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| Academic/Administrative Unit: School of Medicine |
| Department: Human and Molecular Genetics | Date Posted: 8/3/2009 |
| Rank: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor | Hire Date: 1/4/2010 |
| Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Position Number: F3028 |
| Deadline: Open until Filled | Type of Search: National |
| Description: Under the leadership of Dr. Paul B. Fisher, the Department of Human and Molecular Genetics (HMG) and the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM) in Richmond, Virginia, are now undergoing expansion in the areas of cancer and neurodegeneration. Research that focuses on current genomic discoveries in medicine with an emphasis on translating these findings into improved approaches for diagnosis and treatment of human diseases are areas of high priority of this initiative. |
| Qualifications: We are seeking experienced investigators whose research programs use hypothesis-based, innovative approaches to address important health-related areas. Candidates with current funding will be given the highest priority. For Associate and Full Professor positions, evidence of established research programs and investigators with a proven track record of extramural funding are required. In the case of Assistant Professors, current funding, will be a plus, and evidence of high productivity with a research focus in areas of current import to the VIMM will be used as barometers for evaluating future potential. Applications are solicited for non-tenure, tenure-track and tenured positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the areas of cancer and/or neurodegeneration. |
| Application Process: Interested candidates should provide by e-mail: a curriculum vitae, a brief description of research interests and future research directions and contact information for three-to-four references, preferably as a single PDF file to: Dr. Paul B. Fisher at (hmgvimm@vcu.edu), Department of Human and Molecular Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, 1101 East Marshall Street, Sanger Hall Building, Room 11-015, Richmond, VA 23298-0033. Review of Applications will begin August 15, 2009, and will continue till the positions are filled. VCU is an EEO/AA Employer. Women, Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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For Additional Information: Linda Downes-Piazza Phone:(804)628-5169 Fax:(804)827-1124 Web:www.gen.vcu.edu
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