Mol Biol Faculty Positions-Canada

[Dr. John J. Heikkila]

     ANIMAL/MOLECULAR and MICROBIOLOGY

The Department of Biology of the University of Waterloo invites
applications for a minimum of two TENURE TRACK
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHIPS, with an anticipated starting
date of 01 September 1996. Applicants must have a Ph.D.,
preferably with postdoctoral experience, and demonstrate
outstanding ability or potential in research and teaching. Duties
include independent research, teaching at the undergraduate and
graduate levels, and graduate student supervision. The Department
is supportive of interdisciplinary and collaborative research. We
currently require teaching in the areas of animal physiology,
genetics, immunology and microbiology. 

One search seeks candidates in the area of animal/molecular biology
who are interested in studying the molecular biology of an animal
system. We will, for example, consider candidates who use 
recombinant DNA techniques to study physiological (e.g. endo-
crinology, immunology, neurobiology or developmental biology, etc.)
problems in animal systems. 

The second search seeks candidates in the area of microbiology with 
demonstrated competence in the molecular aspects of the discipline. 

Salary range commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants 
should send their curriculum vitae, the names of three individuals 
willing to furnish letters of reference, and an outline (1-2 pages) of 
their proposed research program to: Dr. D. George Dixon, Professor 
and Chair, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, 
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1 CANADA.  

The closing date for applications is June 30, 1996. 

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this 
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.  
The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified 
individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native 
peoples, and persons with disabilities. These appointments are 
subject to the availability of funds. 

Additional information on the Department is available at 
http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/biology/biology.html