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Faculty Positions Available
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY The Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, in conjunction with the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, at Cornell University is searching for a tenure-track faculty member at the level of Assistant Professor. Cornell recently established and endowed the Weill Institute (www.icmb.cornell.edu) as part of its New Life Science Initiative. The Institute will consist of 13 faculty (currently 7) as the core component in a $160M new research building, designed by renowned architect Richard Meier. Dr. Scott Emr relocated to Cornell in 2007 as the founding Director of the Institute. The goal of the Institute is to build a vibrant center of scientific excellence in basic biology integrated with existing outstanding programs in chemistry and chemical biology, physics, computational biology and engineering. All Institute faculty are physically located in Weill Hall, but with full appointments in academic departments, to which they contribute teaching and service. The selected candidate for this position will be appointed in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB; www.chem.cornell.edu) and be a member of the Institute, and must have interests and expertise consistent with both positions. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in chemistry and/or chemical biology with research that addresses fundamental questions in molecular cell biology (e.g. cell cycle, signaling, membrane traffic, cytoskeleton, etc.). Candidates exploiting specialized approaches, for example: chemical synthesis, structural biology, novel cellular probes, or high-resolution microscopy, will also be considered. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (highlighting 3-5 publications with title and abstract), a research plan (2-3 pages), and a statement of teaching interests. The cover letter should indicate how the applicant fits the interests of CCB and the Institute. These materials and three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Chemical Biology Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Baker Laboratory, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853-1301. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009; the closing date is January 31, 2010. However, applications from exceptional candidates will be considered after the closing date until the position is filled. Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Cornell University has established and endowed a new Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, www.icmb.cornell.edu.The Institute will consist of 12 faculty (currently 7 faculty in the Institute) as the core component in a $160M new research building, designed by renowned architect Richard Meier. Dr. Scott Emr relocated to Cornell in 2007 as the founding Director of the Institute. The goal of the Institute is to build a vibrant center of scientific excellence in basic biology integrated with existing outstanding programs in chemistry and chemical biology, physics, computational biology and engineering. All Institute faculty are physically located in Weill Hall, but with full appointments in academic departments, to which they contribute teaching and service. A tenure-track faculty position is available in the department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), www.bme.cornell.edu. BME is a new department, located in Weill Hall, currently with 14 faculty, which was formed to act as an intellectual bridge between engineering and the physical sciences and biology and medicine. The mission of the department is to do research and to educate students to understand the human body as an integrated system through quantitative, multiscale analysis linking molecular biology to cellular biology to tissue/organ physiology and ultimately to the response of physiological systems. The selected candidate will be appointed in both BME and the Institute, and must have interests and expertise consistent with both appointments. Priority will be given to applicants trained in cell/molecular biology and engineering or the physical sciences who are using joint experimental/computational approaches to quantitatively address a fundamental question in molecular or cell biology (e.g. cell cycle, signaling, etc.) related to human health. Candidates whose research includes the use and development of instrumentation are also encouraged to apply. Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities and genders. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. Cornell also seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples through a Dual Career program and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual-career searches. Visit http://www.upstatenyherc.org to see positions available in higher education in the Upstate New York area. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (highlighting 3-5 publications with title and abstract), a research plan (2-3 pages), and a statement of teaching interests. Personal statements summarizing teaching experience, leadership efforts, and contributions to diversity are encouraged. All materials should be submitted electronically to https://fastbme.ece.cornell.edu. In addition, applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same web site concurrent with the other application materials. The committee will evaluate completed applications received by November 30, 2009, with later applications being considered until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Dianna Marsh, Institute manager, at dmm20@cornell.edu. Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.
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