[3dem] Cryo-EM Faculty Position at Purdue University

Wen Jiang jiang12 at purdue.edu
Thu Oct 13 18:42:57 PDT 2016


http://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/426731/assistant-professor-in-cryo-em-markey-center-for-structural-biology/





*Tenure Track Assistant Professor Positionin Cryo-EMMarkey Center for
Structural BiologyDepartment of Biological Sciences*

The Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, is initiating a
major effort to expand its investment in cryo- electron microscopy with a
new tenure-track assistant professor position in this exciting area of
science. The Structural Biology Group at Purdue is recognized worldwide for
its leadership in structural biology of viruses, membrane proteins, and
technical approaches to crystallographic and electron microscopy
challenges. Creative investigators  trained in single particle cryo-EM or
whole cell electron tomography are sought to enhance these current
structural investigations. Areas of research interest include studies of
macromolecular complexes, viruses and other pathogens, membrane proteins,
signaling in cancer biology, target molecules for structure-based drug
discovery and methods development in structural biology by cryo-EM. This
position is aligned with other major campus-wide investments in the life
sciences including the Center for Drug Discovery (
http://www.purdue.edu/research/pcdd/), the Center for Integrative
 Neurosciences  (
http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/pillars/integrative-neuroscience-center/),
 the  Institute for Inflammation, Immunology and Infectious Disease (
http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/pillars/pi4d/) and the Purdue Center
for Cancer Research (http://www.cancerresearch.purdue.edu).

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biology or an appropriate
discipline and at least 2 years of relevant postdoctoral experience. A
successful applicant for this position is expected to direct a dynamic and
collaborative research program in structural biology using cryo-electron
microscopy to address fundamental biological questions, to excel at
teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and participate in
ongoing programs at Purdue.

Extensive opportunities for collaboration exist across the Purdue campus.
Our department alone has over 50 faculty members conducting research in
structural biology, neurobiology, virology, microbiology, molecular and
cell biology, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology and ecology and biology
education (http://www.bio.purdue.edu/). These opportunities are enhanced by
a highly interactive community of scientists within the Colleges of
Science, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine and Engineering and
existing and emerging interdisciplinary centers in the life sciences.
Cutting edge equipment for cryo-electron microscopy is available, including
an FEI Titan Krios cryo-EM with K2 direct electron detector and Volta phase
plate system in the Hockmeyer Hall Cryo-EM Facility (
http://cryoem.bio.purdue.edu).  We have strong, well-established
infrastructure for structural biology in Hockmeyer Hall, including
state-of-the-art robotics, as well as advanced imaging analysis and
biophysical instrumentation available in modern core facilities at the
Bindley Bioscience Center and the Birck Nanotechnology Center in
  Discovery Park (http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/), and advanced
super-computing resources for data storage, processing and analysis (
http://www.rcac.purdue.edu).

Applications should be submitted electronically
to*https://hiring.science.purdue.edu/
<https://hiring.science.purdue.edu/>* as a single PDF file containing a
letter of interest, a detailed curriculum vitae, contact information for
three references, a two to three page summary of research interests, and a
one-page teaching statement. 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 their cover letter,
indicating past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future
goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion. As an
ADVANCE institution, Purdue University is dedicated to the recruitment,
retention and advancement of women STEM faculty.  Inquiries should be
directed to*Cynthia Stauffacher, Chair, Structural Biology Search Committee
at**StructureSearch at bio.purdue.edu <StructureSearch at bio.purdue.edu>* *or
Structural Biology Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences,
Purdue University, 915 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054*. Review
of applications will begin *October 1, 2016* and continue until the
position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this
position.

*Purdue University is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and
veterans are encouraged to apply.*






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