Stop 1
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
U.S.A.
Phone: (530) 752-1212
Fax: (530) 752-4361
E-mail: jwsix@ucdavis.edu

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2/26/09

Postdoctoral Position in Basic and Translational Stem Cell Research

Location: UC Davis School of Medicine/Dept. of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy/Shriners Institute of Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Sacramento, CA

Positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Wenbin Deng to study embryonic stem (ES) and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, and their differentiation toward neuronal and glial lineages for regenerative medicine. Candidates should have a good publication record. Preference will be given to individuals with U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and who would have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience at the start of the fellowship. Candidates will have the opportunity to obtain experience and training in animal models for testing the utility of stem cells, and cell culture techniques. Excellent salary and benefits will be provided.

Please e-mail CV and contact information of three references to: Dr. Wenbin Deng.

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2/24/09

Postdoctoral Position in the Assessment of Policy Options and Instruments to Improve Nitrogen Management in Agriculture

Location: The Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI) at UC Davis

The Agricultural Sustainability Institute and the UC Agricultural Issues Center seek one Postdoctoral Fellow to lead a policy assessment of California’s food system and agroecosystems. The Fellow will assess and develop policy instruments to improve N-management, reduce costs, and decrease the impact of N exports to rivers, N leaching to groundwater, and gaseous N losses. Specific objectives of the analysis are to (i) identify potential N reduction strategies, (ii) assess the N reduction capability of various strategies, (iii) provide a cost-effectiveness analysis for each strategy, (iv) assess the incentives created for decision-maker responses and the effectiveness of strategies, (v) identify the implementation potential within select airsheds/watersheds, (vi) identify cost effective policy instruments that would induce adoption of strategies, and (vii) assess the social acceptance and potential for adoption. The Fellow is expected to collaborate on an interactive Web site, contribute to assessment reports, write peer-reviewed publications, and develop briefings for California policy makers.
 
Desired qualifications: We invite applications for the research and assessment fellowship on policy options and instruments to improve nitrogen management in agriculture from recent recipients of an advanced degree, Ph.D. preferred, in economics (agricultural, environmental, or natural resource), public policy, or related field. The ideal candidate should have academic or professional experience evaluating policy options and their outcomes, in general, and specific experience assessing agricultural or environmental policy. This may include but is not limited to cost/benefit or wedge analysis. Knowledge of California and U.S. agricultural and environmental policy would be beneficial. It is important for the candidate to have a capacity for strong conceptual thinking; a commitment to staying informed on the global context of nitrogen policy, climate change, and agriculture at a technical, programmatic, and policy level; and a desire to work on an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must possess the ability to work harmoniously in teams with shared leadership capacity and they must be able to speak and write about complex issues for diverse audiences.
 
The search will remain open until filled, but to ensure consideration, please submit your application no later than March 9, 2009. More detailed descriptions of the position and full application procedures are available at the ASI recruitment Web site.

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2/24/09

Postdoctoral Position in the Assessment of Biogeochemical Flows of Nitrogen in Agriculture

Location: The Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI) at UC Davis

The Agricultural Sustainability Institute and the Kearney Foundation for Soil Science seek one Postdoctoral Fellow to develop a series of conceptual models representing current understanding of N cycling processes in California ecosystems, an N budget for California, and N cascade models to illustrate human interactions with the N cycle. Thus, this investigation will gather existing data sets and published information to calculate N inputs (e.g., inorganic fertilizer, manure, sewage, atmospheric deposition, natural N-fixation and agricultural N-fixation) and exports (e.g., river export, gaseous losses, discharge from septic and sewage treatment plants, net food exports) at the county and watershed scales. The Fellow will also assist in modeling efforts to predict the fate of N under various global climate change scenarios for California. In addition to the deliverables listed above, the Fellow will contribute to an interactive Web site, assessment reports, and peer-reviewed publications.
 
Desired qualifications: We invite applications for the research and assessment fellowship on biogeochemical flows of nitrogen from recent recipients of an advanced degree, Ph.D. preferred, in soil science, biogeochemistry, geography, hydrology, or related field. The ideal candidate will have developed conceptual models and spatial or spatiotemporal models of nutrient stocks and flows. At a minimum, the candidate should have extensive experience with GIS, modeling, and working with data at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. It is important for the candidate to have a capacity for strong conceptual thinking; a commitment to staying informed on the global context of nitrogen policy, climate change, and agriculture at a technical, programmatic, and policy level; and a desire to work on an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must possess the ability to work harmoniously in teams with shared leadership capacity and they must be able to speak and write about complex issues for diverse audiences.
 
The search will remain open until filled but to ensure consideration, please submit your application no later than March 9, 2009. More detailed descriptions of the position and full application procedures are available at the ASI recruitment Web site.

