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The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota Selects Harris Search Associates to Lead the Search for the Next Cryo-EM Program Faculty Director

(March 2022) The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota has selected higher education executive search firm Harris Search Associates to lead the search for its next Cryo-EM Program Faculty Director.

The Hormel Institute is searching for a Full/Associate Professor level faculty member with a strong track record of outstanding leadership within relevant research areas, with a Cryo-EM/Cryo-ET focus.

Applicants should possess a proven track record of providing visionary leadership and management, exceptional strategic thinking skills, passion for and commitment to biomedical research, as well as a history of securing research funding, building relationships and managing a research unit or core. In addition, candidates should have experience with new and innovative models of collaboration and outreach with ethical values that demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

Research

• Productive scientist with independent ideas, capable of working across disciplines.

• Maintain a strong, extramurally funded and collaborative research program that exploits genetic, molecular, biophysical, optical, EM, ET, mathematical and/or chemical approaches to advance understanding of cell and/or organism function.

Teaching and Service

• The individual will supervise multiple job classifications that include, but are not limited to, Ph.D. students, Post-Doctoral Associates, and researchers.

• Assess work performance of all employees on an on-going annual basis and identify areas of improvement through mentorship.

• Ensure proper onboarding, training, and the setting of expectations for all employees.

• Set goals for employees ensuring they comply with The Hormel Institute’s mission and vision.

• Create a collaborative, innovative, and welcoming lab environment.

Qualifications:

Minimum required qualifications:

• M.D., Ph.D., or M.D/Ph.D. with strong background in biochemistry/biophysics/structural biology.

• Have an active and internationally visible research program and proven track record using Cryo- ET and/or Cryo-EM.

• Candidates from within the US should have active extramural funding.

• All candidates should have evidence of a strong publication record in disciplines related to the position.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Desired qualifications:

• Evidence of the potential to initiate and sustain a strong research program.

• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences.

• Track record of interacting creatively, collaboratively, and productively with other scientists.

• Evidence of commitment to teaching and student learning.

The Hormel Institute is an independent biomedical research department within the University of Minnesota’s Office of the Vice President for Research. Established in 1942, The Hormel Institute is celebrating 80 years of innovative research! Our vision statement driving the research forward is “We inspire discoveries that improve and extend human life.” The Hormel Institute’s biomedical research is primarily focused on cancer research and other chronic diseases. We are in a stage of accelerated growth, after tripling in size in 2008 and again doubling in size in 2016. Since that time, The Institute is further expanding its research focus areas to include Cryo-EM/Structural Biology, Food, Diet and Nutrition, and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.

The Hormel Institute is nestled into Austin, MN – a small rural community, excitingly diverse and progressive, with excellent public schools that feature exceptional gifted and talented academic programs. The town boasts a new YMCA recreational facility, Nature Center, multiple bike trails, a symphony orchestra, and a strong local arts community. We are also conveniently located 35 minutes from Rochester, MN where the medical research laboratories of the Mayo Clinic are located and 1.5 hours south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area where the two University of Minnesota campuses are found. Our location offers a quiet, small-town environment allowing professionals to enjoy their days off as much as their days in the laboratory. With hundreds of miles of outdoor trails, numerous community events, busy restaurants and shops, and convenient shuttle/bus options to travel into the city, Austin is the perfect mix of comfort and adventure. The Hormel Institute offers a housing partnership with one- and two-bedroom apartments located just steps away from The Institute’s front doors as well as weekly seminars, speakers, and collaborative presentation opportunities. You will also enjoy our complimentary gym and wellness room available to you 24/7. A recently constructed Wellness and Community Recreation Center with state-of-the-art exercise equipment also is located in Austin.

Harris Search Associates – an IIC Partners member firm, is a leading global higher education executive search and board advisory consulting firm with 44 offices in 33 countries worldwide.  Our higher education executive search practice is focused on identifying and attracting leaders to support the growth of clients in the areas of research, science, engineering, academic medicine, and healthcare enterprises. Clients include the foremost universities, research parks, institutes, academic medical centers, and healthcare organizations driving global innovation and discovery.

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