Opportunities for Graduate Students and
Postdoctoral Scholars

2013 Invent Now
Collegiate Inventors Competition
GRADUATE STUDENTS & UNDERGRADS
CALL FOR ENTRIES...
You've invented or discovered something that has a good chance of impacting the world. We've been recognizing inventors like you for over 20 years through the Collegiate Inventors Competition.

If you are a finalist, we will bring you to Washington, DC where you will have your idea evaluated by some of the most important and influential inventors and invention experts in the nation.

You'll also meet other top young inventors from around the country and compete for over $100,000 in prizes including a $15,000 top prize for Graduate students and $12,500 prize for Undergraduate students.

The world deserves to know about you and your invention. And you probably deserve a medal for it too. Enter the Collegiate Inventors Competition today.

For more information visit: www.invent.org/collegiate

Deadline: June 14, 2013

(posted 5/22/13)

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The Society of Fellows, Harvard University
The Society of Fellows is now receiving nominations for three-year Junior Fellowships beginning July 1, 2014. See links to letter and leaflet which explains the purpose and scope of the fellowships and the current rules for their administration. Men and women interested in any field of study are eligible for these fellowships; they should be of the highest calibre of intellectual achievement, i.e. comparable to the most successful candidates for junior faculty positions at leading universities.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 16, 2013 but preferably by the end of June 2013.

For more information: Letter, Leaflet
Nomination form: Form

(Posted 5/7/13)

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WOLFE LABORATORIES, INC.

Postdoctoral Scientist -- Job Summary:
We require a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to work on protein stability & aggregation as it relates to therapeutic protein development. The current postdoctoral project is designed to understand the fundamental mechanism/s of protein instability, sub-visible particulate formation and aggregation using variety of chromatographic, biophysical and biochemical tools.

Where this job could lead:
At Wolfe Laboratories Inc., we pride ourselves on retaining and growing our team members, and ensuring they are developing to their full potential. This position can provide many different avenues for advancement, including:
• Training towards becoming a Project Manager
• Leader of an innovative business line
• Become a Lead Technical Researcher (if successful in winning funding)
• Managing a team of Postdoctoral employees

Interested candidates are requested to email a copy of their resume with a cover letter including salary history to: steve.pangione@wolfelabs.com

Information Sheet: 13-0402
For more information visit: www.wolfelabs.com

(Posted 4/30/13)

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Greek America Foundation Announces
Constantine and Patricia Mavroyannis Scholarship
The Greek America Foundation is proud to announce that the first Constantine and Patricia Mavroyannis Scholarship will be offered for the 2013-2014 academic year. The scholarship will be open to Greek and Greek heritage university graduate students studying for a PhD in either theoretical physics or physical chemistry. Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Constantine and Mrs. Patricia Mavroyannis, this scholarship will recognize scholastic achievement and an interest and commitment to studying theoretical physics or physical chemistry by providing partial assistance to Hellenic graduate students in financing their studies in these fields.

The Constantine and Patricia Mavroyannis Scholarship is open to graduate students who are either Greek or of Greek heritage and are enrolled in a PhD program in either theoretical physics or physical chemistry in the Faculty of Science at a North American university. The scholarship will be in the amount of $5,000 and will be awarded on an annual basis in the fall semester.

The purpose of the Constantine and Patricia Mavroyannis Scholarship is to recognize the importance of education – specifically, to reward and encourage educational achievement by Hellenes in the fields of physics and chemistry and thereby support Hellenic contribution to the global scientific community. The scholarship honors the life and accomplishments of Dr. Constantine Mavroyannis, a career physicist with the National Research Council of Canada, and his wife Patricia.

For application requirements and coversheet, click here.

Deadline for applications and all application materials:
June 3, 2013

(Posted 4/30/13)

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UCSF Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Postdoctoral Positions
The Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking outstanding postdoctoral fellows to pursue groundbreaking research projects involving neurodegenerative illnesses in humans.

Directed by Nobel laureate Stanley B. Prusiner, the IND’s mission is to discover causes and develop cures for diseases of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, the tauopathies, and the prion diseases. Current research at the IND involves both basic and translational science, from molecular, cell and structural biology, to transgenic mouse models and drug discovery.

The postdoctoral mentoring program at the IND trains fellows to become independent investigators qualified to research neurodegenerative diseases using the most appropriate, modern methods. To achieve this goal, fellows must acquire a strong foundation in the fundamentals that will enable them to master new techniques and approaches long after they complete formal training.

Applicants should hold or be close to completing a Ph.D., M.D. or D.V.M. degree and be highly motivated individuals with expertise in one or more of the following: neuroscience, molecular biology, synthetic chemistry, biophysics, cell biology, or animal behavior.

Applicants should apply through the IND’s website at: http://ind.ucsf.edu/ind/careers/postdoctoral with a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief statement of research accomplishments and interests, and the contact information of three references.

Information Sheet: Sheet (Posted 4/8/13)

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BERN - BOSCH ENERGY RESEARCH NETWORK
Student Internships
There are internships through BERN on energy topics. They are all substantive, paid internships, in locations around the country.

Flyer: GradjobBERN

Descriptions: Internships

(Posted 3/18/13)

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The National Academies
National Research Council

Postdoctoral Research Awards
Graduate Research Awards
Senior Research Awards
Competitive awards are available for scientists and engineers to conduct independent research in federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Awards include attractive stipends, health insurance, professional travel and relocation.

Detailed program information, including instructions on how to submit online applications, a list of participating laboratories and their locations, and areas of research, can be found on our website at www.nationalacademies.org/rap

Prospective applicants must contact Adviser(s) at the lab(s) before their application deadline to discuss research interests. Applicants are invited to contact the NRC directly at 202-334-2760 or rap@nas.edu if additional information or assistance is required.

Annual application deadlines:
February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1

(posted 12/14/12)

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Merck's New Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program
The Merck Research Laboratories (MRL) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best–in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical environment at your fingertips, as a MRL postdoc you will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.

Postdoctoral Fellows at Merck will be part of a team of motivated scientists working to discover and develop medicines and vaccines that help meet the world’s unmet medical needs. You will work alongside outstanding researchers and collaborators as part of Merck’s industry-leading research and development organization.

Postdocs at Merck will:
Work in unique laboratory environments with top capabilities, equipment, expertise and knowledge
Obtain experience in drug discovery and development
Generate innovative science resulting in high-quality external publications
Participate in seminars, lectures and meetings, and have the opportunity to interact with the local scientific community
Be positioned for choice careers in pharma, biotechnology, and academia

As a MRL postdoc, you’ll also be entitled to receive a competitive salary, and access to the full benefits programs offered by Merck.

At Merck, our passion is improving health.

To learn more about the MRL Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program, or to apply for a position, visit:
http://www.merck.com/research/fellow/home.html

(Posted 11/19/12)

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Merck-Wolfe Laboratories Postdoctoral Fellowship Announcement
Wolfe Laboratories, an integrated early drug development contract research organization, has an opening for a unique postdoctoral fellowship. As part of its small, but growing postdoc program, Wolfe Laboratories, in collaboration with Merck, will direct a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on understanding the pharmaceutical and physicochemical properties of formulations, and the impact that these properties have on in vivo drug performance. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will conduct client-sponsored research. We are seeking PhD’s or post docs that will complete their program in the next 3-4 months and we may have additional openings in the near future.
The job description can be found at:
http://www.wolfelabs.com/Company/Merck-Wolfe_Laboratories_Postdoctoral_Fellowship.htm

(Posted 9/4/12)

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