Faculty Position in Cryo-EM at Michigan State University-Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- East Lansing, Michigan
- Salary
- salary/rank commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Sep 2, 2019
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany/Plant Science, Cell Biology, Computational Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Faculty, Group Leader/Principal Investigator
- Organization Type
- Academia
Faculty Position in Cryo-EM at Michigan State University-Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
This position is part of MSU’s Global Impact Initiative, which aims to recruit 100 top-level researchers to MSU over the next five years ((see http://research.msu.edu/global-impact/)
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (http://bmb.natsci.msu.edu/) at Michigan State University seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate level with expertise in cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) and the ability to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program that will complement existing strengths in the areas of structural, membrane protein, computational, biomedical, microbial, and plant biochemistry. Michigan State University is building and committed to expand a state-of-the-art Cryo-EM facility. We are currently operational with a Talos Arctica outfitted with a phase plate and Falcon 3 camera to support this research area. The successful candidate must hold a PhD, or equivalent, have a minimum of two years’ postdoctoral research experience, and will be expected to contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Review of application materials will begin on October 1, 2019. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments, a proposal for future research (up to five pages), a one-page teaching statement, and three letters of references. We request that letters from references are sent directly to BMB.Search@msu.edu.The application materials should be combined into a single PDF file and must be uploaded electronically at http://careers.msu.edu/ for posting # 471833. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Kristin Parent, Chair of the Search Committee (kparent@msu.edu).
Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the University are committed to achieving excellence through diversity. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the University actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. The University endeavors to facilitate employment assistance for spouses or partners of candidates for a faculty position.
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