• Student Internship in Tumor Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital
• Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program in Biotechnology at Northeastern
• Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies-Summer 2013 Courses
• Advancing Women in Academia: 2nd Annual Networking Conference
• Combined VMD-Phd Degree
• CNIO Cancer Symposium on Frontiers in Tumor Heterogeneity and Plasticity
• Citizen Outreach Director
• Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Developmental Biology Teaching Workshop
• Maine Sea Grant College Program
• Biological Science Technician Position
• Orthopedic Clinical Research Assistant
| Student Internship in Tumor Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital |
| Organization: Harvard Medical School |
Opportunity Description: Interested in learning laboratory basic and translational research and contribute to the cancer field? We have one position available for an undergraduate student to join a new project in the Edwin Steele Laboratory for Tumor Biology at Massachusetts  General Hospital (Harvard Medical School) dealing with environmental influences on cancer progression. The laboratory is led by Dr Rakesh K. Jain, Professor of Tumor Biology and an HST-‐affiliated faculty member. Specifically, we aim to study how metabolic disarrangements like obesity can promote tumor growth, and whether therapy targeting this connection can be effective against cancer.
You will be given the possibility to learn/practice in vivo and in vitro techniques and to perform data analysis. You will be able to work with mouse models, perform basic mouse surgery, microscopy (confocal/intravital imaging), immunohistochemistry, cell culture and several in vitro techniques (RNA preparations and qPCR, Western blot analysis for protein expression, ELISA for protein quantification, and others). Applicants should preferably have some research experience and an interest in cancer research in general, and in tumor biology in particular. But above all, be enthusiastic and eager to learn and contribute to a research project addressing an important issue in the cancer field. The student should be able to commit to at least the summer, but preference will be given if you can start your training before. Significant contributions will be recognized with co‐authorship on manuscripts published as a direct result of the student’s work. |
| Additional Information: Program website, for additional information please contact Joao Incio, MD. jincio@steele.mgh.harvard.edu |
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Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program in Biotechnology at Northeastern University |
| Organization: Northeastern University |
Opportunity Description: The Professional Science Master’s in Biotechnology at  Northeastern is an innovative graduate degree designed to allow students to pursue advanced training in biotechnology while simultaneously developing business and professional skills. A prominent feature of the degree is a graduate cooperative education component which will provide students enrolled in the program with up to six months of on-the-job training. PSM graduates are referred to as “T-shaped” professionals with both deep knowledge of a specific discipline and broad knowledge of the communications and relational skills necessary to excel in any business and adapt to a changing workplace. The application deadline for fall 2013 for applicants who will need a visa is May 1. For all other applicants, the deadline for fall 2013 is July 1, 2013. |
| Additional Information: Program website |
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| Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies-Summer 2013 Courses |
| Organization: Ecosystem Field Studies |
| Opportunity Description: Study, hike, & camp in the amazing foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Gain valuable career skills in hands-on ecosystem field research, and earn 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits. This is an opportunity to apply your classroom/textbook learning while immersed in an incredible Colorado ecosystem setting! These field studies are open to students from all universities- accredited by the University of Montana at Missoula Environmental Studies Program.
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| Additional Information: Visit www.ecofs.org for all course info |
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| Advancing Women in Academia: 2nd Annual Networking Conference |
| Organization: University of Maine |
Opportunity Description: Attend this day-long event aimed at connecting women faculty from higher education institutions across Maine. The schedule features keynote speaker Dr. Jaime Lester of George Mason University, and a poster session that supports informal discus sion of research and scholarly projects. Afternoon workshops will focus on topics relevant to women striving to succeed in academia.Participants will include faculty from each of the UMS campuses, Colby, Bates, and Bowdoin colleges, the University of New England, Husson University, and Maine’s community colleges. There are no fees to attend, but registration is required. For more information about the conference, explore the links below, or call the ADVANCE Rising Tide Center at 581-3439.Date: Tuesday May 14, 2013Time: 8 am – 4 pm Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 250 Haskell Road, Bangor |
| Additional Information: Draft Agenda, Online Registration, Conference Overview and Poster Session Guidelines |
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| Combined VMD-PhD Degree |
| Organization: Penn Veterinary Medicine |
Opportunity Description: Rabbits help lower cholesterol. Cats may lead to a breakthrough in the AIDS epidemic. And dogs have taught doctors new heart surgery techniques. Even lobsters help  scientists understand Parkinson’s disease. Since the turn of the century, animal research has helped wipe out such diseases as smallpox and polio while increasing the human lifespan by 28 years. Whether it’s fighting epilepsy, finding a cure for Alzheimer’s or making progress in brain and spinal cord trauma, the link between human health and animal health is absolutely crucial.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine provides an outstanding environment for the training of future veterinary scientists through our combined VMD-PhD program. It’s an excellent way for you to continue your education while impacting the future of medicine for humans and all species. |
| Additional Information: Program website |
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| CNIO Cancer Symposium on Frontiers in Tumor Heterogeneity and Plasticity |
| Organization: Spanish National Cancer Research Center |
