The Department of Biochemistry has the following faculty position available:

Faculty Position in Structural Biology

The DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS at Washington University School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the area of Structural Biology. Applicants at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be considered. The successful candidate will conduct independent research within a growing department that is broadly represented in quantitative studies of macromolecules, including X-ray and NMR studies of protein structure and dynamics, macromolecular interactions, mechanistic enzymology, and computational analyses and modeling (http://www.biochem.wustl.edu). Priority will be given to candidates using integrated approaches to the study of macromolecular structure and biological function(s). Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring research trainees is important.

 

Washington University has a highly interactive research environment with vigorous interdisciplinary graduate and medical scientist training programs. Selection of candidates will begin in November 2008. Minority and women scientists are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, selected reprints, a short summary of future research plans and the names of references electronically to structure-search@biochem.wustl.edu or else by mail to:

STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY SEARCH
Tom Ellenberger, Raymond H. Wittcoff Professor and Head
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
Washington University School of Medicine
660 S. Euclid Ave., Box 8231
St. Louis, MO 63110

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Faculty Position in Chemical Biology

 

The DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS at Washington University School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the area of chemical biology. Applications in two general areas will be considered; those using synthetic chemistry as a tool to probe biological systems (chemical genetics), and those developing computational methods relevant to the chemistry of biological processes. Example areas of research include the application of chemical or computational tools and insights to understanding the regulation of biochemical pathways and cellular physiology, the discovery of new therapeutic targets, and the study of basic mechanisms of biomolecular recognition and function. Applicants at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be considered. The successful candidate will combine synthetic and/or computational chemistry with a strong program in basic biological research. She/he will join a growing department that is broadly represented in experimental and computational studies of nucleic acid biology and metabolism, protein folding and aggregation, protease specificity and regulation, membrane structure and signal transduction, and bacterial physiology and pathogenesis (http://www.biochem.wustl.edu). The targeted growth of systems biology on both campuses of Washington University will provide additional opportunities for scientific interactions and collaborations. Candidates with computational interests may also wish to be affiliated with the Center for Computational Biology (http://www.ccb.wustl.edu/). In addition to a commitment to research, enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring young scientists is also important.

 

Washington University has a highly interactive research environment with vigorous interdisciplinary graduate and medical scientist training programs. Minority and women scientists are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, selected reprints, a short summary of future research plans and the names of references electronically to faculty-search@biochem.wustl.edu, or else by mail to:

 

FACULTY SEARCH
Tom Ellenberger, Raymond H. Wittcoff Professor and Head
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Box 8231
Washington University School of Medicine
660 S. Euclid Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110

Applications will be reviewed beginning in December, 2008 and the search will be closed on January 15, 2009 when interviews will commence.

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