Assistant Professor in Structural Biology and Biochemistry, Department of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

Position overview

Salary range : The salary range for this position is $87,100 - $113,100. See Professor and Professor of Teaching Series - Academic Year Regular Scales . "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date : October 31, 2024

Most recent review date : Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Friday, Feb 28, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences at UC Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Structural Biology and Biochemistry with a focus on spectroscopic (e.g., XAS, EPR, NMR, and DNP) and / or computational approaches (e.g., QM / MM, DFT) to investigate enzymatic systems, preferably containing metallocenters. However, qualified candidates in all areas of Enzymatic Structural Biology and Biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., or M.D. or equivalent degree. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent and internationally recognized research program and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants will be evaluated based on their curriculum vitae, a 3-page outline of future research plans, a 1-page teaching statement, and a 1-page statement that addresses past and / or potential activities contributing to inclusive excellence. Candidates should provide contact details for 3 references. Letters will be requested for candidates under serious consideration only. The Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences offers a collegial environment where collaborative activities are valued. Research plans that identify synergistic connections with existing UC Irvine research programs are encouraged.

Electronic submission instructions can be found at : https : / / recruit.ap.UCI.edu / help / applicants / filling_out_application . This same URL can be used for uploading reference letters separately. Please see the URL : https : / / recruit.ap.UCI.edu / apply#school-of-biological-sciences for application instructions under "Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry." Review of applications will begin 30 days from the initial date of posting and the recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

Biological Sciences at UC Irvine is a vibrant, supportive, and collaborative community of scholars. Our faculty include six Fellows of the National Academy of Sciences, seven of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and two of the Royal Society. UC Irvine is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These federal designations align with UC Irvine's aspiration to be a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence. UC Irvine is a top ten public research university that excels at improving outcomes for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and, consequently, has consistently been ranked as the best university in the nation in promoting upward mobility of its graduates. Biological Sciences at UC Irvine is highly interdisciplinary with many connections to the Schools of Medicine, Physical Sciences, Information and Computer Sciences, and Engineering including the Center for Complex Biological Systems.

Criteria for the research, teaching, and diversity statements are provided below.

Research Statement (3 pages).

This statement should :

• Detail the candidate's specific area of expertise, with a description of their contributions to the field.
• Provide a detailed plan of their future independent research program, and how this program will be leveraged to obtain extramural funding.
• Indicate how the candidate's research program will synergize with the research environment at UC Irvine, highlighting potential collaborations within and beyond the department.

Teaching Statement (1 page).

This statement should :

Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement (1 page).

Guidance on writing an inclusive excellence activities statement is available at :

https : / / ap.uci.edu / faculty / guidance / ieactivities /

Describe your actions to support and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in service, teaching, or research / creative activity (be as succinct as possible). Applicants will be evaluated on their required statements of their contribution to inclusive excellence, describing the specific actions you have taken, and plan to take in the future, to support and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in service, teaching, or research / creative activity.

This statement should :

School : Dunlop School of Biological Sciences : http : / / www.bio.uci.edu /

Department : https : / / mbb.bio.uci.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

required at time of application)

All applicants with a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent at the time of application meet the basic qualifications.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .

Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and / or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence . See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement .

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application : Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Reference requirements

Apply link : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09353

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA

Salary : $87,100 - $113,100