 
Assistant Professor - BioInformatics
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute for Child & Maternal Health invite applications for a full-time position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of BioInformatics.
Qualifications include a Ph.D., at least two years of post-doctoral experience, and a proven record of research excellence in the analysis, development or application of computational tools or approaches to biological/biomedical science. Emphasis will be placed on research excellence and the ability to participate collaboratively with the current interdisciplinary group.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a vigorous and independent externally-funded research program within a dynamic, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. This position provides 75% of time protected for research, and will include expectations to contribute to teaching and graduate student supervision. A competitive salary and an attractive start-up package are available. The candidate will be expected to apply for extramural support from national/provincial agencies to sustain their research program.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary and inter-Faculty team of bioinformaticians, geneticists and molecular biologists studying model organisms to human disease. The Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute encourages a translational approach to research with an emphasis on people, core programs and infrastructure. The Department, Institute and Faculty are home to a number of excellent core research facilities, such as state-of-the-art proteomics and genomics, including next-generation sequencing, infrastructure. Please visit our websites at http://www.ucalgary.ca/bmb/ and http://www.ucalgary.ca/research4kids/ for more information.
Calgary, Canada’s fastest growing major city, is vibrant and multicultural with a population of more than 1,000,000. Situated near the Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park and Lake Louise, Calgary offers great quality of life and outstanding recreational activities.
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a summary of research interests and reprints of the five most relevant publications and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to: Dr. Jonathan Lytton, Head of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 4N1. Email:
The review of applications will begin on 9 January 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity.
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