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Smith College invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research position focusing on reconstructing the tree of life, with emphasis on the placement of microbial lineages. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extending for additional years. The position will be housed in Professor Laura Katz's laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences; questions should be directed to lkatz@smith.edu.
An ideal candidate will: 1) be a productive researcher with interests in phylogenetics and phylogenomics of microorganisms; 2) have experience in bioinformatics, including managing and manipulating large data sets; 3) have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and 4) be interested in collaborating with graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory.
The goals of the project are to synthesize data on the nature of the tree of life, with particular attention given to microorganisms. The Post-doc will participate in a large collaborative endeavor supported by the NSF AVATOL Program that is aimed at synthesizing a comprehensive tree of life from published analyses, and developing novel tools for community-driven annotation of the tree. Specific responsibilities will include: 1) assembling phylogenetic datasets from diverse microoganisms; 2) working collaboratively with other project members by contributing to method development for analyzing and integrating these datasets; and 3) outreach to the community of systematists studying microorganisms.
To apply, submit application at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21574 with letter of application, C.V., a statement of research interests, representative publications, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin May 15th, 2013.
Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.
Submit application at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21574
The Picker Engineering Program at Smith College invites applications for a one-year, full-time sabbatical replacement faculty position as Visiting Capstone Design Director to coordinate and teach Design Clinic in 2013-2014. Design Clinic is the capstone engineering experience in the Picker Engineering Program that bridges engineering coursework and practice. The one-year appointment begins July 2013.
Primary responsibilities include defining or recruiting design projects across a range of engineering disciplines, coaching design project teams over two semesters, teaching the accompanying capstone course on engineering design and professional practice, and advising students pursuing project-related individual honors theses. Administrative responsibilities include raising/managing the capstone finances and facilitating intellectual property agreements where relevant.
Applicants must have an M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering or a related field. The ideal candidate has experience in both engineering practice and teaching/mentoring across multiple engineering disciplines.
Submit application at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21519 with letter of application, curriculum vitae or resume, list of three references, and statement about engineering design in practice and education. Questions regarding the search should be directed to Design Clinic Director Susannah Howe, Chair of Search Committee, Picker Engineering Program (showe@smith.edu, 413.585.3626). Review of applications will begin immediately.
Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.
Submit application at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21519
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