Note - While we do not specify areas of research in the ad, we would be thrilled to have applications from ecological modelers and quantitative ecologists. Please contact me directly if you have any questions: Jen Funk, [email protected]
Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) at Chapman University seeks applicants for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor of Computational Biology, effective Fall 2019. Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, is now ranked #5 among western universities by U.S. News and World Report, and has gained national recognition for its commitment to excellence through innovative research and teaching. Schmid College of Science and Technology embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. SCST just celebrated the opening of our new 140,000 ft2 home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, which features state-of-the-art laboratories, teaching spaces, and student collaboration areas. More information on Schmid College can be found at http://www.chapman.edu/scst/index.aspx. Schmid College houses both the Biological Sciences and Computational and Data Sciences (CADS) programs, and the new faculty will be an integral part of both programs. The Biological Sciences program is home to a diverse group of faculty with specializations in a broad range of fields, from molecular and cellular biology to ecology and evolution and more. The program’s undergraduate degree in biology is characterized by personalized education, small class sizes, innovative teaching, and strong student-faculty interactions. Similarly, the CADS program has a diverse faculty group with specializations in a broad range of computational fields. The CADS program offers both M.S. and Ph.D. interdisciplinary graduate degrees. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman can be found at http://www.chapman.edu/diversity. We seek a colleague with a strong record of publication and potential for extramural funding who can incorporate undergraduate and graduate students into their research. Requirements include a Ph.D. in Biology or related field, with sufficient expertise in computational biology to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biostatistics, data science, and computer modeling. Outstanding applicants in all areas of biology will be considered. Qualified applicants should electronically submit a Chapman University application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching, and contact information for three references to: Dr. Jennifer Funk, Search Chair C/O Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12092 We ask that your teaching and research statements do not exceed two pages. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Jennifer Funk, Search Chair, at [email protected]. Please use "Computational Biology Position" as the email subject.
