Job Description:
A new tenure-track position has been established at the level of Assistant Professor by the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Biosciences of the University of Florida. The Laboratory features diverse faculty with broad interests in cell and developmental biology, evolution and neuroscience addressing fundamental questions with innovative functional genomic approaches and sequencing technologies (http://www.whitney.ufl.edu/). We seek an individual with a strong comparative genomic and computational background and research interests utilizing marine and aquatic invertebrate models that complement and enhance our existing programs in molecular and experimental biology. Particular areas targeted for growth include: 1) Functional and systems-based approaches to understanding regenerative biology of non-bilaterian marine and aquatic animals (e.g. cnidarians, ctenophores, or annelids) in a phylogenetic context, 2) Evolution of stem cells, light production/detection and/or neural function; and 3) Evolution of genomes/logics of gene regulation at different life history stages that control complex phenotypes.
The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, externally funded research program as well as participate in molecular biology/bioinformatics training programs and support collaborative science with colleagues at the Whitney and the main Gainesville campus. The University of Florida offers a competitive salary and start-up package. Salaries are negotiable and commensurate with experience.
The faculty member will participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing graduate committees, serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis and dissertation research, supervising undergraduate research, and publishing the results with his/her graduate students. The faculty member will actively seek contract and grant funding to support his/her program as well as education and outreach activities related to invertebrate regenerative science.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum requirements include a doctorate degree in a relevant discipline, and post-doctoral experience with strong evidence of peer reviewed productivity in comparative marine invertebrates genomics and biochemistry. Training and post-doctoral experience in working with interdisciplinary teams and in the use of state-of-art- laboratory and field techniques and instrumentation is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and ability to procure extramural funding. Candidates should have the demonstrated ability or potential to develop integrated teaching, research and/or extension programs in the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Health Assessment Required:
No
Special instructions to applicants:
This is a time-limited position.
In order to complete your application you must submit three professional references. Your references will be contacted by email automatically if you have been selected to proceed further in the recruitment process.
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.
Additional Info:
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A new tenure-track position has been established at the level of Assistant Professor by the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Biosciences of the University of Florida. The Laboratory features diverse faculty with broad interests in cell and developmental biology, evolution and neuroscience addressing fundamental questions with innovative functional genomic approaches and sequencing technologies (http://www.whitney.ufl.edu/). We seek an individual with a strong comparative genomic and computational background and research interests utilizing marine and aquatic invertebrate models that complement and enhance our existing programs in molecular and experimental biology. Particular areas targeted for growth include: 1) Functional and systems-based approaches to understanding regenerative biology of non-bilaterian marine and aquatic animals (e.g. cnidarians, ctenophores, or annelids) in a phylogenetic context, 2) Evolution of stem cells, light production/detection and/or neural function; and 3) Evolution of genomes/logics of gene regulation at different life history stages that control complex phenotypes.
The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, externally funded research program as well as participate in molecular biology/bioinformatics training programs and support collaborative science with colleagues at the Whitney and the main Gainesville campus. The University of Florida offers a competitive salary and start-up package. Salaries are negotiable and commensurate with experience.
The faculty member will participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing graduate committees, serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis and dissertation research, supervising undergraduate research, and publishing the results with his/her graduate students. The faculty member will actively seek contract and grant funding to support his/her program as well as education and outreach activities related to invertebrate regenerative science.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum requirements include a doctorate degree in a relevant discipline, and post-doctoral experience with strong evidence of peer reviewed productivity in comparative marine invertebrates genomics and biochemistry. Training and post-doctoral experience in working with interdisciplinary teams and in the use of state-of-art- laboratory and field techniques and instrumentation is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and ability to procure extramural funding. Candidates should have the demonstrated ability or potential to develop integrated teaching, research and/or extension programs in the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Health Assessment Required:
No
Special instructions to applicants:
This is a time-limited position.
In order to complete your application you must submit three professional references. Your references will be contacted by email automatically if you have been selected to proceed further in the recruitment process.
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.
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