*Assistant Professor*
*University of Massachusetts Amherst*
*Biological Chemistry of Plant Natural Products***
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The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of
Massachusetts Amherst (http://www.umass.edu/biochem/) invites
applications to fill a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant
Professor level in the broad area of the biological chemistry of plant
natural products. We are particularly interested in individuals who
combine insight and interest in the structure and function of plant
natural products and the enzymes in their biosynthetic pathways, along
with a vision for how systems and synthetic biology can inform research
and innovation in this field. The position will afford many
collaborative opportunities both within and outside the department (with
biologists, food scientists, chemical engineers, and agricultural
scientists), and an individual with ability and interest to bridge to
one or more of these disciplines is sought. The department also welcomes
applicants with goals of utilizing plant natural products as
pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, or in agricultural improvement.
The successful candidate will have access to a recently acquired unique
plant cell culture collection comprising ~2200 species of plants
(http://pccl.library.umass.edu/), the Mass Green High Performance
Computing Center (http://www.mghpcc.org/), as well as state-of-the art
mass spectrometry, NMR, imaging and biophysical characterization
instrumentation through the Institute of Applied Life Sciences
(https://www.umass.edu/ials/). In addition, as a state land grant
institution, UMass has farm and experiment station facilities to support
applications in agriculture. The successful candidate will be expected
to contribute to interdisciplinary programs focused on plant biology and
biochemistry, as well as research at the interface of chemistry and
biology. He/she will have access to students from several
interdepartmental graduate programs
(https://gpls.cns.umass.edu/gpls/directory) and will be expected to
participate in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Department is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the
faculty, student body, and curriculum. The Five College Consortium
[https://www.fivecolleges.edu/], composed of Smith College, Amherst
College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College, and the University of
Massachusetts Amherst, provides a rich academic and intellectual
environment.
We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor
position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates
at other ranks may receive consideration. Qualified applicants must have
a PhD in a relevant field, with additional postdoctoral experience
preferred. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a description of
research plans and teaching interests, and the names and contact
information of three reviewers
to:https://www.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=77137
Review of applications will begin on *October 31, 2016*, and may
continue until a suitable candidate pool has been identified.
/The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty
and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities,
protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages
applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad
diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the
University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will
holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and
favorably consider an individual's record working with students and
colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and
backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will
also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome
barriers to an academic degree and career./
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Lynn S. Adler, Professor
Biology Department
221 Morrill Science Center South
611 North Pleasant Street
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003
[email protected]
Phone: 413-545-1060
FAX: 413-545-3243
people.umass.edu/lsadler/
