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Post Doctoral Associate [2y, start in fall; PhD in math; interest in research of math and biology; develop/teach undergraduate course in math biology, research] / University of Miami; Coral Gables, FL / deadline September 1, open until filled

Post Doctoral Associate

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship in mathematical biology at the University of Miami.

The position, funded in part by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, is set to begin in the Fall of 2008 and is for two years.

The primary responsibility of the fellow in the fall of each year will be to develop an upper level undergraduate course in mathematical biology suitable for a combined audience of mathematics and biology students that the fellow will teach in the spring semester. The fellow is also expected to conduct research at the interface of mathematics and biology in conjunction with University of Miami faculty. Position #036663.

Currently the University of Miami has faculty with research interests in ecology, population dynamics, epidemiology, and bioeconomics. In addition, the University is also home to the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy and to the newly established Institute for Theoretical and Mathematical Ecology.

Applicants should have received a Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences and should have demonstrated interest in research at the interface of mathematics and biology.

We offer a competitive salary plus benefits.

Review of applications will commence September 1, 2008 and will continue until the position has been filled.

Please send a letter of application, professional resume, teaching philosophy and contact information for 3 references to: Professor Stephen Cantrell Chairman of Hiring Committee P.O. Box 249085 Coral Gables, Florida 33124-4250.