Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology seeks to hire new faculty
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and Endowed Chair positions are available in molecular virology and prokaryotic systems biology.
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The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology seeks to add highly qualified tenure-track or tenured faculty at any academic rank with demonstrated excellence in broad areas of molecular virology or systems biology of prokaryotes.
These additions to our faculty represent the commitment of the Eberly College of Science and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences to expand collaborative research in infectious diseases, genomics, biofuels and the environment.
Molecular virology candidates
Molecular virology candidates are sought with expertise in broad areas including, but not limited to
- mechanisms of viral replication,
- host responses to viral infection and
- viral antagonism of host responses.
Investigators combining molecular approaches with cell-culture and animal models are encouraged to apply.
Prokaryotic systems biology candidates
Prokaryotic systems biology candidates are sought with expertise in broad areas engaging the domains Bacteria or Archaea including
- infectious disease,
- biofuels,
- ecology and
- the environment.
Candidates aspiring to combine genomics and bioinformatics with quantitative approaches towards understanding global metabolism and host or environmental interactions are encouraged to apply.
Position details
These positions feature outstanding research space in the recently completed, state-of-the-art, Millennium Science Complex, competitive start-up packages and access to university-subsidized research support facilities including
- genomics,
- DNA core,
- X-ray crystallography,
- high-throughput calorimetry,
- high-field NMR,
- proteomics mass spectrometry,
- electron and confocal microscopy,
- flow cytometry and
- fermentation
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in several centers including
- Infectious Disease Dynamics,
- Molecular Immunology and Infectious Disease,
- Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics,
- Astrobiology Research and the
- Institutes for Energy and the Environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to
- direct an innovative, well-funded research program,
- contribute to the teaching mission of the department and
- participate actively in service.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted as a single pdf document via email to Traci Shimmel (tshimmel@psu.edu).
- Document should include curriculum vitae, description of research interests and teaching goals (2-3 pages).
- PLEASE REFERENCE JOB NUMBER 35399C.
Review of applications will begin in December and continue until positions are filled.
