Assistant - Associate Professor

Job Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University (https://www.bio.purdue.edu) invites applicants for faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.  Applications are welcome from researchers in any area of life sciences, including but not limited to neurobiology, microbiology, immunology, genetics and cell biology. The quality and potential of the research and teaching program will be the primary criteria for consideration.  

Responsibilities

Establishing and maintaining an independent, externally funded research program; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; participating in departmental, college, and university service.   

Application Process

Application materials and evaluation:  Applicants should have a Ph.D. or similar doctoral-level degree   Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vita, (3) research statement describing the long term and short term research plan with possible specific aims for the first five years (2-3 pages)  (4) teaching statement (1 page; teaching philosophy, experience and plans), (5) a diversity and inclusion statement (1 page), and (6) three letters of reference (see link for instructions).   

Applicants should submit application materials electronically at this site: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=16469&company=purdueuniv.    Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2021. A background check will be required for employment.  

The Department and Purdue University

The Department and Purdue University: The Department of Biological Sciences has faculty members conducting research across the life sciences.  Purdue University is home to several foci for intradisciplinary life science research, including the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience (PIIN), the Purdue Institute  of Inflammation, Immunology and Infectious Disease (PI4D), the Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery, the NCI-funded Purdue Center for Cancer Research (PCCR), and the Purdue Data Science Initiative. In addition, there are multiple departments across the university that further foster collaborative efforts.  The University has numerous core facilities to advance research (Life Sciences Core Facilities).    

EOE

Purdue University's Department of Biological Sciences is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement.  Candidates should address at least one of these areas in this Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.   

Purdue Commitment

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply.

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