Opportunity Description: The event is scheduled for October 27-30, 2013, in Madrid, Spain, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the inauguration of the CNIO. Tumor heterogeneity and plasticity have substantial implications for fundamental and clinical cancer research. To cover some of  the most relevant and recent advances in this area, we have invited world leading experts to speak about The cancer cell of origin, The clonal evolution of cancer, Microenvironment and heterogeneity, Tumor cell plasticity and Tumor heterogeneity in the clinic. A Welcome Reception on Sunday night will precede an exciting 2.5 days program of invited talks, including keynote lectures by Nelly Polyak and Jose Baselga, poster sessions and short talks, aimed at setting the scene for the exchange of novel ideas and discussions on emerging molecular mechanisms of tumor heterogeneity and its clinical implications. Participation is limited to 400 attendees. Deadlines are July 31 for early registration, September 2 for abstract submission and September 16 for registration. |
| Additional Information: Program description, Program poster - For more information, please contact the program director, Maria Blasco, at: mblasco@cnio.es |
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| Citizen Outreach Director |
| Organization: Fund for the Public Interest |
Opportunity Description: This nonprofit organization is seeking individuals to run their grassroots campaign offices. They need smart, hard-working students who will work well in a team  and are eager to work for change after graduation. The Fund for the Public Interest helps some of the top progressive organizations in the country work on issues such as clean energy, equal rights for LGBT Americans, and getting big money out of politics. Citizen Outreach Directors will be working on behalf of groups like the Environment America, the Human Rights Campaign and US PIRG. As a Citizen Outreach Director for the Fund, you run a campaign office in one of dozens of cities throughout the country. The staff you supervise educates citizens about the issues and gets them involved in campaigns to win progressive change. In essence, you build a team of committed activists who, in turn, mobilize hundreds or thousands of citizens to take action. |
| Additional Information: Fund for the Public Interest main website, Detailed job description and application information - For more information, please contact the Recruitment Director, Peggy Mansperger, at: pmansperger@fundstaff.org |
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| Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology |
| Organization: The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions |
Opportunity Description: The program begins in August each year. Students complete clinical education in all areas of diagnostic radiography and are introduced to medical imaging specialties. Program graduates are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination and obtain Maine State Licensing.Radiologic technology combines advanced technology and human compassion. Radiologic technologists use their knowledge of physics, human anatomy, and physiology to create permanent medical images. Through a blend of classroom and clinical training, students learn radiographic equipment operation, patient positioning, radiation safety, and patient care. The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology. The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. |
| Additional Information: Program website page, Program brochure |
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Developmental Biology Teaching Workshop |
| Organization: Darling Marine Center, The Marine Laboratory of the University of Maine |
Opportunity Description: This workshop is designed for college and university faculty members, especially post-docs and graduate students about to begin teaching developmental  biology. It provides basic hands-on experience with some organisms commonly studied in teaching laboratories. These include sea urchins and sand dollars, planaria, Drosophila, chick embryos, Spirostomum, Hydra, Lumbriculus, and flowering plants. Techniques will range from classical microsurgical techniques to fluorescence microscopy and applications of reporter gene technology. |
| Additional Information: Program website page, Program registration |
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Maine Sea Grant College Program |
| Organization: University of Maine |
Opportunity Description: Maine Sea Grant serves as the point of contact for graduate  students interested in marine-related fellowships through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including: theDean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, the NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship, and the Sea Grant/NMFS Graduate Fellowship Program in Population Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics. Each year, Maine Sea Grant also awards one Undergraduate Scholarship in Marine Sciences to one third-year undergraduate student within the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences.
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| Additional Information: Program website page |
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Biological Science Technician Position |
| Organization: Department of Agriculture |
Opportunity Description: A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and  care for more than 193 million acres of our nation’s most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies.It’s an awesome responsibility – but the rewards are as limitless as the views.This position is located on a Forest Service Unit. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of recurring and complex duties in support of ecological research on forest and/or rangeland ecosystems. |
| Additional Information: USA Jobs description and application information |
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| Orthopedic Clinical Research Assistant |
| Organization: Maine Medical Center |
Opportunity Description: The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for the  coordination and management of the Joint Replacement Registry. A successful candidate will exhibit strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and should be comfortable handling various technical aspects of the database (e.g., database software, bar-code scanning equipment, etc.) He or she will have the ability to work and effectively communicate with physicians and clinical staff, as well as interact with patients both face-to-face and over the phone. In addition, he or she may have the opportunity to help instruct the activities of Research Assistants that may be involved in the study. |
| Additional Information: Position description- For more information, please contact Adam Rana MD at ranaal@mmc.org |
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