What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - AI in the Molecular Life Sciences position at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
JOB TITLE
Assistant Professor - AI in the Molecular Life Sciences
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual with expertise in applying computational tools and artificial intelligence, alongside experimental approaches, to study molecular behavior relevant to the life sciences.
WPI is a diverse campus of learners passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a multidisciplinary program which offers degrees at both the undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate level (M.S. and Ph.D.). The Department is located at Gateway Park, a modern research hub, which offers excellent research infrastructure, including computational facilities. Research strengths include a focus on elucidating basic science at and proximal to cellular membranes, drug discovery, development of biomaterials and diagnostic tools as well as (bio)chemistry education. Faculty are regularly funded by the NIH, NSF, DOD, DOE and various corporate sponsors.
Applicants should have a strong background in cheminformatics, with experience in utilizing computer technology and AI to study molecular binding to targets, protein folding, structural analysis, and / or homology comparison. We are particularly interested in candidates who can apply these skills to solve complex problems in molecular science, including drug discovery. The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program leading to national and international recognition, to teach chemistry and / or biochemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, to participate in WPI's signature project-based curriculum, and to contribute to the operation and promotion of the department, university, and the profession.
WPI's reputation as a rigorous and innovative university rests on the shoulders of its faculty. A highly selective, private technological university and one of the nation's first, WPI believes that when great minds work together, great advances follow. At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low. Faculty members, students, and other partners work together on real-world projects and purposeful research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience. WPI is consistently ranked among the top 70 research institutions by US News & World Report. Located one hour west of Boston, the university's campus is in Worcester, Massachusetts, a thriving 21st century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation, particularly the areas of life sciences, health and pharmaceuticals. Applicants will have the opportunity to interface with WPI's newly launched program in Artificial Intelligence. WPI offers highly competitive salary and benefits.
Application Process : Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for three references.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but preference will be given to those received by December 1, 2024.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
