As seen in the 30 October issue of Science:

The Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, in conjunction with the Department of
Chemistry and Chemical Biology, at Cornell University is searching for a tenure-track faculty
member at the level of Assistant Professor. Cornell recently established and endowed the Weill
Institute (www.icmb.cornell.edu) as part of its New Life Science Initiative. The Institute will
consist of 13 faculty (currently 7) as the core component in a $160M new research building,
designed by renowned architect Richard Meier. Dr. Scott Emr relocated to Cornell in 2007 as the
founding Director of the Institute. The goal of the Institute is to build a vibrant center of scientific
excellence in basic biology integrated with existing outstanding programs in chemistry and
chemical biology, physics, computational biology and engineering. All Institute faculty are
physically located in Weill Hall, but with full appointments in academic departments, to which
they contribute teaching and service.

The selected candidate for this position will be appointed in the Department of Chemistry and
Chemical Biology (CCB; www.chem.cornell.edu) and be a member of the Institute, and must
have interests and expertise consistent with both positions. Applicants are expected to have a
strong background in chemistry and/or chemical biology with research that addresses
fundamental questions in molecular cell biology (e.g. cell cycle, signaling, membrane traffic,
cytoskeleton, etc.). Candidates exploiting specialized approaches, for example: chemical
synthesis, structural biology, novel cellular probes, or high-resolution microscopy, will also be
considered.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (highlighting 3-5 publications with title and
abstract), a research plan (2-3 pages), and a statement of teaching interests. The cover letter
should indicate how the applicant fits the interests of CCB and the Institute. These materials and
three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Chemical Biology Search Committee,
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Baker Laboratory, Cornell University,
Ithaca, New York 14853-1301. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009; the closing
date is January 31, 2010. However, applications from exceptional candidates will be considered
after the closing date until the position is filled.

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