Department of Biological Sciences
UNIVERSITY of CINCINNATI
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites
applications for a tenure-track position in
Computational Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin fall semester
2019. We seek a colleague who develops and
uses computational techniques to address fundamental questions in biology. We
expect candidates' research programs to
integrate theory with empirical study. The successful candidate will contribute
to the mission of the department by developing an
innovative, externally funded research program, teaching courses at the
graduate and undergraduate level based on the
candidate's area of experience, and contributing to the department through
service. Because the department is committed to
creating a diverse and inclusive campus community, we are seeking candidates
with an interest working with a diverse range of
students.
The Department of Biological Sciences is a collegial, collaborative group of
researchers and educators. The Department has a
longstanding commitment to the integration of theory and practice, and has
strengths in Sensory Biology, Behavior, and Evolution
(SBBE) and Environmental Change and Biological Resilience (ECBR). We inhabit a
newly renovated building with modern offices
and labs and a new greenhouse. The UC Center for Field Studies provides
researchers with field opportunities only a short 25
minute drive from campus. Our department has strong collaborative associations
with the Neuroscience program, UC Digital
Scholarship Center, US EPA, Cincinnati Children's' Hospital, Cincinnati Museum
Center, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden,
Cincinnati Public Schools, and other institutions providing opportunities for
collaborative research, education and outreach. The
Ohio Supercomputing Center provides researchers a state of the art computing
environment with a current peak performance of
1,048 teraflops and >5 petabytes of storage. UC is working with Jetstream to
develop research and education workflows, and has
the UC ScienceNet, an academic network that enables high-speed (10Gps-40Gps)
data transfer, in addition to several other High-
Computing Resources on campus.
The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university,
and is ranked as one of America's top 26 public
research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked
UC in the Top Tier of America's Best Colleges.
The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a "research heavyweight". Forbes,
Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have
named UC one of the most beautiful campuses. Cincinnati is a vibrant city on
the banks of the Ohio River. The region is home to
year-round cultural and entertainment activities. The Hamilton County Parks
system provides extensive opportunities for outdoor
activities.
Minimum Qualifications: A PhD is required for this position.
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uc.edu (search
requisition #34746). To apply, submit a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching
philosophy, and three letters of recommendation using the
additional documents feature in our application system. As part of the process,
the applicant will be asked to provide a separate
one-page statement addressing how the candidate's past or potential
contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance UC's
commitment to Inclusive Excellence. Review of applications will begin December
7th and continue until the position is filled.
FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE
TIME OF HIRE
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse
university, is committed to providing an inclusive,
equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete
job application you will be asked to
include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you
will not contribute to the federal Social
Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees
have the option to contribute to a state
retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity
Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.
