Date:
 03/31/09
Job Title:
 Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track
Job Reference #:
 FC04020901
Department:
 Biological Sciences
Position Status:
Job Opening Full-time Benefited
Starting Salary:
Salary commensurate with qualifications
Application Deadline:
Open until Filled
Description:

General Summary (Purpose) of Position
The University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, rank negotiable, to start January 2010 or thereafter. The successful candidate will be expected to build a vigorous, externally funded research program, and collaboration within this and other departments is encouraged. 

Current faculty research interests include bioinformatics, genetics, plant science, neurobiology, cancer biology, invertebrate biology, developmental biology, virology, microbial ecology, evolution, and biogeochemistry. Our campus is located very near the vibrant academic and commercial biotechnology centers of Boston, Cambridge and Worcester.

We are seeking individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Molecular/cell biology, genetics and genetic regulatory mechanisms, small interfering RNA molecules, signal transduction.  Teaching obligations include development of upper level undergraduate/graduate courses in his/her expertise and participation in the teaching of core undergraduate courses as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Earned doctorate
• Demonstrated ability teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Commitment to develop and sustain an externally funded research program and evidence of this potential.
• Demonstrated potential for publications in scholarly journals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability working with diverse student and faculty population

Contact the University of Massachusetts Lowell Human Resources Department at 978-934-3560 for information regarding benefits and related employment matters.

Under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit the following materials by both mail and electronic submission by May 15, 2009:
A curriculum vita, copies of several recent research publications, a statement of research and teaching interests, not to exceed three pages, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Apply To:
 Biological Sciences Faculty Search
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Massachusetts Lowell
One University Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854
Job Reference: FC04020901
And
E-mail materials to biology_search09@uml.edu.
Please include reference number in subject line of e-mail.
Assigned Tour:
To Be Determined

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