Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Chemistry

University of Wisconsin Madison
sick time
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Dec 11, 2024
Job Summary: The Department of Biomolecular Chemistry within the School of Medicine and Public Health invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department of Biomolecular Chemistry is an interdisciplinary, research-driven department, housed within the Hector F. DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Complex. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a world-class academic institution with an international reputation for fundamental, translational and cross-disciplinary research and is located in the heart of one of the country's most livable cities. The successful candidate will carry out research, teach and mentor students and staff, and participate in administrative and committee work to support the scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to 1) develop a vigorous and internationally recognized research program, 2) attract and maintain extramural funding, 3) teach and mentor graduate, undergraduate and medical students within the field of Biomolecular Chemistry, 4) participate in faculty governance activities and 5) participate in professional, public, and university service. These duties will be performed at the following percentages: 75-80% Research; 10-15% Teaching; 5-10% Service. The successful candidate's research program should focus on molecular mechanisms and their link to human health and disease. Research areas should build upon strengths in the department including chromosome and RNA biology, gene expression, development, metabolism, and cellular signaling. For more details visit our website: https://bmolchem.wisc.edu/. Faculty research discovery and success benefits through interactions with a broad, collaborative research community, outstanding mentoring and access to exceptional core -facilities, including state-of-the-art cryo-EM and imaging facilities. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Terminal Degree Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or closely related field required by application date. Qualifications: Three (3) years of post-doctoral training required. Ideally in chromosome and RNA biology, gene expression, development, metabolism, and cellular signaling. Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: JULY 01, 2025 Salary: Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months) Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). How to Apply: To ensure full consideration, please apply by November 1, 2024. The position will remain open, and applicants may be considered until the position is filled. Applications must be received as a single pdf through our online UW application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Interested candidates are required to use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following: - Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Statement of research (maximum of 3-pages including any figures and references) that briefly summarizes past research accomplishments and emphasizes future research plans. - Statement (1 page) outlining candidates teaching experience and philosophy in the sciences. - Within the application, you will be asked to provide three names and email addresses who will be solicited for letters for recommendation prior to application consideration. References will be contacted at time of application submission. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/ Contact: Jennifer Scheuer jscheuer@wisc.edu 608-262-7953 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/BIOMOLEC CHEM/BIOMOL CHM Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 303084-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.