Dear Colleagues,
I wanted to draw your attention to the following position announcement (Below)
advertised in Science on Friday, October 3rd.
http://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/343203/position-in-structural-biology/
PURDUE
UNIVERSITY
Faculty Position in
Structural Biology
The Purdue University Department of Biological Sciences in conjunction
with the Center for Cancer Research and the Walther Cancer Foundation are
seeking an outstanding scientist with a proven track record of excellence in
the science of cancer structural biology to join our faculty as a Walther
Professor in Structural Biology. A Walther Professor is expected to conduct
research in the area of structural biology to address fundamental questions in
cancer biology; teach undergraduate and/or graduate students, and participate
in ongoing programs in the Department of Biological Sciences and the Center for
Cancer Research. Preference will be given to candidates utilizing modern
cryo-EM approaches combined with other structural approaches such as X-ray
crystallography to determine structures of cancer-relevant macromolecules and
macromolecular complexes, and/or X-ray crystallography of cancer-relevant drug
targets as part of a structure-based drug design program. Candidates should
hold the rank of associate or full professor and have a PhD in Biological
Sciences or related field, have an excellent track record of publications and
extramural funding and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers a dynamic research
environment in structural biology research and education. The Markey Center for
Structural Biology at Purdue is recognized worldwide for its leadership in
structural biology of viruses, membrane proteins, receptors, signaling
proteins, enzymes and nucleic acids in addition to methods development in X-ray
crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy and NMR. The Purdue Center for Cancer
Research is among an elite group of NCI-designated Cancer Centers nationwide
and one of only seven centers focused exclusively on basic and translational
research. The Walther Professor will have laboratory space in the newly
constructed Hockmeyer Hall of Structural Biology, which houses a Titan Krios
cryo-TEM, X-ray generators and detectors, and crystallization and imaging
robots. Other state-of-the-art shared resources across Purdue such as a Bruker
Avance-III 800 MHz NMR and other advanced biophysical instrumentation are
available through the Bindley Biosciences and Birck Nanotechnology Centers.
Applications must be submitted electronically to
http://hiring.science.purdue.edu<http://hiring.science.purdue.edu/> as a PDF
file that includes; a detailed curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three
referees, a 2 - 3 page summary of research interests, and a one-page statement
of teaching experience and interests. Inquiries should be directed
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or Structural Biology
Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, 915 W.
State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054. Confidential review of applications
will begin October 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
Further information about the Department is available at
http://www.bio.purdue.edu/.
A background check will be required for employment in this position. Purdue
University is an ADVANCE institution and a dual career friendly employer.
Purdue University in EEO/AA Employer. All individuals, including minorities,
women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to
apply.
Andrew D. Mesecar
Walther Professor of Cancer Structural Biology
& Deputy Director, Purdue University Center for Cancer Research
Departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Hockmeyer Hall of Structural Biology
Room 311
240 S. Martin Jischke Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1971
Ear Mail: 765-494-1924
E-Mail: [email protected]
