Tenure-Track Professor in Eukaryotic Gene Regulation

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Benefits package

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University Park invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position. The successful candidate will join the Penn State Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation; open to all areas of eukaryotic gene regulation, with emphasis on biochemical methods.

The duties include research, teaching, supervision of undergraduate and graduate student research, and service to the university and professional

Qualifications

• Competitive applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor will possess a Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, systems biology or a related field before beginning employment at Penn State; will demonstrate potential for developing an externally funded and collaborative research program; and will demonstrate the potential to contribute to the department’s and college’s teaching and service missions.
• Candidates seeking the rank of Associate Professor should have the same qualifications as the assistant professor, as well as a strong track record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service.

Responsibilities

• Duties include research, teaching, supervision of student research at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the university and the greater professional community.
• Demonstrate interest in and capacity for developing a strong, independent research program with mentoring excellence.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Mentoring

Research program development

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, systems biology or a related field

Job description

Penn State University’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University Park invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position. The successful candidate will join the Penn State Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation; open to all areas of eukaryotic gene regulation, with emphasis on biochemical methods.

The duties include research, teaching, supervision of undergraduate and graduate student research, and service to the university and professional