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Biology & Biotechnology and Mathematical Sciences Departments
Assistant Professor Bioinformatics
Position Description: The Departments of Biology and Biotechnology, and Mathematical Sciences of WPI invite applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor Position, to begin in the fall of 2011. Supported by the new Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center (LSBC) at Gateway Park, a state-of-the art, interdisciplinary research facility that opened Spring 2007, WPI is committed to further strengthening its capabilities in the Life Sciences arena. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Biology, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related area, and postdoctoral research experience. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in research and teaching, developing a robust, externally funded research program, and engaging in cross-disciplinary work in bioinformatics and computational biology at WPI. Resources for startup funding are competitive and commensurate with research experience and accomplishments.
Founded in 1865 and located one hour west of Boston, WPI is one of the nation's oldest technological universities and a highly selective private university. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks WPI among the top national universities and recently placed WPI in its top 30 for faculty resources. To learn more about the Departments, graduate and undergraduate programs, the LSBC, and WPI visit www.wpi.edu/+BBT, www.wpi.edu/+Math, www.wpi.edu/research, www.gatewayparkworcester.com, and www.wpi.edu.
Requirements: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Biology, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related area, and postdoctoral research experience. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in research and teaching, developing a robust, externally funded research program, and engaging in cross-disciplinary work in bioinformatics and computational biology at WPI. Resources for startup funding are competitive and commensurate with research experience and accomplishments.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit a single pdf-formatted file including a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of accomplishments and future priorities in research and teaching, and a list of five references (with contact information). Applications should be sent to Bioinformaticsfaculty-search@wpi.edu. Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled.
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