Signaling Cluster Hiring Plan
-The signaling cluster will hire four faculty hires over 3-4 years focused on plant signaling mechanisms with exceptional salary (9-month appointment), benefits, and start-up resources. These positions will be for the following disciplines.
- Metabolomics, Cell Biology, Genetics-- Senior level/ or exceptional Mid-level
- Bioinformatics (joint with Math/ Computer Science)- Junior level
Open Positions |
Junior Level Faculty Positions in Bioinformatics |
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.
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Senior Level Plant Signaling Faculty |
The University of North Texas (UNT) seeks candidates at the Professor level with an active research program in metabolomics, cell biology or genetics. Exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered. The successful candidate must have a strong record of obtaining extramural funding, and will be an integral part of a new initiative in “Plant Signaling Mechanisms” targeted by the UNT administration for research cluster support. This faculty-hire will be part of a new four-member group that is being recruited to the University of North Texas over the next three years to enhance research activities in the plant sciences. Exceptional start-up funding and salary will be provided. An 80,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Life Sciences building is being constructed that will house the Plant Signaling research cluster. Potential interactions exist with plant science researchers at the nearby Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation. Send cover letter with qualifications and research interests and c.v. to: Dr. Kent Chapman, Plant Signaling Mechanisms Search Committee Chair, University of North Texas, Department of Biological Sciences, 1155 Union Circle #305220, Denton, TX 76203-5017, chapman@unt.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 20, 2009, and will continue until the position is closed. UNT is the largest and most comprehensive university in the north Texas region with 96 undergraduate, 111 masters and 50 doctoral degree programs. It is the fourth largest university in Texas, with nearly 35,000 students and eight straight record increases in annual enrollment. UNT is located in Denton in the vibrant, rapidly expanding Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, with easy access to DFW airport. New research initiatives were announced in Sept 2008 by the UNT administration (http://web3.unt.edu/news/story.cfm?story=11146). Also see http://www.biol.unt.edu . AA/ADA/EOE
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Future Positions |
2010 Senior Level |
2011 Senior Level |
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Other UNT Biology Positions |
2008-09 Cell Biology Junior Level Position |
New Biology building construction 
- Construction began Oct 2008 on $34M/ 87,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art Life Sciences building. Half of the building (top two floors) dedicated to plant sciences and biochemistry- Plus 4 air conditioned rooftop greenhouses. Live feed updates on construction progress may be seen by following the above link on the left.
