Research Assistant Professor (Biochemistry)The George Mason University's Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant Professor to work on drug discovery projects in infectious diseases and inflammation. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.Mason Science is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (A-JEDI) throughout our STEM community, including within our hiring and retention practices. At Mason Science, our values include fostering an organizational culture that promotes anti-racism, belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that a diversity of opinions, cultures, and perspectives is what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing inclusive excellence in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract a diverse pool of faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.Responsibilities:The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out scientific experiments, interpreting results, mentoring students and interns, and collaborating with faculty in our highly interdisciplinary efforts. The primary focus of the candidate will be in enzymology and/or structural biology on drug discovery projects. The candidate should have excellent skills in laboratory techniques, time management, team science, and verbal/written communication.Required Qualifications:PhD degree in chemistry with a focus on biochemistry, or highly related field;≥ 2 years of post-doc experience;A commitment to mentoring students and interns;Experience in enzymology;Experience in X-ray crystallography; andSignificant computer aptitude with relevant scientific software.Preferred Qualifications:Record of seeking research support evidenced by proposal submission and/or receipt of awards;Record of successful teamwork in a collaborative environment;Experience working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment; andResearch experience in military medicine.About Us:The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers undergraduate programs leading to the BA or BS (ACS certification) degrees in Chemistry, with optional concentrations in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Environmental Chemistry; a five-year BS/Accelerated MS degree; a traditional MS degree, and a PhD in Chemistry.The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry has research labs and faculty distributed over three campuses addressing two primary research thrust areas: Fairfax campus (energy - physical, solid-state inorganic, organic, and analytical chemistry), the Science & Technology campus in Manassas (biomedical - biochemistry/medicinal chemistry), and the Potomac Environmental Research & Education Center (sustainability - environmental chemistry). The research funding portfolio includes the Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), other government and non-profit agencies, and private industry. Faculty in the department have close collaborations with researchers from a number of local and regional institutions, including the United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), NIH, Food and Drug Administration, Naval Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and Inova Health System among others.For more information about the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, visit us on the web at https://cos.gmu.edu/chemistry.For more information about the College of Science, visit https://cos.gmu.edu.

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