Join the BSD Postdoc Steering Committee!

Did you know that, as a postdoc in the BSD at the University
of Chicago, you're already a member of the Postdoctoral
Association? We're looking for a few postdocs to go the next
step and become a member of the BSD Postdoc Steering
Committee. If you're interested or would like more
information, email President James McCracken.

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1. Scientific Integrity Seminar (7/15) "Ethical Implications of the Genome Project"
2. University of Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning: Seminar and Workshop on Teaching Portfolios (8/26 and 9/18)
3. McKinsey and Company Web Presentions
4. Postdoc Job Opportunity at University of Chicago
5. JPMorgan Chicago Info Session (9/24)
6. Academic Keys Biomedical Job Announcements
7. NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices

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1. The Scientific Integrity and the Ethical Conduct of Research Summer Seminar Series Presents:

"Ethical Implications of the Genome Project"
Blanca Camoretti-Mercado
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Billings Hospital Room W-632
* Hosted by The Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine of the Dept of Medicine and the Committee on Molecular Medicine.
* This interactive seminar series is open to the entire BSD community, but may be especially useful for post-doctoral research trainees and junior faculty members with NIH or other research awards who seek training in scientific integrity and ethical research practice. For more information, contact Cindy Gonzales: (cgonzale@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu)

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2. University of Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning:

Seminar and Workshop on Teaching Portfolios
*Seminar on Teaching Portfolios, August 26, 10am-1pm
*Workshop on Teaching Portfolios, September 18, 10am-1pm
To register online, go to http://teaching.uchicago.edu/graduate/index.html, or send an email to teaching@college.uchicago.edu.

Assembling a Teaching Portfolio allows graduate students to think, talk, and write about teaching with precision and sophistication. Teaching Portfolios function both as heuristics for critically analyzing one's teaching performance and as a way for graduate students to practice presenting themselves as knowledgeable, confident, and reflective classroom instructors. This Seminar describes and evaluates potential components of the Teaching Portfolio and involves participants in critical exercises around the construction of the Portfolio. *********************************************************
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3. McKinsey and Company Web Presentions

Dear University of Chicago PhD students and Post-docs:

McKinsey & Company is hosting a series of web-based presentations for PhDs to learn more about our company, the work we do and what opportunities in management consulting are available to graduate students.

1. EXPLORING a CAREER with McKinsey & Company
Presentation Agenda:
* Introduction to McKinsey and our work
* Personal Account from a McKinsey consultant
* Group Q&A Session

If you are interested in attending this web based presentations, please go to the link below to find times and RSVP: www.apd.mckinsey.com/eventsonline

2. CAREERS for WOMEN at McKinsey & Company
Presentation Description:
In this presentation you will learn about McKinsey & Company and what makes the experience of women at McKinsey unique. More specifically, the presenters will talk about the opportunities they have to make real impact, the support they receive in their personal and professional growth, and the influential network of exceptional women professionals of which they are a part. You'll have a chance to ask questions and understand why other women with backgrounds like yours explored McKinsey as a career alternative, the types of projects they've been working on, and the opportunities for growth they've experienced. If you are interested in attending this web based presentations, please go to the link below to find times and RSVP: http://apd.mckinsey.com/jump/online_events.asp

Note: APPLICATION DEADLINE Application deadline for permanent positions in offices worldwide: 10/5/2008 Please visit our website for more information and to apply: http://www.apd.mckinsey.com **********************************************************
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4. Postdoc Job Opportunity at University of Chicago

Specific Title: Post-doctoral Scholar / Research Professional Associate
Generic Title: Research Associate
Division/Department: Biological Sciences / Surgery
Reports To: Michael A. Grassi, MD
General Summary:
Perform research involving basic and translational studies in retinal disease. Participate in studies aimed especially at focusing on cell based models of retinal degeneration and approaches toward elucidating the molecular and genetic pathogenesis of retinitis pigmentosa. Implement high throughput cellular screening assay using small molecules and RNA interference. Assist in the management of research projects in the lab utilizing training in molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics. Carry out experiments under the direct supervision of the principal investigator in conjunction with his collaborators. Additional roles include supporting PI, managing staff, and participating in grant preparation.

Essential Functions:
70% Perform research involving basic and translational studies in retinal disease.
15% Participate in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, institutional review board materials and/or submission as part of grant applications.
10% As needed, represent the PI, supervise staff and perform other administrative tasks. Other Functions
5% All other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Doctoral degree required; concentration in a field of study relevant to the research being conducted preferred; experience in a variety of cell culture, genetic, and molecular biological techniques preferred; experience in grant/manuscript writing preferred; ability to effectively present information both verbally and in writing required; excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills required; ability to function autonomously important; proficiency with computers required.

Mental Demands: Reading and preparation of detailed work; problem solving/analytical skills; oral and written communication.

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5. JPMorgan Chicago Info Session

SAVE THE DATE: JPMorgan Chicago Info Session for PhD students interested in careers in finance
* Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
**Postdocs are welcome!!!**
Ask Us ANYTHING You Want! At JPMorgan Investment Bank's Networking Event you can ask us anything. Meet our people. Get to know us. Discover what a career at JPMorgan is all about. This is where you need to be. jpmorgan.com/careers
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6. Academic Keys Biomedical Job Announcements

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS: ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Academic Manager, Year 1 and 2
School of Medicine
Griffith University
Gold Coast, Queensland Australia
Date Posted: Jun. 19th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15560&t=MEDI080701m ___________________________________________________________________
Executive Director
School of Environment and Sustainability
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK Canada
Date Posted: May. 27th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15319&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Academic Administrators Office of the Provost
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi and Dubai United Arab Emirates
Date Posted: Jun. 23rd, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15596&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________

ACADEMIC POSITIONS
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Faculty Positions -- Life/Health Sciences, Physical Scien...
Center for Learning Innovation
University of Minnesota Rochester
Rochester, MN
Date Posted: May. 21st, 2008 http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15278&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO Date
Posted: Jun. 26th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15644&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Nanyang Professorship
Research Support Office
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Singapore
Date Posted: Jun. 18th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15545&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Lecturer Position
Department of Biology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Date Posted: Jun. 16th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15516&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
Faculty Positions -- Life/Health Sciences, Physical Scien...
Center for Learning Innovation
University of Minnesota Rochester
Rochester, MN
Date Posted: May. 21st, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15279&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NSERC UFA in Molecular Biology
Department of Biology
Nipissing University
North Bay Canada
Date Posted: May. 5th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15101&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
Assistant/Associate Professor
Environmental Health Sciences
Tulane Univ. School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine
New Orleans, LA Date
Posted: Mar. 11th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=14562&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Forest Molecular Geneti...
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
Date Posted: Feb. 12th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=14174&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Trial Coordinator (Based In Tanzania)
Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
London United Kingdom
Date Posted: Jun. 30th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15701&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Clinical Assistant Professor
Medicine- Internal Medicine- Hospitalist Section
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Date Posted: Jun. 18th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15549&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Physician Faculty
Family Medicine
Brody School of Medicine
Greenville, NC
Date Posted: Jun. 17th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15537&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Asst. Program Director, Family Medicine Residency ... Medical Education
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, OH
Date Posted: Jun. 16th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15528&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Hematopathologist Pathology
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
Date Posted: Jun. 11th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15467&t=MEDI080701m ____________________________________________________________________
NEW! - Nephrology Faculty Positions
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Date Posted: Jun. 9th, 2008
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=15446&t=MEDI080701m
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7. NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices

For a full listing of the past two weeks' NIH funding opportunities, please visit:

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm?WeekEnding=7-11-2008

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm?WeekEnding=7-4-2008