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Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Mammalian Virology

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Position description

VIROLOGY FACULTY POSITION
INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE GENOME BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE

The Institute for Integrative Genome Biology at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a new faculty member at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to develop a state-of-the-art research program in the area of mammalian virology.

The successful candidate will become a member of an academic department within The College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences in his/her area of expertise with opportunities for a secondary appointment in a variety of departments and colleges and will be expected to join the innovative and multidisciplinary Institute for Integrative Genome Biology (IIGB) that connects theoretical and experimental researchers from different departments in Life, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and various campus based Centers. The Institute has a vibrant faculty and excellent state-of-the-art facilities with advanced instrumentation and technical support in genomics, proteomics, microscopy and imaging, and bioinformatics. Areas of interest could include the molecular biology of replication and gene expression of RNA viruses, virus-host interactions, innate and adaptive immunity and viral pathogenesis. Candidates working on state-of-the-art mammalian model systems are especially encouraged to apply.
Candidates who incorporate systems biology approaches, large-scale genomics, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics and/or visual microscopy to their research programs are preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, innovative and collaborative research program that is well funded, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in departmental and interdepartmental graduate programs. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2015 for full consideration, and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should send: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of research interests, statement of teaching is encouraged but not required and (3) three letters of reference.

For additional information, visit http://www.genomics.ucr.edu/,
http://cnas.ucr.edu/faculty/openings.html

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Statement of Research Interests

  • Statement of Teaching - Encouraged but not required
    (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity, and/or service.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required