Faculty Position in Gene Regulation at Penn State

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Education

Posted on April 19, 2024

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Faculty Position in Gene Regulation at Penn State

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State, University Park, PA, USA, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant, associate, or full professor appointment in the broad area of gene regulation. The successful applicants will join the highly collaborative Penn State Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation and be part of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.

Competitive applicants will have a Ph.D., a record of creative research accomplishments, an innovative future research plan, an ability to achieve teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community in the practice and teaching of science. The position features outstanding research space and competitive start-up packages.

Candidates for Assistant Professor must have demonstrated ability as a scholar and researcher in a field relevant to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and gene regulation and have shown evidence of scholarly or professional achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate's qualifications.

Candidates for Associate Professor must have demonstrated excellence as a scholar and researcher in a field relevant to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and gene regulation and have an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate's qualifications.

Candidates for Professor must have demonstrated excellence as a scholar and researcher in a field relevant to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and gene regulation and have evidence of a substantial record of advanced research as well as leadership in their field of specialization. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate's qualifications.

Applications must be submitted electronically and should include:

cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that includes:
- overview of the goals/vision of your research program in the context of our department and institution
- your most significant scientific accomplishments
- a summary of experiences and qualifications that position you to achieve your goals
curriculum vitae
detailed statement of research accomplishments and future plans (maximum of 4 pages)
statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1 page)
diversity statement (1 page) that describes your past, present and future planned contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion that will advance our institutional diversity, equity and inclusion goals (http://equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement)

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Three (or more) letters from professional references should be sent to gene_regulation_search@psu.edu. Review of completed applications will begin Nov 1, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a community with a strong commitment to fostering diversity, equality and inclusive excellence in all areas.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Faculty-Position-in-Gene-Regulation-at-Penn-State_REQ_0000048782-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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