Assistant Professor of Computational Biochemistry
Assistant Professor of Computational Biochemistry
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Title: Assistant Professor of Computational Biochemistry
Employee Classification: Assistant Professor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNTProvost
SubDivisionDepartment: UNTCollege of Science
Department: UNTBiological Sciences121100
Job Location: Denton
Salary: commensurate upon experience
FTE: 1.00
Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible
About Us Values Overview:
Department Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences one of four departments in the College of Science has over 45 faculty 160 graduate and 2800 undergraduate students and 36 postdoctoral fellows and research scientists. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Ecology Environmental Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Physiology Neuroscience Plant Biology and Organismalenvironment interactions. We offer Bachelors degrees in Biology Biochemistry Ecology Medical Laboratory Science and Forensic Science and Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Environmental Science. We measure our success by the successes of our students and the quality of our intellectual contributions to society. Further information about the department can be accessed at .
UNT is a Hispanicserving and Minorityserving public research university with a Research 1 (R1 Carnegie classification with over 49000 students enrolled in the UNT system.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish Vietnamese American Sign Language Chinese (Cantonese Mandarin and other variations) Arabic Tagalog Farsi French or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas (UNT) a Research 1 (R1 Carnegie classification university with over 49000 students invites applications for a tenuretrack faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Computational Biochemistry with an emphasis on the development and application of computational approaches including those based on machine learning artificial intelligence or atomistic simulations for studying protein structure function and evolution molecular recognition novel therapeutic and immunological target development or for prioritizing molecular modifications yielding desirable traits. This position will add to the overall push on campus in the area of computational science and predictive modeling for application to biological systems. The successful candidate will develop and use innovative approaches in Computational Biochemistry and have the skills to work independently as well as in collaborative groups. Those with both computational and experimental (wet lab) expertise in Biochemistry are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain external funding to support a vibrant research program in their discipline engage in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and effectively teach undergraduate courses in subjects such as Biochemistry Molecular Biology or Immunology and graduate level courses in their area of expertise (Computational Biochemistry). The faculty member is also expected to participate in relevant regional national and international research communities within their disciplines.
The successful candidate will have access to highperformance computing systems through the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC: will interact with diverse faculty staff and students within and between departments at UNT including those from the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI: and the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI: contributing to a strong tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative research at UNT. The faculty member will have an interest in and will participate in our growing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and is expected to help foster student growth along with other faculty members through instruction and research. In addition to this position in Computational Biochemistry the Department of Biological Sciences at UNT is growing its faculty with new searches in Cancer Biology and Plant Stress Biology which complement recent hires in Immunology Epigenetics Microbiology. Neurobiology Invertebrate Biology Systems Biology Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have earned a doctoral degree in Biological Sciences Biochemistry or a related field with expertise in computational modeling of biological systems and postdoctoral experience in Computational Biochemistry or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with 1 a postdoctoral experience in the field of Computational Biochemistry; 2 a proven record or potential to obtain external funding to support an active research program; 3 a growing record of scholarship and publication in high tier journals appropriate to the applicants field of study; and 4 an academic record demonstrating the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching among UNTs student population.
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Work Schedule:
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Applications should include a cover letter a curriculum vitae a statement of current research interests and future trajectories 4page limit) sample publications (up to 3 PDFs) a statement on teaching philosophy and names of three referees who are willing to provide reference letters.
Inquiries regarding the position but not the application materials may be directed to Dr. Rajeev Azad Search Committee Chair on
Benefits:
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EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application and admission processes educational programs and activities facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Employment Type
Full Time
