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 Aug 2021

 July 2021

 July 2021

We use a combination of mouse models of sepsis (e.g., CLP, LPS endotoxemia, cecal slurry, systemic bacterial infection) and human sample analyses to study the impact of sepsis on the immune system. Research areas available for study include: quantitative/qualitative alterations in innate and adaptive (especially CD4 T cells) immune cell populations, changes in microbiome composition and its impact on systemic immunity, and immune endotyping of sepsis patients and ex vivo testing of immune modulators to restore immune cells function. Recent publications from the lab include: Front. Immunol. 11:1786; Cell Reports 28: 1729; J. Immunol. 197: 1692; J. Immunol. 194:1609.

Candidates should have a PhD, MD, or DVM with immunology and/or pathology research experience, as well as practical experience with mouse models of disease and/or human blood sample processing.

Preferred qualifications of candidates include:

• First author publications

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Experience with mice, flow cytometry, cellular immunology assays, microbiology, microscopy, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities of this position include:
• Participation in the design implementations and evaluation of research studies
• Collect and analyze data using a variety of observational and analytical techniques
• Collaborate on reports and publication of findings
• Development of research ideas, projects, and study protocols
• Submit applications of new research projects
• Preparation and presentation of abstracts
• Manuscript writing and submission to scientific journals

The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
• Excellent retirement plans with employer match
• Disability and employer paid life insurance
• Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition
• Student loan forgiveness opportunity
• Opportunities for growth and promotion
• Employee Assistance Program

The University of Minnesota recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University of Minnesota is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the University of Minnesota:  http://diversity.umn.edu.

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https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/339289

Alternatively, please email the following items to Dr. Thomas Griffith ([email protected]) for prompt consideration:

• A one-­page cover letter describing areas of research interests and career goals

• Curriculum vitae with bibliography

• Contact information for 3 references

 
THE POSITION:  The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Division of Lung Diseases (DLD).   NHLBI is a national and international leader in heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.  The DLD Deputy Director position offers an exciting opportunity for scientific and managerial leadership in supporting the overwhelming majority of scientific and clinical pulmonary, critical care, and sleep research nationwide, from basic, to translational, to clinical, to epidemiological studies.  The Division supports research that expands our understanding of lung and sleep/circadian biology, examines lung disease and sleep disorder pathology, and applies this knowledge through translational studies and clinical trials that lead to new and improved ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent lung diseases and sleep disorders.
 
The Deputy Director position offers an extraordinary opportunity for physician-scientists with excellent knowledge of the advanced principles, theories and practices applicable to medical and scientific areas of major and rare pulmonary, critical care and sleep diseases and/or their associated clinical manifestations, ensuring that the public investment in the future of medical research and education will be well used, serving the public health, the profession and society. Working with the Director of DLD, the Deputy Director will assume a policy-making role in senior leadership at NHLBI, sharing the future of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep research and leading internationally renowned programs that integrate basic science and clinical research.
 
Information about the Division is available at:  https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/divisions/division-lung-diseases 

LOCATION:    Bethesda, Maryland 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  The NHLBI seeks candidates who have a commitment to scientific excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead a dynamic and diverse organization.  The ideal candidate will be a leader who has demonstrated experience in setting, planning, implementing and analyzing program objectives and priorities and should have the demonstrated ability to manage financial and human resources and coordinate a research portfolio involving extensive internal and external collaboration.  They must be a leader who is experienced in giving presentations nationally to broad audiences, including researchers, policy makers, and the general public.  Applicants must possess an M.D., or an M.D. plus Ph.D. with excellent knowledge of the advanced principles, theories and practices applicable to medical and scientific areas of major and rare pulmonary and sleep diseases and/or their associated clinical manifestations.  Based on the responsibility to assess research needs on a national/international scale and formulate and implement plans for solicitation of new research, the Deputy Director must exhibit a broad scientific vision, demonstrating skill in managing a broad and complex biomedical research program, and the ability to lead and inspire a staff with expertise in diverse scientific disciplines.   The Deputy Director must have a comprehensive understanding of the procedures and policies related to the review, award and management of grants, cooperative agreements and contracts, as well as the ability to serve as an authority on the development, implementation, management and analysis of DLD’s complex annual operating and program budget with multiple funding categories.   Additional major responsibilities of this position include:  liaison with representatives of other NIH Institutes and Centers, federal and non-federal agencies, international research organizations, professional societies, foundations, the media and patient advocacy groups; establishment of research collaborations with not-for-profit organizations and industry partners; and maintenance of a productive work environment meeting EEO workplace diversity, staff professional education and monitoring objectives of the NIH.
 
This position will be filled under a Title 42 (f) excepted service appointment and open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Resident non-citizens.
 
SALARY/BENEFITS:  The Deputy Director, DLD will be appointed at a salary commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience.  A recruitment or relocation bonus may be available, and relocation expenses may be paid.  Full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, long term care insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401K equivalent) will be provided.  The successful candidate is subject to a background investigation and public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.  The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
 
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described at the NIH Ethics Website. We encourage you to review this information. The position is subject to a background investigation and requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
 
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on Foreign Education verification, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)    website. Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:  NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
 
HOW TO APPLY:  Applicants must submit the following documents:

• a current Curriculum Vitae
• copy of advanced degree
• bibliography
• full contact details for three references
• a vision statement (not to exceed two pages)
• a statement that addresses the specific qualification requirements (not to exceed two pages); and
• a statement indicating how you have promoted equity, diversity and inclusion, and describing your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women and persons from racial/ethnic or other groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research (not to exceed two pages)

 July 2021

 
A postdoctoral position in the metabolic physiology and bioenergetics is open at the Arkansas Children’s Research (ACRI). Candidates will be affiliated with the Division of Developmental Nutrition within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, as well as ACRI and Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center (ACNC). The postdoctoral trainee will work within an interdisciplinary team, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to perform both clinical and basic studies. Candidates will be actively involved in projects aimed at understanding the metabolic stress response to burns and in particular, the role of the mitochondrion in burn-induced hypermetabolism. There will also be opportunities to participate in ongoing studies aimed at elucidating the impact of diet and lifestyle on mitochondrial function. The position will offer training in the fields of metabolic physiology, bioenergetics and nutrition, and the metabolic response to trauma. Training in various stable isotope techniques to characterize energy expenditure and substrate metabolism as well as high-resolution respirometry to study bioenergetics, will also be provided.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or DVM) in biomedical sciences, physiology, nutrition, bioenergetics, or equivalent. Strong oral and written communication skills are also required. For inquiries, please contact Craig Porter, Ph.D. at [email protected]

 June 2021

The Providence VA Medical Center is an EEO/AA employer and encourages applications from minorities, and women. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. Please apply online at  http://apply.interfolio.com/86242 .

 May 2021

Assistant Professor (Research-track) of Lung Biology and Sepsis
Louisiana State University and A&M College Baton Rouge

 April 2021