Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Macromolecular Complexes

The Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech invites applications from outstanding scientists for an academic-year, tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor in the broad area of macromolecular complexes. Individuals that utilize or develop cutting-edge experimental and/or computational tools to address important questions related to the regulation, structure, and function of protein and/or nucleic acid complexes are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department is highly collaborative and has current research strengths in the areas of infectious disease, microbial physiology/biochemistry, molecular genetics, computer modeling/simulation, and drug design. Virginia Tech is home to excellent core facilities in mass spectrometry, genomics, NMR, and an NSF-funded materials innovation platform with cutting-edge instrumentation for characterization of glycomaterials. The successful candidate will build and maintain an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program. The candidate is also expected to contribute to graduate and/or undergraduate teaching, while also functioning as an active and collegial member of the departmental and university community, fully committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment. Applicants must apply online at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/531530/assistant-professor-macromolecular-complexes by providing the following in PDF format: (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) statement of research interests (~ 3 pages), (iv) statement of teaching interests (~ 2 pages), (v) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement (~1 page) that is centered around approaches to eliminate the barriers and challenges minorities often face in higher education. Applicants should also include contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For further information about the position and the Department of Biochemistry, please visit www.biochem.vt.edu. For any questions specifically related to the position, please contact Kylie Allen, Search Committee Chair, at kdallen@vt.edu.

Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech:

Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech: Link https://www.biochem.vt.edu/

With over twenty faculty and annual external research funding exceeding $5M, the department offers a vibrant collaborative community for research, scholarship and teaching. The department currently has 26 graduate students and over 450 undergraduate majors. Biochemistry is located on the central Blacksburg campus with access to world class core facilities and in proximity to other departments with overlapping interests. Virginia Tech is dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) and pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution with more than 36,000 students that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry or a related field and at least two years of relevant postdoctoral research experience by the appointment start date. Applicants must have the ability to work with a student body from diverse backgrounds and have a commitment and sensitivity to issues of diversity in the campus community. This position requires occasional travel to attend conferences as well as a criminal conviction check.

Preferred qualifications:

Record of submitting grant applications; Experience teaching, mentoring, and/or advising students.

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