We are looking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with strong quantitative skills to undertake research in the area of protein structure prediction. The position will be based at Macquarie University in Sydney, in the group of Professor Graham Wood. The appointment is for a period of three years.

Essential criteria
1. Experience in bioinformatics research.
2. Ability to programme in a low level language, such as C or C++.
3. Ability to work in a team.

Desirable criteria
1. Experience in mathematical optimisation.
2. A background in protein structure.

The project is jointly supervised with Dr. Charlotte Deane of the Centre for Bioinformatics at the University of Oxford. International travel (to Oxford) and domestic travel is likely to be involved.

The salary, in 2008, will start at A$61,155, increment yearly and include superannuation. A removal allowance is available where appropriate.

For further information concerning the project itself please contact Graham Wood on gwood[ at ]efs.mq.edu.au. Applications, including CV, a response to the essential and desirable criteria and nominating a starting date, should be emailed to Professor G R Wood at the above address or mailed by Friday, 19 October 2007 to:

Professor G R Wood
Department of Statistics
Oxford University
1 South Parks Road
Oxford
OX1 3TG
UK

Deadline: 19 October 2007

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The School is currently seeking a results-driven Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research into a project that will determine the mechanisms by which ants and honeybees solve dynamic problems when foraging. This will be achieved through the use of experiments in which ant and honeybee colonies are confronted with food sources that change in quality, disappear or (re-)appear.

This project is part of a larger interdisciplinary project funded by the Human Frontier Science Program Optimization in natural systems: ants, bees and slime moulds. The aim of this project is to understand solution construction mechanisms in biological systems by studying the processes that underlie the ability of natural systems (ants, bees and slime moulds) to adapt to changing conditions.

This is a unique opportunity for the appointee to become part of an interdisciplinary research team spread over four different countries: Australia (ants and bees), Sweden (mathematics), Germany (computer science) and Japan (slime moulds).

To succeed, the appointee will have a relevant PhD, an interest in evolution, and experience in animal behaviour. A background handling ants and/or honeybees will be highly advantageous, as will an ability to attract grant funding.

This role is suited to an innovative and mature individual who is capable to self-manage their workload. Joining a team of international scientists, the appointee will benefit from training available in interdisciplinary research in problem solving and potentially take on a leadership role that will shape the future direction of the project.

The position is full-time fixed term for three years, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the applicants experience and qualifications.

Remuneration package: $73,772 – $79,190 (which includes a base salary Level A $62,339 – $66,917 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employers contribution to superannuation)

Remuneration package: $83,363 – $98,993 p.a. (which includes a base salary Lecturer Level B $70,443 – $83,651 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employers contribution to superannuation)

Contact: All applications must be completed online; please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au and search by reference number 101485. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Fabrice Noël on (+61 2) 9036 7295.

Closing: 17 June 2007

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The key focus of this laboratory-based post is on high-throughput screening of biomaterials with properties tailored to the requirements for applications in stem cell technologies. Key responsibilities include:

• the development of new coating, patterning and surface chemistries for microarrays,
• the application of the microarray format as a high-throughput screening tool to identify biological and chemical factors that influence cell behaviour (eg phenotypic control of bovine adult stem cells) and for high content analysis in cell-based assays and
• the design and analysis of smart biomaterials presenting optimised surface chemistry and topography.

This position is available for two years from July 1, 2007 on a full-time basis.

Salary will be offered on the Research Associate Level B scale, currently from AU$63,792 to AU $75,750.

Further information regarding this post, contact Assoc. Prof. Nicolas Voelcker (by telephone +61 (0)8 82015338 or by email: nico.voelcker@flinders.edu.au) or Assoc. Prof. Helmut Thissen (by telephone +61 (0)3 95452191 or by email: helmut.thissen@csiro.au).

Applications must address the specified selection criteria. The detailed position information (including selection criteria) is available at www.flinders.edu.au/employment/pdf/07105.pdf and essential information for intending applicants is available at www.flinders.edu.au/employment

Applications must be lodged with Job Applications, Human Resources, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001. Please quote reference: 07105

Closing Date: Monday 14 May 2007

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