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Rebecca Lopez

Leal Therapeutics hiring Scientist

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About Leal Therapeutics:

  • CNS-focused biotech start-up working to develop a pipeline of novel, ultra-precise therapeutics for major CNS indications with urgent unmet needs, including neurodegeneration
  • Combination of internal and external programs, ranging from early preclinical to late stage clinical
  • Focus on technology development to improve CNS therapies
  • Focus on the development of truly meaningful and transformative treatments for patients with major CNS diseases and critical unmet needs
  • Fast-paced startup environment with broad exposure to multiple facets of biotechnology and drug development
  • Emphasis on cross-functional collaboration with a relatively flat and integrated structure
  • Continuous career development opportunities and support
  • Flexible schedule and location to develop a larger range of expertise and talent
  • Ability to have a large impact in a growing company

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, execute, analyze, and interpret in vitro and in vivo experiments to support discovery and preclinical development for drug candidates
  • Develop new assays to evaluate drug candidates as needed
  • Document and present results for study reports, conferences, manuscripts, and regulatory submissions
  • Work closely with internal and external collaborators to ensure studies are executed to meet company goals and timelines and in alignment with regulatory requirements
  • Contribute to strategy and development plans for translation from discovery to the clinic
  • Train and mentor junior scientists and research associates

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline with 0-5 years additional experience required
  • Hands-on experience with molecular biology and protein techniques including, but not limited to, qPCR, RT-qPCR, ELISAs, Western blots required
  • Strong organizational and communication skills required
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment required
  • Experience in neuroscience and preclinical models required
  • Experience in molecular biology or nucleic acids preferred
  • Experience in industry or drug development desired

If interested, please contact Laura Heckman (laura.heckman@lealtx.com) with a brief statement of interest and resume.

Scientific Editor, Cell Metabolism

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Cell Metabolism (@Cell_Metabolism) | Twitter

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic full-time Scientific Editor to become part of our Cell Metabolism editorial team. We welcome applications from candidates with research expertise in any topic area covered by the journal, including candidates with translational and/or clinical research experience.

Cell Metabolism is a leading journal publishing at the forefront of metabolism research.  This is an exciting opportunity to engage in the shaping and guiding of basic and translational metabolism research, as well as an opportunity to facilitate and improve the process of scientific discourse and communication. As a member of the Cell Metabolism editorial team, you would be responsible for a broad range of contributions to the journal, including recruiting exciting studies; assessing submitted research papers; selecting and collaborating with top notch referees; identifying timely, emerging topics to commission for review articles; writing and editing content for the journal homepage and social media outlets; and engaging authors throughout the review process. You will play an active role in the development and implementation of journal strategy, while representing Cell Metabolism in the broader company. The job also entails traveling to scientific conferences and research institutions (when it is safe to do so) where you will directly interact with the scientific community and hear about cutting-edge research developments.

Qualifications:

  • A broad interest in and a love of science, with a desire to learn.
  • PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
  • A talent for clear communication. Good editors help authors make their message clear, concise, and compelling, so readers know why the science is important and how it will impact their work.
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
  • Interest in digital communication and publishing trends.
  • Critical thinking and the willingness to learn and absorb new areas of research.
  • The ability to work successfully both independently and in a diverse global team.
  • The specific details of the role and responsibilities will depend on the expertise of the candidate involved. Although previous editorial experience is a plus, we are also considering candidates with no editorial experience.

This is a full-time in-house editorial position, based at the Cell Press office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. However, we are open to having editors based in one of our European Elsevier offices.  Cell Press offers an attractive salary and benefits package and a stimulating and flexible working environment. Applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Your application must include a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your skills and knowledge would further scientific communication and contribute to building the journal and advancing its mission.

