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From: Asis-l <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> on behalf of "Smith, Plato" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 12:29 PM To: "[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Cc: "Litchfield, Tina Marie" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>, "Norton, Hannah F" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: [Asis-l] Job opening: Bioinformationist POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries Bioinformationist The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida seeks a creative and service-oriented Bioinformationist to enhance the Health Science Center Library's (HSCL) existing bioinformatics support program, and to provide liaison services (consultations, instruction, outreach, and collection management) for selected basic sciences departments and graduate programs in the UF Academic Health Center<https://ufhealth.org/>(AHC). In this tenure-track faculty position, the Bioinformationist will expand and lead the HSCL's bioinformatics support efforts through the development and teaching of courses and workshops, and individual and group consultations. As a member of the Biomedical and Health Information Services (BHIS) team, the Bioinformationist provides information services in a variety of modes (in person, email, house calls), performs course-integrated instruction, and participates in the department's teaching program. The position is responsible for special projects as assigned, such as development of web-based resources, new service development and current service evaluation. The library encourages staff participation in decision-making and consequently, the Bioinformationist serves on various committees and teams. The Bioinformationist works collaboratively with members of BHIS, the Informatics Librarian, the Data Management Librarian, and clients, and will be responsive to campus bioinformatics support needs that arise. The Bioinformationist performs scholarly research and provides service at the institutional and professional levels as related to assignment, and in accordance with the library's tenure and promotion criteria. The search will remain open until March 21, 2016, and review of applications will begin on March 7, 2016. Submit all application materials through the Jobs at UF online application system at http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/#/job/493624/bioinformationist. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please contact Bonnie Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. __________________________________________________ Plato L. Smith II, Ph.D. Data Management Librarian Health Science Center Libraries, University of Florida Office 352-273-8399 | Cell 850-319-7924 | [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ORCiD: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1814-0151