University of Nebraska–Lincoln

employment: Faculty

IMMEDIATE OPENING

JUNIOR AND SENIOR FACULTY POSITIONS
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN (UNL)
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY and REDOX BIOLOGY CENTER

The Department of Biochemistry is currently expanding its faculty in fundamental biomedical research and invites nominations and applications for three tenure-leading positions. These academic-year, statefunded appointments are part of the strategic plans of UNL and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources directed to strengthen the molecular life sciences. These positions are housed in the George W. Beadle Center, which includes state-of-the-art core facilities in proteomics and metabolomics, genomics, crystallography, bioimaging, flow cytometry, bioinformatics, biophysical spectroscopy, and trace element analysis. It is expected that all three investigators will have or establish nationally recognized and extramurally funded research programs and contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the Department of Biochemistry.

Redox Biochemistry (#090428)
This position, with an open academic rank, is in redox biology with preference given to investigators addressing gene regulation, disease pathophysiology, redox-active trace elements, metabolism, proteomics and metabolomics, or microbial pathogenesis. The Department is interested in highly qualified individuals applying for this position at the Assistant Professor level; those applying at the Associate and Full Professor levels are expected to have a nationally recognized and externally supported research program and a minimum of three years experience teaching and/or mentoring students and/or research staff.

Molecular Genetics and Biological Chemistry (#090430)
This position, with preference for individuals at the Assistant Professor level, is in the broad areas of molecular genetics, biological chemistry, and signal transduction, with particular consideration given to investigators using systems biology approaches to study complex diseases including cancer, infectious disease or metabolic disease.

Proteomics/Metabolomics Mass Spectrometry (#090431)
This position, at the Assistant Professor level in conjunction with Redox Biology Center, an NIH-supported Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE), is in the area of redox proteomics/metabolomics. Preference will be given to applicants employing advanced mass spectrometry techniques for analyzing modified proteins and metabolites and shotgun proteomics.

A PhD (or equivalent) in biochemistry or related field and two years postdoctoral experience (or equivalent) is required for all three positions. Each position comes with highly competitive start-up packages. Lincoln Nebraska boasts an outstanding quality of life that includes fine culinary and artistic treasures, a budding live music scene and numerous parks, golf courses and bike trails. In 2008, WebMD reported that Lincoln was the healthiest city in the United States.

To learn more about the University of Nebraska, the Biochemistry Department and the Redox Biology Center, visit http://biochem.unl.edu. Applicants should go to http://employment.unl.edu, search for the requisition number, complete the Faculty Academic/Administrative Information form, attach a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, a succinct statement of research, and statement of teaching interests. Applicants must arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to: Search Committee, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska, N200 Beadle Center, Lincoln, NE 68588-0664, USA or by e-mail to biochemistrysearch@unl.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 14, 2009 and continue until the positions are filled or the searches are closed. The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, worklife balance, and dual careers.