Assistant Professor Position, Stanford

Applications or nominations are invited for an Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biochemistry, Stanford School of Medicine.  We are seeking individuals with an extraordinary record of scientific accomplishment and creativity working in any area of biochemistry, biophysics or molecular biology research, broadly defined.  As a basic science department within the School of Medicine, we encourage applications focused on the molecular basis of human health and disease as well as those focused on fundamental mechanisms of life.  The principal criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching.  Candidates should submit in one complete PDF document: a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a description of research accomplishments and future plans, and contact information for three references to Biochemistry_Recruitment@stanford.edu.  Applications should be received by December 7, 2012.  References should send their letters electronically to the above email address or hardcopy to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Biochemistry, Stanford University School of Medicine, 279 Campus Drive, Room B400, Stanford, CA 94305-5307.

Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.