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American Society of Plant Biologists

Assistant Professor in Quantitative Biosciences | Genetics Society of America

American Society of Plant Biologists, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061


POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title:

Assistant ProfessorSalary range:

The posted

UC salary scales

set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,000 - $120,000.Percent time:

100%Anticipated start:

July 1st, 2024APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date:

October 27, 2023Next review date:

Monday, Nov 27, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:

Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.POSITION DESCRIPTION

The University of California Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor Level. The position is part of a multi-year initiative to establish an interdisciplinary research effort in Quantitative Biosciences, emphasizing experimentation, computational and theoretical approaches to the study of living systems. Subjects of interest include:Biophysical mechanisms underlying emerging properties in living matter.Chemical approaches to elucidating biological phenomena.Organizational principles of subcellular and subnuclear dynamics.Quantitative studies of development and tissue mechanics.Metabolism and energetics of biological processes.Neural computation for sensation and behavioral control.The successful candidate's faculty appointment will be split between the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomolecular Science and Engineering and the academic departments most closely corresponding to the candidate’s research focus and teaching qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates with broad scientific interests, a record of research excellence, and a strong commitment to teaching.Responsibilities include the development of an actively funded research program, teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels, mentorship of graduate students, and participation in university service and professional activities.The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application) : Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the dissertation in physics, biology, chemistry, or related fields.Additional qualifications

(required at time of start) : Successful candidates must have completed their PhD by the appointment start date.Preferred qualifications : Preference will be given to candidates with broad scientific interests spanning life and physical sciences and a record of research excellence.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements :Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., including a full list of publications.Cover Letter - A letter describing why your experience and interests would make you a good fit for interdisciplinary research.Statement of Research - Statement addressing current research and near-term new directions (Not to exceed three pages).Statement of Teaching - A statement describing your teaching and mentoring experience, the type of courses you feel competent to teach, and your teaching philosophy (not to exceed three pages).Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity (not to exceed two pages).Reference requirements : 3-5 letters of reference required. Applicants should provide the names and contact information of at least 3 references.Apply link:

https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02599Help contact:

skhah@ucsb.eduCAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California

Policy on Vaccination Programs .

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