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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>Job posting - Scientist/Sr. Scientist Phycology at
Synthetic genomics</STRONG><BR><BR>The scientist leads and conducts research on
the effects of culture<BR>conditions (indoor and outdoor) on cell physiology,
biomass productivity and<BR>biofuel
production.<BR>Qualifications:<BR>* Requires a PhD in
Phycology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Biology, or related field and 3-7 yrs
relevant postdoctoral experience <BR>* Significant
experience with culturing and evaluating growth characteristics of eukaryotic
microalgae and/or cyanobacteria is required<BR>* Clear
understanding of the effects of environmental factors (temperature, pH, O2
concentration, CO2 concentration, irradiance, turbulence) on algal
<BR>physiology<BR>* Clear understanding of algal
nutrition<BR>* Must be able to formulate a research plan to
further program goals<BR>* Must possess excellent
communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate <BR>interactions with an
interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers <BR>*
Outdoor algal culture experience is a plus.<BR><BR>We offer a comprehensive
benefits package including health and welfare, equity ownership in the company
through stock options, 401 (k) benefits and paid time off. For more information
please visit our website at: http://www.syntheticgenomics.com/careers/ or to
apply directly, please email your CV/resume to hr@syntheticgenomics.com.
EOE.<BR></DIV>
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<DIV> <BR><BR><STRONG>Opportunity in Invasive Biology<BR>PDF and/or
MSc<BR>Mount Allison University <BR>Sackville<BR>New Brunswick
<BR>Canada<BR></STRONG> <BR>We seek applications for an opening in the
invasive biology of diatoms. Depending on qualifications the position may be at
the Postdoctoral or MSc level. The project is a part of the Canadian Aquatic
Invasive Species Network (CAISN) research program funded by NSERC to examine the
vectors and pathways delivering AIS to Canadian waters and to identify key
factors that affect their successful establishment. The successful candidate
will focus on diatoms.<BR> <BR>The ideal candidate will have experience in
molecular taxonomy and/or multivariate statistics of large datasets. Initial
support will be for one year, with possibility of extension either in invasive
biology or in research on Arctic phytoplankton.<BR> <BR>To apply, please
send a curriculum vitae (or resume), thesis abstract and contact information for
three academic references to Dr. Irena Kaczmarska, Department of Biology, Mount
Allison University, 63B York Street, Sackville, N.B. E4L 1G7, Canada, e-mail
address: iehrman@mta.ca. <BR> <BR>Review of applications will start on
December 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Preferred
starting date is between January/March 2010, or as negotiated.
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<BR><STRONG>Benthic macroalgal ecology, ecophysiology, phylogeography
(especially Sargassum) <BR>Hong Kong Research Grants
Council<BR></STRONG><BR><BR>The Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) has
recently launched a new programme offering International PhD Fellowship for
international students to study at any of the eight Hong Kong tertiary
institutions. The scheme is rather attractive financially and offers a stipend
of no less than HK$ 20,000 (around US$ 2,500) per month for 3 years, plus HK$
10,000 per year for conference attendance or research related activities. There
is no restriction on the field of studies.<BR>Although the applicants are asked
to apply directly online at http://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/hkphd/, with deadline
being Dec 1, 2009, candidates nominated by any of the universities in Hong Kong
will likely have a greater chance of being accepted. In other words, chances
will be much greater if you already have a laboratory or supervisor willing to
take you in.<BR>My laboratory at the Chinese University of Hong Kong is working
on benthic macroalgal ecology, ecophysiology, phylogeography (especially
Sargassum) in the Northwest Pacific and Southeast Asian regions, systematics of
Sargassum and applied phycology. If you are interested in applying for this Hong
Kong PhD fellowship to come to my lab, I invite you to kindly get in touch.
Kindly send me a copy of your CV, a short write up of your area of interest,
with a draft research plan.<BR><BR>Put O. Ang, Jr.<BR>Marine Science
Laboratory<BR>Department of Biology<BR>The Chinese University of Hong
Kong<BR>Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR<BR>CHINA<BR>Tel no. 852-2609-6133<BR>Fax no.
852-2603-5391<BR>Email: <A
href="mailto:put-ang@cuhk.edu.hk">put-ang@cuhk.edu.hk</A></DIV>
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