Faculty Positions in Infectious Disease and Functional Genomics

The new Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) in Moscow seeks candidates in science and technology for tenured and tenure-track positions to begin mid-2015 or thereafter.

Established in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Skoltech integrates strong foundational graduate educational programs and cutting-edge basic and applied research with an ecology of innovation and entrepreneurship to establish a new model for advancing knowledge, developing technology, and creating economic value to improve the Russian Federation and our world. The innovative concept includes organization of approximately 15 research centers, rather than departments, covering five science and technology themes: energy, biomedical, nuclear, space, and IT.

The Center for Infectious Diseases and Functional Genomics at Skoltech combines expertise in drug delivery, chemistry, biology and medicine between experts at in the US and Russia, including the efforts of three Nobel Laureates. The infectious diseases division focus on both fundamental and translational research of the major infectious diseases with the annual number of infections in the hundreds of millions. Our approach leverages cutting-edge technology platforms, which include cell on chips, omics, stem cells, RNAi, smart polymers, drug delivery and nano-technologies, combined with the development of such animal models of ID as humanized mice and wide access to clinical samples from infected populations in Russia.

We encourage applications for positions in Infectious Diseases and Functional Genomics and in and across Skoltech’s five technical focus themes, as well as in cross-cutting areas and in innovation and entrepreneurship. Applications in Skoltech priority areas listed above are of particular interest, but strong candidates in all areas of science and technology related to major themes are encouraged to apply.

Faculty will lead the development of a new curriculum and innovative research structure, with the opportunity to spend a portion of their first year at MIT to develop classroom materials and launch new research collaborations. Teaching and research will be carried out in the English language.  Internationally competitive salary and benefits, startup packages, and opportunities for substantial research funding will be provided.

Please visit http://faculty.skoltech.ru/Positions for more information, directions on how to apply, as well as full descriptions for our other priority research areas.

Complete applications may be reviewed as they are submitted but must be received by December 15, 2014 for consideration in this round of recruiting.

Skoltech is committed to diversity and equality, and all are invited to apply without regard for gender, race, or national origin.

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Posted by Anthony Chuks at Sunday, October 05, 2014

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