The George Washington University Faculty Positions in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
The newly established Computational Biology Institute at the George Washington University seeks founding faculty members to establish vibrant, interdisciplinary and externally funded research programs in bioinformatics and/or computational biology. We have five open faculty positions at all academic levels and seek applicants especially in the areas of biodiversity informatics, translational medicine, and systems biology developing methods to address big data issues from a computational perspective. Candidates are expected to establish an extramurally funded and internationally recognized research program. Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD and/or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Genomics, or related discipline with postdoctoral research experience, granting experience, and a solid publication track record. Successful candidates will enjoy joint appointments at the CBI and an academic department of their choosing (e.g., Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Integrated Systems Biology, etc.) upon approval, and have opportunities to establish partnerships with regional research centers of excellence, including Childrens National Medical Center, NIST, Janelia Farm, INOVA hospital system, Naval Research Laboratory, the Smithsonian, and the NIH intramural research program. Rank and contractual status, will be based on experience. Application Procedure: Applicants should submit an electronic application, and upload a cover letter emphasizing specific qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a description of research interests, and names and contact information of 3 references at: http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/14121 Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2013 and will continue until positions are filled. Only complete applications will be considered. For further information about the Computational Biology Institute at George Washington University, please see http://cbi.gwu.edu. For questions relating to this opportunity, please contact Keith Crandall, Director, Computational Biology Institute, The George Washington University, [email protected]. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.
