Actually, the title is clearly insufficient. [Viruses]^100 or something like that would be better.
And here is a story by Michaeleen Doucleff from NPR about viruses in the human microbiome with some quotes from me. https://www.npr.org/player/embed/491837419/491848120
Open Rank Faculty Positions in Sustainable Food, Water and Agriculture Assistant, Associate or Full Professor
The University of California Merced is seeking four new faculty members (open rank) to enhance extant strength and build new interdisciplinary programs. This is the first of several cluster hires in the broad area of sustainability, and will focus on food, water and agriculture, and support the university mission of creating positive socio-economic and cultural impact on Central California and the world. Successful candidates will compete in an interdisciplinary pool, and have a record of accomplishment in areas including but not limited to: food security, agro- ecology, agrotechnology, and food-water systems from multidisciplinary perspectives.
Interdisciplinary Sub-Area #1: Agriculture and Ecosystems
The University of California Merced is seeking one or two faculty members (open rank) levels in ecological sciences, environmental, mechanical, or sustainability engineering, or environmental health related fields focused on sustainable agricultural systems. These positions are part of UC Merced’s ongoing interdisciplinary cluster hires in this area. The successful candidate(s) will have a record of accomplishment related to food availability, security, and stability, or innovative technologies to improve sustainable agricultural systems. Potential research areas include but are not limited to nutrient systems and cycling, agro-biodiversity, pests and diseases, precision agriculture, food processing, water reuse, and waste commoditization.
Interdisciplinary Sub-Area #2: Agro-Environmental Management
The University of California Merced is seeking one or two faculty members (open rank) in systems engineering, environmental management, resource conservation, process modeling, and life-cycle analysis in the context of optimal development and management of agriculture to balance crop production, food processing, community development, ecosystems and human health. These positions are part of UC Merced’s ongoing interdisciplinary cluster hires in this area. The successful candidate(s) will have a record of accomplishment in areas including but not limited to agro-water-ecosystem management, climate change adaptation, groundwater- surface water conjunctive use, and optimal harvest, processing, distribution and waste management systems.
Interdisciplinary Sub-Area #3: Agriculture and Society
The University of California Merced is seeking one or two faculty members (open rank) in the humanities, social sciences and related fields, with active interests in sustainable food, water and agricultural systems. These positions are part of UC Merced’s ongoing interdisciplinary cluster hires in this area. The successful candidate(s) will have a record of accomplishment in areas including but not limited to past and present (prehistoric, historical, contemporary) societies and food security, resource economics, human health and diet, human sense-of-place and landscape, land-use change, agricultural labor and community structures, institutions, policy, and artistic or literary representations.
Applicants must have a strong publication record and have demonstrated the potential to develop and support an independent, innovative research program and to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants must be able to teach and train effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Positions are open until filled; consideration of applications will begin on Nov. 1, 2016
To apply and for more information, visit: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/apply/JPF00383 Job# JPF00383
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Ph.D. Exit Seminar
Kelly Gravuer Department of Plant Sciences & Graduate Group in Ecology
Mapping Macrobial Concepts to the Microbial Scale Lessons from grassland and agricultural ecosystems
Tuesday
August 23rd
4:00 p.m.
PES 2005
Gravuer Exit Seminar Flyer.pdf
Of possible interest:
Dear Colleagues,
The Department of Biology at Stanford University is conducting a search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of evolution. Details about the position is in the attached job advertisement. We ask you to please distribute the advertisement widely.
We hope that you will bring this information to the attention of qualified individuals. If there are candidates you wish to recommend to us, we would very much like to hear from you. Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research and teaching missions.
Thank you very much for your assistance in helping us to identify candidates for this faculty position.
From an email:
Dear Colleagues,
CMSI, in collaboration with CA Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is seeking to fill three postdoc positions in the science of adaptive management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This is an exciting new opportunity to merge innovative research with real world management questions to advance the science of adaptive management in the context of the world’s most extensive MPA networks. Please see the attached announcement for more details.
Just got this email and am sharing it here:
Dear Colleagues,
I received the attached letter from Chancellor Katehi in which she resigns as the Chancellor of UC Davis. The Divisional Senate admires and applauds her energetic advocacy for California public education and UC Davis in particular. She has been an effective leader in promoting the interests of UC Davis in the state, nation and globally.
Chancellor Katehi’s decision to resign as Chancellor today is understandable, given the recent interactions between the Chancellor and President Napolitano, including the investigation initiated by the President. These circumstances have had a negative effect on the Davis campus and make it impossible for Linda Katehi to be effective as a Chancellor.
The Davis Division is looking forward to a continuing relationship with Professor Katehi as a full-time faculty member. Last October she was hailed for her “visionary leadership in engineering research, entrepreneurship, and education, and for national advocacy of higher education as a major driver of the U.S. economy” by the National Academy of Engineering, when she received the Simon Ramo Founders Award. The Davis Division welcomes her anticipated contributions as a teacher, scholar, and member of the academic community.