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2/20/09

Postdoctoral Positions in Bioinformatics

Location: Ronald Laboratory

Lignocellulose is by nature highly resistant to being broken down or “deconstructed” into its fermentable sugars through either chemical or biological means. Researchers at UC Davis and the Joint Bioenergy Institute (JBEI), Feedstock Division are developing specialty biofuel plants whose fermentable sugars can be more easily deconstructed. Achieving this goal requires a better understanding of the genes and enzymes that are involved in the making of lignocelluose.

We are recruiting computational biologists to contribute to these goals. The successful candidate must have a degree in computational biology, bioinformatics or a related field, a strong record of accomplishment, the ability to design and conduct experiments independently and excellent communication and writing skills. Candidates should be familiar with Unix/Linux and/or Windows platforms, as well as the web development for these platforms. Candidates should also be familiar with: Perl/BioPerl, PHP, HTML or other programming languages. Experience in bioinformatics analysis (BLAST, sequence alignment, tree building) and relational databases (SQL/MySQL) is also required.

The candidate will contribute to studies of grass cell wall synthesis at UC Davis in collaboration with other researchers at JBEI. The candidate will help create phylogenomic databases for diverse gene families involved in cell wall synthesis, integrate and update information from genomic (microarray), proteomic (interacting proteins and phosphorylated substrates), coexpression and functional (transient assays in protoplasts and transgenic analysis of mutant lines) studies. Computational analyses of the switchgrass, Brachypodium, rice and sorghum genomes will be carried out.

The research position will be supported by genomics and proteomic analysis services, computational and statistical services, extensive plant and microbial growth facilities and rice transformation support at UCD and JBEI. The successful applicants will be expected to contribute to integrating the information generated by these projects to enable mechanistic and computational prediction of higher-level complexity of energy signaling networks and cell wall biosynthesis.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits are included. The positions are available for up to three years, renewable annually, with the possibility of extension. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference via e-mail to Victoria Whitworth or by standard mail:

Ronald Laboratory
University of California, Davis
Dept. of Plant Pathology
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
U.S.A.

Tel: (530) 752-6780

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2/12/09

Postdoctoral Position in Metabolomics of Inflammation

Location: Department of Entomology and Cancer Center, UC Davis

A postgraduate research position is available in analytical chemistry to take a metabolomics approach to the study of inflammation. Two approaches will be taken both emphasizing advanced mass spectrometry. We will take a global metabolomic fingerprinting technology in an attempt to find new markers of inflammation, as well as a focused metabolite profiling method to examine interactions among the various pathways of the arachidonate cascade. It is hoped that the successful candidate will both advance metabolomic technology and further the understanding of the biology of inflammatory disease. Several animal models of inflammation are being studied along with their perturbation by environmental chemicals. The results of these studies will be used to predict biomarkers of human health. This is one of two positions currently advertized with the companion position in the biochemistry of inflammation and the role of the cytochrome P450 branch of the arachidonic cascade in health. The equipment available for this work is listed at Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Web site. Additional equipment if available through the UC Davis Genome Center Web site.

The successful candidate should have a strong background in mass spectrometry with an interest in metabolomics and the biological chemistry of regulatory lipids. A Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, biochemistry or relevant discipline is required. This NIEHS supported position is available immediately for two years with the possibility of renewal. Laboratory information and publications are available at the Dr. Bruce D. Hammock Laboratory Web site.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, publication list, and the names and contact information of three references by March 30, 2009 to Mai Nguyen. The position is open until filled and will be in the laboratory of Dr. Bruce Hammock, Department of Entomology and Cancer Center.

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2/12/09

Postdoctoral Position in Biochemistry of Epoxide Hydrolases

Location: Department of Entomology and Cancer Center, UC Davis

A postgraduate research position is available to study the biochemistry and physiology of epoxide hydrolases. The work includes the structural biochemistry and mechanism of action of this a/b-hydrolase fold enzyme as well as its role in regulating the arachidonic acid cascade. The enzyme appears to metabolize endogenous substrates critical in regulating inflammation, blood pressure, pain and metabolism. The enzyme is being studied in several animal models along with its perturbation by environmental chemicals. This is one of two positions currently advertized with the companion position in analytical chemistry of the arachidonic cascade in health.

The successful candidate should have a strong background in biochemistry with an interest in the biological chemistry of regulatory lipids. A Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology or related discipline is required. This NIEHS supported position is available immediately for two years with the possibility of renewal. Laboratory information and publications are available at Dr. Bruce D. Hammock Laboratory Web site.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, publication list, and the names and contact information of three references by March 30, 2009 to Mai Nguyen. The position is open until filled and will be in the laboratory of Dr. Bruce Hammock, Department of Entomology and Cancer Center.

