Assistant/Associate Professor: Synthetic Biology for the Environment

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and generous time off

Tuition benefit program

Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy

HSA contributions

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plans with employer contrib

PSLF opportunity

Employee Assistance Program

Transit Pass

Job summary

The University of Minnesota's BMBB department seeks two tenure-track/tenured faculty at the assistant or associate professor rank with research in synthetic biology, biotechnology, and applied biochemistry for environmental applications.

Successful candidates will develop innovative, extramurally funded programs, contribute to teaching and mentorship, and collaborate within CBS and the Medical School in a renowned research environment in the Twin Cities area.

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry or molecular biology.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring students.
• Plan for future research and extramural funding with a strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, extramurally funded research programs.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, mentorship, and service.
• Engage in academic and professional service within BMBB and CBS.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Research independence

Extramural funding

Biochemistry knowledge

Education

PhD in biochemistry

PhD in molecular biology

Job description

The University of Minnesota's BMBB department seeks two tenure-track/tenured faculty at the assistant or associate professor rank with research in synthetic biology, biotechnology, and applied biochemistry for environmental applications.

Successful candidates will develop innovative, extramurally funded programs, contribute to teaching and mentorship, and collaborate within CBS and the Medical School in a renowned research environment in the Twin Cities area.