Tenure Track Faculty Position in Virology

POSITION:
The Nebraska Center for Virology invites applications for a new faculty position in viral evolution at the level of Assistant Professor to conduct research in a new, state-of-the-art research facility through the Nebraska Center for Virology and the School of Biological Sciences where excellent opportunities exist for collaboration with Center faculty in multiple departments and other institutions.

DESCRIPTION:
 Candidates will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program in virology.  Specific area of research is open; appropriate examples of research interests include viral evolutionary genetics, comparative genomics and proteomics, viral-host interactions, 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.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:                     
A Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience in related area is required

APPLY:    
To be considered you MUST apply online for Requisition Number 090545 at:  http://employment.unl.edu.  Complete the “Faculty/ Administrative Information Form” and attach the required documents.   Arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Alan Kamil, School of Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 348 Manter Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0118 by October 30, 2009.  Start date – Spring/Summer 2010.

Review begins November 2, 2009, and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.