Dear Phenix community,
An *Assistant Professor position in microbiology or biochemistry* (Position
# 22809) is currently open in the Department of Microbiology, University of
Manitoba, Canada. Structural biology (protein X-ray crystallography) is a
key strength of our Department and so applicants with such a background are
encouraged to apply. Please see the ad below for details. *For further
information contact the Search Committee Chair >. The closing date for receipt of
applications is Friday, January 6, 2017*
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The Department of Microbiology invites applications for a full-time
tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, commencing July 1,
2017, or on a date hing and research. Outstanding candidates in any area
of Microbiology or Biochemistry will be considered, with particular
emphasis on candidates who will complement or extend the department’s
strengths. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and preferably
post-doctoral experience or industry experience or other distinguishing
attributes in host-microbe interactions, antibiotic resistance and drug
discovery, structural biology, protein and membrane biochemistry, systems
microbiology, and industrial and applied microbiology, or a related
field. Duties will involve research, including the establishment of an
externally funded research program, undergraduate teaching, graduate
teaching and supervision, and service-related activities. The successful
candidate will have a track record of high quality scholarly research
leading to peer assessed publications; will either have, or demonstrate the
potential to establish, an independent, innovative, scholarly, externally
fundable research program; will have demonstrated strength in or strong
potential for outstanding teaching contributions; and will exhibit evidence
of the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Salary will be
commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To enhance our department and create role models for a diverse population
of students, we particularly invite application from those who can support
and enhance our diversity, including women, Indigenous peoples, other
visible minorities, and those committed to a diverse environment.
The Department currently has twelve full time tenured and tenure track
faculty members and three Instructors, and offers a full range of both
undergraduate and graduate programs in Microbiology and Biochemistry. The
Department has a well-established and equipped research facility, including
X-ray crystallography and large scale mammalian and prokaryotic cell
culture facilities, as well as access to state of the art light microscopy,
electron microscopy, and small angle x‑ray scattering instrumentation, and
is supported by strong research links with other University of
Manitoba departments including Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physics,
Biosystems Engineering, Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, and Plant
Science and with the National Microbiology Laboratory of the Public Health
Agency of Canada in Winnipeg. Further information about the Department can
be obtained from . Winnipeg is
the largest city in the Province of Manitoba. The city has a rich
cultural environment, including symphony, opera, dance, theatre, and ethnic
festivals and professional hockey and football. The region provides ample
opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons. Learn more about
Winnipeg at .
The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity
within its community and especially welcomes applications from women,
members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with
disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others
who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens
and permanent residents will be given priority.
*Applications including a curriculum vitae, a description of teaching
philosophy, a summary of research interests, a three page research plan and
contact information for three references should be sent to
> (a single PDF
file is preferred). Please ensure to specify position number 22809 in the
application. For further information contact the Search Committee Chair at
>. The closing
date for receipt of applications is Friday, January 6, 2017.*
Application materials,
including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance
with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please note
that curricula vitae may be provided to participating members of the search
process.
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Brian
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Brian Mark, MSc, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Microbiology
& Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics
Mailing/Courier address:
Department of Microbiology
Rm 213 Buller Building
University of Manitoba
45 Chancellor's Circle
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CANADA R3T 2N2
Phone (204) 480-1430
Fax (204) 474-7603
Web: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~bmark/Welcome.html
Cheers
Nigel
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Nigel W. Moriarty
Building 33R0349, Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, CA 94720-8235
Phone : 510-486-5709 Email : [email protected]
Fax : 510-486-5909 Web : CCI.LBL.gov
