Location: Rochester,NY, USA
University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: University of Rochester Medical Center: School of Medicine and Dentistry: Biochemistry and Biophysics
**Salary Range or Pay Grade**
$110,000 - $125,000
**Description**
The Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics ( invites applications for a tenure-track position, preferably at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. We are seeking outstanding candidates holding a PhD and/or an MD degree(s) and at least two years of post-doctoral training, with research interests in modern applications of biochemistry and biophysics to significant problems in health and disease across any groups within society, without regard to age, gender, or genetic background. Applicants with interests in any area of biochemistry and biophysics are encouraged to apply, especially those using structural or computational methods. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program and to contribute to graduate and medical school teaching.
The University of Rochester Medical Center and the adjacent College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering comprise a world-class research campus, providing excellent opportunities for interactions and collaborations, with numerous programs to encourage summer and academic year research among undergraduates and students from underrepresented backgrounds, and several programs focused on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. The department offers an outstanding research environment with established strengths in RNA biology, structural and functional characterization of molecular interactions, computational biology, genomics, biophysical chemistry, and metabolomics. In addition, the department has an outstanding record of mentoring young faculty and trainees.
The referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with any consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.
**Qualifications**
Qualifications include a PhD and/or an MD degree(s) and at least two years of post-doctoral training.
**Application Instructions**
If you already have an Interfolio account, please sign in to apply to this position. If not, please create an Interfolio account. For questions/ concerns pertaining to the position, email ...@urmc.rochester.edu. The referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.
Please submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a 2-3 page summary of research accomplishments and future research plans; and a description of mentoring philosophy related to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. In addition, applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted by referees through the Interfolio link in the application form, or emailed to ...@urmc.rochester.edu.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**
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