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Faculty Position in the Markey Center for Structural Biology Department of Biological Sciences Purdue University
The Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Structural Biology associated with the Lucille P. Markey Center for Structural Biology (http://www-structure.bio.purdue.edu/). Potential areas of research interest include but are not limited to structural biology of viruses, bacterial pathogens, and membrane proteins.
Purdue University and the Department of Biological Sciences (http://www.bio.purdue.edu/) are committed to expanding structural biology research and exploiting state-of-the-art laboratories in the new Hockmeyer Hall of Structural Biology, expected to be completed in the fall of 2009. The successful candidate will utilize the outstanding, staffed facilities for X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, and electron microscopy, including electron tomography, and will have opportunities to interact with colleagues in many disciplines and interdisciplinary centers. Advanced imaging analysis and other biophysical instrumentation are available at the neighboring Bindley Bioscience Center and the Birck Nanotechnology Center (http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/).
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in an appropriate discipline and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience. We expect to fill academic year appointments at the Assistant Professor level, but appointments at the Associate Professor level will be considered. Applications must be submitted electronically using the link found at (https://hiring.science.purdue.edu/hiring/login) as a PDF file that includes a detailed curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees, a 2 - 3 page summary of research interests, and a one page statement of teaching experience and interests. Inquiries can be emailed to search@bio.purdue.edu or should be directed to Structural Biology Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, 915 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
Purdue University in an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.