In the context of its recently initiated priority research theme, `Earth and Life Sciences', the Centrum voor Wiskunde en Informatica (CWI) invites applications for the position of a scientific staff member (tenure track). CWI is the national research institute for mathematics and computer science in the Netherlands. CWI performs frontier research in mathematics and computer science and transfers new knowledge in these fields to society in general and trade and industry in particular (see http://www.cwi.nl/). The opening is a research position within the field of * bio-statistics and/or * bio-informatics/computational biology and/or * bio-mathematics CWI intends to extend its activities in these fields and to initiate new research groups that focus on computer science and/or mathematics for the life sciences. Additional support is available for the new research groups in the form of postdoc positions supplied by CWI. Profile * The applicant is an independent researcher who has a demonstrated record of high-quality research * He or she has experience in collaborating with scientists working in the life sciences. * The applicant also has the intention and ability to search for project funding, and to build up a research group. Terms of employment The vacancy concerns a tenure-track position, with an initial appointment for three years. Depending on the candidate's experience, different terms of appointment can be discussed. The salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the "CAO-onderzoekinstellingen" and are based on qualifications. Moreover, CWI offers attractive working conditions, including flexibility and initial help with housing for foreigners. Information and application Further information on this position can be obtained through Nada Mitrovic (Nada.Mitrovic@cwi.nl). An application should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research statement, and the names of three references. The research statement should in any case include the applicant's perspective, experience and plans regarding: the relevance of the applicant's research in the life sciences, the applicant's contacts with researchers in the life sciences, and the mathematical and computer science theory and techniques the applicant develops for and applies to the life sciences. The deadline for applications is set on 16 December 2008. Please send the application to the following address: CWI Personnel & Organisation (P&O) PD@cwi.nl P.O. box 94079 1090 GB Amsterdam The Netherlands