Tenure-track Faculty Position - Duke University School of Medicine
Tenure-track Faculty Position
(Assistant/Associate Professor)
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Duke University School of Medicine
Applicants are invited for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology in the Duke University School of Medicine. The department provides a focus for a vast range of research activities from genetic and genomic analysis using microbial, invertebrate, and mammalian systems, to viral, fungal, and bacterial pathogenesis. Current strengths in genetics in the department include recombination and repair, chromosome structure and function, sensory/behavioral genetics, developmental genetics, human genetics/genomics, and animal models of biology and disease.
We seek an individual who will develop an outstanding research program using vertebrate genetics to address a significant biological or disease-related question. The applicant should employ human genetics or any other vertebrate model genetic species. The facilities and start-up support provided by the Department are excellent. The development of multiple interdisciplinary programs at Duke University affords a rich environment for scientific interactions across the entire campus.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief description of research accomplishments, and a description of plans for future research (please limit to three pages). Interested applicants should submit application materials (cover letter, CV, statement of research accomplishments/interests and at least three references) for this job posting on AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7431.
Further inquiries may be directed to Kristin Thole at Kristin.thole@duke.edu.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is October 15, 2016.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.