The Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology (http://www.gdcb.iastate.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. We seek highly qualified applicants from all backgrounds relevant to Systems Biology. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to: analysis of developmental, neural, metabolic or regulatory networks, using experimental and computational or modeling approaches. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, independent, extramurally funded research program, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching. The Department is sensitive to the needs of dual-career applicants and is committed to increasing diversity within the university community. To view entire vacancy #080873 and apply, create an electronic application at http://www.iastatejobs.com that includes a cover letter briefly summarizing qualifications, curriculum vitae, a statement summarizing past, present and future research plans, and a brief statement of teaching interests and philosophy. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Systems Biology Search Committee, Iowa State University, Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, 1210 Molecular Biology Building, Ames, IA 50011 or to GDCBsearch-SB@iastate.edu. To guarantee consideration the applications must be received by November 14, 2008.
Applications from women and members of under represented groups are strongly encouraged. Iowa State University is an EO/AA employer and is committed to equal opportunity.
GDCB DEPARTMENT AND ISU:
Faculty in the GDCB department have research-intensive positions, and research groups are supported by extramural grants, as well as excellent intramural biotech facilities and successful interdepartmental graduate programs. The research programs in the department are diverse, encompassing plant and animal model systems, and research is advanced by interactions between computational and experimental biologists. Faculty are expected to strive for excellence in teaching, with individual responsibility for approximately one undergraduate course and one graduate-level course each year. Ames is a vibrant college town and a family-friendly environment. Iowa State University is committed to equal opportunity and world class diversity, and GDCB is one of the pioneering focal departments in the NSF-funded ISU ADVANCE program, which strives to increase the number of women in science and engineering fields.
GDCB faculty research interests: http://www.gdcb.iastate.edu/faculty/
Graduate programs: http://www.gdcb.iastate.edu/graduate/
Biotech facilities at ISU: http://www.biotech.iastate.edu/service_facilities/default.html
ISU ADVANCE program: http://www.advance.iastate.edu/