Professor in Bio-organic Chemistry at Senior Level



Location:

New Orleans, Louisiana

Open Date:

Nov 15, 2024

Description:

Applications are invited for a faculty track position at associate or full professor level in bio-organic chemistry with a focus on drug discovery.  


Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates with outstanding credentials and demonstrated leadership skills. The ideal candidate is expected to take advantage of the close proximity of the Department of Chemistry to the Medical School and the Primate Center of Tulane. The candidate should also demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence.  Competitive startup funds will be provided. 

Applicants must submit a cover letter summarizing their background, a curriculum vita with a list of publications, and a summary of their research plans (five pages maximum).  Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference. Candidates for the position will be considered until the position is filled.  Applications from women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged.  Inquiries relating to the position should be directed to Prof. Igor Rubtsov, Chair of the Department of Chemistry, (irubtsov@tulane.edu; 504-862-8943).

Tulane is a private university with approximately 7000 undergraduate and an equal number of graduate and professional students. The university has eleven schools including Science and Engineering, Medicine, Public Health, Law and Business. The Chemistry Department is a part of the School of Science and Engineering and has strong research ties within the school and with the School of Medicine. Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate. 

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to advancing intellectual rigor, learning, and scholarship. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, shared ancestry, color, disability (and including mental disorder, learning disability, physical disability), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. In fact, our commitment extends beyond mere compliance with the law.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane's Strategy for Tomorrow.

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