Job Overview

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to nearly 48,000 students, about 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children?s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine?s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

The department of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences is recruiting to fill an open position at the Assistant Professor rank.

The first focus area is aimed at investigating molecular mechanisms of biomolecules using a combination of structural and functional methodologies. The Department is highly motivated to recruit individuals with a primary expertise in Cryo-electron microscopy and whose program will be aligned with the department?s three pillars of research. Resources include a state-of-the-art Cryo-EM facility with a designated sample preparation room, Talos L120C TEM, and Glacios cryo-TEM, along with extensive computational resources supported by the Center for Advanced Research Computing (ARC). In addition, the Department is home to outstanding resources for protein expression, purification, and biophysical characterization (e.g. AUC, ITC, CD, and DLS). The recruit will join an existing core of structural biologists with expertise in mentoring junior faculty and be expected to secure extramural funds and maintain a vibrant and innovative research program using Cryo-EM methodology.

The second focus area is aimed at investigating molecular mechanisms of biomolecules using a combination of molecular and cellular approaches. The Department is highly motivated to recruit individuals with a primary expertise in cellular signaling as it relates to human health. It is anticipated that these individuals will synergize with current faculty in areas including but not limited to viral/bacterial pathogenesis, regenerative medicine, neuroscience, inflammation, structural biology, and protein folding disorders. The recruit will join an existing core of molecular and cellular biologists with expertise in mentoring junior faculty and will be expected to secure extramural funds and maintain a vibrant and innovative research program using modern cutting-edge approaches. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

• Conducting and publishing research results in the areas of biochemistry, microbiology or immunology.
• Supervision of graduate students and postdocs in research.
• Teaching of biochemistry, microbiology, or immunology to graduate students, undergraduate students, and medical students in a classroom setting.
• Will initially be expected to serve on departmental and College committees with the expectation that as their research program matures they will also serve on University and National committees, such as NIH study sections and journal editorial boards.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.

Required Experience

At least two years of relevant research experience as a postdoctoral fellow.

Additional Information

• The candidates will find that there is a supportive environment in the department and college that provides career and scientific mentoring. The College supports several opportunities for internal grant awards, grant pre-review, recognition of research excellence, and social and scientific forums over the academic year. We seek candidates who will address fundamental basic science questions at the molecular level as they relate to human health and will synergize with current faculty and the Department?s research pillars. College investment in core infrastructure provides the faculty with a variety of up-to-date core facilities with access to instrumentation and technical expertise to enrich their programs. The number 1 ranked Children?s Hospital in the country, Cincinnati Children?s Hospital Medical Center, is across the street and there is a strong historical record of close collaborations among researchers of the two Institutions, and the sharing of top-of-the-line core facilities. (lists of cores available at UC https://www.med.uc.edu/research/core and at CCHMC https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/search/shared-facilities)
• Please visit our websites at www.molgen.uc.edu and www.med.uc.edu/research for more information.

Application Process

• Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.
• Please complete an online application.  Applications should include:
  • The candidate's CV.
  • Names of three (3) potential references.
  • Description of research interests.
  • Please use the Additional Documents option as needed for these documents.