Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cell Biology- Department of Biological Sciences

Position Summary Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cell Biology, responsible for directing a research program that fosters an atmosphere conducive to excellence in scientific training, mentorship, teaching on the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the department and university Duties Responsibilities Establish a vigorous, active, and externally funded research program utilizing any combination of experimental approaches to examine and explore processes fundamental to cellular biology in plant, animal, or microbial cells from any domain of life. Participate in the intellectual life of the university. Seek external funding in support of their research program. Teach UIC undergraduate and graduate students in Biological Sciences. Guide students in research. Provide service to the Department and University in the form of committee work, seminar coordination, policy review, and/or mentorship and other service activities. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.