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

Salary: $125,000-$130,000

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.

The expected salary/base pay range for this position is: $125,000 to $130,000. The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. 

Qualifications

Ph.D. 

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.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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Background Checks

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

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. 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.