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<p style="text-align:left"><strong><a href="http://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/391248/faculty-positions-in-structural-biology">http://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/391248/faculty-positions-in-structural-biology<br></a></strong></p><p style="text-align:left"><strong><br></strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Faculty Positions in Structural Biology<br>
Markey Center for Structural Biology<br>
Department of Biological Sciences</strong></p>
<p>The Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, is
initiating a major effort to expand its investment in Structural Biology
and invites applicants at all academic professorial levels to fill
multiple new tenure-track faculty positions in this accelerating area.
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 in a variety of research approaches,
X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy and electron microscopy, are
sought to enhance these current structural investigations. Potential
areas of research interest include but are not limited to studies of
viruses and other pathogens, membrane proteins, cancer biology, target
molecules for structure-based drug discovery and development of new
technologies in structural biology. This position is aligned with major
campus-wide investments in the life sciences including the Center for
Drug Discovery (<a href="https://www.purdue.edu/research/pcdd/">https://www.purdue.edu/research/pcdd/</a>), the Center for
Integrative Neurosciences and the Institute for Inflammation, Immunology
and Infectious Disease
(<a href="https://www.purdue.edu/research/life-sciences/">https://www.purdue.edu/research/life-sciences/</a>).</p>
<p>Applicants for senior positions in Structural Biology must have a
Ph.D. or equivalent in an appropriate discipline and currently hold a
position equivalent to an Associate or Full Professor. Structural
biologists with a clear cancer focus in their research will also be
considered by the Purdue Center for Cancer Research as a Walther Cancer
Professor (<a href="https://www.cancerresearch.purdue.edu">https://www.cancerresearch.purdue.edu</a>). Applicants at the
junior rank in Structural Biology must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in an
appropriate discipline and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience.
There is particular interest in researchers trained in single particle
cryo-electron microscopy or whole cell electron tomography.</p>
<p>Successful applicants for these positions are expected to direct a
dynamic and collaborative research program in structural biology to
address fundamental questions in the area of human disease, to excel at
teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and participate in
ongoing programs at Purdue.</p>
<p>Extensive opportunities for collaboration exist within the
Department, which has over 50 faculty members conducting research in
neurobiology, virology, microbiology, molecular and cell biology,
bioinformatics, evolutionary biology and ecology
(<a href="http://www.bio.purdue.edu/">http://www.bio.purdue.edu/</a>). These opportunities are enhanced by a
highly interactive community of scientists within the Colleges of
Science, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine and Engineering and existing and
emerging interdisciplinary centers in the life sciences. Abundant
infrastructure support for structural biology exists, including advanced
imaging analysis and biophysical instrumentation available in
established core facilities at the Bindley Bioscience Center and the
Birck Nanotechnology Center in Discovery Park
(<a href="http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/">http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/</a>).</p>
<p>Applications should be submitted electronically to <strong><a href="https://hiring.science.purdue.edu/">https://hiring.science.purdue.edu/</a></strong>
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. The Department of Biological Sciences is committed to
advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort – scholarship,
instruction and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of
these areas in their cover letter, including past experience, current
activity 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 in the STEM
disciplines. Inquiries should be directed to <strong>Cynthia Stauffacher, Chair, Structural Biology Search Committee</strong> at <strong><a href="mailto:StructureSearch@bio.purdue.edu">StructureSearch@bio.purdue.edu</a></strong> or <strong>Structural
Biology Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue
University, 915 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054</strong>. Review of applications will begin <strong>December 15, 2015</strong> and continue until these positions are filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.</p>
<p align="center"><em>Purdue University is an EOE/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women,
individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.</em></p><p align="center"><em><br></em></p><p align="center"><em><br></em></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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