As posted in Science, Thursday, December 04, 2008: The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 16, 2009. Successful candidates will be expected to develop externally funded research programs that complement the existing strengths of the department. Desired areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: molecular, cellular and evolutionary genetics; ecological, environmental and industrial microbiology; molecular ecology; infectious diseases and pathogenesis. Additionally, successful candidates will be those who can direct graduate students and contribute to both the undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the department. Minimum requirements for consideration include a Ph.D. in a related biological sciences field. Post-doctoral experience is preferred.
Scientific infrastructure at Mississippi State University supports focus areas in proteomics, genomics, and computational sciences. University centers that house these facilities include the Life Sciences & Biotechnology Institute, the Electron Microscopy Center, the Geosystems Research Institute, and the Center for Computational Sciences. For more information on the department or these entities, please visit the Department of Biological Sciences website (www.msstate.edu/dept/biosciences). Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, reprints of three representative publications, a concise statement of current and future research interests (one page), and a brief statement of teaching philosophy including relevant areas of teaching competence. Also, arrange for at least 3 letters of reference to be sent to the address below. Send applications (hard copy or electronic) to Dr. Nancy Reichert, Professor and Head, Department of Biological Sciences, P.O. Box GY, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Screening will begin January 15, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. Mississippi State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
