University of Nevada Las Vegas Faculty Position The School of Life Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks applicants for a tenure- track assistant professor position in the broad disciplinary areas of Biomedical Research or Functional Genomics. Programs that bridge traditional subdivisions of biology are highest priority, examples include: Biogeography or Ecology of Disease; Mathematical or Computational Modeling of Biological Systems; Integrative Physiology; Cell Biology; Regenerative Biology; Microbiology. Experimental systems may include organisms from any domain. Candidates who complement current interests in the School and show potential to collaborate with other UNLV institutes or colleges will be of particular interest.
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and have postdoctoral experience. Faculty members will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and maintain a vigorous, externally-funded research program. The appointment will begin in August 2015. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and plans, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, pdfs of three key publications, and contact information of three references. Review of materials will begin February 9, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Drs. Laurel Raftery and Frank van Breukelen, Search Committee co-Chairs. Applications should be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, please contact Jen Martens at (702) 895-2894 or [email protected] UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.
