FOUR JOBS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON: EVOLUTIONARY GENOMICS, BIOINFORMATICS, MICROBIOLOGY, & CELL BIOLOGY

The Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington seeks two genomicists/bioinformaticists, one microbiologist, and one cell biologist to contribute to active research groups in these areas. We are very interested in candidates whose research is at the interface of genetics or genomics, and evolution or ecology. Salaries and start-ups will be highly competitive. The Department offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, and the majority of our graduate students (about 70 in total) conduct research in genome biology, evolution and ecology. The Department is very research-oriented, is well equipped for molecular work with a major expansion in this area (new labs and state-of-the-art equipment, including core sequencing and microarray facilities), has an extensive, newly constructed animal care facility, and offers ample laboratory space. UTA is the second-largest and fastest-growing component of the University of Texas system, with approximately 26,000 students, about 1,400 of whom are undergraduate Biology majors.

For more info on Genome biology at UTA:
http://biology.uta.edu/genome_group/

Arlington is a medium-sized city of about 300,000, located midway between Dallas and Fort Worth. It has a wide diversity of neighborhoods and housing styles, is extremely safe and family-friendly, and the cost of living is very low relative to the vast majority of comparable metropolitan areas in North America. Arlington lies at the center of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, about a 20 minute drive from DFW International Airport, 20 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, and 30 minutes from downtown Dallas. Dallas and Fort Worth each have very distinct characters; both are vibrant cities that offer extensive cultural and recreational opportunities.

The following ad for these positions just appeared online in Science:

FOUR POSITIONS IN GENOMICS/BIOINFORMATICS, MICROBIOLOGY, & CELL BIOLOGY

The University of Texas at Arlington

The Department of Biology at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for four
tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek:

• Two genomicists/bioinformaticists to contribute to the department's growing strength in this area. Research interests may include population, evolutionary or ecological genetics/genomics; quantitative or developmental genetics; gene expression and regulation; and related areas.

Send applications to:

Dr. James Robinson, Chair of Genomics/Bioinformatics Search
Department of Biology, University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19498
Arlington, Texas 76019-0498

• One microbiologist to complement existing programmatic needs. Research interests may include genetic and/or molecular dynamics of pathogenesis, cell structure/function, biotechnology/bioremediation or microbial diversity.
• One cell biologist. Research interests may include mechanisms underlying the physiology of eukaryotes or prokaryotes, with emphasis on understanding function at multiple levels (e.g., molecular, genetic, cellular, organismal and/or developmental processes).

Send Applications to:

Dr. Dan Formanowicz, Chair of Micro/Cell Biology Search
Department of Biology, University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19498
Arlington, Texas 76019-0498

Applicants must have a PhD and a demonstrated record of research productivity commensurate with their experience. The successful candidates will be expected to establish vigorous, extramurally funded research programs and participate in both graduate and undergraduate biology. Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, UTA is a fast-growing, comprehensive university in The University of Texas System. Hiring will be contingent on the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation for security sensitive positions. Additional information is available at the website:
http://www.uta.edu/biology/

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae with a cover letter clearly indicating the position(s) for which they are applying; copies of up to five significant publications; statements of research and teaching interests and philosophy; and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of four persons who can provide letters of reference. Review of completed applications will begin October 8, 2005, and will continue until the positions are filled.

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.