Please note that although screening of applications for these positions will begin soon, we remain very interested in receiving additional applications, especially from individuals working in areas such as Microbial Evolution, Disease Ecology, and Environmental Genomics.
The Departmental Web Site can be found at: http://www.msstate.edu/dept/biosciences/bio.html FACULTY POSITIONS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin January 1, 2008 or August 16, 2008. Screening of applications begins soon but will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates will be expected to contribute to one of the two following focus areas. Microbiology: Desired research emphasis in each of two positions can be in one of the following: Ecoepidemiology/Infectious Disease Ecology, Environmental Microbiology, Host-Pathogen Interactions, or Microbial Ecology and Evolution. Developmental Genomics: Desired research emphasis for this position is in the Functional Genomics of Development to complement a research group in physiology and cell & developmental biology. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to interact with a rapidly growing faculty to develop externally funded research programs in any of the above-mentioned areas. They will be expected to direct graduate students and contribute to both the undergraduate (Biological Sciences and/or Microbiology major) and graduate teaching missions of the department. A Ph.D. in a related biological sciences field is required with post-doctoral experience preferred. To apply, send a CV plus reprints of three representative publications, a concise (one page) statement on current and future research interests, and a concise statement on teaching interests and competence. Arrange for at least 3 letters of reference to be submitted on behalf of the applicant. Send applications (hard copy) to: Dr. Nancy Reichert, Head Department of Biological Sciences P.O. Box GY Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS 39762; or electronically to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mississippi State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gary N Ervin, Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences PO Box GY Mississippi State, MS 39762 USA on the web at: http://www.msstate.edu/courses/ge14/ for parcel delivery: Department of Biological Sciences 130 Harned Biology 295 Lee Boulevard Miss State, MS 39762 Office: Room 223 Harned Biology Bldg. Tel.: (662) 325-1203 lab : (662) 325-7937 FAX : (662) 325-7939 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
