University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: University of Rochester Medical Center: School of Medicine and Dentistry: Microbiology and Immunology **Salary Range or Pay Grade** 15.50 - 23.25 **Description** Seeking a Research Assistant Professor, to use molecular, genetic, and biochemical approaches to develop an independent research program focusing on small molecule inhibitors of essential bacterial processes. More directly, this will include the development of chemical probes that affect bacterial penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) and the design of biochemical assays to understand the molecular mechanisms of those probes and their utility as standalone or antibiotic adjuvants. Responsibilities will also include developing whole cell bacterial systems to study PBP activities and quantify PBP inhibition by probes as well as animal models to assess PBP probe efficacy. The successful candidate take an active role in the writing of corresponding manuscripts and grant applications to support studies. **Application Instructions** _If you already have an Interfolio account, please sign in to apply to this position. If not, please create an Interfolio account._ _The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process._ **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.