Establishing and maintaining a research program in
bioinformatics that involves the mentorship and training of
undergraduates.
Serving the Department, University, and community. This may
include academic advising of students, developing new programs or
courses, serving on College and University committees, or providing
outreach to the community.
Required Qualifications:
Required:
- A Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or a closely related
field, with applicable research experience. ABD candidates who
expect to complete a Ph.D. by the beginning of the Fall 2027
semester will also be considered.
- Evidence of prior teaching experiences and an interest in using
innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies.
- Evidence of experience with and commitment to conducting
high-quality research and mentoring undergraduate researchers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Research expertise that will complement the existing strengths
of the Department of Microbiology.
- Postdoctoral experience.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Ability to build connections within the University as well as
local industries, government agencies, or community
organizations.
- Successful at obtaining external funding sources to support
scholarship and/or undergraduate research.
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical,
dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a
wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition
benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and
paid holidays.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 10/01/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Notes to Applicants:
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish
here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes
with a generous
benefits package.
To apply, complete the online application and attach a cover
letter, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research
plans (other document 1), a CV, and unofficial transcripts.
In addition, three letters of reference that address the
candidate's qualifications must be submitted by the authors through
the application system. Candidates will designate references when
applying and the application system will email the references
requesting the letters.
Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to submit
official transcripts.
Highest priority will be given to
applications received by December 7, 2026, although
screening will continue until the position is
filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of
employment.
Weber State University is a primarily undergraduate institution
located in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah.
For more than five decades, the institution has successfully
maintained a dual mission by offering a wide range of baccalaureate
programs and meeting regional community college needs. The
College of
Science embraces both missions through its programs
and occupies modern labs and classrooms in the Tracy Hall Science
Center that opened in Fall 2016.
Ogden is
a vibrant city with a rich culture and history, located 45 minutes
from Salt Lake City and its international airport. With an average
of 223 sunny days per year, and with immediate access to skiing,
biking, camping, hiking, and fishing make it an outdoor
paradise.
Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging
ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or
important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. ,
Ability to receive detailed information with or without
assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting
up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force
frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move
objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater
than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and
field of vision: Required to perform activities such as
preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a
computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this
position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to
adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or
administrative work).
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9875274"">https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29447
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