Opportunity: Assistant Professor of BIOINFORMATICS--Illinois (US)

Linda Ingram • July 8, 2003

Opportunity: Assistant Professor of BIOINFORMATICS--Illinois (US)

Department of Crop Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

A faculty position in plant bioinformatics with emphasis on innovative research applicable to plant structural and functional genomics. This is a 9-month tenure track position with opportunity for summer appointment.

Responsibilities will be allocated as 75% research and 25% teaching in the Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The successful applicant is expected to develop an internationally-recognized, externally-funded research program that develops and applies creative ways to mine, visualize, and integrate data from plant structural and functional genomics research. Collaboration with genomicists at the University of Illinois and elsewhere to develop ways to make data accessible and useable by a wide community of researchers locally and nationally. The successful candidate will develop and offer annually an undergraduate or graduate course in the general area of bioinformatics, computational methods for genomics research, computer science basics for biologists, or related areas.

A Ph.D. is required and experience beyond the Ph.D. is desirable. The candidate must have appropriate education during the period of Ph.D. or post Ph.D. research in bioinformation sciences, computer sciences, genomics, statistics, or related areas.

The candidate must be able to develop and apply methods that enhance the generation, analysis, and use of plant structural and functional genomics data, especially in the area of application to plant systems of agronomic importance. The candidate must demonstrate excellent potential to conduct and report independent and team-based research, attract extramural research funding, and develop an outstanding teaching program.

Salary commensurate with training and experience.

Starting date: January 19, 2004 or when a suitable candidate is available.

In order to receive full consideration applications should be received by September 10, 2003. Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date but all applications received by September 10, 2003 will receive full consideration. Interested persons should assemble an application packet consisting of an introductory cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of research and teaching goals.

The packet should be sent to:
Professor G. H. Heichel, Head
Department of Crop Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1102 South Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, Illinois 61801
Telephone (217) 333-9480

Applicants also must arrange to have a complete set of certified university transcripts and three letters of reference sent to the same address.

For additional information contact:
Dr. Lila O. Vodkin
Search Committee Chair
Department of Crop Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1201 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, Illinois 61801

Telephone: (217) 244-6167
FAX: (217) 244-4582
Email: l-vodkin[at]uiuc.edu

For more information on the Department of Crop Sciences, please see our website:
http://www.cropsci.uiuc.edu

PLEASE CITE ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 06/03A-8808 WHEN APPLYING.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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