F220216 - Assistant or Associate Professor in Structural Biology - Structural Biology Department
Position Summary:
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo invites applications for two faculty positions in the Department of Structural Biology at the level of Assistant and Associate Professor. Successful applicants will lead productive, independent research programs that utilize structural, biochemical and computational approaches to solve fundamental problems in biology and medicine. A significant interest will be on recruiting faculty that add experimental and computational expertise in methodologies, including computational structural biology and cryo-electron microscopy, that both enhance and complement existing strengths within the department and whose research programs cross departmental boundaries.
All individuals hired will be expected to establish and/or maintain an on-site extramurally-funded and productive research program, be committed to teach and train a diverse student body and assume various administrative responsibilities within the department.
Only applications and documents submitted online via the UB Jobs site will be accepted.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
Facilities and Research Partners
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is housed in a state-of-the-art building located within the confines of the Buffalo-Niagara Medical Campus. The Campus is situated in the heart of downtown Buffalo, where it is home to multiple, academic and private clinical and basic research institutions including Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the University of Buffalo Clinical and Translational Research Center, Hauptman-Woodward Institute, Buffalo General Hospital, Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, and the Gates Vascular Institute.
The building houses facilities for clinical training and basic research. The basic science departments (Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Physiology and Biophysics, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, and Structural Biology) are located on the third, fourth and fifth floors. The centralization of the basic science departments within one building greatly facilitates strong collaborative interactions with scientists possessing a wide spectrum of interests and technical expertise.
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About The University at Buffalo
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Individuals applying at the entry level of Assistant Professor must have:
- Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M, D.D.S, or equivalent degree
- At least two years of post-doctoral research experience.
- Applicants at higher levels will also be expected to have extramural funding. All individuals hired will be expected to establish and/or maintain an on-site extramurally funded and productive research program, to contribute to undergraduate, graduate, and professional teaching, and to assume various administrative responsibilities of the department.
- The school/department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Preferred Qualifications:
FTE: 1.00
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Posting Period:
10/20/2022
Open Until Filled
Contact:
Michelle Bice
716-829-5424