Faculty Positions in Chemistry at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) The EPFL anticipates making several faculty appointments in its Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC). Outstanding scientists with recognized accomplishments in any field of chemistry will be considered. We particularly encourage applications in the field of synthetic organic chemistry. Appointments may be considered at all levels (Assistant/Associate/Full). The successful candidate will establish and lead a vigorous, independent research program, interact with existing projects and be committed to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Significant start-up resources and research infrastructure will be available. Applications including curriculum vitae, publication list, concise statement of research and teaching interests as well as the names and addresses (including email) of at least five references should be submitted in PDF format via the website http://sb.epfl.ch/chemsearch by October 15, 2005. For additional information, please contact Professor Hubert Girault (hubert.girault@epfl.ch) or consult the following websites: http://www.epfl.ch/Eplace.html, http://sb.epfl.ch/en and http://isic.epfl.ch/index.html The EPFL is an equal opportunity employer. 6/-836 +4 /.+86- "/7/+6-278898/ 6/132/+8#-/2-/ %2:/678 The Department of Pediatrics at OHSU is seeking physician scientist candidates for Director of the Papé Pediatric Research Institute. Applicants should havean established record of outstanding achievement in fundamental or translational research relevant to Pediatrics, a strong vision for developing amulti-disciplinary interactive scientific program, and a commitment to mentor junior investigators. The Institute will occupy new research space adjacent to basic science and clinical departments. Substantial start-up funds will be available to support the successful candidate’s research and for additional faculty-level recruitments. Applicants should send curriculum vitae and names and addresses of four references by November 15, 2005 to: Peter Rotwein Professor and Chair Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Oregon Health & Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road Mail code L224 Portland, Oregon 97239-3098 OHSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
POSITIONS OPEN FACULTY POSITION, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR level in the area of analytical chemistry. Teaching duties include undergraduate and graduate courses in analytical chemistry, and advanced courses in the candidate_s field of expertise. The candidate is expected to establish an externally funded research program in an area related to analytical chemistry with an emphasis on environmental and/or biochemical applications. The candidate is expected to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research projects. A Ph.D. in chemistry or related discipline is required, postdoctoral experience is highly preferred. For information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, please visit website: http://www.uaf.edu/chem/. To apply, send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, description of research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy, and at least three letters of reference to: William R. Simpson, Search Committee Chair, Human Resources, University of Alaska Fairbanks, P.O. Box 757860 Fairbanks, AK 99775-7860. Review of applications begins on November 15, 2005. The candidate must also complete the UAF application found at website: http://www.alaska.edu/hr/ forms/hr_employmentforms.xml. The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educational Institution. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Emory University The Department of Biology in Emory College of Emory University invites applications for the position of Department Chair and Professor of Biology. Emory is an internationally known research university and will soon begin a comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen its research and teaching programs. The Biology Department is currently composed of 23 tenure-track faculty and seven senior lecturers and lecturers. The successful candidate for this position will have a distinguished record of extramurally funded research and scholarly activity sufficient to merit appointment at the rank of tenured FULL PROFESSOR in Emory College. Applicants must have a doctoral degree or its equivalent in biology, or other appropriate discipline and should have a research focus in one of the three areas of research strengths in the Department: population biology, ecology, and evolution; computational neuroscience; genetics, cell, and developmental biology. Applicants should have excellent communication, leadership, and administrative skills and should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The successful candidate will oversee the continued growth of the Department via the hiring of new faculty, the development of the undergraduate curriculum, and the possible reconfiguration of the departmental graduate program. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, experience, and future plans, teaching philosophy, and departmental leadership philosophy. Materials should be submitted to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Biology, 1510 Clifton Road, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322. Documents may be submitted electronically to e-mail: george.h.jones@ emory.edu. The review of applications will begin in mid-September 2005 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Please visit the departmental website: http://www.biology.emory. edu to learn more about biology at Emory. