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  <id type="integer">114033</id>
  <reference-id>NW185676R3</reference-id>
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  <source>Nature Publishing Group - Print</source>
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  <application-email>pearbour@utmb.edu</application-email>
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  <employer-name>University of Texas Medical Branch</employer-name>
  <company-name>University of Texas Medical Branch</company-name>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[*FACULTY POSITIONS in Translational and Discovery Science*

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB; http://www.utmb.edu) invites applications to fill multiple, tenure-track faculty positions in translational neuropharmacology programs.The ideal candidates are motivated scientist-educators with dynamic research programs who will provide intellectual leadership in research and complement expertise at UTMB and regional institutions. Faculty positions require a Ph.D., a competitive record of publications and evidence of the ability to conduct and fund an active research program. Successful candidates will be engaged in teaching and mentoring at the graduate and medical school level.The ability to work within a discovery and translational science team comprised of biologists, preclinical and clinical scientists is a must. State-of-the-art space and resources are available.The review of applications will begin on November 1,2009, and will continue until positions are filled.The application packet should include a curriculum vitae and a letter (max 3 pages) which outlines research successes and future directions, teaching experience, immigration status, and the names and complete contact information for three potential referees. Please submit applications as a PDF to Pam Arbour (pearbour@utmb.edu). UTMB is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution which proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and are welcome to summarize their contributions to diversity in the cover letter.

*Genetics*

A tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Neurology will be filled in collaboration with the Center for Addiction Research, the Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases and the Department of Neurology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in genetics, molecular biology or neuroscience, and employ Drosophila model systems for the discovery of disease-modifying genes, potential therapeutic targets and novel compounds (small molecules, vaccines) in addiction neurobiology or neurodegeneration.
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  <location>Galveston, TX United States</location>
  <title>Faculty Positions</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0400</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/114033-Faculty-Positions</url>
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