The Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine seeks a qualified candidate to fill a faculty position at the rank of Instructor (non-tenure track).
Responsibilities And Duties
The candidate will be expected to perform cell physiological experiments to investigate the molecular mechanism of membrane protein-related diseases. The successful candidate needs to have excellent problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills to assist the laboratory management as well as mentoring junior lab members. (1) The successful candidate will analyze complex proteomics data. The candidate will have multi-year hands-on experience and deep knowledge of quantitative proteomics. (2) The candidate will carry out cell biological experiments (immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation and immunofluorescence). (3) The candidate needs to have experience in instrumental analysis, such as HPLC and fluorescence plate reader and to develop appropriate analytical assays as needed. (4) The candidate will generate study proposals and protocols and effectively schedule studies. (5) The candidate will summarize results and write manuscripts. (6) The candidate is expected to apply for extramural funding.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Microbiology, or related discipline, with (1) at least three years of postdoctoral experience; (2) expertise in high-throughput data analysis; (3) at least 3 years of experience of proteomics and genetics; (4) a strong record of scholarly activity evidenced by high impact publications.
How To Apply
Review of Applicants will begin immediately. Interested parties should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a diversity statement, and three letters of recommendation to mxs86@case.edu.
Applicants are also asked to submit a statement explaining how their research, teaching, and/or service have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusion within their scholarly field(s) and/or how their individual and/or collaborative efforts have promoted structural justice inside and outside institutions of higher learning. This statement should also reflect on the ways in which the candidate’s continued efforts will foster a culture of diversity, pluralism, and individual difference at Case Western Reserve University into the future.
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