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Memorial University: Departments of Computer Science and Biology

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Bioinformatics

The Departments of Computer Science and Biology at Memorial University have each embarked on multi-year renewal programs. Each department currently has more than 20 tenure-stream faculty members, and supports M.Sc., Ph.D. and collaborative graduate programs. For more details, see http://www.mun.ca/biology/Home/ and http://www.mun.ca/computerscience/. Both departments invite applications for a tenure-track position in Bioinformatics, starting no later than September 1, 2009. This will be a joint appointment between the departments. The appointment will be made at the level of Assistant Professor, with the primary appointment in Computer Science, and equal responsibility in both departments, in accordance with the terms of Memorial’s Collective Agreement.

A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Science, Biology, or related fields is required and postdoctoral or equivalent experience is desirable. Applicants should have experience in Bioinformatics, and be keen to do interdisciplinary work between the departments. Applicants should possess a strong research record with outstanding promise for future research, and be able to demonstrate the potential for excellent undergraduate and graduate teaching in Bioinformatics.

Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, statements of research interests, teaching interests and philosophy, and up to three reprints of publications. The application should be accompanied by names of at least three referees of international standing, who are willing to provide letters of recommendation (include details on affiliations, plus phone numbers and email addresses). All material must be received by January 15, 2009; refer to position VPA-COSC-2007-001 in all correspondence, and submit materials to:

Dr. Wolfgang Banzhaf, Head
Department of Computer Science
Memorial University
St. John’s, NL, Canada, A1B 3X5
Email: chair@cs.mun.ca

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the Province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning. St. John’s is a very safe and friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Partners of candidates for positions are invited to include their resumes for possible matching with other job opportunities.

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