Assistant Research Professor

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter, Florida, is seeking an Assistant Research Professor to work on Fundamental Questions in Cellular Neuroscience.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The primary role is that of a laboratory manager, responsible for planning and conducting neurobiological experiments in Drosophila, mice or cultured cells, as well as mentoring graduate students and undergraduate students.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD with more than 8 years of wet-bench research experience in molecular biology and genetics, and ideally some experience in electrophysiology and/or fluorescence imaging of live cells and tissues

Salary:

$70,000

College or Department:

Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention

Location:

John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2023-06-30

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please reference REQ15681 when applying for this position.

Preliminary email enquiries to Dr. Greg Macleod are welcome: macleodg@fau.edu This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents on FAU's Career Page.

Required Documents:

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names for three professional references.

Transcripts:

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.

Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.

Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented and diverse faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a diverse, welcoming, inclusive, and equitable campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:

Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711