Applications are invited for Bioinformatics faculty positions

(Ref. 07/247(148)/2)

Applications are invited for two new faculty positions in bioinformatics and computational biology. Appointments will be made at Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor levels, commensurate with the candidates' experience and qualifications.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, with preferably at least one year's postdoctoral experience or equivalent; and (ii) strong commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointees will work closely with the current team towards the formation of the centre/programme of bio-informatics and bio-technologies. The appointees will be a member of the Department of Biology or the Department of Computer Science and Engineering according to their areas of expertise, and will join various campus-based centres that connect theoretical and experimental researchers in bioinformatics from different Departments in biological, physical, mathematical and medical sciences, and engineering. Duties include (a) developing state-of-the-art research on integrative data analysis and interpretation using mathematical and statistical models for biological systems; (b) initiating and strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration addressing fundamental biological questions in model and non-model organisms; (c) conducting research with primary emphases including (but not limited to): bioinformatics application of database, data mining, machine learning and algorithms; network modeling and systems biology; comparative genomics; computational chemical genomics and structural bioinformatics; (d) establishing and maintaining a vigorous, innovative and collaborative research programme; (e) participating in departmental and interdepartmental postgraduate programmes; and (f) developing courses in bioinformatics for students in related Departments.

TERMS

Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially, leading to longer-term appointment or substantiation later subject to performance and mutual agreement.

DEADLINE

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

[Note: Those who have responded to the previous advertisement for these positions (under the same Ref. no.) need not re-apply on this occasion.]

SALARY & COMPENSATION

Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, plus a contract-end gratuity for appointments of two years or longer, and housing benefits for eligible appointees. Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, full resume, copies of academic credentials, a publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers, a research statement and a teaching statement (in PDF format) together with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of at least three referees to whom applicants' consent has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise specified), to bio_recruit[at]cuhk.edu.hk.

The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request. Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application ¡V Confidential' on cover.