‘Job Opportunities’
Job Opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor, Human Health and Disease, Beloit College
Sep. 3, 2013—Assistant or Associate Professor – Human Health and Disease Description: Beloit College seeks an excellent teacher and productive researcher to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning with the 2014–15 academic year. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in a field related to human health and disease such...
Job Opportunity: Visiting Assistant Professor in Evolution, Beloit College
Sep. 3, 2013—Visiting Assistant Professor in Evolution Description: Beloit College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Evolution to begin in January 2014. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology or related field and be able to teach courses in evolution, introductory biology for biology majors and non-majors, and other areas of evolutionary...
Immediate Internship Opportunity: Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization
Aug. 27, 2013—Technology Transfer Fall Internship Program The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University has a 13 week technology transfer internship that runs from September 9rd to December 6th. Technology transfer is the practice of transferring inventions from the research lab to the marketplace to benefit the public and is an interesting blend of...
Job Opportunity: Journals Assistant Editor
Aug. 13, 2013—Journals Assistant Editor GENETICS and G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics, the journals of the Genetics Society of America, are seeking a Journals’ Assistant Editor to work with the Editors-in-Chief (EiCs), Senior Editors and the Executive Editor to fulfill our mission to identify and communicate significant discoveries and advances in genetics. The Journals’ Assistant Editor will be an integral part of our editorial team,...
Job Opportunity: GSA Communications & Engagement Manager
Aug. 13, 2013—GSA recruiting Communications and Engagement Manager The Genetics Society of America (GSA) is seeking a forward-looking scientist to develop and implement the Society’s communications strategies. This new position will expand and enhance GSA’s communications activities and involve the genetics community more closely in the work of the Society. The ideal candidate will combine a...
Job Opportunity: Science Policy with FASEB
Aug. 9, 2013—The individual will track legislative and policy developments affecting FASEB member societies, draft congressional and membership correspondence, position papers and testimony, support the Director of Legislative Relations and Director of Public Affairs, represent FASEB and its member societies in meetings on Capitol Hill and with other coalition partners, and arrange and staff meetings for FASEB...
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist, NextGxDx, Nashville, TN
Aug. 7, 2013—Data Scientist NextGxDx provides an online genetic testing marketplace that offers healthcare professionals and hospitals the ability to access up-to-date listings of all genetic tests from CLIA-certified laboratories, view pertinent information about each test, order tests online, and manage results electronically within the HIPAA-compliant portal. By providing clinicians with a one-stop-shop to search, compare and order genetic tests, NextGxDx reduces the time and costs associated with the ordering of genetic tests. For more information, visit www.NextGxDx.com. NextGxDx is seeking a data scientist to grow our bioinformatics infrastructure and support our online genetic testing marketplace. This individual would be directly involved in the construction and development of new and exciting data products that are directly tied to the company’s central mission of helping clinicians find the appropriate genetic test for their patient. The informatics department at NextGxDx is highly collaborative and innovative, and this individual will work closely with our IT department on the rapid acceleration and deployment of our key data assets. The ideal candidate would be someone who is excited by large, complicated, cumbersome datasets and enjoys creatively molding them into a meaningful format. NextGxDx is looking for an individual who possesses the following qualities: -Seeking a career in data science, data analysis, or a related discipline. -Experience with handling, manipulating, and managing large datasets. -Able to rapidly learn new technologies and implement them on the fly. -Has significant scientific or medical experience. -Significant experience with JavaScript, python, or other programming languages. -Possesses a master’s or PhD in a scientific discipline relevant to genetics. -Highly collaborative and open to new ideas. -Works well in a team environment. -Highly creative. Responsibilities: -Seeking out and adding new data sources into our data infrastructure. -Extending the utility of our data pipeline using new or custom data tools. -Brainstorming and evolving new data products with the Scientific Director and other company managers. -Supporting and extending the data processing infrastructure with proprietary and open source tools. -Development and implementation of new data products with the Scientific Director. This position is full time and headquartered at our facility in Franklin, TN. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. This position reports directly to the Scientific Director, Dr. Jud Schneider. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@nextgxdx.com.
Job Opportunity: Academic Administration, Nashville State Community College
Jul. 20, 2013—Academic year appointment. This division includes programs in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. A Masters degree or Doctorate in appropriate field; administrative/supervisory experience; and teaching experience, preferably at the college level, are required. Experience with word processing, databases and presentation software used in academic administration required. Summer employment at no less than 75% is guaranteed and...
Job Opportunity: Program manager at HHMI
Jul. 19, 2013—The SPM is responsible for managing the Graduate and Undergraduate Scholar Programs as well as providing scientific education and mentoring. In this key position, the SPM recruits undergraduate and graduate students, publicizes the programs, evaluates candidates, manages the admission process, establishes relationships and maintains communication with partner universities, oversees program budgets, and tracks student progress. The SPM...