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Computer Security Position

Bioinformatics Position


Computer Security Position

The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a tenure track position. The appointments will be primarily at the rank of assistant professor with very competitive salary/start up funds and excellent benefits in a very affordable cost of living area.

The department has a particular interest in specialists in computer security. Qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field. Computer Security applicants are expected to have strong practical skills as well as expertise in network security, computer forensics, or a related area.

Responsibilities for the position include teaching at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels, supervision of graduate students, securing external funding, and publication of research results. Our computing facilities include state-of-the-art instructional and research laboratories. This includes a Beowulf High Performance class system dedicated to research. Excellent opportunities for interaction with federal agencies and corporations located at the University of New Orleans' (UNO) Research & Technology (R&T) Park, and the Stennis Space Center in nearby Mississippi exist. Our formal partnership with Children's Hospital sponsored Research Institute for Children (RIC) provides additional opportunities for research funding.

The University of New Orleans (UNO) is an urban public university,and is a member of the Louisiana State University system. UNO is classified as a Carnegie II-eligible institution (this will be revised during the next Carnegie evaluation) with $40 million/year in sponsored research funding.The Computer Science Department has over 250 undergraduate major, and its baccalaureate degree program is accredited by the Computing Commission of ABET. The Department initiated a masters degree program in Fall 1991, which has since grown to some 70 students. The Department also participates in a interdisciplinary doctoral program in engineering and applied science. Curently over 80 doctoral students are enrolled in this doctoral program including 20 from the Computer Science Department.

Applicants should email a resume and the names of at least three references to: Search Committee

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Women and Minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


Bioinformatics Position

The Department of Computer Science at the University of New Orleans and the Research Institute for Children invite applications for a tenure track position. We seek an individual who combines a strong computer science background with laboratory expertise, and who is addressing a problem of biomedical importance. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor of Computer Science, although higher rank may be considered for outstanding senior candidates. A very competitive salary, excellent benefits, appropriate startup funds, and ongoing seed support are offered.

Qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. or post-doctoral experience in Computer Science or a closely related field, in addition to having strong practical skills in the biological laboratory. Responsibilities include teaching at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels, supervision of graduate students, securing external funding, and publication of research results.

The University of New Orleans (UNO) is an urban public university and is a member of the Louisiana State University system. UNO is classified as a Carnegie II-eligible institution (this will be revised during the next Carnegie evaluation) with $40 million/year in sponsored research funding. The Computer Science Department has over 250 undergraduate majors and its baccalaureate degree program is accredited by the Computing Commission of ABET. The Department initiated a masters degree program in the Fall of 1991 and has since grown to some 70 students. The Department also participates in a interdisciplinary doctoral program in engineering and applied science. Currently over 80 doctoral students are enrolled in this doctoral program including 20 from the Computer Science Department.

The Research Institute for Children, located on the Uptown campus of Children's Hospital, is an independent Institute within the LSU system, housing faculty from both UNO and LSU Health Sciences Center. Areas of active research include host-pathogen interactions, mycology, microbial ecology, and diabetes. First class facilities include mass spectrometry, confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry.

Applicants should respond by e-mail by sending a resume, a statement of research interests, and the names of at least three references to: Search Committee

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of New Orleans and Children's Hospital are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.