Synthetic Biology Faculty (Department of Nanoscience)

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Company: University of North Carolina

Location: Greensboro, NC 27406

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number
998926

Functional Title
Synthetic Biology Faculty (Department of Nanoscience)

Position Type
Tenure Stream

Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Nanoscience Department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks to hire a tenure track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in support of its concentration in synthetic biology to its PhD and MS programs. The Department of Nanoscience is a dynamic and transdisciplinary department that is graduate-only and research-intensive. The Department of Nanoscience offers several graduate degree programs including Ph.D.'s in Nanoscience with concentrations in Advanced Materials and Synthetic Biology; a thesis-based MS; and a Professional MS in collaboration with the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The department is located within the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, an institution joined at the Dean level between the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University.

Position Summary

We encourage all qualified candidates in synthetic biology to apply. Of particular interest are those whose research programs will focus on metabolic engineering/bioprocess engineering, tissue engineering, synthetic cell or bioprinting; however, all strong applicants working in the field of synthetic biology broadly defined will be considered. New faculty will be expected to develop an externally supported research program, teach effectively at the graduate level, collaborate with researchers in the Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering as well as with researchers in their field, and participate in Departmental and University service activities, with opportunities at the Joint School to engage in entrepreneurial activities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Qualified applicants will have earned a PhD in a relevant science discipline such as biomedical engineering, bioengineering, molecular biology, or microbiology, and have at least two years of postdoctoral training.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Competitive candidates will have an excellent record of research as demonstrated by their publication record and exhibit great promise of extramural funding or have an established record of extramural funding.
  • New faculty will be expected to develop an externally supported research program, teach effectively at the graduate level, collaborate with researchers in the Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering as well as with researchers in their field, and participate in Departmental and University service activities, with opportunities at the Joint School to engage in entrepreneurial activities.


Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department
Dean's Office - NN - 13201

Job Open Date
09/19/2024

For Best Consideration Date
12/01/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

FTE
1.000

Type of Appointment
Permanent

Time Limited Duration

Number of Months per Year
9

FLSA

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