Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Biocomputing Laboratory in the Department of Computer Science, the University of Western Ontario. This position is funded by the Canada Research Chair in Biocomputing awarded to Professor Lila Kari. The successful candidate will be involved in research into biological information modelling, encoding and processing, as well as DNA Computing. For the computationally intensive aspects of this project, resources include a high-end SUN server with 1.5 terabytes of disk space and several state of the art work stations, as well as access to the SHARCNET UWO, the fastest academic supercomputer in Canada.
The applicant should have a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline. Experience in formal language theory, complexity theory, information or coding theory is preferred. Background knowledge in biology or biochemistry is an asset. The position is available as early as April 2011, and it is for 6 months up to one and a half years or two years. Salary is competitive and commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience.
Interested applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae, publication samples, statement of research interest, and names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to Lila Kari.
Founded in 1878, the University of Western Ontario is one of Canada's oldest universities, and is a vibrant centre of learning. Its twelve faculties and schools, and three affiliated university colleges, offer more than 200 different undergraduate programmes to 33,000 students, taught by 1,160 faculty professors. The University of Western Ontario is proud to provide the best student experience among Canada's leading research-intensive universities. It is located on 155 hectares of land along the banks of the Thames River in London, Ontario, 200 kilometres west of Toronto.
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Western is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity, and applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
For additional information please visit the Biocomputing Laboratory , UWO Computer Science Department , University of Western Ontario and London , Ontario webpages.