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NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships for Scientists and Engineers

Job Title:  NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships Job Number:  4013120 Date Posted:  08/14/2013 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Deadline:  November 15, 2013 Job Description NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers scientists and engineers unique opportunities to engage in NASA research in space science, earth science, aeronautics, exploration systems, lunar science, astrobiology, and astrophysics. Details: • Annual stipends start at $53,500, with supplements for high cost-of-living areas and certain academic specialties • Annual travel budget of $8,000 • Relocation allowance • Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program • Appointments renewable for up to three years • Approximately 90 Fellowships awarded annually • Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc Application Deadlines: Three each year - March 1, July 1, and November 1 Eligibility: • U. S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and foreign nationals eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar • Recent and senior-level Ph.D. recipients Locations of Fellowship Positions: • Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA • Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA • Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH • Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD • Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, NY • Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA • Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX • Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL • Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA • Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL • Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS • NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC • Various locations associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute and the NASA Lunar Science Institute To obtain more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit the NPP Web site at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc. Questions may be directed to nasapostdoc@orau.org.

Online Application: Apply

Contact:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration Various Locations-Nationwide Various, MD United States Email: nasapostdocorau.org

Post-Doc: Experimental Chemical Physics

Experimental Chemical Physics at Northwestern University

Job Description

We are seeking to recruit talented and enthusiastic young scientists who are highly motivated in the areas of experimental physical chemistry, chemical physics, biophysics, and condensed-matter physics.

The successful candidates will be integrated in a dynamic group working in the field of optical spectroscopy and microscopy (multi-dimensional spectroscopy, ultrafast nonlinear spectroscopy, nonlinear microscopy, confocal microscopy) with an emphasis on studying excitonic materials including semiconductors and light-harvesting proteins.

The call will remain open until the position is filled.

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To Apply

Candidates are requested to submit:

- a presentation letter with declaration of interests and description of past achievements (max. 1 page)

- a Curriculum Vitae, including a fully referenced list of publications

- contact email of three potential referees

Applications should be submitted by email to: elharel@northwestern.edu.

More information about the group can be found at

http://chemgroups.northwestern.edu/harel/

The call will remain open until the position is filled

 

Post-Doc: Stem Cell Bioinformatics

Job Description

A post-doctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Bouhassira at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. The successful candidate will have experience in bioinformatics and will help us study genetic and epigenetic differences in human pluripotent and hematopoietic stem cells.

Ph.D. strongly preferred but not required. Preference will be given for candidates with training in computer sciences or bioinformatics. Candidates with a Master degree will be considered, and if successful, appointed to a position appropriate to their experience.

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To Apply

Please send a complete CV and names and contact information of three references to:

Eric Bouhassira, Ph.D.

Leon-Rennert Professor of Stem Cell Biology

Department of Cell Biology

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Ullmann 903

1300 Morris Park Ave

Bronx, New York, 10461

Eric.bouhassira@einstein.yu.edu EOE

Post-Doctoral: Biomedical Engineering

Job Description

The Whiting School of Engineering, Divisions of Cardiac Surgery and of Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins University are seeking a candidate for postdoctoral fellowship to conduct collaborative research aimed at the development of novel cardiac support systems. We seek candidates with expertise in design of biomedical devices, and/or systems operating at the interface between engineering and physiology. Early phases of the project involve development of concepts through interactions with medical and engineering faculty members with diverse background and expertise.
The candidate is also expected to assist in project management, including coordination among academic and administrative personnel, as well as planning of technical meetings. Consequently, the candidate must also possess strong organizational skills and be able to successfully navigate a complex diverse environment.

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To Apply

Please email a detailed CV, along with a brief description of relevant past experience to hopkinsheart@jhu.edu using “JHU Health Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow Application” in the subject line; any questions may be directed to this email address as well.

* When you apply, please mention that you saw this job on jobs.phds.org

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Employer

Johns Hopkins University

Qualifications: A PhD in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with biomedical emphasis or related fields is required. Previous experience in system engineering and/or management of research group is preferred.

