[Arabidopsis] Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position at UMass Amherst

[Jennifer Normanly]

Apologies for a duplicate mailing--the first posting was hampered by 
an attachment.  JN

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the 
University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications from 
Ph.D.-level scientists for a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 
position. Individuals working in areas that complement existing 
strengths in cellular biochemistry including signal transduction, 
protein trafficking/folding, organelle biogenesis, protein 
degradation and apoptosis, structure/function of membrane proteins 
and protein/nucleic acid interactions are particularly encouraged to 
apply.  We seek candidates who exploit interdisciplinary strategies, 
such as bioinformatics, imaging, and genetics.  The successful 
candidate will have access to students from several interdepartmental 
graduate programs and will be expected to participate in teaching at 
the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Town of Amherst is situated in the beautiful, rural Pioneer 
Valley of Western Massachusetts, with convenient access to the 
metropolitan New York and Boston areas, as well as a multitude of 
recreational resources.  The Five College Consortium, comprised of 
Smith College, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire 
College, and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst provides a rich 
academic and intellectual environment. 

Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a description of research 
interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Lila M. 
Gierasch, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biochemistry & 
Molecular Biology, LGRT 913, 710 N. Pleasant St., University of 
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-4505.  Review of applications will 
begin October 10, 2005 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 
Action Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged 
to apply.


B&MB Web page  http://www.bio.umass.edu/biochem/
Plant Biology Grad Program Web page  http://www.bio.umass.edu/plantbio/
Molecular and Cellular Biology Web page  http://www.bio.umass.edu/mcb/
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Jennifer Normanly
Associate Professor and Associate Head
Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry
Lederle GRC Tower
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA  01003, USA

normanly at biochem.umass.edu
413-545-3422 (phone)
413-545-3291 (fax)
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