J. Craig Venter Institute is conducting a broad faculty search for an outstanding candidate for Associate Professors position in both our Rockville, Maryland and La Jolla, California locations in the Departments of Synthetic Biology and Infectious Diseases. Candidates must have funding to support their salaries and research.

Who Are We?

The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is a world leader in genomic research with approximately 120 scientists and staff who are bold innovators fearlessly pursuing revolutionary ideas. With a long track-record of creativity and an interdisciplinary approach to genomics, JCVI is committed to accelerating foundational scientific research to drive advances in human health and environmental sustainability. As part of JCVI’s core mission since our founding, we continue to enhance understanding of emerging science through our multipronged education outreach program and through public policy work locally and nationally.

Learn More About Us: https://www.jcvi.org/

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To 189,000.00 Annually

Apply Here: https://www.jcvi.org/careers

Position Summary

Associate Professors are expected to be research and project leaders for independently funded projects (as PIs or co-PIs) and to serve as leaders and major contributors for larger team projects involving multiple Professors. They are recognized nationally and internationally as important contributors to their research field.

Job Location: Rockville, Maryland

This position will report to Dr. Sanjay Vashee, Director, Rockville Campus, and Professor, Synthetic Biology. https://www.jcvi.org/about/sanjay-vashee

Job Location: La Jolla, California

         This position will report to Dr. John Glass, Director, La Jolla Campus, and Professor, Synthetic Biology. www.jcvi.org/about/john-glass

J. Craig Venter Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.