Faculty Position - Open Rank - AssistantAssociateProfessor
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Discover Your Career at Emory University
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts worldclass talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
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The Department of Biochemistry a basic science department of the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking to hire a tenured or tenuretrack faculty member with expertise in biochemical biophysical structural or related approaches. Outstanding candidates will be considered at the ranks of Assistant Associate and Full Professor. Research in the department encompasses a wide array of mechanistic studies aimed at better understanding diverse fundamental biological processes with potential or established links to human health and disease. These include but are not limited to the study of infectious diseases transcription and translation cancer and neurodegenerative diseases (for further details see: Current departmental faculty also bridge the School of Medicines research mission through participation in broader initiatives such as the Winship Cancer Institute (an NCIdesignated comprehensive cancer center) the Emory Vaccine Center the Biological Discovery through Chemical Innovation (BDCI) initiative and the Goizueta Alzheimers Disease Research Center. Opportunities abound for synergy throughout the School of Medicine and the Emory College of Arts & Sciences as well as with nearby institutions such as Georgia Tech and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Faculty members in the department have ready access to stateoftheart instruments for the broad sweep of biomedical research including those for Xray crystallography cryoEM NMR and mass spectrometry operated within the department and through the many Emory Integrated Core Facilities must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) and postdoctoral experience in biochemistry or a closely related discipline. Selection criteria for these positions include a track record of scientific productivity appropriate to current rank/position as evidenced by primary research publications current and proposed future extramural funding synergy with current research in the department and throughout the university as well as the candidates future research vision and potential to contribute to graduate and medical student teaching. Successful candidates will be expected to build a dynamic independent research program designed to impact our fundamental understanding of the molecular basis of human health and disease. Candidates with research interests aligned with Emory Universitys new AI Initiative are encouraged to describe how their research program will synergize with this initiative.
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The initial review of applications will begin on November 1 2024 and applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veteran Employer. The Department of Biochemistry is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse research community. We particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQ community members and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve this vision.
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Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone:(V)(TDD).
Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at(V)(TDD). Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
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