Nebraska: Tenure Track Virologist, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska Center for Virology

POSITION OFFERED: Tenure Track Virologist

Expires On: 02/27/2009

Job Information
Category: Tenure Track Faculty
Ad Number: 287
Date Posted: 10/30/2008
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Job Location: US-Nebraska-Lincoln
Number of Openings: 1
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Job Description
Candidates will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program emphasizing a broad biological or system approach, preferably working on the evolution and/or ecology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic viruses. Specific area of research is open; appropriate examples of research interests include viral evolutionary genetics, comparative genomics and proteomics, pathogenesis or epidemiology of diseases. Candidates must show excellent capacity to develop and coordinate interdisciplinary collaborative research with other Center and departmental researchers. Candidates will be expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. or equivalent and post-doctoral experience in related area is required. Candidates MUST apply online at http//employment.unl.edu requisition #080880. See website for full application process. Application review begins January 12, 2009, and continues until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Job Criteria
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent
Starting Date: Fall 2009
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Education Required: Doctoral
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check mark Health/Dental Benefits check mark 401k, Retirement and/or Pension Plan Stock or Stock Options
check mark Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave check mark Life and/or Disability Insurance check mark Flex Time
check mark Relocation Assistance check mark Tuition Reimbursement Offers Sponsorship for U.S. Visa
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Company Profile and Contact Information
Type of Company: Employer
Company Size (# of employees): 20,000-49,999
Company Profile: The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. The University of Nebraska is a progressive research institute receiving over 100 million dollars of research grants last year. We provide collaboration and mentoring for junior and senior researchers with an infrastructure linking Nebraska's research institutes and attracting new faculty with similar virology interests.
Preferred Method of Contact: Apply Online
Contact Name: Jolene Walker
Company: University of Nebraska Lincoln
Division: Nebraska Center for Virology
Department: Biological Sciences
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City: Lincoln
State/Province: Nebraska
Zip/Postal Code: 68583-0900
Country: USA
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E-Mail Address (to send cover letters and resumes directly): jwalker5@unl.edu
Company or Job Detail Web Site URL: http://www.unl.edu/virologycenter