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Center for Synthetic Biology Director of Research
CSB is hiring a Research Associate, Director of Research (DOR), who will lead the Center’s research operation. The DOR will work with CSB Co-Directors, the Director of Operations, and other CSB staff to help grow the research capacity of the Center, capitalizing on its current strengths and providing strategic direction for new research endeavors and partnerships, continually enhancing the Center’s programs and plans to ensure excellence at all levels. Proactively interfacing with the Center’s faculty, the DOR manages current and long-term research planning. Working with the CSB Education/Outreach coordinator and trainees, the DOR also helps support and long-term planning in support of the Center’s education, research, and outreach missions. The DOR is a key leadership position in the CSB that fosters the internal and collaborative spirit of the Center with alliances both internal and external to the University.
The Director of Research reports to the Northwestern Co-Directors of CSB. The incumbent is responsible for identifying mutual and complimentary interests and expertise at Northwestern, attracting world-class collaborations, and supporting the expansion of federal and corporate sponsored research portfolio in addition to development strategies that will enhance CSB’s donor portfolio.
Additional position details can be found by following the links to apply below.
External candidates apply here:
https://careers.northwestern.edu/psp/hr857prd_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=51290&PostingSeq=1
Internal Northwestern candidates apply here:
https://myhr.northwestern.edu/psp/hr860prd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Employee&JobOpeningId=51290&PostingSeq=1
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).