The following advertisement is for 5 bioinformatics positions
at UBC in the life sciences, computer science or statistics.
Candidates with interests in statistics would be considered
for an appointment in the Department of Statistics, UBC,
or for a joint appointment with another department.
FIVE BIOINFORMATICS FACULTY POSITIONS AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
(quote competition # BIO-092003)
VANCOUVER, BC
The University of British Columbia is launching a major bioinformatics
initiative and invites applications for five new faculty positions in
this field. These full-time tenure-track positions will be filled
primarily at the Assistant Professor level but exceptional candidates
at a more senior level who are interested in providing leadership for
this initiative are also encouraged to apply. These five new faculty
will be located within the new Bioinformatics Centre (opening summer
2004) at the centre of campus offering an exceptionally collaborative
environment.
UBC has deep research strength across the Life Sciences, Physical
Sciences and Computation, including its research hospitals and its
formal associations with the British Columbia Cancer Agency, Genome
British Columbia, the Genome Sciences Centre and the Institute for
Systems Biology in Seattle. Researchers thus enjoy numerous
opportunities for stimulating and productive
collaborations. Opportunities exist to attract substantial research
funding from government (e.g. Canadian Institutes for Health Research,
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canadian
Foundation for Innovation), foundations (e.g. Michael Smith
Foundation, Genome Canada) and industry. UBC is also launching a major
proteomics initiative.
All facets of bioinformatics, from software development to innovative
applications in genomics or proteomics, will be considered. Successful
applicants will have demonstrated outstanding research strength and
creativity in fields relevant to bioinformatics (life sciences,
computer science or statistics), have several years productive
experience, and be prepared to integrate their expertise with
innovative researchers at the University. Academic appointments could
be within or between departments in the Faculties of Medicine and/or
Science. http//bioinformatics.ubc.ca
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment
equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given
priority. All positions are subject to final budgetary
approval. Applicants should send a C.V. and a concise statement of
research interests. In addition, three letters of reference should be
sent directly by referees to either [log in to unmask] or Mr. David
Thomson, The University of British Columbia, 237 Wesbrook Building,
6174 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3. UBC will
begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2003.
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William J. Welch
Professor and Head
Department of Statistics
University of British Columbia
6356 Agriculture Road
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6T 1Z2
tel: (604) 822-6844
fax: (604) 822-6960
email: [log in to unmask]
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