Assistant Professor (Marine Informaticist)
The University of Rhode Island is seeking a tenure-track Assistant
Professor in the College of the Environment & Life Sciences (CELS),
with research interests in bioinformatics as applied to marine
organisms and/or ecosystems. Applicants are expected to develop a
strong and externally funded research program focused on
bioinformatics of marine organisms and/or ecosystems. Candidates
developing approaches that combine ecological or evolutionary data
with genome-derived data are especially encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include teaching an undergraduate class focused on
management and analysis of large biological data sets, plus other
courses that enhance interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate
programs. Anticipated appointment will be August 1, 2013. Visit the
College's website <http://cels.uri.edu/>http://cels.uri.edu for more
information on the College's programs. There are numerous
opportunities for collaborative research with investigators in CELS,
the Graduate School of Oceanography, the Department of Computer
Science & Statistics, the College of Engineering, and the College of
Pharmacy. Applications must be submitted online by visiting the URI
jobs website at (<https://jobs.uri.edu/>https://jobs.uri.edu) and to
view complete details for job posting (#6000940). Review of
applications will begin November 15, 2012 and will continue until the
position is filled. Please attach the following (PDF) documents to
the online Faculty Profile Application: (1) Cover letter, (2) CV
which includes the names and contact information for three
references, (3) a research statement, and (4) a statement of teaching
philosophy. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
ONLY. For more information, contact Dr. Bethany Jenkins, Search
Chair, Associate Professor, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology,
URI, Kingston, RI 02881 (<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]).
The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer and values diversity.
Bethany Jenkins PhD
Associate Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology
and Oceanography
University of Rhode Island
279 CBLS
120 Flagg Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-7551
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
