Assistant Professor in Metabolomics of Adaptive Responses University of California, Riverside

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Metabolomics of Adaptive Responses. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading research institution and contribute to pioneering work in cellular and physiological adaptive responses, plant metabolism, and nutrition.

Position Overview: The role will involve teaching biochemistry, metabolomics, and potentially developing a course for a master’s program in metabolomics. The candidate will join the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences and contribute to UCR’s strengths in metabolomics, including microbiomes, eco-metabolomics, and quantitative metabolomic imaging.

Qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in analytical disciplines relevant to metabolomics.
  • Minimum 3 years of Postdoctoral experience.
  • High-quality, peer-reviewed publications.
  • Potential to secure extramural funding.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Expertise in developing/applying metabolomics tools such as LC-MS/MS, MS imaging, and NMR-based metabolomics.

Application Requirements:

• Documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
  • (Optional) Teaching Evaluations
• References:
  • Three confidential letters of reference.

Application Link: Apply Here

For further information, you can contact the Search Committee Chair, Katayoon Dehesh, at kdehesh@ucr.edu, or Ashleigh Bennett, Academic Personnel, at ashleigh.bennett@ucr.edu.