The University of Missouri invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Biochemistry, which is a joint academic division within the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) and the School of Medicine (SOM). These faculty positions will be affiliated formally with either CAFNR and/or SOM, and responsibilities will include contributions to undergraduate, graduate and medical education. This is the first in a series of recruitments. We seek applications in our areas of interest including plant biochemistry, gene/genome regulation, gene delivery and transgenic technology, synthetic biology, medicinal biochemistry, structural biology and imaging, including development of new molecular markers and reporters. Related areas of research will also be considered.
Responsibilities
We seek dynamic individuals who will lead federally-funded research programs, contribute to undergraduate, graduate and/or medical education programs through instruction and research mentorship, and contribute to academic service on the campus and/or professionally.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate.
Preferred Qualifications
A record of research in an area that complements departmental strengths. Appropriate disciplines include agriculturally-relevant biochemistry for one position (plant or animal); biomedically-relevant biochemistry for the other. Applications for these positions at the Assistant Professor level are encouraged, but candidates at a higher level will considered if there is evidence of continuous extramural research funding, high impact publications and excellence in teaching and service expected of tenured faculty at a research-intensive university. A record of successful post-doctoral research; ability to communicate effectively in a research and educational setting; and evidence of past research collaborations or a willingness to work in related research areas.
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