Junior and Senior Faculty Positions Department of Biochemistry and Redox Biology - Posting No. 1583
Date Posted
August 05, 2009
Employer
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Location
Lincoln, NE
Job Description
The Department of Biochemistry is currently expanding its faculty in fundamental biomedical research
and invites nominations and applications for three tenure-leading positions. These academic-year, state funded appointments are part of the strategic plans of UNL and the Institute of Agriculture and
Natural Resources directed to strengthen the molecular life sciences. These positions are housed in
the George W. Beadle Center, which includes state-of-the-art core facilities in proteomics and
metabolomics, genomics, crystallography, bioimaging, flow cytometry, bioinformatics, biophysical
spectroscopy, and trace element analysis. It is expected that all three investigators will have or
establish nationally recognized and extramurally funded research programs and contribute to the
undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the Department of Biochemistry.
Redox Biochemistry (#090428) – This position, with an open academic rank, is in redox biology with
preference given to investigators addressing gene regulation, disease pathophysiology, redox-active
trace elements, metabolism, proteomics and metabolomics, or microbial pathogenesis. The Department
is interested in highly qualified individuals applying for this position at the Assistant Professor level;
those applying at the Associate and Full Professor levels are expected to have a nationally recognized
and externally supported research program and a minimum of three years experience teaching and/or
mentoring students and/or research staff.
Molecular Genetics and Biological Chemistry (#090430) – This position, with preference for
individuals at the Assistant Professor level, is in the broad areas of molecular genetics, biological
chemistry, and signal transduction, with particular consideration given to investigators using systems
biology approaches to study complex diseases including cancer, infectious disease or metabolic
disease.
Proteomics/Metabolomics Mass Spectrometry (#090431) – This position, at the Assistant Professor
level in conjunction with Redox Biology Center, an NIH-supported Center of Biomedical Research
Excellence (CoBRE), is in the area of redox proteomics/metabolomics. Preference will be given to
applicants employing advanced mass spectrometry techniques for analyzing modified proteins and
metabolites and shotgun proteomics.
Job Qualifications
A PhD (or equivalent) in biochemistry or related field and two years postdoctoral experience (or
equivalent) is required for all three positions. Each position comes with highly competitive start-up
packages. Lincoln Nebraska boasts an outstanding quality of life that includes fine culinary and artistic
treasures, a budding live music scene and numerous parks, golf courses and bike trails. In 2008,
WebMD reported that Lincoln was the healthiest city in the United States.
To learn more about the University of Nebraska, the Biochemistry Department and the Redox Biology
Center, visit http://biochem.unl.edu. Applicants should go to http://employment.unl.edu, search for the
requisition number, complete the Faculty Academic/Administrative Information form, attach a letter of
application, Curriculum Vitae, a succinct statement of research, and statement of teaching interests.
Applicants must arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to: Search
Committee, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska, N200 Beadle Center, Lincoln, NE
68588-0664, USA or by e-mail to biochemistrysearch@unl.edu. Review of applications will begin on
September 14, 2009 and continue until the positions are filled or the searches are closed. The
University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program,
and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, worklife balance, and dual careers.
Salary
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Contact Information
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N200 George W. Beadle Center
PO Box 880664
Lincoln, NE 68588-0664
Phone - 402-472-2932
Fax - 402-472-7842
Cell Phone - Not Available
Email - biochemistrysearch@unl.edu
Website - hhtp://employment.unl.edu