Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
University of California Irvine
United States

Application Window

The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences at UC Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Structural Biology and Biochemistry with a focus on spectroscopic (e.g., XAS, EPR, NMR, and DNP) and/or computational approaches (e.g., QM/MM, DFT) to investigate enzymatic systems, preferably containing metallocenters. However, qualified candidates in all areas of Enzymatic Structural Biology and Biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., or M.D. or equivalent degree. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent and internationally recognized research program and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants will be evaluated based on their curriculum vitae, a 3-page outline of future research plans, a 1-page teaching statement, and a 1-page statement that addresses past and/or potential activities contributing to inclusive excellence. Candidates should provide contact details for 3 references. Letters will be requested for candidates under serious consideration only. The Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences offers a collegial environment where collaborative activities are valued. Research plans that identify synergistic connections with existing UC Irvine research programs are encouraged.

Electronic submission instructions can be found at: https://recruit.ap.UCI.edu/help/applicants/filling_out_application. This same URL can be used for uploading reference letters separately. Please see the URL: https://recruit.ap.UCI.edu/apply#school-of-biological-sciences for application instructions under “Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.” Review of applications will begin 30 days from the initial date of posting and the recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

Biological Sciences at UC Irvine is a vibrant, supportive, and collaborative community of scholars. Our faculty include six Fellows of the National Academy of Sciences, seven of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and two of the Royal Society. UC Irvine is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These federal designations align with UC Irvine’s aspiration to be a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence. UC Irvine is a top ten public research university that excels at improving outcomes for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and, consequently, has consistently been ranked as the best university in the nation in promoting upward mobility of its graduates. Biological Sciences at UC Irvine is highly interdisciplinary with many connections to the Schools of Medicine, Physical Sciences, Information and Computer Sciences, and Engineering including the Center for Complex Biological Systems.

Criteria for the research, teaching, and diversity statements are provided below.

Research Statement (3 pages).
This statement should:

1. Detail the candidate’s specific area of expertise, with a description of their contributions to the field.
2. Provide a detailed plan of their future independent research program, and how this program will be leveraged to obtain extramural funding.
3. Indicate how the candidate’s research program will synergize with the research environment at UC Irvine, highlighting potential collaborations within and beyond the department.

Teaching Statement (1 page).
This statement should:

1. Indicate the candidate’s teaching experiences to date, including experience with teaching/lecturing to undergraduates/ graduate students, or other populations, as well as their areas of interest. This should also include mentorship that they have given to others in the line of research or outreach activities.
2. Detail the candidate’s teaching approaches and philosophies, including evidence or reasoning (if any) that these teaching strategies will be effective when applied to UC Irvine’s diverse student population.
3. Provide evidence (if any) of effectiveness of previous teaching.

Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement (1 page).
Guidance on writing an inclusive excellence activities statement is available at:
https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/ieactivities/

Describe your actions to support and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in service, teaching, or research/creative activity (be as succinct as possible). Applicants will be evaluated on their required statements of their contribution to inclusive excellence, describing the specific actions you have taken, and plan to take in the future, to support and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in service, teaching, or research/creative activity.

This statement should:

1. Indicate how the candidate has demonstrated awareness of the issues faced by historically underrepresented or economically disadvantaged groups and the benefits of a diverse and inclusive faculty.
2. Provide evidence (if any) of the candidate’s track record and success in activities aimed at reducing barriers in education or research for underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.
3. Detail specific plans (if any) to contribute through campus programs, new activities, or through national or off-campus organizations.

School: Dunlop School of Biological Sciences: http://www.bio.uci.edu/

Department: https://mbb.bio.uci.edu/

All applicants with a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent at the time of application meet the basic qualifications.

• 3 required (contact information only)

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.