Best post doc position ever: w/ Jessica Green, myself, Jay Stachowicz, Jenna Lang

copied from U. Oregon web site

Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Institute of Ecology and Evolution

Posting: 14431
Location: Eugene
Closes: Open Until Filled

Revised Posting
Postdoctoral Position in Microbial Ecology and Evolution
Jessica Green at the University of Oregon (http://pages.uoregon.edu/green/) is currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to collaborate on the Seagrass Microbiome Project (http://seagrassmicrobiome.org).  

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a biological, computational, mathematical, or statistical field and strong writing skills.  The ideal candidate will have experience developing and applying models to understand the ecology, evolution, and/or function of complex systems.  Experience in the analysis of environmental sequence data is highly desirable, but not required. 
  
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to creatively and independently tackle one or more of the science questions outlined in the Seagrass Microbiome Project grant proposal (http://seagrassmicrobiome.org/2014-grant-proposal/), funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.  

The successful candidate will interact regularly with team members Jonathan Eisen (http://phylogenomics.wordpress.com), Jay Stachowicz http://www-eve.ucdavis.edu/stachowicz/stachowicz.shtml, and Jenna Lang (http://jennomics.com/) at the University of California, Davis through weekly tele-conferencing and also through regular visits to the UC Davis campus. 

At the University of Oregon, the candidate will benefit from ongoing microbiome research programs including the Microbial Ecology and Theory of Animals Center for Systems Biology (http://meta.uoregon.edu/) and the Biology and Built Environment Center (http://biobe.uoregon.edu/).

The position is available for 1 year with the possibility for renewal depending on performance.  The start date is flexible.  Please email questions regarding the position to Jessica Green (jlgreen@uoregon.edu).

To apply
A complete application will consist of the following materials:
(1) a brief cover letter explaining your background and career interests
(2) CV (including publications)
(3) names and contact information for three references 
Submit materials to ie2jobs@uoregon.edu.  Subject: Posting 14431

To ensure consideration, please submit applications by March 10, 2015, but the position will remain open until filled. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.  We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

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Post-doc w/ me, Jessica Green, Jay Stachowicz, and Jenna Lang on seagrass microbiomes

Postdoctoral Position in Microbial Ecology and Evolution

Jessica Green at the University of Oregon Green (http://pages.uoregon.edu/green/) is currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to explore fundamental questions in microbial ecology and evolution. Applicants should have a PhD in a biological, computational, mathematical, or statistical field with extensive training using theory and/or modeling to understand the ecology and evolution of complex biological communities, and strong writing skills. Experience developing and applying quantitative phylogenetic ecological methods is highly desirable, but not explicitly required for candidates who have otherwise demonstrated strong quantitative skills.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the Seagrass Microbiome Project (http://seagrassmicrobiome.org) in collaboration among Jonathan Eisen https://phylogenomics.wordpress.com), Jay Stachowicz http://www-eve.ucdavis.edu/stachowicz/stachowicz.shtml, and Jenna Lang (http://jennomics.com/) at the University of California, Davis. The Seagrass Microbiome Project aims to integrate the long interest in seagrass ecology and ecosystem science with more recent work on microbiomes to produce a deeper, more mechanistic understanding of the ecology and evolution of seagrasses and the ecosystems on which they depend. Our studies of the community of microorganisms that live in and on seagrasses – the seagrass “microbiome” – will contribute to a broader understanding of host-microbe systems biology, and will benefit from ongoing University of Oregon research programs including the Microbial Ecology and Theory of Animals Center for Systems Biology (http://meta.uoregon.edu/) and the Biology and Built Environment Center (http://biobe.uoregon.edu/).

The position is available for 1 year with the possibility for renewal depending on performance. The start date is flexible. Please email questions regarding the position to Jessica Green (jlgreen).

To apply

A complete application will consist of the following materials:

(1) a brief cover letter explaining your background and career interests

(2) CV (including publications)

(3) names and contact information for three references

Submit materials to ie2jobs. Subject: Posting 14431

To ensure consideration, please submit applications by November 1, 2014, but the position will remain open until filled.

