Assistant Professor - Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 17, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Assistant Professor - Biomedical & Nutritional
Sciences
University of Massachusetts
Lowell
Lowell,
MA
Full-Time
The Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences located in the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member with expertise in and research interests in biomedical/pharmaceutical sciences. All faculty are expected to teach and engage in service to the department and College. The ideal candidate should have a successful publication record and demonstrate potential for extramural funding to support their research programs. The successful candidate will be appointed at the assistant professor level.
The department is interested in attracting candidates with interests in interdisciplinary and translational research using systems biology approaches to pharma/nutraceutical development, drug discovery, drug delivery, molecular pharmacology, molecular nutrition, pharmacogenomics, bioinformatics. Candidates with interests in developing innovative nanotechnology, biosensing and point-of-care technologies are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent basic or translational research program that will ideally bridge pharmaceutical sciences with other programs in the department, including nutritional and applied biomedical sciences. All areas of pharmaceutical sciences and applied biomedical sciences will be considered. The areas of research interest are flexible but ideally will interface with disciplines represented within the College.
The successful candidate will be engaged in the teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students. As the preeminent research and academic institution within the greater Merrimack Valley, the University of Massachusetts Lowell and its Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences are also invested in improving the health of our communities. We seek applicants recognized for teaching excellence, scholarly productivity, ability to work with diverse populations, and excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Emphasis will be placed on individuals with experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
-
A doctoral degree in biomedical
science or other related health sciences field.
Postdoctoral research experience is
required.
Record of research and
publication.
Excellent communication skills
(written and verbal).
Assistant professor candidates must
have a vibrant research program with strong likelihood of funding
and continued scholarly dissemination.
Additional Qualifications:
-
Discipline-specific teaching
experience preferred.
Experience in fostering
interdisciplinary research initiatives desirable.
Previous experience in teaching is
preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review
of applications will begin on April 1, 2021 and
continue until the position is filled. However, the position may
close when an adequate number of qualified applications is
received.
Required Applicant Documents:
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Cover letter to include information
about your past academic experience and highlight the ways you
would be able to contribute to the department, college and
university.
Curriculum vitae.
Teaching statement/philosophy.
Research statement including research
goals, past research accomplishments and a 3 year research
plan.
Two-three samples of published work
in peer-reviewed journals in the area of funding/funding potential,
preferably as first author and in high impact journals.
Names and contact information of
three references will be required at the time of application.
References will be contacted after the initial search committee
interview.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/en-us/job/507587/assistant-professor-biomedical-nutritional-sciences
About University of Massachusetts
Lowell:
The University of Massachusetts Lowell,
located about 25 miles northwest of Boston in the high-tech
corridor of Massachusetts, is a tier-1 public research university.
UMass Lowell has experienced dramatic growth in research funding,
total endowments, and student enrollment over the past eight years.
It is a Carnegie Classification Doctoral University – Higher
Research Activity and conducts more than $84 million in sponsored
research annually.
About the Zuckerberg College of Health
Sciences:
The Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences
is dynamic and expanding, and prepares professionals and scientists
in a wide range of health science fields including applied,
clinical and translational areas. The Zuckerberg College of Health
Sciences offers baccalaureate, masters and doctoral programs in
several health related disciplines including biomedical sciences,
nutrition, exercise science, nursing, pharmaceutical sciences,
public health, physical therapy. A large research program and
vibrant community partnerships and engagement opportunities enrich
and support our educational programs. The successful candidates
will collaborate with other college faculty, with community
partners, and with external academic colleagues. Candidates whose
research will facilitate collaborations with faculty in the
departments of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering will
be favored.
Opportunities for research linkages exist with other UMass Lowell Colleges, Research Centers and across the 5-campus UMass system as well as with the VA.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.
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