E-Board No. 71

September 8, 2008

MESSAGE FROM THE ISDCI PRESIDENT

Dear Members,

Our society is dependent on our members and their fees and therefore please remember to encourage any new colleagues, postdocs or PhD students in your lab to join the society. This is especially important for anyone thinking of attending the 11th International Congress in Prague next year, to enable them to take advantage of the reduced registration rates for members. Students and postdocs who join now will have the opportunity to apply for financial aid from the society to attend. As in previous years, priority for awards will be given to pre/post doc applicants who have been members for 6 or more months prior to the meeting.

Most important though is that you encourage any new colleagues, students and postdocs to become members.

Applications to be a member can be done on the website www.isdci.org. The cost is U.S. $40 for students and post-docs, and $60 for others, and includes an electronic subscription to the journal (DCI). For additional information contact our treasurer Dr. Miller (nmiller@microbio.umsmed.edu).

Kenneth Söderhäll
President ISDCI


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Faculty Position

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Comparative Physiology (with the possibility of being employed as a Professor) at the Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Comparative Physiology.

Description of position: The research area includes studies on comparative physiology of animals using both physiological, proteomic and molecular techniques.

How to apply: The application must be written in English and the applicant is required to submit three copies of documents (two copies of the ten indicated publications) according to instructions found on the web site http://www.teknat.uu.se/english/instructions.php or available from Anita Ljungström, phone +46 18 471 1865, e-mail Anita.Ljungstrom@uadm.uu.se

For further information about the position: please contact the Head of Department, Kenneth Söderhäll phone +46 18 471 2818, Kenneth.Soderhall@ebc.uu.se. Information about the department can be found at http://www.fu.uu.se/jamfys/index.html. The trade union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO, phone +46 18 471 5380 and Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone +46 18 471 1996, Stefan Djurström, SEKO, phone +46 18 471 3315.

Applications should be directed to the Vice Chancellor and they should be mailed so as to arrive at Uppsala University, Registrar´s Office UFV-PA 2008/1672, Box 256, S-751 05 Uppsala, Sweden or fax +46 18 471 2000 or email registrator@uu.se no later than September 20, 2008. A fax or an email should be followed by a signed original of the application sent within a week of the application deadline.


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PhD student position, Uppsala University, Sweden

PhD student position at the Department of Comparative Physiology, Uppsala University, Sweden to focus on Innate Immune studies in Invertebrate animals especially crustaceans using both molecular, biochemical and physiological techniques. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a genuine interest in invertebrate immunity. The sucessful candidate will join a research group working on innate immunity in crustaceans. To be eligible for the position the applicant should hold a MSc in appropriate subjects such as molecular biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, cell biology or immunology.

For further information contact professor Kenneth Söderhäll, +46-18 - 471 28 18, kenneth.soderhall@ebc.uu.se. For more information about the research please see: http://www.fu.uu.se/jamfys/jamimm3.html and for more information about Uppsala University see: http://www.uu.se/

Applications should include a CV,copies of exams and grades, any publications and a short description of reserach interest. All copies should be verified.

Applications by mail should be received no later than September 15,2008 to this address;

Registrator
UFV/PA 2008/1853
Uppsala University
Box256
751 05 Uppsala
Sweden


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Endowed Chair in Marine Genomics
Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences Center

Applications are invited for the Endowed Professorship in Marine Genomics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) through its Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences Center (www.musc.edu/mbes). This is one of two endowed appointments to be made within the South Carolina Center of Economic Excellence (www.sccoee.org/) in the Marine Genomics program being developed in partnership between the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina. The appointment will be made at the level of Associate Professor or Professor.

The Marine Genomics Program in Charleston is an integrated, highly collaborative effort that brings together over 40 faculty, students and staff from the College of Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on the Fort Johnson marine campus. The Marine Genomics program is focused on applying genomic tools to increase understanding of the interactions of marine organisms with their environment and the relationship between the oceans and human health.

The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate (MD, DVM, or PhD in biology or chemistry), a demonstrated track record as a scholar in a collaborative and collegial setting, and programmatic support from competitive extramural funding sources. Extensive experience in the broad field of genomics including proteomics and bioinformatics is essential. Familiarity with the mechanisms for enhancing research value through economic development (e.g., intellectual property, interaction with relevant businesses, translational research activities, etc.) is an important attribute that will build on the South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence Program. Experience as a research team leader/program director is highly desirable as well as a successful history in mentoring students and fellows.

The appointee will be expected to: 1) develop a strong extramurally funded programmatic base for marine genomics, 2) synergistically work with the companion Endowed Chair in Marine Bioinformatics at the College of Charleston (http://www.cofc.edu/biology/hiring.html#informatics) and researchers from partner institutions within the Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML), 3) provide academic leadership to the Marine Genomics Program (www.marinegenomics.org) in Charleston, 4) take a leadership role in development of the SC Marine Genomics Consortium (http://www.genome.clemson.edu/activities/projects/marineGenomics/), 5) integrate marine genomic research activities with the NOAA Center of Excellence in Oceans and Human Health at HML (www.eol.ucar.edu/projects/ohhi/) and 6) integrate appropriate clinical and basic science research on the medical campus with that of marine genomics on the marine campus.

Interested individuals may get further information from Dr. Eric R. Lacy (lacyer@musc.edu), Director of Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences Center and chair of the CoEE Marine Genomics Chair search committee, 221 Ft. Johnson Rd. Charleston, SC 29412.

Applications must be submitted electronically to www.jobs.musc.edu , Requisition number 045093. Completed applications will consist of the following: a) a curriculum vitae and b) a letter i) summarizing current research and how its foundation is based on marine genomics, ii) showing the potential or realized economic value of the genomic research, and iii) explaining the candidate’s qualifications to take a leadership role in marine genomics.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2008 and end December 31, 2008.

Medical University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer, supporting workplace diversity. (M/F/V/D) and is a drug-free workplace.


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TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION in CELL/MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Tenure track Assistant Professor to start in the summer of 2009. We are seeking a broadly trained scientist interested in the cell and molecular biology of organismal interactions. Research interests could include but are not limited to immunology, parasitology, plant-pathogen interactions, symbiosis, host interactions with beneficial microorganisms, or the effects of environmental change and/or environmental toxins on organismal interactions. Research conducted in the context of evolution will be a plus (see research descriptions of current faculty at www.gwu.edu/~biology). The successful applicant will develop an externally funded research program and participate in graduate and undergradaute research training. Teaching will include an undergraduate course in molecular biology and an additional course within his/her area of expertise. A completed PhD is required and postdoctoral experience is expected.

Review of applications will begin during the fall of 2008 (exact dates to be determined) and will be ongoing until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send or email (preferred) a letter of application, a description of research plans, teaching experience, courses that might be taught, and electronic copies of up to three publications. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to:

L. Courtney Smith, Search Committee Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
340 Lisner Hall
2023 G Street, NW,
The George Washington University
Washington DC 20052
e-mail: biology@gwu.edu
Phone: 202 994-6090

GWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer


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MEETING Announcement

Dear friends;

The 4th Congress of the Federation of Immunology Societies of Asia-Oceania (FIMSA) to be held in Taipei,Taiwan from 17 to 21 October 2008. The updated scientific program is now available on-line. We look forward to welcoming you to Taipei.

The meeting website is: www.fimsa2008.org

Bor-Luen Chiang MD, Ph.D.
Congress President, FIMSA 2008

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