The Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB)
and the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
(NIMBioS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invite applications
for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor
in the area of computational biology or mathematical biology, with a
primary appointment in BCMB. We seek applicants whose research will
center on the predictive modeling of cellular, subcellular, or
developmental systems or networks. The successful candidate should
address questions that complement existing strengths in the BCMB
department (http://bcmb.utk.edu/), and the cross-disciplinary approaches
supported by NIMBioS (http://www.nimbios.org). There also exist
opportunities to interact with groups and facilities in the nearby Oak
Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
A PhD in a relevant field and postdoctoral research experience are
required. The successful candidate is expected to establish an
innovative, externally funded research program and contribute to the
departmental teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking
candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the
diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The position will
start as early as August 1, 2016, and the salary will be competitive.
Applications should include a brief cover letter, CV with list of
publications, a 2-3 page outline of research interests, and a separate 1
page description of teaching interests. Please email the application as
a single pdf file to bcmbcompbio from utk.edu, and arrange for three letters
of recommendation to be sent directly to the same email address. Letters
should be addressed to Dr. Jerome Baudry, Search Committee Chair, and
informal inquiries may be sent to him at jbaudry from utk.edu. Review of
applications will begin November 1st, 2015 and will continue until the
position is filled.
For more information, visit http://www.nimbios.org/positions/
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