ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: The Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin August 1, 2011 in the following area:
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL BIOCHEMIST Working in the area of nucleic acids or membranes. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a first-class, externally funded research program, to provide state-of-the-art training for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and to contribute to the teaching mission of the BCMB department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in experimental molecular biophysics of nucleic acids, membranes, nucleic acid-protein or membrane-protein interactions, evidence of significant scientific productivity, and a commitment to an integrated program of teaching and research. Current research strengths of BCMB relevant to this search include Computational and Molecular Biophysics and Structural Biology. BCMB also has strength in Cell Biology, Genetics, Plant Biology, and Neurobiology. The successful candidate will benefit from interactions with strong research groups within UTK, access to supercomputing facilities (Kraken) and Computational and Physical Sciences programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL), which houses the new Spallation Neutron Source. The University welcomes and honors people of all races, creeds, cultures, and sexual orientations, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a resume, a description of research experience and of the proposed research program, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Engin Serpersu, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, BCMB Department, M407 WLS, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0840. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity. Elias J. Fernandez, PhD Associate Professor University of Tennessee Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology 125 Austin Peay Knoxville, TN 37996 Phone:(865) 974-4090 Fax:(865) 974-6306 e-mail: [email protected]