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 1614 POSITIONS OPEN FACULTY POSITIONS, SYSTEMS BIOLOGY/MICROBIOLOGY Department of Biology and Biocomplexity Institute Indiana University, Bloomington The Department of Biology and the Biocomplexity Institute invite applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in experimental and/or computational systems biology. We anticipate an appointment at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level, but outstanding SENIOR-level candidates will also be considered. We will be especially interested in individuals whose research will enhance our current strengths in: (1) mechanisms of bacterial cell function, (2) cell differentiation and developmental biology, and (3) biomolecular networks, including signaling, gene regulatory, and metabolic networks. The successful candidate will have strong interdisciplinary interests and will benefit from opportunities to collaborate with scientists in the Departments of Biology, Medical Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, the School of Informatics, the Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics, and the Biocomplexity Institute. While his/her primary appointment will be in the Department of Biology, joint appointments with other departments are possible. This position is part of a major expansion of Indiana University (IU)-Bloomington_s research efforts in the life sciences. That expansion includes construction of two research buildings, a new National Science Foundation Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program in genomics, evolution, and development, new program initiatives including Metabolomics and Cytomics Initiative, a $53 million dollar project in molecular and cellular life sciences, a program in human biology, and new hiring in microbiology, biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, molecular evolution, and ecology. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program and to participate in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. For information about the Biology Department and the Biocomplexity Institute, and for links to the campus and the Bloomington community, see websites: http://www.bio. indiana.edu and http://biocomplexity.indiana. edu/. Candidates should send curriculum vitae, a statement of research (past, present, and planned) and teaching interests, and representative publications, and arrange to have at least four letters of recommendation sent to: Yves Brun, Systems Biology/ Microbiology Faculty Search, Department of Biology, Indiana University, Jordan Hall 142, 1001 E 3rd Street, Bloomington, <strong>IN</strong> 47405- 7005. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible, and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. SENIOR FACULTY, NEUROSCIENCE Two tenure-track positions for FULL or ASSOCI- ATE PROFESSOR are available in the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, Upstate Medical University. The Department has a focus in developmental neuroscience. Researchers interested in cell fate, neurogenetics, neurite outgrowth, and plasticity are encouraged. Successful candidates must have record of research productivity, an independent extramurally supported research program, participation in medical/graduate education. Candidates should send curriculum vitae, statement of research plans, and names of references to: Michael Miller, Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210. Applications will be considered until positions are filled. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially welcome. 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The Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) seeks a TENURE-TRACK FACULTY member in bioinformatics to both establish an independent research program and to serve as the Faculty Supervisor of AECOM_s Bioinformatics Shared Facility (BSF). The BSF is a data management and mining facility, serving the research needs of the entire medical school faculty. The successful applicant in his/her faculty supervisor role will direct data management and bioinformatics analysis support for, and foster collaborations among, basic and clinical science researchers and the BSF. The BSF collaborates closely with statisticians, other bioinformatics research faculty, and various AECOM shared facilities for proteomics, genetics, and clinical research. The faculty supervisor position is highly collaborative in nature. Screening of applications will be continuous. Appointment will be considered at a rank appropriate to the candidate_s experience. Applications received by October 7, 2005, are assured full consideration. How to apply: Please send detailed curriculum vitae with bibliography and contact details (telephone number, e-mail address) for at least three references to e-mail: omendoza@aecom.yu.edu. Subject: BDirector of BSF.[ Attn: Chair, Faculty Search Committee for BSF. Equal Opportunity Employer. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Department of Ophthalmology Emory University School of Medicine Invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. We seek an outstanding scientist to perform research in a field relevant to glaucoma or neural science, with opportunities to interface with leading researchers in visual sciences and related fields. Endowed funds are available to support the position. Please send curriculum vitae, a one- to two-page summary of your research contributions with plans for future work, and a list of three references to: Mrs. Patricia Bennett, Emory Eye Center, Emory University, 1365B Clifton Road, NE, Suite B4500, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.