Position Announcement: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology of Signal Transduction

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The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Oklahoma State University invites applications for an 11-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a work assignment of 80% research and 20% teaching. Individuals with a strong background in the study of signal transduction are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience in utilizing biochemical genetic approaches to study signal transduction, particularly those focused on vertebrate or other whole organism model systems. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in biochemistry, molecular genetics, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program. Teaching responsibilities will include, on average, one undergraduate/graduate course offered every other semester and mentoring of graduate students. Demonstration of the ability to obtain extramural funding would be considered favorably. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with multi-disciplinary research programs in the areas of structural and systems biology, bioenergetics, host-pathogen interactions, stress responses, and the function and regulation of genetic processes, and have access to a wide range of research facilities within the Department and throughout OSU (see http://biochem4.okstate.edu and associated links). Applications should include the following: letter of application stating qualifications and reasons for interest in this position, curriculum vitae, statement of research, educational/teaching interests, and complete contact information for a minimum of four professional references. Please send application materials to: Ms. Michelle Kuehn Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 246C Noble Research Center Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078-3035 Email: michelle.kuehn@okstate.edu Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search and Screening committee chair, Dr. Robert Matts (rmatts@biochem.okstate.edu) or Department Head, Dr. Gary Thompson (gary.thompson@okstate.edu) Review of applications will begin December 17, 2007, and applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has accepted the position. The position is expected to be filled by July 2008 or soon thereafter.  Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to multicultural diversity.