Careers at Virginia Tech

The Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech invites applications from outstanding scientists for an academic-year, tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor in the broad area of macromolecular complexes. Individuals that utilize or develop cutting-edge experimental and/or computational tools to address important questions related to the regulation, structure, and function of protein and/or nucleic acid complexes are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department is highly collaborative and has research strengths in the areas of infectious disease, microbial physiology/biochemistry, molecular genetics, computer modeling/simulation, and drug design.

The Department of Biochemistry is housed within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, a Land Grant Institution with a diverse research portfolio. Virginia Tech provides excellent core services including mass spectrometry, genomics (both short- and long-read platforms), imaging & microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, advanced research computing, and the NSF-funded GlycoMIP user facility, a multi-million dollar, cutting-edge materials innovation platform.

The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program. As the Department currently mentors about 40 graduate students and 450 undergraduates, the candidate is also expected to contribute to graduate and/or undergraduate teaching and mentoring. All candidates must be fully committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment, functioning as an active and collegial member of the departmental and university community. The position is 70% Research and 30% Teaching. This position requires occasional travel to attend conferences.

The Department and University value diversity and strive to promote an inclusive learning and research environment that supports all students, faculty, and staff. We are particularly interested in applicants that identify with groups that are underrepresented in biochemistry fields and those who are otherwise marginalized.

How to Apply:
Applicants must apply online (https://listings.jobs.vt.edu, Job Card #531530), providing the following in PDF format: (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) statement of research interests (~ 3 pages), (iv) statement of teaching interests (~ 2 pages), (v) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement (~1 page) that is centered around approaches to eliminate the barriers and challenges minorities often face in higher education. Applicants should also include contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For further information about the position and the Department of Biochemistry, please visit www.biochem.vt.edu. For any questions specifically related to the position, please contact Kylie Allen, Search Committee Chair, at kdallen@vt.edu.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry or a related field and at least two years of relevant postdoctoral research experience by the appointment start date. Applicants must have the ability to work with a student body from diverse backgrounds and have a commitment and sensitivity to issues of diversity in the campus community.

Record of submitting grant applications; Experience teaching, mentoring, and/or advising students.

Regular

85,000-100,000

01/06/2025

Applicants must apply online (https://listings.jobs.vt.edu, use posting number 000000), providing the following in PDF format: (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) statement of research interests (~ 3 pages), (iv) statement of teaching interests (~ 2 pages), (v) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement (~1 page) that is centered around approaches to eliminate the barriers and challenges minorities often face in higher education. Applicants should also include contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For further information about the position and the Department of Biochemistry, please visit www.biochem.vt.edu. For any questions specifically related to the position, please contact Kylie Allen, Search Committee Chair, at kdallen@vt.edu.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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