Applications Invited for a Tenure-track Biochemistry Faculty

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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oregon (chemistry.uoregon.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track Biochemistry faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to begin in Fall 2022 or later. Biochemistry research at the University of Oregon takes place in the context of the Institute of Molecular Biology (molbio.uoregon.edu), which promotes interdisciplinary interactions between life science researchers in the departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Biology, and Physics. A Ph.D. is required. Salary is competitive.

We seek applicants from all areas of biochemistry, broadly defined, who are using advanced approaches to study molecular mechanisms of cellular function. New faculty will join a rich and collaborative atmosphere with existing strengths in host-pathogen interactions, stem cell biology, epigenetics, cell polarity, cytoskeletal function, DNA repair, and protein evolution. Successful candidates will have the potential for establishing an outstanding independent research program and excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. They will also support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

UO is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

Apply on line at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19157

With your online application, please include the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans and objectives, a statement of teaching philosophy and/or interests, and a statement describing past/current efforts and plans for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The candidate should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded directly by the recommenders.

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