As part of a major multi-year undertaking, Iowa State University invites applications from outstanding interdisciplinary scientists for tenure-track faculty positions in Systems Biology in several departments. Providing a superb environment for innovative and integrative research in Systems Biology, ISU offers state-of-the-art facilities and programs in the biological and biophysical sciences, bioinformatics, computational biology, and engineering.
Genetics, Development and Cell Biology
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 #070886 and apply, create an electronic application at http://www.iastatejobs.com, including a curriculum vitae, a summary of past and present research and future research objectives, and a brief description of teaching philosophy and goals. 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@iastate.edu. To guarantee consideration the applications must be received by December 1, 2007
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at ISU are also seeking candidates in systems biology areas this year.