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• Available Postdoctoral Researcher Opportunities in Systems Biology- Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  
  Full-time postdoctoral positions are available in the Altschuler and Wu laboratories, in the Green Center for Systems Biology and the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
  
  Program
  The Altschuler and Wu labs are focused on understanding basic principles underlying signal transduction in cells. How does information propagate through biological networks? How do biological networks filter signal from noise to give rise to precise spatial-temporal behaviors within a single cell? How do complex distributions of single cell behaviors arise within a population, and how do these distributions change in response to perturbations? To investigate these questions, we make use of both experimental and theoretical approaches, including single-cell, high-content microscopy assays, image processing, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling. Our labs are highly multi-disciplinary, and postdocs with diverse backgrounds will have the opportunity to work side-by-side.
  
  Application Criteria
  Applicants should have a strong interest in quantitative biology, with a Ph.D. in the biological, engineering, mathematical, or physical sciences. Applicants should submit via email a brief one-page description of research interests and plans, a resume, and contact information for three references to Dr. Altschuler or Dr. Wu. UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
  [posted 12/9/09]



• Well-paid Educational Media Opportunity for students!
  
  The Global Education Center company based in Seoul, South Korea and Boston is looking for teachers for their online lecture series.
  
  Program
  With the recent trends of Web 2.0, more and more learning and education is taking place online and through interactive web sites. The Global Education Center is striving to meet the demands for these new mediums of education. As such, we are opening an "online lecture" series, aimed at high schoolers around the world (most of our heavy marketing will hit the U.S., South Korea, China, and India). In order to open the online lectures, teachers are needed. We are looking to hire those who have earned a Masters or Ph.D. or those who are currently enrolled in such programs to help us provide excellent lecture series for our students.
  
  Currently we are looking for people who can teach the following subjects:
  Biology: SAT 2 Biology / AP Biology / High-school level Biology
  Math: Algebra 2 / Pre-Calculus / Geometry / Calculus AB & BC
  Physics: SAT 2 Physics / AP Physics / High-school level Physics
  
  Job Duties and Expectations:
  1. Film a 40 episode (each episode is 30-45minutes) lecture series on the given subject
  2. Live close to Boston: our filming studio is located in Boston, MA
  3. Exceptional undergraduates may apply
  
  Salary
  1. $2,000 for each 40 episode lecture series. $1,000 to be paid up-front and $1,000 to be paid once the lecture series is done filming.
  2. 10% royalties of each lecture series you film for 2 years. You will be given a master ID to login in to our website to view how many people have bought you lecture series. We give this as incentive to provide excellent lectures: the more students who buy your videos, the more money you earn.
  
  We hope that this exciting opportunity may be of interest to you. If you are interested in applying for this position or have any questions, please send a resume and very brief cover letter to GLOBAL.EDUCATION.VIDEO@gmail.com.
  [posted 12/9/09]




• The D. E. Shaw group application deadline January 20
  
  
  There are some financial firms where technology doesn’t take a back seat. 
   
  Headquartered in New York City, the D. E. Shaw group is a highly successful investment and technology development firm with an international reputation and a decidedly different approach to doing business.  We offer a stimulating work environment and colleagues from the strongest technical programs in the world.  Our team includes Putnam Fellows, International Math Olympiad medalists, patent holders, and hundreds of people passionate about CS, EE, physics, and math. 
   
  On-campus interviews for select full-time and summer intern positions will be held on February 2.  To apply, please log on to Crimson Careers (which will direct you to our Web site: https://www.deshaw.com/recruit/jobs/OC/Harvard ).  Applications for on-campus interviews must be received by January 20, though for all positions we accept applications year-round for off-campus interviews.   
   
  ***Please note that you MUST submit an application through both your school’s career site AND the application form on our Web site in order to be considered for an interview.***
   
  Our culture doesn't fit the typical corporate mold: we prize ideas over hierarchy, we embrace collaboration, and you’ll see more jeans than suits in our offices.  From on-site yoga classes to wine tastings, the firm tries to facilitate personal growth for our employees in addition to fostering their professional development.
   
