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online @sciencecareers.org China University of Petroleum (UPC) is a national key university directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education and a member of the “211 Project” and “985 innovation platform for preponderant discipline” universities。Honored as “the cradle of scientific and technological talents for petroleum industry”, UPC is an important base of training high-level talents for the petroleum and petrochemical industry and has already developed into a multi-disciplinary, well-rounded university focusing on petroleum and engineering. UPC now has two campuses in Shandong Province, one in Qingdao and one in Dongying. Qingdao Campus, the main and new campus, is located in Qingdao which enjoys a high reputation for its charming scenery and favorable climate. We warmly welcome scientific and technological elites all over the world to join us and build our university into a national renowned, high-level, research-oriented institute with its petroleum-related disciplines reaching the world's first-class level. UPC provides eligible talents with a good academic environment and excellent workingg and livingg conditions. 1.Tenured professor of well-known overseas universities or experts and scholars who have published a thesis as the original author in "Science" or "Nature" can be recruited as a high level professor at UPC，and will be offered 2 million RMB settling-in allowance or housing subsidy and 3-8 million RMB scientific research and academic funds after the evaluation. 2.Experts or scholars who have a high academic reputation and are qualified leader in certain disciplines can be recruited as a high level or regular professor， and will be offered 1 million RMB settling-in allowance or housing subsidy and 1-3 million RMB Scientific research and academic funds after the evaluation. 3.Youth talents who qualify for China’s “Youth 1000 Talents projects” can be offered 0.5 million RMB annual salary, 1.5 million RMB settling-in allowance or housing subsidy and 1-3 million RMB scientific research and academic funds. 4.Youth talents who receive the position as postdoctoral, assistant professor, associate professor or have a PhD from a famous overseas university or research institution can be offered higher treatment than similar talents in China. Further information is available at http:// rsc.upc.edu.cn Contact us: Tel: 0086-532-86981808; 86981806 E-mail: [email protected]

Southwest Jiaotong University, P.R.China Anticipates Your Working Application Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU), founded in 1896, situates itself in Chengdu, the provincial capital of Sichuan. It is a national key multidisciplinary “211” and “985 Feature” Projects university directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, featuring engineering and a comprehensive range of study programs and research disciplines spreading across more than 20 faculties and institutes/centers. Boasting a complete Bachelor-Master-Doctor education system with more than 2,500 members of academic staff, our school also owns 2 first-level national key disciplines, 2 supplementary first-level national key disciplines (in their establishment), 15 first-level doctoral programs, 43 first-level master programs, 75 key undergraduate programs, 10 post-doctoral stations and more than 40 key laboratories at national and provincial levels. Our university is currently implementing the strategy of “developing and strengthening the university by introducing and cultivating talents”. Therefore, we sincerely look forward to your working application. More information available at http://www.swjtu.edu.cn/ I. Positions and Requirements A.High-level Leading Talents It is required that candidates be listed in national top talents programs such as Program of Global Experts, Top Talents of National Special Support Program, “Chang Jiang Scholars”, China National Funds for Distinguished Young Scientists and National Award for Distinguished Teacher. Candidates are supposed to be no more than 50 years old. The limitation could be extended in the most-needed areas of disciplinary development. Candidates who work in high-level universities/institutes and reach the above requirements are supposed to be no more than 45 years old. B. Young Leading Scholars Candidates are supposed to be listed in or qualified to apply for the following programs: 
 

 


  

 
 
   






 

  

    

 
 
