Ohio Eminent Scholar in Structural Biology
Job Details
Job Title
Ohio Eminent Scholar in Structural Biology
Department
Chemistry Department
Worker Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Benefit Eligible
Yes
Screening Date
2025-10-21
Job Description Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites exceptional applicants with a Ph.D. degree, postdoctoral experience in chemistry, biochemistry or related areas, and an established research program to be the Ohio Eminent Scholar in Structural Biology at Miami University.
Job Description
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of extramurally funded research in areas involving NMR structural biology. The Department’s high field NMR facility features NMR spectrometers at 850 and 600 MHz. Duties will include directing undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students, maintaining an internationally recognized, externally funded research program and participating in service to the institution. While most appointments will be made at the candidate’s current rank, applicants with an extraordinary record of scholarship, external funding, and academic leadership may be considered for appointment at a higher rank at the time of hire. The successful candidate will not currently have primary employment within the state of Ohio.
Appointment begins August 2026.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has 20 faculty members committed to excellence in research and teaching. The department offers undergraduate degrees in chemistry or biochemistry, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry. The department is also an integral part of the graduate degree program in Cell, Molecular, and Structural Biology. Research and teaching are supported by outstanding core facilities, including the Center for Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field with a strong emphasis on NMR structural biology by date of appointment.
Required Application Documents
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans, and a teaching philosophy.
Special Instructions (if applicable)
Inquiries may be directed to Andrea Kravats at kravatan@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin October 21, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
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