Research and Education Experience in Marine Molecular Biology: The Tucson Marine Phage Lab (http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/mbsulli/) offers a dynamic experimental research program in the cutting edge, globally important and technologically advanced research area of ocean viral (meta) genomics. We seek an enthusiastic 2 highly motivated undergraduates to (A) train with our laboratory technician in isolating, characterizing and genome sequencing ocean viruses, and (B) translate that knowledge to the classroom through a teaching opportunity at Tucson HS. We run a course module entitled, “Ocean viruses: From isolates to genomes” in Margaret Wilch’s Biotechnology course at Tucson HS just a few blocks away. We have extensive lecture material and protocols already available having taught the course module twice – please see, http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/mbsulli/outreach/hs_lab_course.htm. The ideal candidates would have a strong interest in science and education with curiosity and passion to learn about research used to investigate ocean ecosystems. Please send informal inquiries to Matt Sullivan (mbsulli@email.arizona.edu).  Formal applications will require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three referees. Review of applications will start immediately, the course occurs Spring 2011. This is a paid position, or could be done for course credit if preferred.

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships: are provided primarily as a professional development opportunity. Fellowships are awarded to highly qualified individuals interested in learning about the science-policy interface while applying their scientific and technical knowledge and analytical skills to the federal policy realm. The online application system (http://fellowshipapp.aaas.org/applications/) for the 2011-2012 fellowship year is now open. Click here (http://fellowshipapp.aaas.org/applications/subsectionid.1,pageid.23/default.asp) to review the Guidelines and Instructions for candidates. The annual deadline for receipt of all application materials, including three letters of recommendation, is December 5, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Pacific Standard Time. We accept applications each year from early September through December 5, for the fellowship class that begins the following September

Apply Online Now for Possible Awards of Up to $35,000 Annually: The NIH is accepting applications for its extramural Loan Repayment Programs now through 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on November 15, 2010. These programs often allow scientific investigators to remain in the research workforce, achieve research independence and focus their efforts on advancing the health of the nation. Opportunities are available in clinical research, pediatric research, health disparities research, contraception and infertility research, and clinical research for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Visit www.lrp.nih.gov to learn more about the programs and apply. BENEFITS: New LRP contracts are awarded for a two-year period and repay up to $35,000 of qualified educational debt each year. Tax offsets also are provided as an additional benefit. Participants may apply for competitive renewals, which are issued for one or two years. Undergraduate, graduate, medical school, and other health professional school loans qualify for repayment. An NIH grant or other NIH funding is not required to apply for or participate in the LRPs. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must possess a doctoral-level degree (with the exception of the Contraception and Infertility Research LRP); be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident; devote 20 hours or more per week to conducting qualified research funded by a domestic nonprofit, university, or government entity; and have qualified educational loan debt equal to or exceeding 20 percent of their institutional base salary. For guidance on the application process and NIH Institute and Center (IC) research priorities, potential applicants should review “Tips for Completing a Competitive Application” at http://www.lrp.nih.gov/pdf/0310_1_application_tips.pdf and contact an IC LRP liaison. The list of ICs and their liaisons can be found at http://www.lrp.nih.gov/contact_us/contact_list.aspx QUESTIONS? Visit the LRP website at www.lrp.nih.gov for more information and to access the online application. For additional assistance, call or e-mail the LRP Information Center at (866) 849-4047 or lrp@nih.gov. Also, receive application cycle updates through Twitter @NIH_LRP or www.twitter.com/NIH_LRP.