Chair Search

[Douglas Ruden]

bionet.drosophila.newsgroup

We are conducting a chair search and encourage PIs who perform research on 
Drosophila to apply.  We currently have four fly labs in our department.

Title and Department:  Professor and Chair, Department of 
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology (BCMB)

Target start date:  August 18, 1998

Start-up package:  An extremely competitive salary and start-up funds 
package is offered.

Duties:  The successful candidate is expected to have and maintain an 
active research program, participate in the undergraduate and 
graduate teaching responsibilities of the department, represent the 
department administratively within the Division of Biological 
Sciences and at the College and University levels, and actively seek 
external funds for the enhancement of the research and teaching 
missions of the department.  

Required Qualifications:  Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the 
biological sciences or related field; internationally recognized 
excellence in research; demonstrated history of obtaining external 
research support; evidence of administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:  Externally funded research program.  
Ability to lead a large department.

Contact person:  Dr. Richard Himes, BCMB Chair Search Committee, 
Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, University of 
Kansas, Lawrence, KS  66045-2106.  Tel.(785)864-3813, 
Fax.(785)864-5321, e-mail. himes at kuhub.cc.ukans.edu.

Application materials:  Letter of application, curriculum vitae, 
research statement, names of at least three references.

Application review:  Initial review of applications will begin 
June 1, 1998 and will continue until the position has been filled.  
Interviews will start early Fall, 1998.

The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer.  Applications are sought from all qualified persons, 
regardless of race, color, sex, disability and as covered by law, 
veteran status.  In addition, University policies prohibit 
discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, 
age, sexual orientation, marital status and parental status.



Douglas Ruden
Department of Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
phone: 785-864-4044 (office)
phone: 785-864-5759 (lab)
fax:   785-864-5321