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Assistant Professor (tenure track) eukaryotic microbiology / microbiome
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Position Number: 5717388
Location: Cleveland, OH
Position Type: Science - Biology

The Department of Biology at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a tenure- track position at the Assistant Professor level to develop an independent research program within the Cell, Molecular, and Developmental group. The successful candidate is expected to develop an outstanding independent research program, and to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in cell, molecular, or developmental biology. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. We are particularly interested in an individual who has broad scientific interests or training and leverages experimental and computational approaches in an integrative framework to ask fundamental questions in eukaryotic microbiology, especially environment/microbiome interactions or host/microbiome interactions.

The CWRU Department of Biology has strong research programs across the breadth of biology, including cell, molecular and developmental biology, genetics, ecology and evolution, and neuroethology. We have close ties to interdisciplinary collaborators within the university including the CWRU School of Medicine, CWRU College of Engineering, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Case Western Reserve University is a private university located in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to on-campus facilities, CWRU owns and operates University Farms, a 389-acre property that includes laboratory and greenhouse facilities, and has an affiliation agreement supporting research and teaching with The Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Cleveland is home to a world-class orchestra and art museum, several award-winning restaurants, and three major league sports teams. CWRU is committed to our relationships with world-class health care, cultural, educational, and scientific institutions in its University Circle neighborhood and across greater Cleveland.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience in biology or another relevant field.

Application Instructions

Candidates can apply to this position via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/155519. Application materials should include 1 CV, 1 cover letter, 1 research statement, 1 teaching statement, 3 confidential letters of recommendation, and at least 2 publications. Applications should be received by November 18, 2024 to receive full consideration. In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and World Class Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Case Western Reserve University strives to maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics.

Case Western Reserve provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.