Contact: aevans@cell.com

Apply: https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ElsevierJobs/job/Cambridge-MA/Assoc-Scientific-Editor_R24692-1

Virtual Postdoc Recruiting Open House

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Sanford Burnham research institute is having a Virtual Postdoc Recruiting Open House that will be held on Tuesday Aug 31st from 12:00 – 2:00 pm PDT. The Open House is a great opportunity for postdoctoral candidates to learn about the Institute, their training opportunities, including two T32 NIH training grants, and to meet their scientists and mentors. The event also includes opportunities to learn about institutional shared resources as well as leadership development, diversity, education, and training programming.  

The registration link is:  https://conta.cc/3eOqIJ4

Analysis Group – Associate-Health Care position

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Analysis Group

Analysis Group, an economic consulting firm headquartered in Boston, is actively recruiting for an Associate-Health Care position in their Health Economics and Outcomes Research practice and are trying to target various quantitative sociology/ demography students.  To highlight this practice:

Health care engagements with Analysis Group involve identifying and framing valuable research questions, collaborating with leading academic experts, designing and implementing rigorous data analyses, and disseminating research findings through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications, as well as submissions to clinical regulators and health technology appraisal authorities in markets around the world.  Our research draws heavily on the growing variety of health care data, including real-world data, electronic health records, registries, clinical trials and insurance claims, as well as new data collection through medical record reviews, surveys and wearables.  We also draw on and contribute to the development of innovative methodologies and new standards in statistics, machine learning, health economic modeling and data collection technologies. Our work helps define markets, demonstrate value, and inform critical business decisions for innovate health care products.

HEOR at AG

2021-2022 Associate-Health Care

Website link to open positions

Penn 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Virtual Information Sessions

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The Grad Center at Penn will host information sessions for students interested in participating in Penn 3MT, a competition for doctoral and research students to develop and showcase their research communication skills through brief, 3-minute presentations:

  • Wednesday, September 8, 10:00-11:00 AM
  • Tuesday, September 14, 3:00-4:00 PM
  • Wednesday, September 15, 2:00-3:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 23, 9:00-10:00 AM

Explaining your research quickly and clearly is a great skill to have during networking, interviews, and unexpected social situations. The Penn 3MT competition this year will give you that experience and more! Come to one of our virtual information sessions to learn more and hear from past Penn 3MT winners! Register at gsc.upenn.edu/events.

Google Fellowship Call for Applications

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Google PhD Fellowship Program 2020 - 2021, Google Research, USA

Deadlines:

Internal Competition Deadline: September 16, 2021, at 11:59 PM ET
Internal Competition Winners notified: September 24, 2021
Provost’s Office submits 4 nominees: September 30, 2021

Penn has been invited to submit 2-4 nominees for the Google PhD Fellowship Program.

  • Full-time graduate students pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related field (see research areas below)
  • Completed graduate coursework by the Fall of the award year, when the Fellowship begins.
  • The recipient must remain an active, full-time student in a PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
  • Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
  • Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible.

Fellows will be named in the following areas:

  • Algorithms, Optimizations and Markets 
  • Computational Neural and Cognitive Sciences 
  • Health Research
  • Human Computer Interaction 
  • Machine Learning 
  • Machine Perception, Speech Technology and Computer Vision 
  • Mobile Computing 
  • Natural Language Processing (including Information Retrieval and Extraction) 
  • Privacy and Security 
  • Programming Languages and Software Engineering 
  • Quantum Computing 
  • Recommender Systems
  • Structured Data and Database Management 
  • Systems and Networking

For Fellowship details please see the FAQ: https://research.google/outreach/faq/?category=phd

This application requires 2-3 letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from your thesis advisor. You will be able to request letters of recommendation through the Interfolio application process; please start the application soon to give your recommenders ample time to submit letters of recommendation before the September 17 Penn Deadline.

Please combine the following into one PDF:

  1. Most current CV
  2. 1-page CV of your advisor
  3. All undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  4. Research/dissertation proposal (no longer than 8 pages)
  5. Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
  6. Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. (A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?).

Once that is prepared, visit the application form in Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/92670 to submit your application. You will be able to request letters of recommendation through the application process.