Faculty positions at IIGB, University of California

Institute for Integrative Genome Biology, University of California

POSITION: Assistant Professors (2) in Mammalian Virology and Epigenetics

The Institute for Integrative Genome Biology invites applications for two new faculty members at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to develop state-of-the-art research programs in the areas of mammalian virology and epigenetics. Successful candidates will join an innovative and multidisciplinary Institute that connects theoretical and experimental researchers from different departments in Life, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and various campus based Centers. The Institute has a vibrant faculty and excellent state-of-the-art facilities with advanced instrumentation and technical support in genomics, proteomics, microscopy and imaging, and bioinformatics. Each individual will become a member of a major academic department in his/her area of expertise with opportunities for a secondary appointment in a variety of departments and colleges.

For the virology position, areas of interest could be the molecular biology of replication and gene expression of RNA viruses, virus-host interactions, innate immunity, and viral pathogenesis.  For the epigenetics position, areas of interest could involve mechanistic studies of nuclear dynamics, histone modifications, the role of RNA in chromatin remodeling and genome stability, interactions between nuclear pore apparatus and gene transcription, as well as RNAi and microRNAs. For both positions candidates working on mammalian models are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates who incorporate systems biology approaches, large-scale genomics, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics and/or visual microscopy to their research programs are preferred.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, innovative and collaborative research program that is well funded, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in departmental and interdepartmental graduate programs. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011, and continue until the positions are filled.

Interested individuals should send:

Curriculum vitae

A statement of research interests

Three letters of reference to: Guille Vallejo, Botany & Plant Sciences, Institute for Integrative Genome Biology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, or email to guilleb@ucr.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

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