College of Veterinary Medicine: Cornell University

Chair
Department of Molecular Medicine
Cornell University

Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Molecular Medicine. Internationally recognized faculty research programs in the department are currently focused on using molecular, cellular, and biophysical approaches to study signal transduction, cancer biology, membrane trafficking, and neurotransmitter receptor structure and function. We are seeking a scholar of recognized scientific stature and leadership ability to extend the tradition of distinction in these areas. Requirements include a PhD, DVM or MD. and a sustained, high caliber, extramurally-funded research program.

Cornell has dramatically expanded Life Sciences research, most recently with the establishment of an Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology. This expansion has been catalyzed by Research Centers that are at the forefront of approaches to biomedical problems, including the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, the Cornell Nanoscale Science and Technology Facility, and the Developmental Resource for Biophysical Imaging Opto-electronics. The new Chair of Molecular Medicine will be expected to continue to build upon these strengths in the Life Sciences by hiring outstanding new faculty and by fostering interdisciplinary interactions with these and other departments and units on the Ithaca Campus and at the Weill Cornell Medical School, including Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Biology, the Comparative Cancer Program, and the Center for Vertebrate Genomics. Relevant web links are available at: www.vet.cornell.edu/mmedchair/

Cornell University is situated in picturesque Ithaca, NY. This setting offers a wonderful, affordable living environment together with an academic setting that fosters a thriving tradition of collegiality and interdisciplinary work.

Applications should include a letter of nomination or intent outlining career goals, professional interests, and leadership positions, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of 3 individuals who may be contacted by the Search Committee to provide references. Applications should be submitted electronically as a pdf file to : molecularmedicinechair@cornell.edu. Applications from women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged.

Questions regarding the search should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Joseph Fetcho at jrf49@cornell.edu or 607-254-4341.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.