------------------------------ From: Fran Moshiri Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 16:53:02 -0600 Subject: Research Position at Rice University RESEARCH SCIENTIST position at William Marsh Rice University The Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics at Rice University announces a research scientist position in the development of algorithms and software for optimization problems arising from X-ray crystallography computation and other related applications. This position will be under the supervision of Professors Richard Tapia and Yin Zhang in the Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics and Professor George Phillips in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. DUTIES: Conduct independent and joint research in global optimization problems from computational biology, particularly from X-ray crystallography. Specific areas of activity include optimization algorithms and software development, development of research directions, interface with application scientists, supervision of graduate and undergraduate research assistant, including research seminar organization. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have excellent communication skills and an ability to work with specialists in varied fields. Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have demonstrated interest and expertise in at least two of the following areas: algorithmic research on large-scale, continuous global optimization, parallel numerical software development, and computational biology applications related to molecular confirmation. Applicant's record of publication will be considered. TERM: One year commencing December 1, 1998 with possible renewal. SALARY: Competitive APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 1998 SEND RESUME TO: Rice University Employment Office-MS 56, 6100 Main Street Houston, Texas 77005-1892 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER For more information regarding this and other positions at Rice University, please visit the Employment Department's website at http://employment.rice.edu/ ------------------------------