The University of North Texas (UNT) seeks candidates for a position in Bioinformatics at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. Candidates will be expected to develop an identifiable research program, obtain extramural funding, and support instructional needs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The position is anticipated to be a joint appointment between Biological Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering, or Mathematics, depending upon the candidate’s areas of expertise. The successful candidate will be an integral part of two UNT research cluster initiatives to build expertise in two areas: “Plant Signaling Mechanisms” and “Developmental Physiology and Genetics”. The new faculty member will interact with current faculty in life sciences, mathematics and computer sciences as well as other scientists at UNT focused on modeling and computational sciences such as those in the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling (CASCaM). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, have postdoctoral experience and evidence of scholarship in Bioinformatics, and effective communication skills. Teaching experience is preferred. Preference will also be given to applicants who have expertise with systems approaches to biological questions and may include expertise in pattern recognition, statistical methods, database development and user interfaces in the analysis and handling of large genetic and metabolite data sets. Competitive start-up funds and salary are available. Applicants must apply online at: http://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50543. Upload a cover letter with qualifications and research interests, c.v., 2-3 representative publications, teaching statement, and names/ contact information of 3 references. Inquiries may be directed to: Dr. Rebecca Dickstein, Bioinformatics Search Committee Chair at beccad@unt.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2009, and continue until the search is closed. UNT is the largest and most comprehensive university in the north Texas region with 96 bachelor's, 111 masters and 50 doctoral degree programs. It is the fourth largest university in Texas, with over 36,000 students. UNT is located in Denton in the vibrant and rapidly expanding Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area with easy access to DFW airport. For further information about the “Plant Signaling Mechanisms” and “Developmental Physiology and Genetics” research cluster initiatives, see http://www.biol.unt.edu/. UNT is an AA/ADA/EOE.