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Biology & Biotechnology Department
Assistant Professor
Position Description: The Biology and Biotechnology Department of WPI invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in the fall of 2011. Supported by the new Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center (LSBC) at Gateway Park, a state-of-the art, interdisciplinary research facility that opened Spring 2007, WPI is committed to further strengthening its capabilities in the life sciences and bioengineering arena. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in the life sciences area and significant research experience in neuroscience, with preference given to individuals studying mechanisms of neural degeneration and regeneration. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in research and teaching, developing a robust, externally funded research program, and engaging in cross-disciplinary efforts in regenerative biosciences and engineering at the LSBC. Compensation, new laboratory space and resources for startup funding are competitive and commensurate with research experience and accomplishments.
Founded in 1865 and located one hour west of Boston, WPI is one of the nation's oldest technological universities and a highly selective private university. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks WPI among the top national universities and recently placed WPI in its top 30 for faculty resources. To learn more about the Biology and Biotechnology Department, which offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees, research at the LSBC, and WPI visit www.wpi.edu/+BBT, www.wpi.edu/research, www.gatewayparkworcester.com, and www.wpi.edu.
Requirements: Candidates should have Ph.D., with postdoctoral experience, evidence of teaching excellence, an established record of research productivity, and demonstrated success or potential to secure research funding.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit an application (pdf-formatted) including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of accomplishments and future priorities in research and teaching, and a list of five references (with contact information). Applications should be sent to Professor J.B. Duffy, Department of Biology and Biotechnology at Faculty-searchBBT@wpi.edu. Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled.
To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.