Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Faculty Position, 2024-25 Search

Requisition #: A-149819-3

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: School of Medicine

Department/Program: Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21218

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/149819

General Description

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position.

Our department is in the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences, which unites 9 departments dedicated to fundamental research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. We are looking for a candidate who will complement our faculty working on mechanistic approaches to fundamental problems in biology.

We offer an inclusive, supporting, and collaborative environment with active mentoring, generous start-up packages, and access to state of the art technology.

We are primarily seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor position. However, outstanding candidates at other levels will also be considered.

Information on JHU benefits including health and life offerings, family & caregiving programs including a tuition grant plan for dependents, and more can be found here: JHU Benefits & Worklife.

Application Instructions

3. Research Vision - One paragraph (up to 350 words) summarizing the guiding vision for your future research program.

4. Research Program (3-5 pages).

5. Two (2) most significant publications including a short statement (100-150 words) for each, describing significance and impact.

Additionally, please arrange to have 3 confidential letters of recommendation uploaded to Interfolio by your referees.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting September 15, 2024.

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.