Assistant Professorships in Cancer and Microbial Bioinformatics
University of Georgia, Athens

DESCRIPTION

The University of Georgia (UGA) seeks applications for TWO tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. While the institution is mainly interested in receiving applications in the areas of (a) cancer bioinformatics and (b) microbial bioinformatics, applications in other areas of bioinformatics and computational biology are also welcome. Major responsibilities include establishment of an independent research program and participation in teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses. One position will be joint with the Institute of Bioinformatics and Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and the other position will be joint with the Institute of Bioinformatics and Microbiology Department. UGA will provide highly competitive start-up packages.

REQUIREMENTS

Evaluation of applications will start on January 17, 2005. Applications received by February 15, 2005 are assured full consideration. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or other suitable terminal degree. Preference will be given to candidates who have received excellent training in both the biological and computational sciences and who possess strong computational skills to conduct in silico biological research in the desired areas.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should electronically submit their applications, consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a short research statement, to jy[at]uga.edu. To receive full consideration, applicants should arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to:

Faculty Search Committee Chair,
c/o Ms. Joan Yantko,
Institute of Bioinformatics,
University of Georgia,
Life Sciences Building,
120 Green Street,
Athens, GA 30602-7229.

The University of Georgia is an EEO/AA Employer.