Terrible Tragedy Too Close to Home

As you are probably aware, this past week there was a domestic terrorist attack just to the north of Riverside, in San Bernardino, in which 14 people were killed and 21 injured.  Two of those killed and two of the injured were alumni from UC Riverside.  Of particular note, one of the injured was Jennifer Stevens who graduated in Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Environmental Toxicology this past June.  She was enrolled in two of the classes that I taught last year.  She is a fine young woman, and we hope that she has a speedy and complete recovery.  In the photo above, the flags in Washington, DC (and on U.S. government buildings throughout the world) are at half staff today and tomorrow in respect for those in San Bernardino who lost their lives or were injured in the attack.  We wish for the best for the survivors and their families as well as for the families and loved ones of the deceased. 

Faculty positions in Environmental Toxicology at UC Riverside

UC Riverside has embarked on an ambitious effort to increase the size of its faculty.  One very positive aspect of this is that the administration has approved a search to hire up to 4 new faculty members in Environmental Toxicology.  Part of the description from the recruitment website is pasted below.  More information can be found here.

"....up to four positions in the area of Environmental Toxicology at both the junior and senior levels. The placement of each successful candidate may be in the departments of Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Division of Biomedical Sciences, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, or another relevant department, depending on the preferences of the candidate and the host departments. Junior candidates are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program in one or more areas related to environmental health and toxicology. Senior candidates must have a demonstrated record of success in these areas."

If you are aware of great candidates, please encourage them to apply.  Thanks. 

Toxicologist Position at the National Toxicology Program

The National Toxicology Program, part of the NIEHS, is searching for a toxicologist to work at their facility in Durham, North Carolina.  More information can be found here. 

Faculty Position in Chemical Biology at Fresno State

I received the email below from Dr. Choi from Fresno State.  I believe that you can access information on the position here by using the search terms chemical biology.  Good luck. 

The Department of Chemistry at California State University, Fresno is seeking qualified applicants to fill a tenure-track position in Chemical Biology, at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2016. For your convenience I have attached a copy of the vacancy announcement that more completely describes this position. We would greatly appreciate if you would circulate it to qualified individuals.

Interested individuals can find out more about California State University, Fresno by going to the university website at http://www.fresnostate.edu.  The university also has a website for New/Prospective Faculty at http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/aps/faculty/ that provides information not only on the university but also on the greater Fresno Metropolitan Area.  Vacancy announcements for all full-time faculty positions can be located at jobs.csufresno.edu (Job ID:12785)

We are trying to achieve the broadest and most diverse pool of candidates possible. If you have personal recommendations in this regard I would be happy to reach out to any such individuals and encourage them to apply.

For individuals seeking an academic career with a dynamic mix of teaching and research we believe we have a lot to offer.

Thank you.

Best wishes,
Jai-Pil Choi

Postdoctoral position at Georgia Tech

ETOX faculty member Roya Bahreini asked me to post the following ad for a colleague of hers at Georgia Tech.  Please note that it is a screen shot of a pdf file so the links are not active.  

Graduate and Undergraduate Paid Summer Internships at the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has paid summer internships that are available for graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in a career in environmental health.  More information can be found at the links below.

CDC Summer Graduate Summer Internship

CDC Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health

CDC Summer Program in Environmental Health

Stem Cell Outreach

ETOX graduate student Lauren Walker with Maricela Maldonado and Catherine Augello, graduate students from the Bioengineering Graduate Program recently participated in a Stem Cell Day at Tahquitz High School in Hemet where they talked with the students about toxicology, stem cells and regenerative medicine.  Lauren indicated that they had some good discussions with the students.  Below are some photos from the event.  My thanks to Lauren for sending the photos and for helping organize the outreach activity.