IAP Positions Available

Senior Lecturer in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (Queensland, Australia)

Engage in undergraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision and advanced training in pathology, and further development of the School’s MBBS Program.

Come and join Australia’s largest medical degree program

The School of Medicine is acknowledged as a leading provider of medical education and research in Australia, with one of the country’s largest graduate entry, integrated, case-based/PBL four year MBBS Programs and a wealth of internationally-recognized research programs. The School operates over multiple sites, with Queensland Health as a major partner. It includes several academic disciplines spanning the Brisbane metropolitan area, and South-West and Central Queensland, with links to major teaching hospitals and the broader University.

The Role: In the role of Senior Lecturer you will engage in undergraduate teaching, development of the School’s MBBS Program, postgraduate supervision as well as performing research, administrative and other activities associated with the School. The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake clinical diagnostic responsibilities in association with Queensland Health or in the private sector.

The Person: You should possess medical and pathology qualifications and registrable in Queensland as a specialist pathologist. You will have demonstrated teaching skills at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Remuneration: This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 5 years at Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer). The remuneration package will be in the range of $145,145 to $160,115 per annum, including a clinical loading and employer superannuation contributions of 17%. The appointee will also have the right of private practice.

Contact: Obtain the position description and selection criteria here or contact Ms Rachael Richards on (07) 3365 5501 or email r.richards1@uq.edu.au. Telephone Professor Sunil R Lakhani, Head, Molecular & Cellular Pathology on (07) 3365 5340, to discuss the role.
Send applications to the Human Resource Advisor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Edith Cavell Building, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston Qld 4029, or email applications.health@uq.edu.au

Closing Date for Applications: 30 October 2008
Reference Number: 3018948

Company: Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Location: Cambridge, MA

PATHOLOGY LEADER

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a PATHOLOGY LEADER, Broad Institute-Biological Samples Platform (BSP), to focus on the creation of standardized tissue collection protocols, quality control, and diagnostic evaluation for tissue-based projects. Will oversee the dissection and processing of human tissue biological samples and their derivatives. The human tissue and tissue sample derivatives collected by the platform may include fresh or snap-frozen human tissue samples, whole blood, DNA, RNA, and human tissue in formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks. Will work closely with BSP director, manager, and software engineers to develop standardized tissue collection protocols and processing for projects involving a wide range of normal and diseased human tissues; collaborate with internal researchers, particularly those within the Cancer Program, to provide pathology support and intellectual input during project planning, tissue collection, results interpretation, and validation phases of projects; and oversee the processing and storage of slides and/or tissue sections from all incoming tissue.

REQUIREMENTS: a M.D. in pathology or related field, residency training in anatomical pathology, and research experience. Genomic and/or molecular biology experience a plus. Must have experience with manual and automated tissue processes (LCM, slide and section prep, flow cytometry, RNA/DNA isolation from formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization). Excellent organization and time management skills required, as are excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, shift priorities quickly, and skillfully solve problems.

Interested applicants may apply online at http://www.broad.mit.edu/info/careers/ and reference job number MIT-00005385. Please indicate that you located this position on the International Academy of Pathology website. *EOE*.

PROFILE: the Broad Institute was founded to empower scientists of all kinds to work together on difficult, diverse, critical genomic and biomedical challenges. The Institute is a unique collaboration between the MIT and Harvard academic and medical communities, and it offers comprehensive benefits including:

* Competitive pay
* Medical, dental, life insurance plans
* 401(k) plan with matching contributions
* Tuition assistance plan
* Four weeks of vacation after one year
* T-Pass subsidy program

Join a team that works the way you’ve always wanted to work.