The Department of Biological Sciences (https://www.biol.vt.edu <https://www.biol.vt.edu/>) at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Sciences starting in the Fall 2016 semester. Candidates are sought who use contemporary molecular and genomics tools to address fundamental ecological and evolutionary questions in plant systems. Candidates with a research focus on interactions between plants and abiotic or biotic factors will be of particular interest.
Preference will be given to applicants with research areas that complement existing strength in Molecular Biology and Ecology/Evolution in the Department and the Translational Plant Sciences (TPS) interdepartmental research and graduate program (http://www.molplantsci.org.vt.edu <http://www.molplantsci.org.vt.edu/>). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in The Global Change Center (http://www.globalchange.vt.edu/ <http://www.globalchange.vt.edu/>). The Department and the Virginia Tech campus provide excellent research and support facilities for molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics including the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (https://www.vbi.vt.edu/ <https://www.vbi.vt.edu/>). The successful candidate should have the potential to develop and maintain an extramurally-funded independent research program, a commitment to research and teaching excellence, and a demonstrated interest in collaborative research. Applicants must have earned a doctorate in Biology or a related field and preference will be given to individuals with post-doctoral research experience. For additional information and to submit an application, go to www.hr.vt.edu/employment/ (posting #TR0150127) <https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/60390> Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion. In that spirit, we seek a diverse candidate pool including women, minorities, veterans, first-generation University graduates, and people with disabilities. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Dorothea Tholl, Chair, Plant Sciences Search, Department of Biological Sciences, 409 Latham Hall, Virginia Tech (0309), Blacksburg, VA 24061, Tel: (540) 231-4567, Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equity and Access. David Haak (dhaak at vt dot edu) Assistant Professor-Ecological Genomics PPWS Department 211 Latham Hall Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: (540) 231-1186
