"Faculty Position in Gene Regulation"

Faculty Position in Gene Regulation

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State, University Park campus, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor.

The search is open to any area of eukaryotic gene regulation and to be a part of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. The department values interdisciplinarity and is open to the possibility of joint hires with allied departments such as Chemistry and Biology. We remain flexible in our direction forward and encourage excellent candidates in all areas of eukaryotic gene regulation to apply.

The anticipated starting date for this appointment is summer or fall of 2026 or spring of 2027. The duties include research, teaching, supervision of student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the university and the greater professional community. Candidates are expected to demonstrate interest in and capacity for developing a strong, independent research program, and teaching and mentorship excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applications submitted electronically by October 1, 2025 will receive full consideration, and should include the following:

• A brief cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that highlights the applicant's most relevant qualifications for a faculty position at Penn State, including an overview of goals/vision of your research program in context of our department and institution, your most significant scientific accomplishments, and a summary of experiences and qualifications that position you to achieve your goals.
• Curriculum vitae including a list of publications.
• Two statements addressing: research accomplishments, plans, and vision (up to 4 pages, including figures and references), and teaching experience, philosophy, and/or interests (1 page).

Application materials may comprise no more than 5 documents, each with a size limit of 5MB. Applicants may need to combine materials to meet the 5-document limit and should ensure all documents are uploaded and correct prior to final submission.

In addition to the above materials, applicants should arrange for at least three (or more) letters of recommendation to be sent directly to gene_regulation_search@psu.edu by the same deadline.

Competitive applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor will possess a Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, systems biology or a related field before beginning employment at Penn State; will demonstrate potential for developing an externally funded and collaborative research program; and will demonstrate the potential to contribute to the department's and college's teaching and service missions.

Candidates seeking the rank of Associate Professor should have the same qualifications as the assistant professor, as well as a strong track record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service.

Candidates for Full Professor should have the same qualifications as the associate professor, as well as a track record of research publications, funding, teaching, and service that distinguishes them, nationally or internationally.

Questions about the position and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State may be directed at the Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Professor Song Tan by e-mail at gene_regulation_search@psu.edu.