Assistant Professor
Institute of Bioinformatics and the Department of Computer Science
University of Georgia

The Institute of Bioinformatics and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Georgia invite applications for a joint tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, to start August 2012. The tenure home is in Computer Science. We are interested in strengthening and complementing our existing broad program in Bioinformatics at the University of Georgia. The candidate should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics or a closely related field and a strong research track record at the interface of computer science and biology. The candidate will be expected to maintain a rigorous, externally funded research program and to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in both Computer Science and Bioinformatics degree programs. For information about the breadth of the units, see http://iob.uga.edu and http://cs.uga.edu.
Applications should be uploaded to http://recruitment.franklin.uga.edu and should include a cover letter, CV, and brief statements of research and teaching interests. Three letters of recommendation should be uploaded separately to the same web site. The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2011 until the position is filled. The Institute of Bioinformatics, the Department of Computer Science, the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution.