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

UCM_SusSAF_positions.pdf

Careers in the Biotech Industry Join industry professionals and students from the Sacramento Area to network and learn about working in different sized biotechnology companies. The RSVP link below the flyer was broken in our previous email, but it has been corrected in this one. Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/careers-in-the-biotech-industry-tickets-26672841186 If you are interested in learning more about our organization or in becoming more involved, please fill out this brief survey to help us serve you better. We look forward to seeing you there! svAWIS Board http://sv-awis.weebly.com

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.

EvolutionAd_2016.pdf

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.

MPApostdocs.pdf

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

August 9 Letter.pdf

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

From the inter tubes:

Dear Colleagues,

Davis Postdoc Entrepreneurship and Career group (DPEC) – Knowledge Exchange and Bioinformatics Core will co-host a seminar, “Careers in High-throughput Sequencing”, by Tony Dodge (MSc) and Drew Kebbel (MSc) of Illumina.

Careers in High-throughput Sequencing

Join us for a conversation with Illumina to learn about the future of High-throughput Sequencing in careers in research, emerging markets and entrepreneurship. Tony and Drew will discuss:

• Career opportunities and applications of High-throughput Sequencing in various markets such as companion diagnostics in drug development, clinical neonatal testing, consumer genomics and bioinformatics, etc.

• The Illumina Accelerator Program, an incubation program in Mission Bay, San Francisco, which provides entrepreneurial support, seed funding, technology access, and venture capital networks to startups with High-throughput Sequencing applications.

This talk is intended for anyone who is interested in high-throughput sequencing and entrepreneurship; all backgrounds are welcome!

Speakers: Tony Dodge (MSc), Executive Business Specialist at Illumina and Drew Kebbel (MSc), Sequencing Sales Specialist at Illumina

Date: Thursday, August 11, 2016 12:30 pm –2 pm (Networking and refreshments to follow)

Location: Auditorium 1005, Genome and Biomedical Sciences Facility (GBSF), UC Davis campus.

Please RSVP here!

If you have any questions, contact us at dpec .

Illumina_Careers in Sequencing_July2016.pdf

	USC/C-DEBI seeks a full-time Diversity Specialist [ advertisement PDF ]

The USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations (C-DEBI) is seeking a full-time Diversity Specialist to join its team!

C-DEBI is a multi-institutional research and education center funded by the National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center (NSF-STC) program, headquartered at USC. Focused on the science of exploring microbial life beneath the seafloor, the Center also prioritizes the integration of deep sea research with education and diversity efforts to strengthen the STEM pipeline for future generations. The Diversity Specialist will help to create, coordinate, and lead our diversity efforts to serve our students, postdocs, faculty, and other participants at USC and across the nation. The Diversity Specialist will assist the C-DEBI Education, Outreach, and Diversity Managing Director who supervises the development and management of these programs.

The ideal candidate for the position of C-DEBI Diversity Specialist has:

• 3 years of experience developing and managing educational STEM programs with multiple institutions with a focus on diversity initiatives
• Experience working across multiple institutions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience using social media for professional outreach
• Research experience at Ph.D. or Masters level

Job responsibilities include:

• Assistance in the planning and organization of C-DEBI Education, Outreach, and Diversity program objectives and content to advance NSF-STC diversity initiatives
• Support for diversity programs, e.g., Global Environmental Microbiology and Genomics & Geobiology Undergraduate Research Experience, via testing and evaluation, teaching or event planning and the administrative duties associated with running programs
• Interaction with faculty, researchers, and staff involved with diversity programs at USC and at partner institutions
• Development and implementation of program policies and procedures
• Development of strategies for promoting C-DEBI programs, including personal networking, social media, newsletters and publications or other communications materials, and events planning by working with the C-DEBI community to broadcast exciting discoveries and E&O opportunities
• Personal professional development by staying informed of developments in field
• Other related duties as assigned or requested with the potential to create new programs

Apply at http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/70927 (Requisition ID 1006784).

We will begin reviewing applications August 19.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.