ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Faculty Vacancy
UNIVERSITY
AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1400
WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12222

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment for the following academic position:

RANK AND DISCIPLINE

QUALIFICATIONS

ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR

As the capital city of New York State, Albany provides outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities (http://www.albany.org).  It maintains a vibrant small-city lifestyle while being within easy commuting distance (about 3 hours) of major metropolitan centers including New York City, Boston and Montreal.

SENIOR FACULTY POSITION IN RNA SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
University
at Albany, State University of New York

The University at
Albany, SUNY, invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the broad area of RNA sciences and technology.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the structure and function of RNA and RNA-protein interactions.

The successful candidate will interact with a diverse group of research scientists already working in the RNA field.  Recently, the
Institute of RNA Sciences and Technology (IRNAST) has been created identifying this research theme as a focus of the University at Albany’s $100 million life sciences research initiative (for more information see [http://www.albany.edu/lifesciences/].)  In the greater Albany area, RNA research also has a strong presence in institutions such as the Wadsworth Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Albany Medical College, and the Ordway Research Institute and thus, there is outstanding potential for research collaborations.  The successful candidate will be offered a competitive start-up package and salary.

Qualifications:  Candidates must qualify for a tenured appointment at the time of application, and must have internationally recognized, externally funded research programs in RNS sciences and technology. All degrees must be from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.  Instructional responsibilities in the
College of Arts and Sciences will be appropriate to the interests and funded research level of the candidate.  Applications sent in PDF are preferable.  Applicants should submit a CV, list of past and current grant support, and statement of research interests by e-mail to Lifesciences@albany.edu.

All applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population.  Review of applications will begin on
November 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

SALARY:

Competitive

APPLY TO:

LIFESCIENCES@Albany.edu
University at Albany
1400
Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222

STARTING DATE:

September 1, 2008

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. 

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THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER