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External Position: NITMB Fellows – Job Description
We seek remarkable early-career researchers, who will have completed a doctoral degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology or related fields by September 2025. This opportunity is open to researchers who want to develop theory and computational approaches to study any area of biology. Under the mentorship of NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology leadership, fellows will develop an independent research program aligned with the Institute’s interest in the constraints and capabilities of living systems, fostering collaborations with NITMB members or others outside the Institute.
This three-year fellowship offers a competitive salary and generous research stipend. The goal of the fellowship is to empower an early-career scholar to define their research path, either independently or in close collaboration with members across various departments, including Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Appointments can start as early as April 1, 2025 but no later than September 1, 2025, and will be at the internal University rank of Postdoctoral Scholar. This position is open to individuals who are less than seven years post attainment of their Ph.D. degree. NITMB Fellows will be part of a thriving intellectual community with no teaching obligations, allowing full dedication to groundbreaking research. There are opportunities to participate in NITMB-sponsored outreach programs.
Click link to apply: https://www.nitmb.org/nitmb-fellows-application
MBP Postdoctoral Researcher – Job Description
The Master of Biotechnology Program (MBP) at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois is seeking a teaching postdoctoral scholar with expertise in biochemical engineering, bioprocess engineering, and molecular biology to join the team under the guidance of experienced faculty. This instructional teaching program is designed to be a launching pad that prepares exceptional PhD scholars for successful careers in academia. Participants will be mentored by experienced Northwestern instructional faculty as they carry out teaching activities in fundamental or specialized biochemical engineering and biotechnology courses appropriate to their background. Although the position is designed to primarily give instructional training and experience via teaching 1-2 courses and/or course sections per quarter and/or develop new instructional materials, up to 20% of the postdoc’s time can be used to engage in scholarly pursuits in partnership and collaboration with Northwestern faculty. This is a full academic year appointment (September to June) starting in September 2024 with the possibility of a one-year extension contingent upon department need and satisfactory evaluations.
Eligible candidates must have Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, or a closely related field, and a passion for teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated interest in university-level teaching, in laboratory-based instruction, and experience in bioprocess engineering and/or biotechnology.
Interested candidates should email (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume/curriculum vitae, 3) a diversity statement, 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) a copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree to mbp@northwestern.edu. If applicable, please attach a list of courses taught and/or courses requesting consideration to teach. Applicants should propose courses they are interested in teaching and the research area they would like to pursue, and be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses upon request. Review of applications will begin July 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
For further questions please contact MBP Director, Prof. Danielle Tullman-Ercek (ercek@northwestern.edu).