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Job no: 501845

The College of Science at Northeastern University is

seeking candidates for up to two tenure-track faculty

positions at assistant, associate or full professor rank

in the fields of Quantum Biophysics and Quantum

Biochemistry. Areas of interest include, but are not

limited to, quantum phenomena in biological systems,

novel quantum devices having biological relevance, and

biologically inspired quantum materials. Both theoretical

and experimental approaches are invited. Candidates

are sought with research interests in emerging sub-

areas that can both close gaps and strengthen existing

expertise within the College of Science and the wider

university, as well as interface with the local academic

and biotechnology environment. Candidates may be

considered for either the department of Physics or

the department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.

Applications will be reviewed by a joint committee from

both departments. Review of applications will start Nov.

1 and continue until suitable candidates are identified.

Responsibilities:

The potential hire(s) are expected to develop vigorous

research programs cross-cutting the fields of chemistry,

chemical biology, physics, and/or materials science.

Specifically, the ideal hires will strengthen ties between

the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology

and the Department of Physics, building upon existing

strengths in in theoretical and experimental biophysics,

computational chemistry, bioimaging, biosensors, and

bionanotechnology.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, or a

related field by the start of the appointment and a record

of research commensurate with rank.

Additional Information:

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer,

seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community

of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates

diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive

culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations

and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged

to apply and will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, religion, color, national origin,

age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other

characteristic protected by applicable law.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/1650976

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