The Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Illinois University anticipates openings in three tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in:

• Bioinformatics: We seek candidates with computational and wet lab bioinformatics expertise in such areas as genomics, metagenomics, regulatory networks, and metabolic modeling. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a majors’ genetics or molecular biology class and contribute strongly to the department’s bioinformatics teaching program.  http://www.bios.niu.edu/employment/bioinformatics-search.shtml

Electronic submission address: bioinformaticssearch@niu.edu

• Microbial Ecology: The specific area of research in this position is open and can be in areas such as environmental microbiology, prokaryotic biodiversity, biodegradation, bioremediation and biofilms.  The successful candidate will participate in introductory microbiology courses and develop an advanced undergraduate/graduate course in their field of expertise.  http://www.bios.niu.edu/employment/microbialbiology-search.shtml

Electronic submission address: microbialbiolsearch@niu.edu

• Conservation Biology/Restoration Ecology. Candidates are sought with expertise in conservation biology, restoration ecology, or a related discipline to be appointed jointly to the Department of Biological Sciences (http://www.bios.niu.edu/) and the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability, and Energy (ESE) (http://www.niu.edu/ese/). Applicants will be considered in all aspects of conservation biology or restoration ecology that enhance and complement existing interdisciplinary strengths and external collaborations. Successful candidates will teach an undergraduate/ graduate course in biological sciences in their area of expertise and the biological systems course in the ESE environmental studies curriculum. More information: http://www.bios.niu.edu/conservationbiology-search.shtml

Electronic submission address: conservationsearch@niu.edu

In all cases, candidates are expected to have appropriate postdoctoral experience, a strong publication record in their area of expertise, and to demonstrate the potential to establish a robust, externally funded research program. We seek candidates who will effectively train M.S. and Ph.D. students, provide research opportunities for undergraduates, and commit to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A competitive salary, startup package and research laboratory will be provided.

AApplicants should submit a letter of interest indicating the position being applied for , C.V., statements of research goals and teaching philosophy and arrange to have three original reference letters sent to: Barrie Bode, Chair, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Telephone: 815-753-1753. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent to the email address indicated in each position description. Review of applications will begin Dec. 1, 2011, and continue until the positions are filled. NIU values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can serve as role models to our diverse student population.

Northern Illinois University is an AA/EEO Institution. A state-mandated criminal background check is required prior to employment.