Tenure-track Faculty Position in Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology

The Department of Biology at the University of Rochester ( https://www.sas.rochester.edu/bio/ ) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in cell, molecular, and developmental biology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking outstanding candidates whose research programs address fundamental biological problems and who have demonstrated excellence, originality, and productivity in research. The Department of Biology is a collegial, multidisciplinary department which affords opportunities for intellectual interactions across diverse research disciplines.Research areas in the department include aging, intracellular transport, proteomics, chromatin biology, DNA repair, RNA biochemistry, transposable elements, biological imaging, synthetic biology, development, and evolutionary biology. For this search, all areas of cell, developmental, and molecular biology will be considered. However, candidates whose research programs complement one of the three designated growth areas in the department (quantitative cell biology, aging research, and advanced imaging) are particularly encouraged to apply.Our research and graduate programs are integrated into a world-class life sciences research campus that provides ample opportunities for interactions and collaborations with the adjacent University of Rochester Medical Center. Faculty research is supported by University initiatives including the Institute for Data Science, the University of Rochester Aging Institute, the Center for RNA Biology, the Stem Cell Institute, and the Wilmot Cancer Institute. Research activities across the University are supported by core facilities for imaging, proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, computation, small molecule screening, and flow cytometry.Application materials should be uploaded at

http://apply.interfolio.com/154861 . Complete applications should include: a cover letter; curriculum vitae including publication list; a statement of research accomplishments and future plans; a statement of teaching experience and interests; a statement discussing the ways in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty and help you add to the University's core values of

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(ever better); and copies of three of the applicant’s most significant publications. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted on the applicant’s behalf – instructions for supplying these are given on the application website. While applications submitted after the deadline may still be considered, for full consideration applicants should submit all their materials before November 1, 2024.The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.EOE / Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled

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