Women and minorities encouraged to apply. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

Job Announcement: Moore Foundation Program Associate

This seems like a potentially interesting job.  I note - I love the Moore Foundation - and just about everything they are doing in science.  Below is the email I recieved from the Project Lead Jon Kaye:

We have opened a search for a Program Associate. Details at the link below and attached. Please share with Bachelor’s and Master’s level individuals who may be interested. http://www.moore.org/about/careers?gnk=job&gni=8a8725d0494f97e601495deb88ba30cb We will also be opening a search for a PhD-level Program Officer position soon—stay tuned for details.

Full text of the announcement is below:

Program Associate, Marine Microbiology Initiative   Marine Microbiology Initiative The Marine Microbiology Initiative (MMI) seeks to gain a comprehensive understanding of marine microbial communities, including their genetic diversity, composition and function; their ecological role in the oceans; and their contribution to ocean health and productivity.   More information about MMI can be found at: http://www.moore.org/programs/science/marine-microbiology-initiative   The Position The Program Associate will provide programmatic support to the Marine Microbiology Initiative. The primary responsibility is to ensure that the systems to manage grants and strategic workflows are implemented efficiently by the MMI team through effective coordination of team processes and activities.   Key Responsibilities Facilitate coordination of overall Initiative grantmaking processes and strategic planning efforts. Employ project and grant management tools to manage information on the grant pipeline, including grant requirements, preparing reporting templates for grantees and tracking payments. Support timely programmatic decisions through tracking and analyzing the Initiative budget allocation, including funding and grantmaking projections. Assist with analysis of current and prospective grantees’ legal and financial status. Analyze grantee financial reports. Develop, solicit and manage website content. Analyze and report on media, news outlets, and scientific journals and share relevant information with the team. Collect and organize scientific publications, including compiling citations using bibliographic software. Help organize and schedule conferences, workshops and meetings with members of the MMI community, including arranging travel (meals, lodging, etc.) for meeting participants as needed, managing event expenses and participant reimbursements, etc. Develop and give presentations for internal and external audiences regarding the Initiative’s activities. Apply knowledge of MMI and the Science Program when addressing inquiries from the MMI community. Actively participate in Science Program and Foundation meetings, trainings, and other activities. Communicate directly with grantees and prospective grantees regarding grantmaking procedures. Support team by helping manage review process for grant proposals, as needed. Coordinate MMI team activities, organize team meetings and calendars, manage documents, and carry out other administrative duties as requested. Maintain meeting agendas, create and distribute meeting notes and synthesis documents, maintain action items for the team.   Experience and Education The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field. Demonstrated work experience in administration and/or project management. Interest in scientific research (such as biology, environmental microbiology, oceanography, ecology, earth sciences, chemistry, physics, etc.) demonstrated through work, extracurricular activities, and/or volunteer programs.   Competencies and Attributes The ideal candidate will also have: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent project management and analytical skills. A strong team orientation, positive attitude, integrity, self-motivation, discipline, and reliability. Ability to work independently, self-manage priorities and goals for projects, meet deadlines, and multi-task while working well under pressure. Work proactively and take initiative while consulting with Program Director and Program Officers as appropriate. Ability to think critically and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate courses of action. Interest and ability to synthesize knowledge in a variety of scientific fields. Willingness to ask for help and identify appropriate resources to accomplish tasks, when necessary. Strong written, oral, graphic, and inter-personal communication skills (e.g. phone inquiries, webpages, PowerPoint presentations, correspondence, and research summaries). Proficiency with office productivity software (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).   Desired Behavioral Characteristics The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following behaviors, which are the hallmarks of our culture and characterize how we strive to do our work with each other and our partners:  Practice courageous conversations  Build trusted relationships  Move with speed  Build high-performing teams  Focus on what matters  Take smart risks  Plan outcomes, learn and adapt       Compensation and Benefits Compensation includes a competitive base salary and an excellent package of health, retirement savings and other benefits.   Application Process Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance.   The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All correspondence will remain confidential.