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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The Department of Molecular BioSciences encourages outstanding individuals with research interests that complement existing strengths of the department to apply for a tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor. The department is an exciting interdisciplinary research and training environment located on Northwestern’s Evanston, Illinois campus (http://www.molbiosci.northwestern.edu).  Current faculty research interests encompass biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, structural biology and molecular biology.

We are particularly interested in the following areas:

  • Molecular and Cellular Biology, especially research utilizing advanced imaging approaches to investigate cellular processes.
  • Systems Biology, especially those using high-throughput approaches to study biological complexity, synthetic biology, or developmental networks.

Applicants should prepare a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching experience and interests, research summary, and a statement of future research goals. For further instructions and to submit the online application, please click here to submit your online application. Please note that the application system does not save incomplete records. Applicants should have all information and documents on hand to complete the form.  Applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted on their behalf.  Questions should be sent to molbioscisearch@northwestern.edu.

To ensure full consideration, please submit all materials by November 1, 2011. 

Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.