College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Biochemistry

Assistant/Associate Professor (070240)

Position Description:
The Department of Biochemistry, University of Missouri-Columbia, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position from scientists applying biochemical and molecular approaches to the study of fundamental biological processes related to health and disease.

Responsibilities/Duties:
We are particularly interested individuals that would complement existing research strengths in neuroscience, inflammation, radiopharmaceuticals, cardiovascular disease and cancer. The University is noted for interdisciplinary research programs including a multidisciplinary Life Sciences Center, a NIH-supported Imaging Center that utilizes a productive institutional nuclear reactor and a new International Institute for Nano and Molecular Medicine.

Qualifications:
Position qualifications include a Ph.D. in biochemistry or a related field or an M.D., and postdoctoral experience. Successful applicants will have or develop an outstanding research program and contribute to Departmental teaching activities.

Application Procedure:
Submit a curriculum vitae and descriptions of current and planned research activities, and have three letters of reference sent to:

Chair Biochemistry Search Committee
Department of Biochemistry
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO, 65211
Electronic Submission to: biochemsearch@missouri.edu is encouraged.

Review of applications will begin October, 31, 2007

The University of Missouri-Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To request ADA accommodations, please contact our ADA coordinator. (V/TTY).

Date Posted:
September 21, 2007