 
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Career Opportunites for Scientsts The Natonal Insttute of Immunology, New Delhi, is a leading research Insttute in India with a long-standing reputation for scientific excellence. The Institute is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure for pursuing research in immunology and allied sciences. The Insttute also imparts vigorous long-term research training leading to a Ph.D degree. The Insttute invites applicatons from early as well as midcareer scientsts with potental for intellectual leadership and passion for innovatve research to set up independent multidisciplinary research programmes relating to the areas of (but not restricted to) immunology, virology, microbiology, structural, chemical and systems biology to address immunological problems at the expanding interface of modern biology. Applicants should possess a Ph.D degree or an M.D with four years relevant experience post-Ph.D/M.D. Those possessing Ph.D/M.D degrees with evidence of leadership with about 8 years and more of R & D experience can be considered for higher positons. Demonstrated record of scientfc productvity in the form of outstanding publicatons in scientfc journals of repute and/ or internatonally valid and productve patents is essental. Applicants should have a commitment to excellence and willingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary projects. Eligible & interested candidates are advised to visit the website, htp://www.nii.res.in for detailed informaton.

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Faculty Position in Biochemistry and Discipline Leader in Microbiology Western University of Health Sciences, a thriving center for human health care and veterinary medicine education, is growing and along with our site for the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest (COMP-NW) in Lebanon, Oregon, we are recruiting new faculty in basic medical sciences for our campus in Pomona, California (COMP-Pomona). The Department of Basic Medical Sciences provides the preclinical education for the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and invites applications from highly motivated and accomplished individuals for a tenure-track faculty position in Biochemistry and a Discipline Leader position in Microbiology. These are full-time, 12-month, tenuretrack positions at the rank of Assistant/ Associate/ or full Professor depending upon qualifications. Successful candidates will be located at the COMP-Pomona campus. For the biochemistry position, applicants need to have a PhD with at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience, current funding or a strong potential to obtain extramural grant support for their research program, research publications, and evidence of teaching biochemistry topics. For the microbiology discipline leader position, applicants must have several years of excellent experience of teaching microbiology and virology topics, significant scholarly activity and research publications, and consistent record of extramural funding. Submit a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing your teaching philosophy, research activity and future goals. Please include contact information for at least three references. These positions will remain open until filled. Nissar A. Darmani, PhD Associate Dean for Basic Sciences and Research Chair, Department of Basic Medical Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Western University of Health Sciences 309 E. Second Street, Pomona, CA 91766-1854 Email Address: [email protected] Western University of Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.

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University Lecturer Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience Salary: £38,511-£48,743 Applications are invited for a research-oriented, tenure-track University Lectureship in Physiology, available from 1 November 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter. Based in central Cambridge, we are searching for an outstanding scientist, with an excellent publication record, undertaking cutting edge and fundable work in a feld which complements our world class programme in physiology with a preference for comparative physiology or mammalian systems physiology research (http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/research/). The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant subject area, will have an aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching, and be willing to contribute efectively to our undergraduate programmes in preclinical medicine, preclinical veterinary science, and natural sciences (http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/teaching). He/she will be expected to contribute to the design and delivery of undergraduate and graduate lecture courses and to perform other academic duties including administration, examining and assessment. We welcome applications from all qualifed candidates and we strongly encourage women to apply. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Bill Harris, Head of Department ([email protected]; +44 (0) 1223 766137/333772). Appointment will be made at University Lecturer level with a probationary period of fve years, with appointment to the retirement age thereafter. The pensionable salary scale starts at £38,511 to £48,743 per annum. Once an ofer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment, with a satisfactory outcome determined by the University. To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/6620 Please ensure that, in the Upload section of the online application, you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a research publication list which highlights your three most important published outputs, and a covering letter of no more than two pages, outlining current and future plans, indicating the ft within the research profle of the Department and how you might contribute to our teaching. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please quote reference PM05747 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. Closing Date: 30 June 2015 The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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1x Polymer Nanocomposites 1x Advanced Nano-Materials for Gas Sensing The Natonal Centre for Nano-Structured Materials (NCNSM), based at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria, South Africa, is looking to fll two senior posts: one to develop innovative polymer nanocomposite materials for industrial applications, and the other to play a senior role in developing sensor devices. The CSIR is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives. Please see the links below for more informaton: http://www.csir.co.za/recruitment/ vacancy.php ref: 305356 and 305357 Deadline: 15 May 2015

