[Employment] Assistant Professor in Molecular Genetics - U Puerto Rico

[Nico Mario Franz]

The Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (UPRM http://biology.uprm.edu ) invites applications for
a Tenure-track Position as Assistant Professor in Molecular Genetics, to begin July 2008 or until position is filled. A
Ph.D. degree is required. Preferred qualifications are a strong background in cell cycle biology or human genetics.
Candidates must demonstrate teaching skills for undergraduate and graduate courses including Genetics and Eukaryotic
Molecular Genetics, and the ability to design and develop courses in area of specialty.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active research program. Collaboration with other faculty as
well as both undergraduate and graduate students is desirable. External funds, if obtained, will allow eligibility for
release time and additional compensation during the academic year and/or summer. UPRM is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and
Space-Grant institution; interaction with faculty and researchers in these fields is encouraged. Puerto Rico represents
a suitable setting to develop research in tropical systems, and the University of Puerto Rico stimulates collaboration
with active faculty and students in a wide range of the Biological Sciences and Biotechnology. Benefits include health
insurance, relocation costs (if applicable), and tuition waivers in the UPR system for immediate family members.
Knowledge of English and Spanish or a willingness to learn is desirable. For more information, please contact:

Dr. Lucy Williams
Department of Biology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
PO Box 9012
Mayaguez, PR 00681 USA

E-mail : lwilliams at uprm.edu
Phone : 787-265-3837
Fax : 787-834-3673

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