  We look forward to hearing from you.  Best of luck with your studies!
  [posted 1/7/10]
  
  
  
• BARCLAYS CAPITAL 2010 SUMMER QUANT ASSOCIATE POSITION; QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH (PhD Position)
  
  WHAT IS RESEARCH?
  At Barclays Capital, we believe that original thinking in the analysis of financial information empowers our business and drives our market strategies for clients. Barclays’ Research provides clients and internal teams with a wide range of thoughts and ideas to help them to make the best investment decisions. Our Research vision is best described as ‘differentiation and integration’ – we produce differentiated market analysis and viable investment ideas to a range of clients around the globe, integrated across geographies and financial products or asset classes. Positions may be available within the following groups: Portfolio Modeling, Index Strategies, Interest Rates, and Securitised Products.
  
  

  Portfolio Modeling
  The role of the Portfolio Modeling Group is to develop state-of-the-art quantitative tools for portfolio management. The group is recognized as the top provider of portfolio solutions and deals with the largest money managers, insurance companies, banks, pension and hedge funds worldwide. Currently, some of the tools include capital structure analysis, volatility and tail risk modeling, optimization, scenario analysis and return attribution. These tools are distributed to hundreds of clients through a proprietary software platform. The portfolio modeling team covers all asset classes and all global regions. It works closely with both external clients and internal desks/strategy/structuring teams. There is a very strong affiliation with the benchmark and strategy index teams. Associates are expected to author innovative high-quality applied quantitative research and communicate it. Projects are typically medium term and span different asset classes, regions, and themes. All of the team members meet with external clients and present their work on a frequent basis.

  Index Strategies
  The Global Index Strategies group leads the development, co-ordination and marketing of investment strategies in the form of indexes, across all the major asset classes. The investable index business is a rapidly growing area within Barclays Capital. The team is currently expanding in the US, meeting demand from investors for transparent, liquid and intelligently designed products tracking alpha strategies or reflecting the performance of specific market factors that may be difficult to access though plain-vanilla instruments. While strategically located within the Index and Portfolio Risk Solutions area of the Global Research division, the team benefits from close relations with the key structuring and trading groups across all regions and is involved in the direct marketing of strategies to investors. The role is intensely interactive; linking daily with structuring, trading, legal, IT and other research groups, and is one of few genuinely multi-asset class positions in the bank. Key tasks include analysing and developing strategies to guarantee adherence with our strict index guidelines for objectivity and transparency. They will also include devising and researching new strategies to meet client demand or market opportunities, as well as monitoring and understanding performance patterns in existing indexes.

  Quantitative Portfolio Strategy
  The role of an associate within Quantitative Portfolio Strategy (QPS) is to provide quantitative portfolio decision support for the largest institutional investors around the globe. Associates within QPS work on custom projects to help clients evaluate investment style analysis, portfolio optimization, beta replication, alpha generation, risk management, benchmark selection and performance attribution utilizing empirical studies, models, Barclays proprietary portfolio analytics and Barclays Index database. Associate are responsible for developing, authoring, and marketing original portfolio management studies for clients.

  Program Description
  The Barclays Capital Summer Program is designed to provide summer associates with broad exposure to the Barclays Capital businesses. This program consists of practical work assignments and various other learning opportunities throughout the summer.  Through a variety of activities, summer associates will have the opportunity to network with line professionals and with their peers. The goal of the summer program is to enable the summer associates to achieve a solid understanding of the strength and capabilities of our global platform, its businesses and its culture.  Specific details of the program include:
  • 10 week summer program beginning in early June and ending in early August
  • 1 week of formal training including Barclays Capital orientation
  • Technical training (Excel, Bloomberg), Communication skills, and business specific training
  • Product knowledge sessions taught by line professionals.
  • Social & Networking Opportunities throughout the summer
  • Mentors provided for all summer associates
  • Formal review process at the mid-point and end of the summer
  

  REQUIREMENTS
  • Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, Statistics or other relevant quantitative area
  • Strong-to-superior verbal and written communication, attention to detail, quantitative and analytical skills
  • Ability to present complex concepts and products appropriately and effectively to a broad range of audiences
  • Resourcefulness, team orientation, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Proven leadership qualities, a strong work commitment and high ethical standards
  • Prior empirical analysis experience and programming skills are a plus
  • Self-sufficiency and creativity to formulate and conduct research projects
  

  TO APPLY:
  ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD REGISTER AND APPLY ON THE BARCLAYS CAPITAL WEBSITE
  Position: Quantitative Associate
  Employment Type: Summer  
  Preferred Role: Research
  Location: New York
  

  Please note that you must be in your second to last year of school and able to start full-time in 2011 in order to apply for this internship position.

  [posted 1/12/10]