BACKGROUND

Tenure-track faculty position
GENETICS/GENOMICS
The University of Texas at Arlington

As part of its continuing expansion in the areas of Genetics and Genomics, the Department of Biology invites applications for a new tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applications at other ranks will also be considered. Salaries and start-ups are highly competitive.

We are interested in applicants whose research addresses fundamental biological processes and/or evolutionary questions using genetic, genomic and/or computational approaches. There is no preference as to the organisms under study and applicants working with either model or non-model species, including microbial eukaryotes and viruses, are encouraged to apply.

Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, UT Arlington is a large and fast-growing, comprehensive university in The University of Texas System. Information about our dynamic Genome Biology Group at UT Arlington and the Department is available at http://biology.uta.edu/genome_group/ and http://www.uta.edu/biology/.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participation in the Quantitative Biology doctoral program is expected.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated record of research productivity. Successful candidates will be expected to establish vigorous, extramurally funded research labs and participate in both graduate and undergraduate programs.

COMPENSATION

Salaries and start-ups are highly competitive.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae; copies of up to five publications; statements of research and teaching interests; and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of four persons who can provide letters of reference. Send applications to Dr. Esther Betran, Chair of Genetics/Genomics Search at Department of Biology, University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19498, Arlington, TX 76019-0498. Electronic applications will not be accepted.

DEADLINE

Review of completed applications will begin 5 November 2007, and will continue until the position is filled.