Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics/Genomics

The selected candidate will be hosted in one of the labs carrying out bioinformatics/genomics-related research (Barresi, Katz, Lama, Williams), and will be expected to undertake postdoctoral research linked to the goals/methods of the host lab. In addition, the selected candidate is expected to teach a 300-level undergraduate seminar in bioinformatics, along with an associated bioinformatics lab, in the spring semester in each of the two years of the appointment, and to supervise research projects for undergraduates.

Candidates should have a strong foundation in bioinformatics and genomics. Ph.D. in bioinformatics, genomics or computational  biology or a relevant field is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups underrepresented in the life sciences are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is a member of the Five 

College Consortium. More details about the Department of Biological Sciences may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/biology.

Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/125359 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement and a diversity/inclusion statement as well as contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin in early June, and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions and inquiries should be directed to Laura Katz (lkatz@smith.edu) or Robert Dorit, Chair (rdorit@smith.edu).