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1/30/09

Postdoctoral Position in High Energy Physics

Location: Department of Physics, UC Davis

The experimental high energy physics group at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will perform research on the CMS experiment. A Ph.D. in particle physics is required. The UC Davis group has been heavily involved in CMS since the beginning, and has made major contributions to both hardware and software aspects of the forward pixel and endcap muon detectors. Currently, the group is participating in detector operations as well as preparing for physics data analysis at the start of LHC running. These include searches for Higgs and SUSY phenomena with leptons, including taus, diboson searches with gammas, and high-PT top quark reconstruction. The experimental high energy collider physics group at UC Davis consists of six faculty members, three senior researchers, and four postdoctoral researchers. Inquiries should be e-mailed to Prof. Maxwell Chertok.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vita, and statement of research interests and experience, all in PDF format, and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent directly to:

Mr. Bill Tuck
Department of Physics
One Shields Avenue
University of California
Davis, CA 95616-8677
Phone: (530) 752-4088
Fax: (530) 752-4717
Web: http://www.physics.ucdavis.edu/Employment.html

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1/28/09

Postdoctoral Position in Stem Cell Biology

Location: Stem Cell Program, School of Medicine

A postdoctoral position studying stem cell pluripotency is available in the Knoepfler lab in the School of Medicine, supported by a grant to the lab from the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM).  Candidates must have an M.D., Ph.D., or both and should have experience in cell and molecular biology, preferably including publications. Excellent salary and benefits as well as state-of-the-art core services are provided.

For more information, visit the lab's Web site. E-mail applications including CVs and three references to Dr. Paul S. Knoepfler.

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1/28/09

Postdoctoral Position in the Area of Isotope Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry

Location: Geology Department, UC Davis

The Geology Department at University of California Davis seeks to fill two postdoctoral scholar positions in the area of Isotope Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry. Experience in clean lab and high precision mass spectrometry is highly desirable. Applicants with a background in analytical chemistry and quantitative skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary range will commensurate with qualifications and UC Davis pay scale for the position. Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years, pending demonstrated progress and potential. Candidates are expected to perform on broadly defined NASA funded research projects, but are strongly encouraged to bring and formulate their own research ideas. The incumbents will have in-house access to a picotrace clean lab, high-resolution single collector and multicollector ICP-MS, laser ablation for solid sampling, and NanoSIMS facility at nearby Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for collaborative research projects.

The applicants must have completed their Ph.D. degree upon employment date. Interested candidates should send by e-mail attachment, their CV and contact information, including e-mail addresses of three referees to:

Dr. Qing-Zhu Yin
Associate Professor Department of Geology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
USA
Telephone: (530) 752-0934
E-mail: yin@geology.ucdavis.edu

For inquiries, please e-mail Dr. Qing-Zhu Yin directly.

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1/6/09

Postdoctoral Position in Neuroscience or Stem Cell Research

Location: UC Davis School of Medicine/Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy/Shriners Institute of Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Sacramento, CA

Our lab has openings for Postdoctoral Fellows to study mitochondria in brain development, injury and repair. The research is in part supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH R01 NS059043 and R01 ES015988), National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Roche Foundation (RoFAR), Alternatives Research and Development Foundation (ARDF), Johns Hopkins CAAT, University of California TSR&TP, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), and Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC) research grants.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., a good publication record, and experience in electrophysiology, mitochondrial biology, stem (ES or iPS) cell biology, or molecular biology of the brain. Preference will be given to individuals with U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and who would have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience at the start of the fellowship. Excellent salary and benefits will be provided.

Please e-mail CV and contact information of three references to: Dr. Wenbin Deng.

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1/6/09

Postdoctoral Position in Neuroscience or Stem Cell Research

Location: UC Davis School of Medicine/Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy/Shriners Institute of Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Sacramento, CA

Our lab has multiple openings for Postdoctoral Fellows to study brain development, disease, and repair. The research is in part supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH R01 NS059043 and R01 ES015988), National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Roche Foundation (RoFAR), Alternatives Research and Development Foundation (ARDF), United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Foundation, Johns Hopkins CAAT, University of California, TSR&TP, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), and Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC) research grants.

Candidates should have a good publication record, and experience in electrophysiology, mitochondrial biology, stem cell (ES or iPS) biology, glial biology, or molecular biology of the brain. Preference will be given to individuals with U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and who would have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience at the start of the fellowship. Candidates will have the opportunity to obtain experience and training in animal models of human disease, neural/stem cell culture techniques, and morphological and biochemical methods. Excellent salary and benefits will be provided.

Please e-mail CV and contact information of three references to: Dr. Wenbin Deng.

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1/6/09

Postdoctoral Position in Department of Surgery

Location: Department of Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center
Available: Immediately
Deadline: None

Postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Surgery to investigate the signaling and molecular control of endothelial cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions in regulating vascular permeability during inflammation, trauma, and diabetes. Current research approaches include various animal/cell models of disease and injury, intravital microscopy, isolated microvessels, 3D fluorescence imaging, FRET, protein biochemistry, and state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques. Require doctoral degree in related areas. Experience in vascular physiology, cell biology, protein chemistry, or microscopic imaging is preferred.  

E-mail CV and contact information of three references to: Dr. Mack Wu.

Last Updated: June 23, 2009