| Job Summary: |
The Department of Biochemistry (https://biochem.wisc.edu/) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a new faculty position to build on its strength in biochemical research. This position is central to our multi-year hiring plan in the broad topic areas of in vivo biochemistry, imaging, and complex biosystems. The successful applicant will be expected to create an ambitious, internationally recognized, well-funded research programs while furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sciences.
The Department provides outstanding support and a stimulating research environment within the highly collaborative research community at UW-Madison. The successful applicant will join a dynamic faculty with broad interests in the biochemical sciences, including but not limited to nucleic acids, systems and synthetic biology, and chemical biology. The scientific environment at UW-Madison is enhanced by state-of-the-art facilities for high-throughput sequencing, computation, microscopy, cryo-EM, NMR, mass spectrometry, crystallography, animal care, and small-molecule screening.
The position is an academic (9-month) tenure-track (junior) or tenured (mid-career or senior) faculty position. It carries a commitment to the three important functions of instruction, research, and outreach, as well as professional and university service as appropriate to faculty rank.
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| Responsibilities: |
Principle duties to include:
1) Build an ambitious and independent, imaginative research program that complements the Department's strengths in cutting-edge biochemical research.
2) Interact effectively with colleagues within the department and across campus.
3) Teach in the UW-Biochemistry undergraduate and graduate curriculum. Provide support for education within graduate programs.
4) Contribute to programs aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department and university. Promote an inclusive and diverse climate within our campus and associated communities.
5) Contribute to faculty governance and participate in outreach through university and professional service.
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| Institutional Statement on Diversity: |
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
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| Education: |
Required
Terminal Degree
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Biochemistry or related field.
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| Qualifications: |
We are searching for exceptional, collaborative scientists performing research at the emerging frontiers of biochemistry. This faculty position is a tenure-track (junior) or tenured (mid-career or senior) position.
We seek faculty who actively engage in promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion; innovative teaching; cutting-edge research; and service. Candidates who can contribute to these goals are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas. Candidates for a tenured position must possess a sustained record of professional achievement as indicated by outstanding research and publications, teaching, and other activities.
Viable candidates will demonstrate a record of or potential for 1) individual and collaborative extramural grantsmanship with publications in impactful journals; 2) teaching and educational support; and 3) contribution to outreach, extension and service functions of the Department, College, University and professional societies.
We encourage applicants of any rank. At the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, the candidate's qualifications must be sufficient to meet the requirements for tenure in the Department of Biochemistry, in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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| COVID-19 Considerations: |
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
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| Work Type: |
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
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| Appointment Type, Duration: |
Ongoing/Renewable
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| Anticipated Begin Date: |
AUGUST 21, 2023
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| Salary: |
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Salary and a start-up package will be commensurate with the rank and experience of the successful candidate.
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| Additional Information: |
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
UW-Madison is seeking a diverse set of faculty candidates who will deepen our campus' interdisciplinary research strength in key areas of current and future research promise, as well as faculty candidates who will approach their work in a manner that advances our commitment to research excellence.
The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty and staff.
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| How to Apply: |
Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 263385. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered.
Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
Applicants should upload the following information as a single pdf document:
1) a cover letter addressed to search chair, Dr. Aaron Hoskins, detailing your interest in and relevant experience for this position (1-page);
2) a current curriculum vitae (CV);
3) a diversity statement describing your past contributions and experiences with diversity in your prior work and your potential to support our commitment to diversity (1 page);
4) a research statement describing your research experience and interests with a description of current and planned research (3-5 pages);
5) a teaching statement describing your teaching beliefs and practices (1 page);
In addition, contact information for three references will be requested at the time of application and references will be contacted to submit a letter of recommendation.
We advise that applicants notify potential letter-writers in advance that letters will be required to the department by November 1, 2022, if the candidate is advanced to the next round of screening.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 15, 2022, however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Applicants can find relevant information about the Department of Biochemistry at
https://biochem.wisc.edu/
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| Contact: |
Veronica Pierce
vpierce2@wisc.edu
608-890-4702
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
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