Faculty Position, Integrative Structural & Computational Biology, Scripps Research Institute

The Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology at Scripps Research in La Jolla CA seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We invite applications from investigators studying cutting-edge aspects in structural, cellular, and computational biology, including but not limited to AI approaches for structure, biophysics, and system-level understanding of complex biological systems, methods development, as well as drug discovery and protein design.

The Integrative Structural and Computational Biology Department at Scripps Research offers a dynamic environment and provides a multi-disciplinary, collaborative atmosphere, fostering cutting-edge biomedical research. The Department hosts substantial expertise in structure, biophysics, computational biology, and bioinformatics. State-of-the-art facilities at Scripps Research enable multi-disciplinary approaches, including single-cell transcriptomics and proteomics, super-resolution microscopy, single particle cryo-electron microscopy, cellular cryo-electron tomography, macromolecular crystallization and x-ray crystallography, flow cytometry, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, medicinal chemistry, and ultra high-throughput small molecule screening for drug discovery.

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Scripps Research promotes diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. We recruit, train, compensate and promote scientists regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected status. Individuals from groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research are highly encouraged to apply.

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Scripps Research - one of the world's largest, private, non-profit research organizations - is at the forefront of basic biomedical science, with faculty undertaking research that seeks to comprehend the most fundamental processes of life. Over the last decades, the Institute has established its core strengths in biomedical research at the interfaces between chemical and biological sciences. Nature Index has ranked Scripps Research second in the world and first in the United States among stand-alone scientific institutes for biomedical research, based on discoveries by the Institute's researchers published in leading scientific journals.

Scripps has a vibrant Ph.D. program that is ranked in the top 10 in chemical and biological sciences and boasts a collegial and collaborative environment, where faculty, students and postdoctoral fellows freely interact across disciplines to form synergy in emerging areas of research.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D., PharmD., M.D., D.V.M., or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and an outstanding record of research that demonstrates originality in addressing significant questions. Successful candidates will be expected to establish an active research group, be an interactive member of the faculty, and participate in interdisciplinary research and training.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, their Curriculum Vitae, three professional references, a current research statement, future research plans and a diversity statement.

Candidates are also requested to enclose a statement describing how their program can uniquely benefit from resources and expertise available at Scripps Research.

Applications will be reviewed by a diverse Search Committee. Deadline: December 01, 2023 Anticipated start date is Fall 2024.

Scripps embraces diversity & recognizes it as being a key to our success. EOE/M/F/V/D