BACKGROUND

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY – Cell Biologist/Immunologist with specialty in Bioinformatics (ref. #FAC08-009)
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Roger Williams University
Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Biology, Marine Biology and Environmental Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in Cell Biology/Immunology with a specialty in Bioinformatics.

Primary responsibilities include teaching introductory biology courses, genetics, the non-science majors’ core science course, and upper level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an active research program using a cell culture, not an animal model system. In general, all tenure-track RWU faculty must demonstrate effectiveness in the following four categories: 1) teaching; 2) academic advising and program development; 3) professional/scholarly activities; and 4) institutional and/or community service.

REQUIREMENTS

A Ph.D. in cell biology/immunology coupled with experience in bioinformatics for studying comparative genomics, gene expression or protein-protein interactions is required. The ideal candidate will have an academic background centered in cell biology/immunology, and the ability to apply bioinformatics to her/his area of expertise. Evidence of successful teaching experience along with post-doctoral research is preferred. Candidates must also present evidence of an on-going program of scholarly activity.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Person:
Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Avelina Espinosa, at aespinosa[at]rwu.edu for further information.

Qualified applicants should submit materials electronically, including: 1) a letter of intent along with statements of teaching philosophy and research interests; 2) a current vita; 3) names and contact information of at least three references.

All applications should be submitted electronically via email to the chair of the search committee (aespinosa[at]rwu.edu) with the following text in the subject line:

"Immunology/Bioinformatics Position # FAC08-009; Applicant's Last Name, First Name".

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About Roger Williams University:
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