The Department is committed to building a diverse environment; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an EEO/AA Employer.

Research awards at the Graduate, Post-Doctoral and Senior Research levels

SALARY: $45,000 to $80,000 per year

HOURS: Full-time

Job Description

Research Associateship Program Research Opportunities.  The National Research Council of the National Academies is accepting applications for competitive awards for independent graduate, postdoctoral and senior scientific research to be conducted at participating US federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.  Awards are offered in all fields of science and engineering.  These awards provide the opportunity to devote full time to research in state-of-the-art facilities often unique to the federal research enterprise.  Applicants design their own research projects to be compatible with the interests of the sponsoring laboratory.  Many opportunities are open to non-US as well as US citizens. 

Most awards are for one year, renewable in annual increments to a total of three years.  Senior researchers may apply for shorter periods.  Further details are on the Web site.

Sponsoring laboratories include:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,  US Environmental Protection Agency, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Air Force Research Laboratory, US Air Force Academy, US Army Research Laboratory, US Military Academy, Naval Research Laboratory, US Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory and US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, including Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases.

 Awards include generous stipends ranging from $45,000 to $80,000 per year and higher for additional experience.  Awards also include relocation, professional travel and health insurance.  Prospective applicants must identify a research opportunity at a participating laboratory using the Web site listed below, and contact the prospective Research Adviser at the lab as early as possible prior to the anticipated application date to discuss research interests and funding opportunities.   Applications must be submitted online directly to the NRC at www.nationalacademies.org/rap.  CVs will not be accepted in lieu of online applications.  Annual application submission deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 for reviews in mid-March, mid-June, mid-September and mid-January respectively.  Awards are announced within six to eight weeks of each application review deadline.  Questions should be directed to the NRC at TEL: 202-334-2760 or rap@nas.edu

To Apply

Applications must be submitted online on the NRC/NA Web site at www.nationalacademies.org/rap.  Prospective applicants should contact Research Adviser(s) [on Web site] at the lab(s) to discuss research interests and funding opportunities.

* When you apply, please mention that you saw this job on jobs.phds.org

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Employer

National Research Council of the National Academies

Employer:

The National Research Council, which is the administrative arm of the National Academies, serves as an independent adviser to the federal government on scientific and technical questions of national importance.  Established under the congressional charter of the private, nonprofit National Academy of Sciences, The National Research Council is jointly administered by the Academies of Sciences and Engineering, and along with the Institute of Medicine brings the resources of the entire scientific and technical community to bear on national problems through its volunteer advisory committees. 

One of the National Research Council’s major divisions, the Policy and Global Affairs Division, is charged with administering Research Associateships through its Fellowship Programs office.

Post-Doc/Associate: Computational Physics of Ferroelectrics

Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington

 
The Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington, seeks applications for a postdoctoral position with Ronald Cohen in the field of materials by design and the fundamental physics of ferroelectrics.  The position will focus on first-principles computational predictions of new materials and simulations of existing materials electromechanical properties under applied electric fields.

Minimum qualifications: A PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science or a related field is the requirement for this position. Candidates should have experience with first-principles electronic structure methods, be able to program in c++ and f90, and be able to write and communicate effectively.
Desired qualifications: Experience in first-principles study of ferroelectrics. Experience with molecular dynamics, lattice dynamics, and local and global structural optimization.  Experience with correlated materials including transition metal oxides. Experience studying defects and domains in perovskites and other oxides. Successful candidates are expected to be able to work in both independent and collaborative group environments. The appointment is for one year, with the potential for renewal for a second year pending progress and available funding. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Interested parties can submit an application via the Carnegie Institution of Washington website. To submit an application through http://bit.ly/1asbfp9. Only complete applications submitted via the Carnegie Institution of Washington website will be considered. The prospective researcher will be working at the Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington in Washington, D.C.
The Carnegie Institution of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.