Computational Biologist at Reed College
*BIOLOGY- COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY (TT) *The Biology Department at Reed
College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position
(preferably at the rank of assistant professor) in computational biology. We
seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in developing, integrating or
applying computational or quantitative methods to study biological
questions. Outstanding applicants in all areas of computational biology
will be considered*.* Qualifications include a PhD in biology, computer
science or relevant discipline and postdoctoral or professional experience.
Candidates should articulate a plan to establish and maintain a rigorous
and competitive research program that incorporates research opportunities
for Reed undergraduates. A competitive start-up package and research space
will be provided based on the successful applicant’s needs, with salary
determined according to the applicant’s experience.
In addition to advising senior theses, teaching duties will include the
development of a new course that introduces students to computational
approaches and techniques in biology, as well as an upper level course in
the candidate’s computational field of expertise. Additional teaching
opportunities could include advanced seminar courses. Formal teaching
experience at the college level will be viewed favorably but is not
required.
Reed is a distinguished liberal arts college with approximately 1400
students that offers a demanding academic program to bright and dedicated
undergraduates. The cover letter should address how the applicant’s
teaching and scholarship are suited to such a liberal arts college
environment. The Reed community believes that cultural diversity is
essential to the excellence of our academic program. All applicants,
therefore, are invited to address how their teaching, scholarship,
mentoring, community service, or other activities could support Reed’s
commitment to diversity and inclusion (see http://www.reed.edu/diversity/).
Application materials (a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plan, and
representative publications) and three letters of recommendation should be
sent electronically as PDF (preferred) or Word attachments to
*biology.search@reed.edu
<biology.search@reed.edu>*, subject “Computational Biology Search” by *1
October 2014 *for full consideration. An equal opportunity employer, Reed
College encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. Suzy Renn (renns@reed.edu),
the chair of the search committee.