Sincerely,
André Knoesen
Chair, Academic Senate
Professor: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Postdoctoral position
To develop new variants of luciferase for biomedical imaging project
Description: A position is available in the Louie Lab in Biomedical Engineering (http://www.bme.ucdavis.edu/louie/) for applicants with strong molecular biology and protein engineering experience.
. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team with chemists and engineers, in collaboration with international partners. Initial appointment is for
one year with potential for extension upon mutual agreement.
Qualifications: The postdoctoral candidate should have a Ph.D. in biochemistry,molecular biology, cell biology, or related fields. The candidate must have hands-on experience with the following techniques: PCR, DNA cloning, protein expression/purification/characterization, mammalian and bacterial cell culture and handling, transfection ofmammalian cells, and microscopy. The candidate should have deep understanding of enzyme kinetics and protein chemistry. Some experience in protein engineering would also be a plus. The candidate should be self-motivated and be able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also be capable of working collaboratively with other researchers in various disciplines. Position available to start as early as August.
To apply, please send as a single pdf document: cover letter, 1-2 page research summary, and CV to Dr. Angelique Louie (aylouie) Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis
About UC Davis: The Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Davis has 32 faculty, and is a vibrant and multidisciplinary community of more than 120 researchers. The Department is internationally renowned for its research in biomedical imaging, enjoys strong institutional support, and is ranked #6 in the nation, and #1 in California, based on research expenditures by the National Science Foundation. UC Davis also has a School of Medicine (including an NCI- designated Comprehensive Cancer Center), a School of Veterinary Medicine, the California National Primate Research Center, and the Institute for Regenerative Cures offering unparalleled opportunities for collaborative and translational research. Davis is located within 1- 2 hours of San Francisco, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Northern California coast offering access to a wide range of outdoor and cultural activities and an excellent quality of life.
Yohei Postdoctoral position slk.pdf
REGISTER TODAY!: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JBWQJWW
SUBMIT ABSTRACT: Dr. Valentina Medici at vmedici
UCD 2nd ANNUAL LIVER RESEARCH DAY
Metabolic Pathways to Fatty Liver
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
GBSF Building, Auditorium
451 Health Sciences Drive
Davis Campus
8:00-8:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:40 AM Welcome
Christopher Bowlus, MD, Professor and Chief, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology/Hepatology, UC Davis
Session I
9:00-9:20 AM “Sugar Consumption and Chronic Stress”
Kevin D. Laugero, PhD, Associate Adjunct Professor, Nutrition and USDA WHNRC, UC Davis
9:25-9:45 AM “FXR, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Fatty Liver”
Karen K. Ryan, PhD, Assistant Professor, Physiology and Membrane Biology, UC Davis
9:50-10:10 AM “Lipidomics, Nutrition and Fatty Liver”
Angela M. Zivkovic, PhD, Assistant Professor, Nutrition, UC Davis
10:15-10:35 AM “Methionine Metabolism in ASH and NASH”
Kusum Kharbanda, PhD, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology/Hepatology, University of Nebraska
10:40-10:55 AMCoffee Break
Session II
10:55-11:15 AM “Non-invasive Assessment of NAFLD”
Souvik Sarkar, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology/Hepatology, UC Davis
11:20-11:30 AM “Copper and Lipid Metabolism”
Valentia Medici, MD, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology/Hepatology, UC Davis
11:30-11:50 PM “Fructose as a Risk Factor for NAFLD”
Manal F. Abdelmalek, MD, Associate Professor, Gastroenterology, Duke University
11:55-12:55 PM Lunch (provided for the first 50 registrants) AND
Poster Judging (Poster Facilitators: Drs. Christopher Bowlus, Charles Halsted and James Tabibian)
Session III
1:00-1:30 PM “Advanced Glycation End Products in NASH Pathogenesis”
Natalie J. Torok, MD, MSc, Professor, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology/Hepatology, UC Davis
1:35-1:55 PM “Mitochondria, Lipid Metabolism, Shcs and Fatty Liver”
Gino Cortopassi, PhD, Professor, Molecular Biosciences, UC Davis
2:00-2:20 PM “Fatty Liver and Risk of HCC in Different Populations”
Eric W. Chak, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology/Hepatology, UC Davis
2:25-2:45 PM Coffee Break
Session IV
2:45-3:05 PM “Emerging Therapies and Clinical Research in NAFLD”
Manal F. Abdelmalek, MD, Associate Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Duke University
3:10-3:30 PM “Studies of Human Stem Cell-derived Hepatocyte-like Cells”
Jan A. Nolta, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine and Director, Stem Cell Program, UC Davis
3:35-3:45 PM Poster Award Announcements and Closing Remarks
LiverDay_Agenda10-05-16.pdf
LiverDay_CallforAbstracts.pdf
Jonathan Eisen's Lab 