Assistant Professor in Chemical Biology
Location: Logan Utah
Description: Utah State University is presently looking of Assistant Professor in Chemical Biology right now, this career will be placed in Utah. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Position Title
Assistant Professor in Chemical Biology
Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Chemical Biology at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2013. The successful candidate will have a research program that complements at least one departmental focus area (i.e. macromolecular structure and function and/or eukaryotic biochemistry), the technical infrastructure within the department, and should also allow the candidate to interact with researchers in the biological sciences from other USU departments and colleges. Applicants must have earned a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field; postdoctoral experience is required. The position requires the development of an externally funded research program and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Evaluation of applications will begin October 24, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
Department:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (http://www.chem.usu.edu/) is comprised of 18 faculty members and offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Chemistry and in Biochemistry. The department has a very strong record of attracting extramural research support while emphasizing quality teaching. The department is housed in two adjacent buildings (total 124,000 square feet) and is equipped with modern instrumentation, including new NMR and EPR instruments, as well as shared imaging, preparative, and analytical instrumentation. The department maintains a close and productive relationship with the Center for Integrated Biosystems. The department currently enrolls 240 undergraduate student majors and 34 graduate students.
Utah State University:
Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a land-grant institution with an enrollment of approximately 15,000 undergraduate students and 1,700 graduate students on the main campus in Logan, Utah. Located in northern Utah's Cache Valley (http://www.usu.edu/cachevalley/), Utah State is 80 miles northeast of Salt Lake City and is within a day's driving distance of six national parks. The surrounding area, including ski resorts, lakes, rivers and mountains, makes Logan one of the finest recreational environments in the nation. Utah State University is a place of diverse thought, where first-rate cultural offerings provided by talented professors and visiting artists benefit thousands of students and members of the community. Logan is consistently highlighted as one of the safest cities in the country and provides a unique living-learning environment.
Utah State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse faculty. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Develop an externally funded research program involving students in the area of Chemical Biology, broadly defined. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including upper division biochemistry courses. Participate in departmental committees and activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field
- Postdoctoral and/or faculty experience
- Research program complementary to departmental research focus areas (i.e. macromolecular structure and function and/or eukaryotic biochemistry) and technical infrastructure
- Experience/training in the area of Chemical Biology, broadly defined
- Research program that will enable interaction with researchers in the biological sciences from other USU departments and colleges
- Ability to develop an externally-funded research program involving postdocs and graduate and undergraduate students
- Excellent track record of publishing in top scientific journals
- Ability to teach effectively in undergraduate and graduate courses, including upper division biochemistry courses
Work Environment
Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Physical Requirements-Nearly Continuously
Hearing,listening Talking
Physical Requirements-Often
Sitting Standing Walking
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the online application, please attach:
1) Cover letter 2) Curriculum Vitae 3) Research Statement: Concise descriptions of future research projects (1-2 pages per project, similar to the Specific Aims page of an NIH or NSF proposal) 4) A description of how the research to be pursued complements existing research focus areas and technical infrastructure in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and other units on campus, especially Biology. (Uploaded as Other Document) 5) A description of teaching experience and preferred teaching area(s) (Uploaded as Teaching Philosophy) 6) The names and email addresses of three references. (Your references will be sent an email from USU asking them to upload a letter of recommendation on your behalf).
Applicants must apply online; questions regarding the position should be directed to Joan Hevel, College of Science, joanie.hevel@usu.edu, 435-797-1622.
Required Applicant Documents
Cover Letter Other Document (as defined in Special Instructions to Applicant) Curriculum Vitae Research Statement Teaching Philosophy
Optional Applicant Documents
Optional document 1 Optional document 2
Review Date
10-24-2012
Position Close Date
Open Until Filled
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits
Percent of Time or Hours per Week
100
Quicklink
jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57832
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This career starts available on: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 02:08:44 GMT