Assistant Professor - Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV
FULL-TIME
Job Description
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) faculty position
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown,
WV
The West Virginia University Department of Biochemistry and
Molecular Medicine seeks to fill two tenure-track positions at the
Assistant Professor rank. Candidates with innovative research
programs focused on the fundamental mechanisms underlying human
disease are particularly sought.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine offers a
collaborative, multifaceted academic environment with active
research in Sensory and Vision Science; Structural, Cell, and RNA
Biology; Cellular Metabolism; and Age-Related Diseases.
Faculty are backed by substantial salary support. The department
maintains a highly regarded faculty mentoring program to help
advance the careers of junior faculty. Further, successful
candidates may be eligible to participate in an NIH funded,
mentored career development program at WVU and may apply for
funding from the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research
Excellence (
https://medicine.wvu.edu/biochemistry/visual-sciences-center-of-biomedical-research-excellence/
)
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine is part of
the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, which incorporates the
WVU Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, and Public
Health. Research at the Health Sciences Center is supported by
state-of-the-art core facilities at HSC (
https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/resoff/research/shared-research-resources/
) and throughout the WVU campus ( https://sharedresearchfacilities.wvu.edu/
).
West Virginia University is a comprehensive, R1 designated,
land-grant University with 190 undergraduate, graduate, and
professional programs and approximately 24,000 students. Morgantown
is situated in the mountains of northern West Virginia, with
proximity to Pittsburgh, PA, and Washington, DC. It is a vibrant
college town, offering a safe, family-friendly environment,
excellent schools, affordable cost of living, and outdoor
recreation. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best
small cities in the US.
Qualifications :
The successful candidate will develop and maintain an extramurally
funded research program and participate in departmental teaching at
the undergraduate, graduate or professional levels. Minimum
qualifications are a terminal degree in the biomedical or related
fields, at least one year's postdoctoral experience in a related
field, and high-quality publications. A candidate with a PhD in
another field will be considered providing they have 2 years of
postdoctoral training in the biomedical or biological sciences and
have demonstrated successful contributions to biomedical
research.
Interested candidates should apply online at:
https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=29386
Applicants should submit a single pdf file containing: 1) cover
letter; 2) CV; 3) current research accomplishments; 4) future
research plans; and 5) contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the positions are filled.
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We
take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and
are committed to the personal and professional growth of our
employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in
Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in
Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in
Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the
state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions
work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core
values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and
appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a
lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown,
WV
The West Virginia University Department of Biochemistry and
Molecular Medicine seeks to fill two tenure-track positions at the
Assistant Professor rank. Candidates with innovative research
programs focused on the fundamental mechanisms underlying human
disease are particularly sought.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine offers a
collaborative, multifaceted academic environment with active
research in Sensory and Vision Science; Structural, Cell, and RNA
Biology; Cellular Metabolism; and Age-Related Diseases.
Faculty are backed by substantial salary support. The department
maintains a highly regarded faculty mentoring program to help
advance the careers of junior faculty. Further, successful
candidates may be eligible to participate in an NIH funded,
mentored career development program at WVU and may apply for
funding from the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research
Excellence (
https://medicine.wvu.edu/biochemistry/visual-sciences-center-of-biomedical-research-excellence/
)
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine is part of
the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, which incorporates the
WVU Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, and Public
Health. Research at the Health Sciences Center is supported by
state-of-the-art core facilities at HSC (
https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/resoff/research/shared-research-resources/
) and throughout the WVU campus ( https://sharedresearchfacilities.wvu.edu/
).
West Virginia University is a comprehensive, R1 designated,
land-grant University with 190 undergraduate, graduate, and
professional programs and approximately 24,000 students. Morgantown
is situated in the mountains of northern West Virginia, with
proximity to Pittsburgh, PA, and Washington, DC. It is a vibrant
college town, offering a safe, family-friendly environment,
excellent schools, affordable cost of living, and outdoor
recreation. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best
small cities in the US.
Qualifications :
The successful candidate will develop and maintain an extramurally
funded research program and participate in departmental teaching at
the undergraduate, graduate or professional levels. Minimum
qualifications are a terminal degree in the biomedical or related
fields, at least one year's postdoctoral experience in a related
field, and high-quality publications. A candidate with a PhD in
another field will be considered providing they have 2 years of
postdoctoral training in the biomedical or biological sciences and
have demonstrated successful contributions to biomedical
research.
Interested candidates should apply online at:
https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=29386
Applicants should submit a single pdf file containing: 1) cover
letter; 2) CV; 3) current research accomplishments; 4) future
research plans; and 5) contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the positions are filled.
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We
take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and
are committed to the personal and professional growth of our
employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in
Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in
Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in
Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the
state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions
work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core
values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and
appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a
lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information
Benefits
- Health insurance
Additional Details
- City
- Morgantown
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- US
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