Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | Middletown, Connecticut, United States | Wesleyan University

Position:	Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Institution:	Wesleyan University
Location:	Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Duties:	The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Wesleyan University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor beginning July 1, 2024. The candidate will develop an independent research program supported by extramural funding that integrates current biochemical or biophysical approaches to address fundamental problems in molecular biology; we are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses RNA structure and function, membrane biology, enzyme mechanisms, infection and immunity, intrinsically disordered proteins, or metabolomics and proteomics. We seek an individual who can contribute to both our undergraduate and graduate course curriculum, including advanced biochemistry courses
Requirements:	Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in molecular biology and biochemistry or a related field and postdoctoral experience, and must demonstrate excellence in both teaching and research

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You will be asked to upload electronic versions of the items we require, which are: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) publications, (4) a statement of research plans, (5) a statement of teaching interests, (6) course syllabi, and (7) teaching evaluations (if available). In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation (please double-check the accuracy of the email addresses of the referees you name to ensure that you have the most up-to-date email addresses for each one). After you have submitted all of the required documents, you will see a confirmation number. At that point, each of your referees whose email address you have provided will receive an automatically-generated email requesting that he or she submit a letter of reference for you. Position Information Position Information Job Posting Number F00359 Position Title Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Department Molecular Biology & Biochem-1103 Job Category Faculty Posting Position Type Full-Time Position Details The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Wesleyan University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor beginning July 1, 2024. The candidate will develop an independent research program supported by extramural funding that integrates current biochemical or biophysical approaches to address fundamental problems in molecular biology; we are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses RNA structure and function, membrane biology, enzyme mechanisms, infection and immunity, intrinsically disordered proteins, or metabolomics and proteomics. We seek an individual who can contribute to both our undergraduate and graduate course curriculum, including advanced biochemistry courses. The new hire will participate in our Ph.D. training program and cross-disciplinary initiatives in the life sciences. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, as well as participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching, has a strong, diverse undergraduate student body, and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits. Minimum Qualifications Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in molecular biology and biochemistry or a related field and postdoctoral experience, and must demonstrate excellence in both teaching and research. Management Competencies Competencies Special Instructions To Applicants You will be asked to upload electronic versions of the items we require, which are: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) publications, (4) a statement of research plans, (5) a statement of teaching interests, (6) course syllabi, and (7) teaching evaluations (if available). In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation (please double-check the accuracy of the email addresses of the referees you name to ensure that you have the most up-to-date email addresses for each one). After you have submitted all of the required documents, you will see a confirmation number. At that point, each of your referees whose email address you have provided will receive an automatically-generated email requesting that he or she submit a letter of reference for you. Additional Information Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. 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