The Postdoctoral Excellence in Research and Teaching (PERT) Program is a comprehensive program which offers up to three years of support to outstanding candidates seeking advanced postdoctoral research training, teacher training and student mentorship opportunities in preparation for an academic career in biomedical and life sciences. Funded by NIGMS through an IRACDA (Institutional Research and Career Development Award) training grant, the PERT program also fosters ties between research-intensive institutions and minority-serving institutions.

PERT trainees may select from over thirty-six faculty research mentors at the University of Arizona, representing a broad range of disciplines in biomedicine, bioengineering, genetics, biochemistry, neurobiology, evolutionary biology, molecular/cellular biology, physiology and behavior. The program stresses the use of model organisms for biomedical and life sciences research. The program is administered through the Arizona Research Laboratories Center for Insect Science and is partnered with a Minority Serving Institution, Pima Community College.

Starting salary, based on the NIH NRSA scale, will be $37,368 for program participants with less than one year of postdoctoral experience. An annual allowance for research supplies and travel is also included. Positions are dependent upon continued funding. Additional information about the Center for Insect Science and the PERT program is available at http://cis.arl.arizona.edu/PERT.

Qualifications: Applicants must have, as of the beginning date of the appointment, a Ph.D. in a related field from an accredited institution and must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or non-citizen nationals. Applicants should have no more than two previous years of postdoctoral experience at the time of application.

Application: All applicants must apply electronically through the University of Arizona’s Career Track website at: https://www.uacareertrack.com, citing Job #44851. Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 1 October 2010.

All applications are to include:

• A letter of interest with a statement explaining how the PERT program will assist the applicant in his/her research and career goals
• A CV
• A three to six page research proposal developed with the intended PERT faculty research mentor describing the project to be undertaken during the training period
• Three letters of reference
• A letter of support from the intended faculty research mentor

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact relevant Program Faculty as soon as possible to discuss research projects and the application process. Original letters of reference and the letter from the proposed faculty research mentor should be mailed to: PERT, Center for Insect Science, 1007 E. Lowell Street, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0106. Emailed letters will be accepted only if accompanied by an electronic signature. The letter of interest, CV and research proposal must be submitted online through the UA Career Track website listed above. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Please contact Teresa Kudrna for more information, tkudrna@email.arizona.edu, 520-621-9310.

[Posted 17 August 2010]

Indiana University invites applications for up to two post-doctoral traineeships to be supported by NICHD via an NIH T32 training grant entitled, “Common Themes in Reproductive Diversity.” We offer broadly integrative training in the areas of sexual reproduction and development with a focus on the behavior of animals including humans. Research conducted by participants addresses key questions in the development and expression of sex differences, as well as maternal and paternal effects on morphological, sexual, and social development. Indiana University's excellent support for research and its globally recognized strengths in human sexual health, gender studies, animal behavior, endocrinology, and the evolution of development ensure high quality training. For more information see http://www.indiana.edu/~reprodiv/index.htm

We welcome candidates interested in human as well as nonhuman behavior who wish to train across disciplinary lines.

Traineeships include a competitive salary based on current NIH pay scale commensurate with experience, and modest funds to support research and travel. The successful applicant will help foster collaborations among faculty and serve as a professional model for pre-doctoral trainees. A Ph.D. in gender studies, psychology, biology, neuroscience, chemistry, or a related field is required. Candidates are invited to make initial contacts with training faculty, available for viewing at: http://www.indiana.edu/~reprodiv/faculty.htm

To apply, please visit the following website to find instructions and forms to download: http://www.indiana.edu/~reprodiv/apply/ Please email your completed application to Linda Summers at lisummer@indiana.edu or (less desired) mail it to 402 N. Park Street, Bloomington, IN 47405. The email subject line should read: CTRD Post-doc Application. For full consideration, applications should arrive by 15 August 2010, although later applications will be considered. The search will continue until the positions are filled. Please note that one of the lines must begin on or before April 2011, and the second line would not become available before May 2011. If you have specific questions about the process or fellowships, please contact Ellen Ketterson (ketterso@indiana.edu) who will answer your questions or forward your inquiry to the appropriate person.

Minority applicants are especially encouraged to apply. Trainees must be citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents of the US. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

[Posted 1 June 2010]