Faculty Positions in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology

The Center for Bioinformatics and the Department of Molecular Biosciences at The University of Kansas invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position expected to begin August 18, 2008. Applicants should have a clear interest in the modeling of protein interactions in networks or systems. The interdisciplinary Center for Bioinformatics (www.bioinformatics.ku.edu) complements existing strengths in the Department of Molecular Biosciences (www.molecularbiosciences.ku.edu), including structural biology, computational chemistry, proteomics, and developmental/molecular genetics. The Center fosters international activities in Bioinformatics and combines outstanding research and an affiliated Ph.D. program. Duties: to establish and maintain an externally-funded research program, to participate in teaching, and to provide service. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in a discipline related to Bioinformatics; potential for excellence in research in Bioinformatics as evidenced by publications in highly ranked journals and innovative research objectives; and commitment to teaching life sciences courses evidenced by teaching philosophy statement. The successful candidate for the position should be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the starting date of the position. For the full position announcement, refer to: www.clas.ku.edu. Email application as a single file including CV, letter of application, statement of past and future research and teaching interests and philosophy to: rweaver@ku.edu. Have at least three letters of reference sent separately to Dr. Robert F. Weaver, Professor and Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS. 66045-7535. Initial review of applications begins November 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

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The Center for Bioinformatics (www.bioinformatics.ku.edu) and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (www.eecs.ku.edu) at The University of Kansas invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position expected to begin August 18, 2008. The Bioinformatics initiative is part of a major expansion in Life Sciences and complements existing strengths in information technology, structural biology, computational chemistry, biophysics, proteomics, developmental and molecular genetics, and drug design. Duties: to establish and maintain an externally-funded research program, to participate in teaching, and to provide service. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in a discipline related to Bioinformatics or Computer Science expected by start date of appointment; potential for excellence in research in Bioinformatics; and commitment to teaching bioinformatics and computer science courses; strong record of research accomplishments in at least one of the following areas: biomolecular networks modeling, bioinformatics databases, and computational modeling of biomolecular systems. For the full position announcement, refer to: http://www2.ku.edu/~clas/employment/FY09_Index.htm and click the Bioinformatics/Proteomics download button. E-mail application as a single file, including CV, letter of application, statement of past and future research and teaching interests and philosophy to: asawyer@ku.edu. Have at least three letters of reference sent separately to: Dr. Robert F. Weaver, Professor and Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, c/o Anne Sawyer, The University of Kansas, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, 200 Strong Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045-7535. Initial review of applications begins January 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. EO/AA Employer.