[AISWorld] Biomedical Informatics Assistant Professor Opening at University of Nebraska - Omaha

[Ann Fruhling]

College of Information Science & Technology
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Informatics
School of Interdisciplinary Informatics

The School of Interdisciplinary Informatics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biomedical Informatics. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Bioinformatics, Health Informatics, Visual Analytics,  Public Health Informatics and closely related areas.  Candidates must have received a doctorate in Bioinformatics or a closely related field prior to the employment start date. The selected candidate is expected to conduct high-quality research and demonstrate strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

The College of Information Science and Technology is an interdisciplinary college focused on meeting the needs of a vibrant metropolitan area. The College of IS&T is responsible for Bachelor of Science Programs in Information Assurance, Bioinformatics, and IT Innovation as well as ABET accredited Bachelor of Science programs in Computer Science and Management Information Systems, and Master of Science degrees in Biomedical Informatics, Information Assurance, Management Information Systems, and Computer Science.  The College hosts an innovative college-wide interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Information Technology and in Biomedical Informatics.  The School has experienced rapid growth in recent years. http://si2.ist.unomaha.edu/index.php?p=ia. The University and the State of Nebraska are investing significant resources in the pursuit of excellence.


The College of IS&T has over 750 undergraduates in five degree programs, 250 M.S. and 30 Ph.D. students, and 50 full-time faculty. The College is recognized by ACM as one of the five pioneers in the Information Technology Schools' movement. It houses four research centers: Nebraska University Center for Information Assurance (NUCIA), Center for Collaboration Science, Consortium for Public Health Informatics, and the Center for Management of Information Technology.
To apply, please create an account at the UNO's careers website (careers.unomaha.edu). The application should include a curriculum vita, research and teaching statements, and at least three letters of recommendation to be attached to the electronic application or sent directly or e-mailed to the search committee chair. For additional questions, please contact:

Dr. Kiran Bastola                                                            Email:    dkbastola at unomaha.edu
Chair of BMI Faculty Search Committee                  Phone:  (402) 554-4899
School of Interdisciplinary Informatics                                    FAX:       (402) 554-3284
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182.

The university and college have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.


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