[Socbin] Senior Scientist

[David A. Liberles]

                  Research Scientist in Bioinformatics

                            (Position #4939)


The University of Wyoming Bioinformatics Core is seeking to hire a
Research Scientist to be located in the Department of Molecular Biology.
The position will involve leadership of both the collaborative service
and research elements of the Bioinformatics Core. The service component
of the position will consist of collaborating with biological
researchers on bioinformatics problems, resulting in co-publication and
novel uses of bioinformatics on campus. A candidate with a history of
interdisciplinary collaboration would be preferred. Common research
topics for collaboration in this position will include phylogenetics,
microarray statistics, and protein homology modeling, among other areas.
The research component will involve developing an independent
bioinformatics or computational biology research program. The successful
candidate will submit grants and research papers. Research in any area
of bioinformatics or computational biology will be considered. The
successful candidate will have the opportunity to supervise graduate
students in the Molecular Biology and/or MCLS (Molecular and Cellular
Life Sciences) Ph.D. programs depending upon qualifications. Funding for
one Ph.D. student will be provided with the position. The anticipated
start date of the position will be June 1, 2009, although alternative
start dates may be negotiated. The successful candidate should have a
Ph.D. in a relevant area, proficiency in statistics and programming, and
knowledge of molecular biology. To apply, send your CV and a statement
of research accomplishments, future research interests, and
interdisciplinary background by email to liberles at uwyo.edu. In addition,
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly by the
letter writer by email to the same email address. Review of applications
will begin on March 9, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries about details of the position may be directed to Dr. David
Liberles (liberles at uwyo.edu).

The main campus is in Laramie, a safe, vibrant, small city ina scenic
valley between the Laramie and Medicine Bow Ranges of the Rocky
Mountains. Laramie is a two-hour drive north of Denver, Colorado.Located
at 7200 feet, Laramie and its surrounding areas offer abundant outdoor
recreational opportunities. The university and the region provide a rich
array of cultural activities. More information about the university and
its geographic setting is available on the university's web site,
http://www.uwyo.edu.

The University of Wyoming is an EO/AA employer.