Assistant Research Professor - BMB - Okafor Lab

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Okafor lab in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Pennsylvania State University seeks to hire an assistant research professor to tackle a host of exciting projects. We are interested in deciphering structural mechanisms of events in protein regulation, determining how these mechanisms evolved, and how they are altered in disease states. Our lab will provide an exciting, collaborative environment where a researcher can thrive, contribute to establishing new directions for our group, and receive support and mentoring for success in their desired future career. Salary will be commensurate with the career stage. The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in biochemistry, biology, chemistry or related fields, along with 10 years or more of research experience.

Desired qualities in candidate:

i) possess motivation to learn additional biochemical and molecular biological techniques as necessary

ii) be willing to work both independently and as part of a team;

iii) will contribute to junior mentorship in our lab.

Candidates with experience in structural biology are highly encouraged to apply. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Applicants should submit a cover letter containing a description of their research interests and future goals. Applicants should also include a summary (< 1pg) of their previous research, highlighting an instance when they took leadership of a project and outcomes. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This is a term position funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding.

This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.

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