ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PROKARYOTIC BIOLOGY
The Department of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis
(<http://www.wubio.wustl.edu>http://www.wubio.wustl.edu) invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant
Professor level in the area of Prokaryotic Biology. We seek an
innovative and accomplished scientist whose research addresses
fundamental biological processes in bacteria and/or archaea at the
molecular level. Specific areas of interest include but are not
limited to: cell biology, physiology, population genetics, ecology,
evolution, systems biology and genomics.
The successful candidate will have an appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and is expected to
establish an externally funded research program. Contributions to
both undergraduate and graduate teaching and research mentoring are
essential. Duties will also include serving as a formal advisor to
select undergraduate students and participating in departmental
committees and university service.
Qualifications include a PhD degree and strong research, mentoring
and teaching credentials. Competitive start-up funding, laboratory
development resources and ancillary support commensurate with the
candidate's qualifications and needs are available with this position.
Consideration of applicants will begin on October 15, 2012 and will
continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the
following application materials in a single pdf file format: cover
letter; current curriculum vitae; separate statements of research and
teaching interests; and the names and contact information of three
individuals who can serve as references upon request. Application
materials must be submitted electronically to:
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Questions regarding the search process should be directed to Petra
Levin (<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]), Chair of the
Search Committee.
Washington University is committed to excellence through diversity,
and we particularly encourage applications from persons from
underrepresented groups. Washington University is an Affirmative
Action Employer
Joan E. Strassmann, Professor of Biology, Department of Biology,
Washington University, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1137, St.
Louis MO 63130
phone: (314) 935-3527 fax: (314) 935-4432, cell: (832) 978-5961skype:
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