BACKGROUND:
The Departments of Biology and Computer Science at Loyola University Chicago invite applications for a joint, tenure-track position beginning in August 2007. The candidate will also join the 22-member faculty in the interdisciplinary Bioinformatics B.S. program that was launched in 2005 and presently hosts a summer NSF REU program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate is expected to establish an extramurally supported research program involving undergraduate and M.S. students and to participate in the ongoing development of interdisciplinary, advanced degree programs. Teaching responsibilities include 1) Genomics and 2) Computational Biology, and participation in other courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.

REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.D. required and post-doctoral experience preferred. We welcome applicants with expertise in any area of genomics (e.g. gene expression, comparative genomics, evolution), and expertise in computer algorithms and software tools for bioinformatics.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must complete the online application in full by going to http://www.careers.luc.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2006, and continue until the position is filled. Written inquiries about the position can be sent to hlaten[at]luc.edu or Howard Laten, Ph.D., Bioinformatics Search Committee, Biology Department, Loyola University Chicago, 6525 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626. Please visit our web sites at http://www.luc.edu/depts/biology, http://www.cs.luc.edu, and http://www.luc.edu/bioinformatics/ for additional information about our programs.

LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty.