The newly established Program in Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology continues to invite applications for tenure-track or senior tenured professor positions. We are seeking innovative, energetic and collaborative individuals who plan to develop strong computational research programs to tackle problems in one of the following areas: regulatory genomics, comparative genomics, systems biology, RNA biology, evolutionary biology, statistical genetics, or proteomics. Exceptionally strong candidates in other computational biology areas will also be considered. Wet bench research space can be arranged for individuals who are interested in performing experiments to augment their computational efforts.

The Program in Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology is housed in a state-of-the-art research building with the neighboring Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Cancer Biology, Medicine, and the Program in Gene Function and Expression. The Program has high-performance computing facilities and a full-time systems administrator to support the research activities of its faculty. Salary and start-up package will be competitive and commensurate with the high level of accomplishment expected for successful applicants.

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the Program, a curriculum vitae that includes honors, publications, and a succinct research plan to http://www.academicjobsonline.org. To expedite the review process, applicants should invite three individuals who are familiar with your work and potential for success to upload their recommendation letters at the same web address. Applications will be reviewed expeditiously, and interviews will begin in November, 2008. Inquiries, but not application materials, may be directed to Professor Zhiping Weng at zhiping.weng@umassmed.edu.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.