DESCRIPTION

The University of Iowa seeks highly qualified faculty candidates for a position in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Candidates must have strong training and experience in Biomedical research, solid training in Informatics (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics), and experience in collaborative Bioinformatics. This is a tenure track position, and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates must have a PhD degree or equivalent, have demonstrated outstanding abilities and skills in research and teaching, and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates will be expected to establish a program of research in the development of new methods in biomedicine (genomics, genetics, pharmacogenetics, biochemistry, and proteomics) in collaboration with their colleagues in Medicine. Opportunities for the development of a quality research program exist in collaboration with other faculty in engineering, with the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Arts and Sciences, and Dentistry, and with several research centers.

ABOUT US

The Carver College of Medicine is among the top ten public medical schools in National Institutes of Health funding and is part of a major research university. The Department of Internal Medicine is an integral part of UI Health Care which is a partnership between the College and the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. The University-owned teaching hospital is one of the largest in the United States and is adjacent to a leading Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The Department of Medicine and the College of Medicine house internationally and nationally recognized centers across the biomedicine disciplines.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should search the Jobs[at]UIOWA site: http://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty and search for requisition # 68674

POLICY

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies.