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Assistant Professor of Cell Biology

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Location
Durham, New Hampshire
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Nov 14, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Faculty
Organization Type
Academia

Assistant Professor of Cell Biology

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Summary of Position             

The Department of Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS), College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire (COLSA, UNH) invites applications for a full-time (9-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cell Biology

We seek an engaged faculty member who demonstrates strong potential to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in Cell Biology. This research focus should employ biochemical, genetic, and/or computational approaches to advance the fields of signal transduction, cellular biochemistry, developmental biology, cancer biology, and/or cell therapy. A commitment to teaching, service and the enhancement of diversity and inclusion is also required. 

 For the successful candidate, the above activities will be bolstered via interactions with several UNH Centers of Excellence. These include the Center of Integrated Biomedical and Bioengineering Research; the Hubbard Center for Genome Studies; the University Instrumentation Center; the Research Computing Center; and the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station. Graduate student training opportunities are provided through available affiliation with MCBS-administered graduate programs in Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, and Molecular & Evolutionary Systems Biology.

 UNH also offers faculty members in-place resources for developing new research projects and collaborations, strengthening grant writing skills, and obtaining external funding. These include workshops, together with personalized coaching through the Research and Engagement Academy, the Center of Integrated Biomedical and Bioengineering Research (CIBBR), NSF ADVANCE (Pathway to Tenure), and the UP-2-NIH programs.

Responsibilities:  The primary responsibilities of this position are: 1) Develop a high-impact, externally funded research program in Cell Biology;  2) Provide high-quality instruction at all curriculum levels via the teaching of courses in Cell Biology and Biochemistry, and the development of a graduate course in the candidate’s specialty;  3) Contribute meaningfully to Service at the Department, College, and University levels.

Application Instructions:  Review of applications will begin on 11/1/21 and will continue until the position is filled. A start date of August 2022 is anticipated.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/42653. 

The following application materials are required: 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae including the names of three professional references; 3) statement of teaching interests and philosophy (maximum two pages); 4) research statement (maximum three pages); and 5) a diversity statement (maximum two pages) that articulates your previous experience fostering an equitable and inclusive work environment and how you will apply your experiences moving forward.

For administrative questions related to application submission, please contact Paul Boisselle (paul.boisselle@unh.edu).  For scientific and related questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Don M Wojchowski (don.wojchowski@unh.edu). 

Additional Job Information 

About UNH and MCBS:  The University of New Hampshire is a Research-1, Land, Sea & Space Grant University that is recognized for its research excellence nationally and internationally. The Durham campus of the University of New Hampshire is the State’s flagship public university and home to a vibrant campus community that embraces its surroundings. UNH prides itself on sustainability, and New Hampshire is consistently voted among the nation’s top states in which to reside. Located in the seacoast region, and bordering the Gulf of Maine and White Mountains, UNH provides outstanding opportunities for year-round activities. UNH additionally is 65 miles north of Boston (with on-site rail transportation available).

The Department of Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) is an energetic and growing department with eight recent tenure-track faculty hires. We also interact with three additional departments within the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA), faculty within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and the State’s Agricultural Experiment Station. MCBS offers degrees at the Bachelor’s, Masters, and Doctoral levels. Faculty and graduate students additionally participate in university-wide interdisciplinary doctoral programs. Undergraduate programs focus on preparing students for careers in the life sciences, including advanced training in graduate or professional programs. These interactive programs further foster cross-disciplinary and integrative approaches to teaching and research. For more information please visit https://colsa.unh.edu/mcbs/.

Diversity and Inclusion:  At UNH, diversity among administrators, faculty, staff and students also drives excellence. We, therefore, are committed to enhancing and sustaining an educational and working community that is inclusive and equitable. These values are cherished and are inextricably linked to our core mission.  We are a public institution with a long-standing commitment to equal employment and educational opportunity for all qualified persons, and our non-discrimination policies extend and apply to admission, access to, treatment within, or employment in UNH programs or activities. The University is committed to excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications    

For competitive candidates, requirements include a PhD. in a field related to cell biology or cellular biochemistry, postdoctoral experience (or equivalent), and the demonstrated potential to develop and lead an externally funded research program.  The ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of researchers is also essential, as are commitments to undergraduate and graduate education.

Special Requirements            

A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants        

INTERFOLIO USERS: If using Interfolio to submit letters of reference, please follow the special instructions at this link: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/2729/docs/126635.pdf.

Instructions for reference providers can be accessed at: https://support.interfolio.com/m/29600/l/266335-submit-a-letter-of-recommendation-to-interfolio.

To view description and apply, visit https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/42653

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

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