Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Synthetic Biology/ Biotechnology- Dept of Biological Sciences

Position Summary Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Synthetic 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 and computational approaches to rationally design and/or synthesize new biological molecules, pathways, or systems with the goal of advancing novel technologies or elucidating foundational principles in biology. Participate in the intellectual life of the university. Seek external funding in support of their research program. Teach biochemistry or related topics to 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.