Department of Biological Sciences
Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Molecular Biology.  The Department of Biological Sciences of Wright State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR.  Successful candidates must have a doctorate by time of appointment and sufficient research experience to develop a vibrant, extramurally funded research program in molecular biology.
        
A competitive start-up package will be tailored to the specific needs of the successful candidate.  Teaching responsibilities may include courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in cell/molecular biology and/or immunology.  Graduate programs include the inter-departmental Biomedical Sciences and Environmental Sciences Ph.D. programs, the Biological Sciences M.S. program, and the Microbiology and Immunology M.S. program.   The department has close ties with WSU’s Boonshoft School of Medicine.  Resources in support of research include genomics and proteomics facilities, a breadth of microscopy instrumentation (including confocal and DeltaVision microscopes for imaging of fixed and living cells), animal care facility, and numerous area research institutions, including Wright Patterson Air Force Base. 

WSU has nearly 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and the department graduates approximately 150 students per year.  More information on the university, the Department of Biological Sciences and its Graduate Programs, and the open faculty positions can be found at http://www.wright.edu/biology/department/jobopps.html .  Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to the Chair of the Molecular Biology Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435-0001.  Electronic applications can be sent to biology@wright.edu.  First consideration of applicants will begin April 21, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Wright State University is an EEOE.


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