"Assistant Professor (Biomedical Sciences)"

Description

The Department of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor. The position is a continuing, 100 percent, twelve-month, tenure-track appointment. Appointment will include research space.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

Teaching: Prepare and deliver lectures and/or laboratory experiments in courses taught by the department/school in both undergraduate and graduate curriculums and participate in the medical school curriculum as a facilitator and/or resource faculty. Serve on graduate thesis and dissertation committees.

Service: The faculty member is expected to become engaged in service activities beneficial to the department, university, and the scientific community.

Research: Conduct research in the field of biochemistry, develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program by preparing and submitting grant proposals, and obtaining external funding from state, federal and/or private sources; prepare and publish papers, attend scientific meetings and present talks and posters, mentor graduate students and other laboratory personnel.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biochemistry/Chemistry with research experience and focus in the biochemistry of molecules and cells. The specific area of research of the candidate should be competitive for extramural funding. At least two or more years of postdoctoral experience is required.

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, and three references.

Contact: Judy Davie, jdavie@siu.edu

Supplemental Information

SIU School of Medicine (SOM) has its chief administrative unit and main campus in Springfield, IL, but has facilities and programs at multiple sites throughout central and southern Illinois. The SOM Carbondale campus is home to the Department of Biomedical Sciences, which houses the divisions of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Molecular and Integrative Physiology. The department offers a growing and interactive research environment with collaborative possibilities throughout the School of Medicine and with other departments on the SIU Carbondale campus. For further information on SIU School of Medicine and the Department of Biomedical Sciences, visit https://www.siumed.edu/biomedical-sciences.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.