Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology,
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor level in the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (www.cbcb.umd.edu), to be appointed jointly with the Computer Science Department (www.cs.umd.edu). The University has committed the resources to recruit several new tenured and tenure-track faculty for the Center, directed by Dr. Steven Salzberg, in order to maintain a world-class location for research in bioinformatics, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, molecular biology, genetics, and genomics.
Senior candidates will be expected to lead internationally prominent research programs in computational aspects of genomics and bioinformatics. All applicants are expected to have strong publications and research experience in the areas of of biological science and computing. Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration is an important asset. Exceptional candidates from areas outside of computer science are also encouraged to apply.
The faculty will be housed in contiguous space dedicated to the Center, and will have access to a high-end computing infrastructure through the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies. The University of Maryland is located near Washington, D.C., and offers excellent potential for collaboration with other outstanding bioinformatics and genomics research groups nearby, in organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the Smithsonian Institution.
Applicants should apply online at https://www.cbcb.umd.edu/hiring/online/2008. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a description of research and teaching interests. Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should provide names and contact information for at least 3 people who will provide letters of reference. Applicants for Associate or Full professor should provide the names of 5 references who will be contacted by the search committee at an appropriate time. For best consideration, applications should be received by January 3, 2008, however applications may be accepted until the position(s) are filled.
The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
(Last revised Oct. 10, 2007.)