Position Overview

The University of Kansas seeks three Assistant Professors in the area of Genomics or Genome Biology in the Department of Molecular Biosciences to begin 08/18/2024.  These positions will be tenure-track, full-time, academic year appointments.

We are seeking applications from researchers working in any area of genome biology in any system, who use experimental, quantitative and/or computational approaches to address fundamental biological questions, and who will build on current strengths in the department. With these hires we seek to enhance both genome science research and genomics education and training at KU.

The Department of Molecular Biosciences (www.molecularbiosciences.ku.edu) provides a highly interactive, multi-disciplinary research environment that includes successful researchers in genetics and genomics, computational biology, cell and developmental biology, neurobiology, microbiology, biochemistry, and cancer biology. In addition, the University of Kansas has many excellent core research facilities that facilitate and enhance departmental research (www.research.ku.edu/ku-core-research-labs).

This cluster hire is made possible in part by the recent Genomics Research Rising award through the KU Office of Research to the KU Center for Genomics, a multidisciplinary center coalescing the strengths in genomics across several groups at KU (Molecular Biosciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology, Lifespan Institute, Engineering). The successful candidate will be integrated into the Center and benefit from the collegial, collaborative research environment the Center provides.

Requirements
Job Duties:
40% RESEARCH
1) Maintain an active and productive research program.
2) Secure external research funding.
3) Publish in scientific journals.
4) Present findings at professional conferences.

40% TEACHING
1) Teach undergraduate and graduate students in biology.
2) Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught.
3) Participate in the academic advising of graduate students.
4) Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, including serving as a dissertation/thesis advisor and professional mentor for students.

20% SERVICE
1) Serve on committees at the departmental, College, and/or University levels as the opportunities arise.
2) Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
3) Carry out professional service.

Required Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

For questions regarding this position please contact the search Chair:

Dr. Stuart Macdonald (sjmac@ku.edu)
Department of Molecular Biosciences
University of Kansas
1200 Sunnyside Avenue
4043 Haworth Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045

Additional Candidate Instruction

For more information and to apply online go to:  https://employment.ku.edu/academic/26379BR

A complete online application includes the following materials: (1) a cover letter that emphasizes synergy between your research program and ongoing research in our department/institution; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) research statement (limited to 3 pages); (4) statement of teaching/mentoring experience and philosophy (limited to 1 page); and (5) the names, email and contact information for three professional references.

In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application: