ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

(Tenure Track - Final rank/title commensurate w/experience)

Department of Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati OH USA

The Department of Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, and Microbiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine invites innovative scientists to apply for a tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The Department of Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, and Microbiology consists of basic scientists working to understand fundamental molecular mechanisms as they relate to human health. The Department operates within the College of Medicine, which is the primary research engine at the University of Cincinnati. The College of Medicine is currently focusing on recruiting new faculty to enhance discovery science over the next several years and the successful candidate will join this cohort of new scientists. It is anticipated that the candidate will focus on basic science and will synergize with current faculty in areas including but not limited to cellular signaling, molecular genetics, immunology, virology, microbiology, structural biology, protein engineering and similar fields.

The Department of Molecular Genetics and the College of Medicine is a supportive environment that provides career and scientific mentoring. The College provides opportunities for internal awards, grant pre-review, writing assistance and social and scientific forums throughout the year. Faculty in the College of Medicine have access to a variety of core facilities with up-to-date instrumentation and technical expertise to support their research program. Please visit our websites at www.molgen.uc.edu and www.med.uc.edu/research for more information.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have relevant postdoctoral experience. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and includes a 12-month appointment and a full benefits package.  Applicants must include a single document attachment including a CV, a one page summary of research accomplishments, a one page research plan, and names of three references. 

Applications will be reviewed as received and will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Interested applicants may also contact the Molecular Genetics Search Committee, c/o Michael Lieberman at lieberma@ucmail.uc.edu for further information and/or details regarding the position.

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OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.

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