The Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Center for Synthetic Biology. Applicants should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience in a field related to synthetic biology and should have research plans that apply synthetic biological approaches to biomedical goals. Northwestern University has recently started the Center for Synthetic Biology as a university-wide initiative to formalize and grow Synthetic Biology as a research theme. Northwestern University offers superb start-up packages with collegial and collaborative scientific environment that is rich with core facilities, robust cross-disciplinary graduate training programs, and diverse expertise.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. and/or a M.D. degree and postdoctoral experience. Salary is commensurate with experience. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Start date will be within the 2017-2018 academic year. Applications will be considered as received and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit by email (as a single PDF) a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of research experience, and future plans along with names and contact information for three references to:
Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL 60611