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The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Molecular Evolution to begin in September, 2008. Research areas might include evolutionary genetics, molecular phylogenetics, evolutionary development, or gene regulatory networks. Preference will be given to candidates with strong bioinformatics training and approaches, whose research will complement current departmental strengths in genome stability, developmental biology, behavior, physiology, or population ecology (see http://ase.tufts.edu/biology). The successful candidate is expected to develop an active externally funded research program involving graduate and undergraduate students. Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to undergraduate and graduate level courses in evolution and other departmental courses.

Tufts University is a private, coeducational institution, whose main campus serves approximately 4,600 undergraduates and over 1,500 graduate students in a broad spectrum of programs. We are located in the towns of Medford and Somerville, within the Greater Boston metropolitan area.

The Biology Department has 21 full time faculty members working in diverse specialties spanning molecular, organismal and population biology. We maintain an active graduate training program at the master’s and doctoral levels. We are strongly committed to quality research and education in basic and applied biology. The department is closely allied with other programs including Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Community Health, Environmental Studies, Psychology and Computer Science. Individual members of the department also maintain active collaborations with colleagues at the Tufts Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

Qualifications: Doctoral degree and a record of research productivity required.

To Apply: Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, three recent publications, separate statements of (1) research interests and plans and (2) teaching experience and plans, and have three letters of reference sent to:

Chair, Molecular Evolution Search Committee
Department of Biology
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155
Phone: 617 627-3539

Review of applications begins November 15, 2007, and continues until the position is filled.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.