[Genetics] FW: Molecular Genetics EvoDevo faculty position

[Jouni Aspi]

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Assistant or Associate Professor in Molecular Genetics

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA - We invite applications for a tenure-track 
position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in research 
areas related to molecular genetics. The candidate should have a 
strong record of research using genetic tools to address a basic 
problem in molecular, cellular and/or developmental biology. The 
candidate should also have the potential for excellence in teaching 
within our undergraduate and graduate programs in Molecular Genetics. 
The successful candidate will interact with a dynamic group of 
colleagues with expertise in molecular, cellular and/or developmental 
genetics. The candidate must have a PhD and two or more years of 
postdoctoral research experience. The University of Alberta offers a 
competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent 
benefits plan. The Dept. of Biological Sciences 
(http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/), with 70 faculty members and 275 
graduate students, offers an exciting environment for collaborative 
research. Exceptional infrastructure includes a microarray and 
proteomics facilities, molecular biology and advanced microscopy 
service units, and aquatic and terrestrial animal care and plant 
growth facilities. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a 
onepage summary of research plans, a statement of teaching interests 
and reprints of their three most significant publications 
electronically to positions@biology.ualberta.ca or by mail to Dr. L. 
S. Frost, Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, CW 405 Biological 
Sciences Bldg, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 
2E9. Applicants must also arrange for three confidential letters of 
reference to be sent to the Chair. Closing Date: February 15, 2006. 
The effective date of employment will be on or after July 1, 2006. 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians 
and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of 
Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the 
principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage 
applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with 
disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
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A. Richard Palmer
Systematics and Evolution Group
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E9  CANADA
phone:  (780) 492-3633
message:  (780) 492-3308
FAX:  (780) 492-9234

http://www2.biology.ualberta.ca/palmer/palmer.html
   (biological asymmetries, software, course notes)
Chair, Comparative Morphology & Development section,
   Canadian Society of Zoologists. For info. see:
   http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/CMD/home.htm

rich.palmer@ualberta.ca