Assistant Professor

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dynamic Academic Track Assistant Professor to enhance its research and teaching capabilities in bio-engineering and cancer research. This exciting role involves leading a pioneering laboratory dedicated to developing innovative protein and cellular therapeutics targeting critical diseases. The successful candidate will utilize cutting-edge structural biology techniques, including X-ray crystallography and CryoEM, to inform the development of therapeutic candidates. Join a collaborative environment that bridges basic science with translational applications, making a significant impact in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in protein biochemistry and structural biology.
• Experience in developing bio-engineered therapeutics targeting cancer.

Responsibilities

• Lead a laboratory focused on bio-engineered protein and cellular therapeutics.
• Integrate research with clinical scientists for preclinical studies.

Skills

Protein Biochemistry

Structural Biology

Protein Engineering

X-ray Crystallography

NMR

CryoEM

Molecular Modeling

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

X-ray Crystallography Software

NMR Software

CryoEM Software

Job description

About the Job

This position is to hire an Academic Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics.

This hire will strategically build on research and teaching strengths in bio-engineering and cancer research. The selected candidate will bring advanced expertise in protein biochemistry, structural biology, and protein engineering to lead a pioneering laboratory focused on developing bio-engineered protein and cellular therapeutics. These efforts will target critical diseases, including cancer, rare genetically-driven disorders, and aging-related conditions.

The laboratory will employ state-of-the-art structural biology techniques such as X-ray crystallography, NMR, CryoEM, and molecular modeling to inform the development and optimization of therapeutic candidates derived from protein engineering efforts. This work will be integrated with research and clinical scientists across the Medical School to engineer proteins for preclinical studies, bridging basic science with translational applications.