APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please
do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology at Penn State , University Park campus, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor . The successful applicant will join the highly collaborative Penn State Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation . The search is open to any area of eukaryotic gene regulation. Of particular interest for this year’s search is the use of biochemical methods to
investigate eukaryotic gene regulation. The anticipated starting date for this appointment is summer or fall of 2027 or spring of 2028. The duties include research, teaching, supervision of student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the university and the greater professional community. Candidates are expected to demonstrate interest in and capacity for developing a strong,
independent research program, and teaching and mentorship excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications submitted electronically by October 15, 2026 will receive full consideration, and should include the following: A brief cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that highlights the applicant’s most relevant qualifications for a faculty position at Penn State. Overview of goals/vision of your
research program in context of our department and institution Your most significant scientific accomplishments A summary of experiences and qualifications that position you to achieve your goals Curriculum vitae including a list of publications. Two statements addressing: Research accomplishments, plans, and vision (up to 4 pages, including figures and references), Teaching experience, philosophy, and/or interests (1
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