Assistant profesor position in microbial biophysics

Yale University – Microbial biophysics The multidisciplinary MICROBIAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE, a cornerstone of Yale’s new West Campus research enterprise, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to commence 1 July 2015. The position will have a primary appointment in the Department of MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS AND BIOCHEMISTRY within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. We seek candidates with a strong background in quantitative microbiology, working at the interface of physics and biology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics, engineering, mathematics or biology and a record of outstanding research that demonstrates originality in addressing significant questions in the broad area of microbial sciences. We expect that the successful candidate will establish an active research group, be an interactive member of the faculty, participate in interdisciplinary research and training, and engage in regular graduate and undergraduate teaching. Communication skills conducive to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are necessary. We seek applications from candidates studying any microbes (viruses, bacteria, archaea or eukaryotic microorganisms), and using any experimental or computational approach. Applicants should create a profile at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4517 and upload a state ment of research plans (2-3 pages), curriculum vitae, and up to five reprints of published work(s). Applicants should also arrange for three references to upload their letters of recommendation. The review of applications will begin on 15 October 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, contact Kelly Locke at kelly.locke@yale.edu or Microbial Sciences Institute P.O. Box 27389 West Haven, CT 06516-7390. Yale University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its faculty, students, and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, underrepresented minorities and protected veterans