Toxicology Track

Weekly Newsletter of the MSU Center for Integrative Toxicology
Director: Norbert Kaminski/Editor: Lois Furry

January 8, 2007, Vol. 30, Number 1

Seminar / Course Announcement / Positions

Seminars

*The Center for Integrative Toxicology presents David Warheit, Ph.D., of Dupont Haskell Laboratory, to speak on "Impact of nanoparticulates on respiratory health effects: Toxicity is not always dependent solely upon particle size and surface area" on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. in the Holden Hunt Club, 1967 room.  Limited seating available and lunch provided.  Reservations required by contacting Amy Swagart at swagart@msu.edu or calling 353-6469.  For a synopsis of the seminar, go to Warheit seminar.

*Fulfills seminar requirements for the Environmental and Integrative Toxicological Sciences Graduate Programs.  Seminars that fulfill this requirement are archived at seminars.

Course Announcement

Topics in Toxicology: New Course, Spring 2007, VM 820, Section 02; Molecular Journeys to Cell Death; Tuesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m., in 162 Food Safety and Toxicology Building.  This is a 1-credit, seminar course that will meet two hours per week for the first half of the semester. The focus will be recent developments in understanding the molecular signaling that leads to cell death. Potential topics include ADP ribosylation, endoplasmic reticulum stress responses, mitochondrial reactive oxygen species generation and others. Students will be expected to present original research articles and/or reviews on assigned topics. This course will apply toward the Environmental and Integrative Toxicological Sciences Program requirements. Prerequisite: One course in  biochemistry/molecular biology. Moderators: Drs. Patti Ganey, Bob Roth, and Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan.  Contact Dr. Ganey (ganey@msu.edu) or Dr. Roth (rothr@msu.edu).

Positions

The Center for Integrative Toxicology (CIT) at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-track academic year faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in chemical carcinogenesis or developmental toxicology. The CIT has over 40 affiliated faculty members and administers a Superfund Program Project grant and a Training grant, both awarded by the NIH, NIEHS. We are seeking candidates with expertise in either chemical carcinogenesis or developmental toxicology to strengthen our growing interest in these areas. Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Toxicology or a related discipline, postdoctoral research experience and demonstrated success in obtaining extramural funding. This position involves a joint appointment in the CIT and in a biomedical science department (e.g., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Physiology) consistent with his/her expertise and interests. In addition to contributing to the CIT, the candidate will have the opportunity to participate in one or more other interdisciplinary research and training programs including the National Food Safety and Toxicology Center, the Center for Biological Modeling, Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Centers and the Genetics and Neuroscience Programs. He/she will be expected to establish and maintain an independent and extramurally-funded research program and to contribute to the teaching and service missions of the department and the CIT. Interested individuals should send their curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and future research plans, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Center for Integrative Toxicology, 165C Food Safety and Toxicology Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. Electronic submissions may be sent to: swagart@msu.edu. Review of applications will begin March 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics under the direction of Curtis Klaassen, Professor and Chair (http://www.kumc.edu/pharmacology/), is continuing its expansion by inviting applications for two Assistant Professors, tenure-track faculty positions to augment the strength of eight recent hires. Preference will be given to candidates in areas, such as nuclear receptors, toxicology, or xenobiotic disposition (ADME), that complement existing strengths in the department and the medical center. This expansion is supported by a new Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant entitled Nuclear Receptors in Liver Function and Dysfunction, a recently renewed training grant in Environmental Sciences, and a new research building.  Broad areas of strength at the medical center include cancer, neuroscience, reproductive biology, renal pathophysiology, and growing efforts in liver biology.  A competitive startup package and appropriate space will be offered. Standard support facilities are present, including biotechnology, transgenics, proteomics, and a state-of-the-art imaging center. The  department also has excellent molecular biology (robot, real time PCR, sequencer), and LC-MS/MS facilities.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the positions are filled. Anticipated appointment date is as early as July 1, 2007. Applicants must be proficient in the use of the English language. Applicants should provide a C.V., statement of research interests, and names of three references.  To review the position description and apply on-line go to http://jobs.kumc.edu and search for position J0020073.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has an opening for a Research Scientist 3 in Toxicology.  The salary range is $67,775 - $81,012 and the location is Albany, NY. Qualifications include a Bachelors degree and four years of professional experience in fish or wildlife toxicology or similar specialty; or a masters degree and three years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and one year of such experience. Duties include to act as leader of the Biota Contaminant Monitoring Unit in the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources; and lead the Divisions Hudson River efforts regarding remedial activities, with special emphasis on research and surveillance. Efforts will focus on contaminants in fish, wildlife and their habitats and habitat restoration and protection; will coordinate with natural resource damages. Send resume to: Ms. Sherri Williams, Personnel Administrator Bureau of Personnel, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-5060; Fax: 518-402-9038; e-mail: smwillia@gw.dec.state.ny.us.  Applications will be accepted until close of business January 17, 2007.

NSF International, Department of Toxicology Services,  in Ann Arbor, MI has an opening for a Senior Toxicologist.  The successful candidate will review and compile published / unpublished toxicology studies and other relevant scientific data for the development of human health risk assessment documents. This position will report to the director, toxicology services. Responsibilities include: review and summarize toxicology data; write MAL documents; present MAL documents to the NSF Health Advisory Board for external peer review; assist in the preparation and conduct of NSF Health Advisory Board meetings; prepare and give presentations outside NSF to promote NSFs toxicology expertise; provide backup for certification in areas of expertise; participate in special projects related to certification; assist other toxicology staff members in writing MAL documents; help develop procurement of risk assessment work from certification and non-certification customers; and perform other duties, as assigned. Required qualifications include: a Doctorate in toxicology or a related field; a minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience; familiarity with ANSI/NSF Annex A and the types of toxicology tests and risk assessment procedures specified; ability to identify, collect, and summarize pertinent data; excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write a publishable document requiring minimal editing; attention to detail; good interpersonal and presentation skills. Preferred qualifications include technical writing experience; familiarity with EPA risk assessment guidelines; familiarity with EPA/FDA/OECD guidelines for the conduct of various types of toxicity tests in microorganisms and laboratory animals. Apply Online at www.nsf.org using job number 5118.