Three Tenure-Track faculty Positions, rank open, and three lecturer positions at FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Bioinformatics The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University (http://casgroup.fiu.edu/Biology/) is seeking applicants for an open-rank tenure-track position in BIOINFORMATICS. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an externally funded research program, supervise graduate students in our Ph.D. program, as well as teach undergraduate courses including genetics and other courses in their areas of expertise. Areas of prospective research foci may include but are not limited to: genomics, metagenomics, proteomics, computational biology, systems biology, genome-wide association mapping, and phylogenetics. Candidates utilizing theoretical approaches are encouraged to apply. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 21, 2011. Screening of applications will begin on that date and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Applications will only be accepted electronically as PDF files. Interested applicants should submit a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of research interests, teaching goals, and service interests, and 4) arrange to have three or more references sent independently to Eric von Wettberg at [email protected]. Interested applicants are also required to submit their applications online via www.fiujobs.org, reference position 35537. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. Marine Geneticist The Florida International University (FIU) is seeking applicants for a Marine GENETICIST (rank open, senior applicants are encouraged) for a tenure track position in the Department of Biological Sciences (http://casgroup.fiu.edu/Biology/). He or she will participate in the Marine Science Program (http://casgroup.fiu.edu/marine/), a new and growing interdisciplinary initiative emphasizing research and teaching in coastal marine science. The Marine Science Program is housed in a recently completed building in FIU Biscayne Bay Campus in the city of North Miami, and currently is home to 12 research laboratories, 2 teaching laboratories, wet labs, a mesocosm facility, and running sea water systems. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an externally funded research program, supervise graduate students in our Ph.D. program, as well as teach undergraduate courses including General Genetics and other courses in their areas of expertise. Areas of prospective research foci may include but are not limited to: genomics/phylogenetics, metagenomics, population genetics, ecological genetics, and environmental microbiology. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 21, 2011. Screening of applications will begin on that date and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Applications will only be accepted electronically as PDF files. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of research interests and teaching goals. Please submit applications to [email protected]. In addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the same e-mail address. Interested applicants are also required to submit their applications online via http://www.fiujobs.org reference position 35538. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. Comparative Immunologist The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University is seeking a Comparative Immunologist (open rank) to fill a tenure-track position. All candidates must have post-doctoral experience and strong publication and funding records. Senior candidates should have a demonstrated history of leadership and consistent extramural funding in the field of comparative immunology. The department has a broad range of faculty for potential collaborative interactions (http://casgroup.fiu.edu/Biology/). Teaching expectations include a general undergraduate course in immunobiology and graduate specialty courses. All application materials should be submitted electronically as PDF files to: Dr. Laurie Richardson, Chair, Comparative Immunology Search Committee, [email protected] and received by November 21, 2011. Each application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a summary of professional and teaching interests. In addition, applicants should arrange for three to four letters of reference to be e-mailed directly to the same e-mail address. Interested applicants are also required to submit their applications online via www.fiujobs.com reference position 34952. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. Instructors (3) The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications from academically qualified and professionally experienced individuals for non-tenure track positions as Instructors. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences and be dedicated to providing an enriching learning experience. Instructor positions are centered around 3 core courses; two majors (General Biology I and II) and one non-majors (Human Biology). All are high enrollment undergraduate courses. Other courses, upper and lower, undergraduate and graduate, will also be expected depending on specialization. More information on these courses, as well as general information about these positions, can be found on our website at http://casgroup.fiu.edu/Biology/pages.php?id=2171. The Biological Sciences Department has 3000+ undergraduate majors, 100 graduate students, 40 faculty members, and two large campuses (http://www.fiu.edu/about-us/campuses/index.html), one on Biscayne Bay (BBC), and one in western Miami (MMC). To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 21, 2011. All application materials should be submitted electronically as PDF files to [email protected]. Send curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and a teaching portfolio. In addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be e-mailed directly to the same address. Interested applicants are also required to submit their applications online via www.fiujobs.org, reference positions 43172 and 35535 (MMC) or 35536 (BBC). FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. FIU is a multi-campus public research university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city. FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctoral degree programs to over 42,000 students. As one of South Floridas anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement and is committed to finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times. Apologies for cross-posting.
