BMB Weekly #31: August 26, 2022

Kenyon College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Biology starting in July 2022. We seek a broadly trained biologist with expertise in plant biology at the organismal level. To complement current faculty expertise, we seek candidates whose research focuses on plants, including structure, physiology, systematics, biochemistry, plant disease, environmental biology, and related fields. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, and we seek candidates who will provide inclusive course experiences, effective mentoring, and strong academic support for our diverse student population. Teaching expectations are 5 courses per year, including introductory biology as well as existing (e.g. Plant Biology or Plant Physiology) and/or new courses at the upper level. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship within and outside the sciences. We expect a vigorous research program that involves undergraduate students, leads to publications, and has potential to attract extramural funding. Applicants should hold a Ph.D degree; post-doctoral experience is preferred. We encourage applications from all groups historically underrepresented in the sciences. A full overview of the position can be found on the application page.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website: http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 12, 2022.  Please direct questions to Wade Powell, Search Committee Chair (powellw@kenyon.edu). 

 

Kalsec in Kalamazoo, Michigan, seeks a Lead Scientist to lead research efforts for their Novel Natural Compound Discovery platform. The ideal candidate would have experience in natural products chemistry/Pharmacognosy.  A bit about Kalsec: “Kalsec provides natural Taste & Sensory Solutions, Colors, Food Protection and Advanced Hop Products to the food and beverage industries. We capture the best nature has to offer and utilize over 60 years of experience and industry leading innovation to make food and beverage products look better, taste better and last longer. Family owned and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan since 1958, Kalsec has regional offices, laboratories and sales teams locations in North America, Europe and Asia. As a certified B Corp, Kalsec makes ethical and sustainable decisions that serve our customers, employees, communities and the environment. We are proud to be using our business as a force for good. This position is within Global R&D on the Discovery & Open Innovation team, which leads our long-term innovation efforts.”  See the job posting and apply here.
 

The Guys/Girls Opt for Activities for Life (GOAL) trial research team is in immediate need of students to assist with this large-scale NIH-funded study.  We are starting in 4 urban schools with approximately 63 adolescent-parent dyads per school in the fall of 2022 and will continue into the spring of 2023. We are recruiting for Data Collectors, Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention Coaches (1-2 days/week for 13 weeks), Intervention Leads (1-2 days/week for 13 weeks), Dietary Recall Specialists, as well as Process Evaluators. The positions that require transportation to schools will have transportation provided.
 

These research assistant positions offer $12.00-15.00/hour, in addition to gaining invaluable research experience to strengthen a resume.

Students can contact the Project Manager Aisha Hilliard of the GOAL trial at hillia51@msu.edu if interested in discussing these outstanding opportunities.