Director, Institute for Structural Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
VCU seeks an outstanding investigator in the field of structural biology to direct the VCU Institute for Structural Biology and Drug Discovery (ISBDD), which was established in 1995 as the nidus of structural studies at the Medical Center Campus and the University. The Institute currently embraces twelve research groups engaged in X-ray crystallography, high field NMR, computational chemistry and molecular modeling. VCU recently committed to a major expansion of structural biology research, which will be overseen by the Director of ISBDD. The incumbent will be provided with resources to support his/her leadership, including an endowed chair. Because of the close relationship between the ISBDD and the NCI-designated VCU Massey Cancer Center, candidates with research programs directed at understanding key proteins involved in cell proliferation and survival, neoplasia and tumor progression, and the extension of such mechanistic studies to structure-based drug design are strongly preferred. Candidates should have earned the Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and currently be tenured at the Associate or Full Professor level. Candidates should also have demonstrated leadership skills, and should currently direct a high-impact, externally-funded research program. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of interest, a detailed curriculum vitae and names, telephone numbers and addresses of three professional references to: Cathleen A. Finnerty, Office of the Vice President for Research, Box 980568, Richmond, VA 23298-0568 (Street address: 800 E. Leigh Street, Suite 115, Richmond, VA 23219) or by e-mail: finne...@vcu.edu. Applications which are not complete will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
