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• Postdoctoral Research Position in Arthritis & Bone Destruction - Uni of Massachusetts, USA
• PhD Scholarship - Uni of Melbourne
• Bone Research Group Leader - ANZAC Researach Institute

Postdoctoral Research Position in Arthritis & Bone Destruction

University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA

Posted: 18 June 2008

P.I.: Ellen M. Gravallese, M.D.
Institution: UMASS Medical School, Rheumatology
Title: Academic/Research-Rheumatology
Location: Massachusetts, USA

RESEARCH AREA:
Mechanisms of inflammatory arthritis and bone destruction.

A postdoctoral position is available for research involving pathogenic mechanisms in inflammatory arthritis and bone destruction. Projects focus on: studies addressing the mechanisms of bone loss, erosion and repair in animal models of arthritis, analysis of contributing factors and cell types, and transcriptional regulation of genes involved in bone remodeling in inflammatory arthritis. Excellent collaborative research environment including multiple core facilities. The research will involve the use of well-validated animal models, histopathology, micro-CT, micro-array techniques, and quantitative PCR. Training in specific arthritis models and micro-CT will be provided.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree. A strong background in molecular biology and/or immunology is required along with knowledge of data analysis and interpretation, and simple statistical analysis. Experience in animal models, histology and analysis of bone tissue is also sought, though not required. The position is available now and is funded.

Please address all inquiries to:

Ellen M. Gravallese, M.D.
rheumatologylab@umassmed.edu
University of Massachusetts Medical School
364 Plantation Street, LRB 214
Worcester, MA 01605

PhD Scholarship

Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Western Hospital, Footscray, Victoria

Posted: 8 April 2008

A full-time PhD scholarship is immediately available within the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne, Western Health, Footsray under the supervision of Associate Professor Robin Daly and Professor Peter Ebeling. The candidate will work with a collaborative team on a major project that will examine the effectiveness of a community-based exercise and osteoporosis education program for optimizing musculoskeletal health and function in community dwelling older adults.

This opportunity provides an excellent mix of academic and professional development, and the successful applicant would be well placed at the completion of the PhD to choose a career path in either an academic or professional arena. The applicant must have a first class Honours degree or equivalent in physiotherapy, exercise physiology or health-related sciences and be able to commence mid 2008.

Stipend $23,000 p.a. for 3 years.

For additional information or queries, please contract A/Prof Robin Daly on 8345 6924 or email: rdaly@unimelb.edu.au

Research Group Leader

Bone Research Program, ANZAC Research Institute, Sydney, Australia

Posted: 5 June 2008

The ANZAC Research Institute is seeking to appoint an outstanding scientist to the position of Group Leader in its successful Bone Research Program.

Applicants should be early to mid career, independent researchers with a competitive publication track record in the area of bone research or related areas, particularly endocrinology, and outstanding scientific credentials. Successful candidates will demonstrate a research agenda that fits within the strategic research directions of the Bone Research Program, with an emphasis (but not limited to) osteoblast and osteoclast biology, bone cancer and metabolic bone disease (for more details on our research program see the ANZAC Researach Institute website: www.anzac.edu.au).

The primary appointment will be at the level of a Senior Scientist, with an appropriate academic title to be negotiated according to seniority and academic achievements. The position is full time and will initially be for one (1) year, with further employment depending on available funding and need.

About The ANZAC Research Institute
Opened in 2000, the ANZAC Research Institute conducts world-leading research in a variety of areas with a common theme of ageing and health. On the grounds of Concord Hospital and affiliated with University of Sydney, the Institute’s nine research groups conduct basic, clinical and public health research into neurogenetics and neurodegenerative diseases; male reproductive health; effects of aging on the liver function and cardiovascular disease; cancer pharmacology; the biology of blood vessels; and bone biology. The ANZAC Research Institute now provides a research home for over 100 scientists and 30 graduate students undertaking research training who earn nearly $6 million of external grant-based funding income and publish around 200 scientific papers per year.

About Bone Research Program
The Bone Research Program pursues research in Basic Bone Biology, Applied Bone Metabolism and Clinical Research in Metabolic Bone Disease. Our group has a strong interest in osteoblast biology, bone cancer and the development and evaluation of transgenic models of bone disease. A number of exciting and competitive projects are presently under way, currently funded by six, partly collaborative NHMRC and a large number of other substantial grants. We enjoy productive collaborations with national and international research groups as well as industry partners. Our plan is to further develop a comprehensive research program that makes use of the many opportunities provided by a multidisciplinary institution such as the ANZAC Research Institute, and of our existing research network. Our goal is to extend our research efforts to areas relevant to bone biology and disease, and to foster scientific excellence.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in an appropriate discipline
• At least 3 years postdoctoral research experience
• Australian or NZ citizenship or Visa to work in Australia

For further details, please contact Prof Markus Seibel at mjs@anzac.edu.au
Please forward applications including curriculum vitae, certified transcripts and details of at least two professional referees to Human Resources Manager, ANZAC Research Institute, Concord Hospital NSW 2139 or pmcdowell@med.usyd.edu.au