Department of Biological Sciences UNIVERSITY of CINCINNATI The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computational Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin fall semester 2019. We seek a colleague who develops and uses computational techniques to address fundamental questions in biology. We expect candidates' research programs to integrate theory with empirical study. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the department by developing an innovative, externally funded research program, teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate level based on the candidate's area of experience, and contributing to the department through service. Because the department is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community, we are seeking candidates with an interest working with a diverse range of students.
The Department of Biological Sciences is a collegial, collaborative group of researchers and educators. The Department has a longstanding commitment to the integration of theory and practice, and has strengths in Sensory Biology, Behavior, and Evolution (SBBE) and Environmental Change and Biological Resilience (ECBR). We inhabit a newly renovated building with modern offices and labs and a new greenhouse. The UC Center for Field Studies provides researchers with field opportunities only a short 25 minute drive from campus. Our department has strong collaborative associations with the Neuroscience program, UC Digital Scholarship Center, US EPA, Cincinnati Children's' Hospital, Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati Public Schools, and other institutions providing opportunities for collaborative research, education and outreach. The Ohio Supercomputing Center provides researchers a state of the art computing environment with a current peak performance of 1,048 teraflops and >5 petabytes of storage. UC is working with Jetstream to develop research and education workflows, and has the UC ScienceNet, an academic network that enables high-speed (10Gps-40Gps) data transfer, in addition to several other High- Computing Resources on campus. The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university, and is ranked as one of America's top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America's Best Colleges. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a "research heavyweight". Forbes, Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have named UC one of the most beautiful campuses. Cincinnati is a vibrant city on the banks of the Ohio River. The region is home to year-round cultural and entertainment activities. The Hamilton County Parks system provides extensive opportunities for outdoor activities. Minimum Qualifications: A PhD is required for this position. Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uc.edu (search requisition #34746). To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation using the additional documents feature in our application system. As part of the process, the applicant will be asked to provide a separate one-page statement addressing how the candidate's past or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance UC's commitment to Inclusive Excellence. Review of applications will begin December 7th and continue until the position is filled. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.
