[Taxacom] BIOINFORMATICS PHYLOGENETICIST; University of Memphis

[Randall J Bayer (rbayer)]

BIOINFORMATICS PHYLOGENETICIST

Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology at The University of Memphis for a phyloinformaticist.  We are looking for candidates who have a strong background in biodiversity science, in the areas of phylogenetics, biogeography, computer science, bioinformatics, systematics and evolution of megadiverse and understudied species groups.  The candidate will have bioinformatics training, show potential to collaborate with existing faculty, and participate in the interdisciplinary Bioinformatics Program.  The successful applicant will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, supervise PhD and MS students, and contribute to the teaching curriculum in evolution, as well as develop courses in computational phyloinformatics, and his/her area of taxonomic expertise.  Candidates must have a PhD and post-doctoral experience, a record of peer-reviewed publication and scholarly accomplishments, and evidence of funding potential.  Anticipated start date is in August 2009.  Closing Date for Applications is November 17, 2008.

The University of Memphis is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of approximately 21,000 students. The Department of Biology offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Biology. There are approximately 30 faculty, 14 staff, 50 full-time graduate students, and over 750 majors in the department. The department administers the Meeman Biological Field Station, the Ecological Research Center, and is closely affiliated with the Integrated Microscopy Center, the interdisciplinary Bioinformatics Program, and the W. Harry Feinstone Center for Genomic Research.

Apply online at: https://workforum.memphis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1224101221859

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Dr. Randall J. Bayer,
Professor and Chair,
Department of Biology,
University of Memphis,
3774 Walker Avenue,
Memphis, TN 38152
phone: (901) 678-2596
email: rbayer at memphis.edu


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Dr. Randall J. Bayer,
Professor and Chair,
Department of Biology,
University of Memphis,
3774 Walker Avenue,
Memphis, TN 38152
phone: (901) 678-2596
email: rbayer at memphis.edu<mailto:rbayer at memphis.edu>