Description
The Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine invites applications for the James C. Chilcott 1920 Professorship. We seek internationally recognized candidates at the Full Professor level with outstanding records of solving broad biological problems. Exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor rank will also be considered. The department is a vibrant and highly collegial scientific community comprised of multiple NAS members and AAAS fellows with IP-endowed resources. This position aligns with recently announced institutional research priorities for transformational investment. A highly competitive recruitment package will be provided, including sustained resources to support an ambitious research program and access to state-of-the-art research facilities. Dartmouth is a world-class research institution that ranks among top R1 schools in per capita research spending. Department members benefit from extensive multidisciplinary resources including the Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Program, the Institute for Biomolecular Targeting COBRE, the Dartmouth Cancer Center, and more.
Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. People with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives make the Dartmouth community diverse, which enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their cover letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth's commitment to diversity in service of academic excellence.
The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth is located in the neighboring towns of Hanover and Lebanon in the picturesque Upper Connecticut River Valley on the NH and VT border. Dartmouth is surrounded by a vibrant, academic and professional community offering excellent schools, lively arts, and an unmatched quality of life in a beautiful, rural setting. Amenities associated with urban areas in Boston MA, Burlington VT, and Montreal, QC are all within a few hours’ drive.
Dartmouth is dedicated to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory learning, living, and working environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College's Principle of Community establishes that interactions between and among members of the Dartmouth community should be based on integrity, responsibility, and consideration so that all may fully access and benefit from the opportunities the College provides.
Dartmouth is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all its students, faculty, staff, and applicants for admission and employment. For that reason, Dartmouth prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in the administration of and access to the College's programs and activities, and in conditions of admission and employment.
Qualifications
We are recruiting internationally recognized candidates at the Full Professor level with outstanding records of solving broad biological problems. Exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor rank will also be considered. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a history of high-impact discoveries, sustained external funding, and scholarly distinction. Applicants should have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree. Excellent mentoring and communication skills are necessary.
Application Instructions
Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a 3-page research statement highlighting past discoveries and future vision. Reference letters will be requested during the recruitment process for selected candidates. Please upload application materials to: https://apply.interfolio.com/192850
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
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