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Closing: 30-Dec-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Posted 4 Days Ago
Responsibilities
- The primary focus of the VC Indigenous Doctoral Fellow is to undertake research activities directed towards the completion of a PhD in line with the University’s research strategy.
- Limited other functions associated with the position, which may include engagement activities, presentation of lectures and tutorials, assessment of students and course administration in line with the University’s quality assurance requirements. A maximum of 10% of workload is to be allocated to non-PhD related activity.
Requirements
- Aboriginality’ or ‘Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage’ is an ‘Essential Selection Criteria'.
- Appropriate academic background or equivalence to gain admission to PhD candidature.
- Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Key opportunity for a VC Indigenous Doctoral Fellow to embark on a PhD in the STEM field (Health, Biomedical Sciences).
- Fixed-term contract for four years.
Notes
- This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
- Proof of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required.
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing and maintaining a Working with Children check.
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening date: 29-05-2024
- Closing date: not available
Responsibilities
- The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will use cell culture, biochemical and cellular assays (multi-color flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry/immunocytochemistry, confocal microscopy, multi-analyte profiling, western blot), and pain behavioral tests in mice to investigate novel neuron-immune cell interactions.
- Candidate expected to be highly motivated, work independently, and prepare manuscripts and grant applications.
Requirements
- The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in immunology, neuroscience, or related science field.
- Experience in immunology, cell culture, and flow cytometry is highly desired but not required.
Benefits
- UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
- The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits.
Notes
- Position Type: Professional Staff
- Faculty Track: missing
- Employment Status: Full Time
- Months: 12
- Campus: Biddeford, ME
- Research focuses on neuro-immune cell communication in chronic and neuropathic pain syndromes, specifically examining how T cells impact neuronal response properties in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
- The Goode laboratory is R01 funded and part of the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in the Study of Pain and Sensory Function, which is a collaborative group of researchers with access to excellent core facilities.
- About the University of New England: UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.
- In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges.
- We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
- EEO Statement: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community.
- The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran.
- Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
- COVID Vaccination Statement: Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
- Posting Number: 2022PS0443P
- Open Date: 05/29/2024
- Close Date: Open Until Filled
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening date: not available
- Closing date: not available
Responsibilities
- Performing experiments and managing an independent research project; techniques may include: tissue dissection, protein isolation and cellular sub-fractionation.
- phospho-protein enrichment, affinity purification for mass spectrometry.
- 1D/2D PAGE and Western blotting.
- preparation of samples for liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
- analysis of proteomic datasets (pathway enrichment, gene ontogeny enrichment analysis, use of online tools.
- two-photon and confocal microscopy.
- optogenetics/chemogenetics.
- in vitro and in vivo transfections (viral vectors).
- mRNA/protein isolation, basic cloning techniques.
- RT-PCR (quantitative and single cell).
- Commit to actively fostering a welcoming culture of inclusion and diversity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in biochemistry, neuroscience or a related life sciences field, and 0-3 years of postdoctoral experience.
- Experience in protein biochemistry, LC-MS, MALDI and software tools for proteomics dataset analysis is highly desirable.
- Experience in the neurobiology of pain is advantageous but not required.
Benefits
- UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
- The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits.
Notes
- Position Type: Professional Staff
- Faculty Track: missing
- Employment Status: Full Time
- Months: 12
- Campus: Biddeford, ME
- Department: Department of Biomedical Sciences in the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Research focuses on protein-protein interactions and neuronal cell signaling underlying chronic pain and the identification of new drug targets, with an emphasis on biochemical and proteomic approaches.
- Emphasis on collaborative laboratory research, including performance of research techniques and analysis and upholding the highest standards of research integrity and rigor.
- UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.
- In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges.
- We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
- Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits) for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.
- Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community.
- The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran.
- Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
- Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
- Posting Number: 2022PS0152P
- Open Date: missing
- Close Date: missing
- Open Until Filled: Yes