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The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware is seeking to fill an open rank faculty position. The University, as a member of the Delaware Health Science Alliance, has established research initiatives in Cardiovascular Biology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neuroscience and Cancer Biology for which the Department of Biological Sciences plays a central role. Priority will be given to those applicants whose area of research focus is translational biology in cardiovascular or rehabilitation medicine. Requirements for the position include a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, a minimum of two years postdoctoral experience and a strong commitment to both research and education at the graduate and undergraduate levels. A successful candidate is expected to develop or continue an active research program, pursue extramural funding and participate in undergraduate and graduate education.

This position will occupy recently renovated lab space, receive a competitive salary and startup package and have access to state-of-the-art core facilities within the department, the Center for Translational Cancer Research and the Delaware Biotechnology Institute. The Department of Biological Sciences consists of 35 faculty and currently has 90 students in its M.S./Ph.D. program. Please submit a complete curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page description of research interests and plans as well as 1-2 pages of teaching plans, and the names of three references with contact information to either Dr. Ulhas P. Naik, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19716-1590 or to tfontana@udel.edu via the UD Dropbox. Review of applications will begin upon receipt, but the application deadline is December 31, 2009. The starting date for this position is September 1, 2010.

The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages application from Minority Group Members and Women.