The Business of Marine Biotechnology Fellowships
Vacancy #28E158
The Center for Marine Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is offering three exceptional research fellows in marine biotechnology. Candidates must have a PhD in a biotechnology-related area and are expected to conduct research in marine science laboratories at the University while pursuing a professional MBA degree in the University’s Cameron School of Business. The goal of this 24 month program is to produce individuals with a solid science background as well as the business skills needed to prosper in a modern competitive business environment. Students in the MBA portion of the program will master the core functions of business, develop analytical and quantitative business skills, and study current and future business issues through real world experiences with regional companies involved in marine biotechnology. Excellent verbal and written skills are required.
The research portion of the program generally involves working in one of 3 focus areas: 1. Bioassay technique development focusing on novel sensing methods with particular application in the marine environment; 2. Finfish mariculture which may include reproduction, genetics and selective breeding, larval physiology, nutrition, health and disease management, recirculating aquaculture technology, and commercial demonstration; and 3. Marine pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals from cultured organisms, bioengineered natural products, novel enzymes and biosynthetic pathways. Candidates should clearly identify their interests in one of the 3 focus areas in their cover letter. Candidates with interests in other biotechnology related area will be considered based on the strength of their application. Selected candidates would receive salary and benefits including health insurance and retirement contributions for 24 months. Position title will be “Visiting Research Assistant Professor”. Tuition for the coursework necessary to obtain the MBA is also provided.
Screening of the applicants will begin December 15, 2007 and applicants will be invited to join the program April 1, 2008 and will be required to start May 1, 2008. All degree requirements must be met by May 1 to qualify for the fellowship. Letter of application, curriculum vitae, summary of research plans, and names and addresses of three references should be sent via the online application process available on the Web at http://consensus.uncw.edu – not emailed or mailed. MS Word or Adobe PDF attachments are strongly preferred. For questions regarding the online applications process, contact Jody Smith at 910-962-2330. For questions regarding the positions or the Center contact Dr. Ronald K. Sizemore at Sizemorer@uncw.edu or visit our website at http://www.uncw.edu/cmsr . UNCW conducts criminal background checks on finalists prior to offers of employment.
UNCW is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
