Faculty Position in Feinberg School of Medicine and Center for Synthetic Biology
- Employer
- Northwestern University- Dept. of Cell & Developmental Biology
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Salary
- Salary is commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Dec 3, 2019
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Structural Biology
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Faculty
- Organization Type
- Academia
The Center for Synthetic Biology and Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time tenure track Investigator at the rank of Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include establish an extramurally funded basic or translational research program that applies synthetic biological approaches. Ideal candidates should also demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, and actively contribute to the rapidly growing Center for Synthetic Biology. Formally launched in 2016, the Center for Synthetic Biology represents a university-wide initiative to formalize and grow synthetic biology as a research theme.
Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or M.D. degree, significant research experience, and evidence of sustainable extramural funding. We enthusiastically invite applications from women and underrepresented minority groups.
The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.
When applying, please upload a cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position, your CV, a research statement (not longer than 5 pages). Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.
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