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Position Number 998926 Functional Title Synthetic Biology Faculty (Department of Nanoscience) Position Type Tenure Stream Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University Information Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Nanoscience Department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks to hire a tenure track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in support of its concentration in synthetic biology to its PhD and MS programs. The Department of Nanoscience is a dynamic and transdisciplinary department that is graduate-only and research-intensive. The Department of Nanoscience offers several graduate degree programs including Ph.D.’s in Nanoscience with concentrations in Advanced Materials and Synthetic Biology; a thesis-based MS; and a Professional MS in collaboration with the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The department is located within the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, an institution joined at the Dean level between the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University. Position Summary We encourage all qualified candidates in synthetic biology to apply. Of particular interest are those whose research programs will focus on metabolic engineering/bioprocess engineering, tissue engineering, synthetic cell or bioprinting; however, all strong applicants working in the field of synthetic biology broadly defined will be considered. New faculty will be expected to develop an externally supported research program, teach effectively at the graduate level, collaborate with researchers in the Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering as well as with researchers in their field, and participate in Departmental and University service activities, with opportunities at the Joint School to engage in entrepreneurial activities.

Minimum Qualifications Qualified applicants will have earned a PhD in a relevant science discipline such as biomedical engineering, bioengineering, molecular biology, or microbiology, and have at least two years of postdoctoral training. Preferred Qualifications Competitive candidates will have an excellent record of research as demonstrated by their publication record and exhibit great promise of extramural funding or have an established record of extramural funding. New faculty will be expected to develop an externally supported research program, teach effectively at the graduate level, collaborate with researchers in the Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering as well as with researchers in their field, and participate in Departmental and University service activities, with opportunities at the Joint School to engage in entrepreneurial activities. Tenure Status Tenure Track Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience Org #-Department Dean's Office - NN - 13201 Job Open Date 09/19/2024 For Best Consideration Date 12/01/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent Time Limited Duration Number of Months per Year 9 FLSA ADA Checklist ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - o, Hand Movement-Grasping - o, Holding - o, Finger Dexterity - o, Vision-Skilled Trades - f, Reading - f, Writing - f, Eye-hand coordination - o, Vision-Color Distinction - f, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - f, Vision-Visual inspection - f, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - f, Hearing - f, Talking - f, Standing - o, Sitting - o, Walking - o, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - o, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - o, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - o, Pushing/Pulling - o, Climbing-Stairs - o, Climbing-Ladders - o, Bending - o, Squatting - o, Reaching - o Work Environment Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV List of References Teaching Philosophy Research Statement Optional Documents Cover Letter Reference Letter 1 Reference Letter 2 Reference Letter 3 Link to Professional Portfolio Unofficial Transcript(s) Writing Sample(s) Other Documents Supplemental Questions

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