Epileptologist and Human Brain Neurophysiologist The Department of Neurology at Duke University School of Medicine seeks a BC/ BE epileptologist with a signifcant research interest in human brain neurophysiology for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor position. Track and rank will be commensurate with experience and potential. Applicants must have an MD, or MD/PhD degree and have demonstrated excellence in research and clinical care. The successful applicant will be expected to be a productive scholar and national thought leader in epilepsy and brain physiology and will be expected to take advantage of both the extraordinary neuroscience community and the robust surgical epilepsy program at Duke. An appropriate start-up package will be provided to ensure the success of the applicant. The Triangle Area of North Carolina, which includes Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, is consistently rated among the best areas in the country to live. With its array of family-friendly activities, exceptional schools and universities, premier shopping, and Research Triangle Park’s high-tech research and development center, Raleigh/Durham has something for everyone. Send CV and letter of interest to: [email protected] and to [email protected]

Vision Researcher The UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applicants for the Director of the HDFCCC Biostatistics Core. The position will be appointed in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, in either the In Residence or Adjunct series. The successful candidate will be expected to direct the operations of the Biostatistics Core of the Cancer Center, and to conduct original methodological research in biostatistical methods relevant to clinical, epidemiological or biological aspects of cancer. The Biostatistics Core provides support for protocol development, review and analysis for clinical studies, and statistical expertise for research collaborations with Cancer Center investigators in all disciplines across the spectrum of basic, clinical and population sciences. The Core Director oversees Core operations, including the services provided by a group of biostatisticians, and works directly with Cancer Center leadership on setting goals and monitoring progress. Academic appointment in the UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics provides a supportive academic environment for original methodological research, including opportunities for collaboration with other Department researchers, as well as teaching and mentoring as part of the K Scholars program and the Epidemiology and Translational Science PhD program. Requirements: Applicants should have a doctoral in Biostatistics, and/or a doctoral degree in a related field with Ph.D. level formal training in biostatistics; a publication record of research in statistical methods; and experience in design and analysis of clinical trials and/or cancer, genetics and/or other relevant statistical topics. Candidates with a track record of obtaining extramural research support will be given preference. A background in adaptive methods for clinical trials and/or applications of computational biology to cancer is also desirable. Please apply online (including Cover Letter, CV and names of three references) at: http://apptrkr.com/594913 UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Epigenomics The Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine is seeking a highly qualified individual with an outstanding background in epigenetics and expertise in areas that include but are not limited to genome-wide studies of noncoding RNA, gene regulation and expression, DNA methylation, chromatin structure/function/organization and the analysis/interpretation of epigenomic data sets. The ideal candidate will build on our established strengths that include RNA biology, genomics (e.g. ENCODE) and translational research. The successful applicant will also develop his/her world-class research program in the context of the recently established Institute for Systems Genomics (http://isg.uconn.edu/) that coalesces the interdisciplinary research strengths of UConnÕs schools and colleges (www.uconn.edu) and the Jackson Laboratory (www.jax.org). The Institute leverages the significant investment from the state, including the $865M Bioscience CT initiative, $172M Tech Park program, the $200M Bioscience Innovation Fund, and $1.5B Next Generation CT. Applications are invited for a position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. Faculty will enjoy superb resources including a generous start-up package as well as state-of-the art core facilities for human pluripotent stem cells, mouse transgenics and gene targeting, next-generation sequencing, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy and fluorescence imaging. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent and innovative research program that will attract extramural funding and to actively contribute to a rich scientific environment. Candidates are invited to visit the departmental web page (http://genetics.uchc.edu) and should apply by submitting a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference via the University of Connecticut Health Center Employment Services website, https://jobs.uchc.edu, search number 2015-833. Questions regarding this search should be addressed to: Marc Lalande Ph.D., Professor and Chair Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences University of Connecticut School of Medicine Farmington, CT 06030-6403 Email: [email protected]

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