Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in the area of Bioenergetics or Microbiology

Job title:

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in the area of Bioenergetics or Microbiology

Company

University of Cambridge

Job description

Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (depending on experience) in the area of Bioenergetics or Microbiology.All new faculty are assigned a mentoring committee that advises them on all aspects of setting up a successful research group. They also receive grant writing and submission support and can recruit from a diverse pool of PhD students from various programmes across the University. The appointment provides access to state of the art animal facilities and core facilities for imaging, proteomics, and genomics. The Department is part of the School of the Biological Sciences and we are closely associated with the Gurdon Institute, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, MRC Toxicology Unit and provide many opportunities for interactions with the broader Cambridge community.Key responsibilities are to develop and conduct a world-leading research programme; teaching undergraduates; advising postgraduate students and post-docs; and other duties associated with academic life. There is the opportunity to become a Fellow of a College.Applicants will have a PhD in a relevant subject area and show evidence of leading a successful research programme. Demonstrable, strong commitment to teaching and advising is desired. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity and all suitably qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We particularly encourage people from under-represented groups to apply.Applications must include the following: 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Teaching statement describing teaching approach and philosophy (1-2 pages) 4. Research Statement describing present and future research plans (1-3 pages) 5. A statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas (1 page) 6. Names and contact information of 3-5 references (three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been received).Click the ‘Apply’ button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.For an informal discussion please contact the Head of Department of Biochemistry, Professor Eric Miska: emailFor further assistance, please contact the Biochemistry HR team, email:Please quote reference PH44533 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Further information

Expected salary

£46485 – 58596 per year

Location

Cambridge

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:07:58 GMT

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