FACULTY POSITION
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
State University of New York
Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

We seek faculty candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The successful applicant will develop a well-funded research program addressing molecular mechanisms of disease that complements existing areas of strength in our department, including structural biology, metabolism, epigenetics, gene expression, genome stability and cellular dynamics. Faculty research programs are well supported by several state-of-the-art core facilties (https://www.upstate.edu/research/facilities). The applicant will also contribute to graduate and medical teaching. The position is fully state-supported with a guaranteed salary base, fringe benefits, and start-up funds. Further information about the department can be found at http://www.upstate.edu/biochem.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent, postdoctoral experience, and a strong publication record. Apply online at https://careers.upstate.edu to job #73835 and attach your curriculum vitae with a research statement (of up to three pages) consisting of a summary of accomplishments and description of future plans. Also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the attention of Michael S. Cosgrove, Ph.D., Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, at biochem@upstate.edu.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

At SUNY Upstate Medical University we strive to promote a professional environment that encourages varied perspectives from faculty members with diverse life experiences. A respect for diversity is one of our core values. We are committed to recruiting and supporting a rich community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We actively seek applications from women and members of underrepresented groups to contribute to the diversity of our university community in support of our teaching, research and clinical missions.