University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Molecular, Cell and Cancer Biology
Position ID:
Position Title:
Tenure Track Faculty Position
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
2025/08/29 11:59PM
(posted 2024/08/12, listed until 2025/08/29)
(posted 2024/08/12, listed until 2025/08/29)Position Description:
Position Description
The Genome Integrity Program at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School invites applications for a TENURE-TRACK faculty position. Our Program comprises interdepartmental basic scientists dedicated to advancing our understanding of genome stability and its implications for human health. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses fundamental questions in DNA replication, repair, recombination, chromosome segregation, and the cellular responses to DNA damage. As part of our commitment to fostering cutting-edge research, the Program is establishing a state-of-the-art Genome Integrity Core Facility with a dedicated director, enhancing our ability to support high-quality, interdisciplinary research. This core facility will complement extensive campus-wide core facilities, including deep sequencing, proteomics, structural biology and Cryo-EM, genotyping, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, digital imaging/confocal microscopy, genomics/bioinformatics, transgenic/knockout mice, and mouse metabolic phenotyping. The position offers highly competitive start-up funds, laboratory space, and salary. We seek an individual with an outstanding research track record and a commitment to contributing to a collaborative and dynamic research environment. The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of researchers committed to understanding the molecular mechanisms underpinning genome integrity and leveraging these insights to address human diseases. For more information about the Genome Integrity Program and our events, please visit our https://www.umassmed.edu/genomeintegrity/ Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Chan recognizes the added value of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Lazare Medical Research Building
364 Plantation Street
Worcester, MA 01605
364 Plantation Street
Worcester, MA 01605