*Note, deadline for the below position has been extended until January 02, 2025.* -----
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position: Plant Medicinal Biochemistry https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44846 We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving *The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s *student body as an *Assistant Professor in the* *School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences *beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, UTRGV is committed to preparing its students to succeed, contribute and excel in an increasingly diverse, global, and interconnected world, and seeks faculty who are prepared to help in this goal. The School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences (SIBCS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg campus) seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in the field of plant medicinal biochemistry. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research intersects with dimensions of human health, such as biosynthesis of pharmaceutics and medicinally privileged molecules, biomimetic synthesis, biochemical evaluations, enzyme activities, or medicinal plant chemistry; however, all candidates with relevant profiles will be considered. Successful applicants may do research that integrates across molecular, cellular, organ and whole- plant scales, and involves identification, characterization, and validation of novel plant-derived natural products of medicinal importance. Candidates should provide evidence of a track record and strong potential for significant productivity in interdisciplinary research and be expected to demonstrate a capacity to develop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program. Externally funded research and upper-level course teaching experience are both considered a plus. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent research program and actively collaborate in research and grantsmanship with members in the School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences as well as other faculty at UTRGV and outside the University for impacting the RGV & beyond. The successful candidate will teach at undergraduate and/or graduate levels and contribute to advising students in the Master’s programs in the SIBCS (e.g., Chemistry, BCMB, or Biology), and to a forthcoming Ph.D. program in Integrative Life Sciences. Professional service to the School, College and beyond is expected. Faculty are expected to involve both undergraduate and graduate students in research activities and should have a strong commitment to educate a diverse body of students in a Hispanic-serving institution. To apply, please visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44846. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and the names & contact information of at least three professional references. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Bradley Christoffersen (bradley.christoffersen [at] utrgv.edu), search committee chair. *New (extended) Application deadline: Jan. 02, 2025.* For more details on required application materials, please visit: https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44846 > To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
