Faculty Position In Biological Chemistry
Date Posted: October 14, 2009
The University of New Mexico Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology seeks to fill a faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor for Fall 2010. This is a probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision. Candidates are sought in the field of experimental biological chemistry with an emphasis on nucleic acid or protein structure and function, molecular systems biology, or synthetic biology. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in chemistry or a related field. Preferred qualifications at the assistant professor level include a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry or biophysics, post-doctoral experience, and outstanding potential for research and teaching. Preferred qualifications at the associate professor level include the above plus outstanding established research and teaching records. The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate, as part of the interview process, their ability to teach undergraduate and graduate biological chemistry courses and their ability to build a nationally recognized and externally funded research program.
The research programs and facilities housed within the campus Medical School and the Departments of Biology, Biomedical Engineering and Physics offer many opportunities for multi-disciplined collaborative research as do as the nearby Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories and the Santa Fe and Mind Institutes.
For best consideration, applicants should apply by January 15, 2010. The position will remain open until filled.
Applicants should attach their cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and research plans to their online application via UNMJobs website:
https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54722
Please convert all files to PDF format before uploading to UNMJobs. The Biological Chemistry position is listed as position number 0803420.
Additionally, three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Biological Chemistry Search Coordinator, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, MSC03 2060, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, U.S.A. The University of New Mexico is an equal opportunity employer.
All materials, including the three letters of recommendation, must be received before the candidate's file will be reviewed.