Assistant Professor - Cancer Biologist
- Employer
- Indiana State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Oct 29, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Cancer Biologist
The Department of Biology at Indiana State University (ISU) invites applications for a tenure-track Cancer Biologist position at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology or a related area, and demonstrated expertise in utilizing techniques from a wide array of genetic, molecular biology, cell biology, and bioinformatics approaches to address research questions focused on cancer. Postdoctoral and teaching experience is desirable.
The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in genetics and graduate courses in cancer genetics and human genetics, and direct the research of graduate students in the Department’s doctoral and master’s programs. The successful candidate will also assume the position of Director of the Rich and Robin Porter Cancer Research Center (https://www.indstate.edu/cas/pcrc) and will have access to departmental facilities, including the Genomics/Next-generation Sequencing Core and the Cell and Tissue Culture facilities.
Applications must be submitted online at: https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/36510. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a summary of research accomplishments/interests and proposed research program, a statement of teaching philosophy/excellence, along with the names of three references. The references listed on the application will receive a request for a recommendation letter immediately upon submission of the application. Applicants should arrange for the three references to provide confidential letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin December 01, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Rusty Gonser, Search Committee Chair (Rusty.Gonser@indstate.edu).
Indiana State University has been recognized by Forbes as one of
America’s Top Colleges and by the Princeton Review as among the
best in the Midwest. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, its
pedestrian friendly and beautifully landscaped campus has earned a
Tree Campus USA designation and has been recognized by Princeton
Review as one of the most environmentally responsible college
campuses.
Located in the heart of Terre Haute’s downtown, Indiana State’s
campus is within walking distance to local shops and restaurants.
Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, the campus is about an
hour’s drive from Indianapolis and within a few hours of other
major metropolitan areas including St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati
and Louisville.
The Indiana State student body represents all 50 states and more
than 65 countries and is among the most diverse in Indiana. The
University is ranked number one among Indiana’s public and private
institutions on CollegeNet’s annual social mobility index. There
are more than 250 student-run organizations offering activities and
entertainment throughout the year along with 15 NCAA Division I
athletic teams, a first-rate student recreation center with
numerous classes and recreational sports programs, and a Performing
Arts Series and University Speakers Series which bring national
touring productions and speakers to campus.
Indiana State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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