The Department of Biology, University of Nevada Reno, seeks two faculty positions, one in FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS and one in BIOINFORMATICS, at the assistant professor level, tenure-track. For the functional genomic position, we are seeking candidates using functional genomic and bioinformatic approaches to investigate cellular and neural functions, but any other areas of focus will be considered. Of particular interest are candidates who integrate innovative high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics-based experimental approaches to examine neural functions through detailed analysis of the genome and/or transcriptome. For the bioinformatics position, we are interested in candidates whose research seeks to develop and apply computational and quantitative methods to interrogate large data sets in the study of biology. Possible areas include, but are not limited to, genomic and transcriptomic data analysis, regulatory networks, biological systems, and should address fundamental questions in biology, including biomedical, evolutionary and ecological fields. The successful candidates will be expected to develop an innovative, extramurally-funded, research program, and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department recently hired a genome biologist and is currently recruiting two Neurobiologists, who together with the new faculty hires in functional genomics and bioinformatics would generate synergistic interactions with the diverse faculty in the Biology Department including faculty supported by a Neuroscience and Cell Signaling COBRE.
The University of Nevada, Reno, offers competitive start-up support, in addition to an interactive research environment, including outstanding core facilities in proteomics, genomics, microscopy, bioinformatics and flow cytometry. The Biology Department is home to 26 faculty members that maintain nationally recognized, extramurally funded research programs, mentor 50 graduate students, and participate in undergraduate teaching. The Department has a growing neuroscience, developmental biology and evolutionary genomics research clusters, focusing on neural development, behavioral genetics, speciation and adaptation. Faculty members in the Department of Biology have close ties to the University of Nevada School of Medicine and over $60 million of NIH funds have recently been targeted for biomedical research development on campus. Reno is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe, and was recently rated one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and overall quality of life.
Go to http://jobs.unr.edu to submit application materials, including an application letter, CV, research plans, teaching interests, and contact information for three references. Applications received by January 10, 2013 will receive full consideration.