Assistant/Associate Professor - Computational Biochemistry/ Biology

Position Information

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The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas ( UNT), a Research 1 (R1) Carnegie classification university with over 47,000 students, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Computational Biochemistry/Biology with an emphasis on the application of computational approaches, such as deep and machine learning, for studying protein function and evolution, molecular recognition, novel therapeutic and immunological target development. This position will add to the overall push on campus in the area of computational science and predictive modeling for application to biological systems. The successful candidate will use modern approaches in Computational Biochemistry/Biology and have the skills to work independently as well as in collaborative groups. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain external funding to support a vibrant research program in their discipline, engage in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and effectively teach undergraduate courses in subjects such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Immunology, and graduate level courses in their area of expertise (Computational Biochemistry/Biology). The faculty member is also expected to participate in relevant regional, national, and international research communities within their disciplines.

The successful candidate will have access to high-performance computing systems through the Texas Advanced Computing Center ( TACC: https://research.unt.edu/research-services/research-computing), interact with diverse faculty, staff, and students within and between departments at UNT, including members from the Advanced Environmental Research Institute ( AERI: http://aeri.unt.edu) and the BioDiscovery Institute ( BDI: http://bdi.unt.edu), contributing to a strong tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative research at UNT. The faculty member will have an interest in and will participate in our growing undergraduate ( https://biology.unt.edu/undergraduate-programs) and graduate ( http://biology.unt.edu/graduate-programs) degree programs and is expected to help foster student growth along with other faculty members through instruction and research. In addition to this position in Computational Biochemistry/Biology, the Department of Biological Sciences at UNT is growing its faculty with new searches in Immunology, Epigenetics, and Microbiology, which complement recent hires in Neurobiology, Invertebrate Biology, Systems Biology, Biochemistry, and Cell Biology.

The successful candidate will have earned a doctoral degree in Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or related field, with significant postdoctoral experience in Computational Biochemistry/Biology.

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Posting Detail Information

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of names and contact information for three references, a statement of current research interests and future trajectories (2-page limit), sample publications (up to 3 PDFs), and a statement on teaching philosophy (1 page). For questions, contact Dr. Ana Paula Alonso (Anapaula.Alonso@unt.edu), search committee chair.