Tenure-Track Faculty (Multiple Positions)

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY,

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

The Department of Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor to begin August 2019.

We seek candidates that use a variety of experimental approaches, model systems, and/or “-omic” technologies to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms of human disease. Candidates whose research focuses on the molecular basis of addiction are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are expected to develop a strong and creative research program and participate in undergraduate and graduate education. Successful applicants will have excellent opportunities to establish strong collaborations with researchers in the Department of Biology, the College of Humanities and Sciences, the VCU Medical Campus, School of Life Sciences, and Biomedical and Chemical Life Science Engineering. Applicants should have a PhD degree, and appropriate post-doctoral research experience to establish an independent research program and obtain extramural funding, a strong record of scientific achievement.

Virginia Commonwealth University, an urban R1 university in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, has an enrollment of approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and first professional students, including 43% minority, 29% underrepresented minority, and 1,452 international students from 101 countries. The university is recognized as one of the best employers for diversity and is committed to the recruitment and success of culturally and academically diverse faculty that reflect our unique campus demographics. The Department of Biology (https://biology.vcu.edu)has 44 full-time faculty members with diverse research interests in Cell and Developmental Biology, Evolution, and Ecological Processes and Applications, that teach and mentor over 2,000 undergraduate and over 45 graduate students. The Department has outstanding facilities and support, including a confocal microscopy suite, next-gen sequencers, and animal vivaria. In addition to an M.S. program, the Department is served by a doctoral graduate program in Integrative Life Sciences that provides five years of student support.

Please apply online at www.vcujobs.comand be prepared to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching (1 page) and a statement of research accomplishments and plans (4-5 pages). You will be asked to list names and email addresses of three references. An email will be sent to your references, asking them to upload a letter of recommendation. The positions are open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who apply by December 3^rd, 2018.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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