Assistant Professor - Structural Biology-CryoEM
- Employer
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Location
- Nebraska, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 4, 2022
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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
The Department of Biochemistry at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for a tenure-track
nine-month appointment (academic year) faculty position at the rank
of Assistant Professor. The position is part of a strategic growth
plan by the Nebraska Center for Integrated Biomolecular
Communication (CIBC), which is an NIH-funded Center of
Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) at UNL. Applicants are
sought who will develop a vigorous, internationally recognized
research program in the area of structural biology with a focus on
using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to study macromolecular
complexes relevant to human health. UNL has recently
established a state-of-the-art facility for cryo-EM in the Nebraska
Center for Biotechnology. The cryo-EM facility will house a
Thermo Scientific Glacios 200 keV Cryo TEM equipped with
a Falcon 4i direct electron detector camera, a Selectris zero-loss
energy filter, and capability for micro-electron diffraction of
crystalline samples. The instrument is scheduled for delivery in
late 2022 and will be supported by the hiring of a Cryo-EM Core
Director. This new cryo-EM facility will complement existing
strengths in X-ray crystallography, biophysics, and computation
at UNL.
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in
biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or allied field; two or more
years of postdoctoral experience; and a strong record of original
research as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. Preferred
qualifications include experience in grant writing, teaching in
biochemistry or related fields, and mentoring students; excellent
communication skills; expertise in cryo-EM; and demonstrated
potential for collaborative research. The successful candidate will
establish an externally supported, internationally recognized
research program in structural biology using state-of-the-art
technologies including cryo-EM. The incumbent will also provide
expertise to the educational mission of the Department of
Biochemistry and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural
Resources by contributing to the teaching of undergraduate and
graduate courses in biochemistry.
The university offers a highly collaborative environment to develop
biomedically-focused research programs with affiliated resources
provided by the University Research Centers (Center for Integrated
Biomolecular Communication, Redox Biology Center, Center for Plant
Science Innovation, Center for Virology, and Center for the
Prevention of Obesity and Disease), Holland Computing Center, the
Quantitative Life Sciences Initiative, the NIH-funded
Molecular Mechanisms of Disease graduate training program, Nebraska
Innovation Campus, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
The University Research Centers support cutting-edge biophysical,
biochemical, and structural biology approaches, including regular
access to the new cryo-EM facility in the Nebraska Center for
Biotechnology. Research facilities also support multiple-omics,
bioinformatics, supercomputing, flow cytometry, confocal
microscopy, TEM, SEM, and metabolic engineering. A
competitive start-up package and appropriate laboratory and office
space will be offered.
Recognizing that diversity within a context of inclusivity enhances
creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Department
of Biochemistry are committed to creating learning, research, and
work environments that are inclusive of all forms of human
diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from
underrepresented groups.
Review of applications will begin February 15, 2022 and continue
until the position is filled or the search is closed. To view all
of the requirements and to apply, go to https://employment.unl.edu,
requisition F_210230. Click “Apply to this Job” and complete the
information form. Attach: 1) a letter of interest that describes
your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions, 2)
Curriculum Vitae, 3) succinct statement of your planned research
program, 4) statement of philosophy and approach to teaching, and
5) statement of diversity and your experience contributing to
inclusive environments in which every person and every interaction
matters (two page maximum; see https://ianr.unl.edu/tips-writing-about-commitment-to-deib
for guidance in writing this statement). Please combine the
research, teaching, and diversity statements into a single
document. Applicants must arrange for three confidential letters of
reference to be sent directly to the search committee via email to
biochemistrysearch@unl.edu
or via mail to: Search Committee, Department of Biochemistry,
University of Nebraska, N200 Beadle Center, Lincoln, NE
68588-0664 USA. To learn more about the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, the Department of Biochemistry and the Nebraska
Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication, visit https://biochem.unl.edu and https://ncibc.unl.edu/.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
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