Open Rank Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty Position, Molecular and Cellular Biophysics

Open Rank Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty Position, Molecular and Cellular Biophysics

Position Summary
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks outstanding applicants for an open-rank tenure-track position, with expertise in molecular and cellular biophysics. We welcome applications from scientists with expertise in all areas of biophysics including but not limited to structural biology, single-molecule imaging, signaling, synthetic biology, proteomics, enzymology, metabolomics, liquid phase condensation, and computational biophysics. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests in the broadly defined areas of cancer biology. The Department is currently ranked 4th highest in NIH funding among all Biochemistry departments in the nation and has expertise in a broad range of topics. UNC has a strong research infrastructure with excellent core laboratories for research computing, macromolecular interactions, X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, and NMR. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree, and are expected to establish a well-funded, internationally competitive research program and teach at both the graduate and professional levels. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to complete applications received by January 6, 2020.

Educational Requirements
Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should have expertise in all areas of biophysics including but not limited to structural biology, single-molecule imaging, signaling, synthetic biology, proteomics, enzymology, metabolomics, liquid phase condensation, and computational biophysics. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests in the broadly defined areas of cancer biology.

The selected candidate will be expected to establish a well-funded, internationally competitive research program and teach at both the graduate and professional levels.

Please apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/185699

Special Instructions
Please include the following with your application: 

• Curriculum vitae, including names and contact information for 4 or more references;
• Summary of major research accomplishments and plans for the future, including a statement of service and collaborative activities (3 pages maximum);
• Teaching Statement, including information on how the applicant will contribute to diversity in education and research (1 page maximum)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.