The Division of Biology (DOB) at Kansas State University invites
applications for a faculty position in Metagenomics and Bioinformatics,
starting in fall 2019, at the level of Assistant Professor, tenure
track. This position is specifically tied to a large cross-university
NSF project targeted to studying microbiomes of natural and agricultural
systems across the strong precipitation gradient in Kansas. We seek
candidates with expertise that will complement the diverse microbial
ecology programs within the DOB and are particularly interested in
candidates addressing fundamental questions about the structure and
function of microbiomes as well as the informatics challenges associated
with such data. We broadly view microbiomes as the genome content of
diverse communities including bacteria, archaea, fungi, microbial
eukaryotes, and viruses, and are especially interested in candidates
with experience in studying microbiomes in the context of natural
environments. The successful candidate will have a strong record of
collaboration across disciplines and experimental systems, a
demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and instruction, and
will contribute to graduate and undergraduate instruction in the DOB. A
Ph.D. in environmental genomics, metagenomics, bioinformatics, or a
closely related field and relevant postdoctoral experience or
equivalent, is required.
The DOB is a large and diverse academic unit with an excellent record of
research and teaching (k-state.edu/biology). Extramural research funding
in the DOB averages approximately $10M per year, supporting a broad
research program and a large number of faculty scientists with research
interests in ecology, microbial ecology and function, bioinformatics,
plus molecular and developmental biology. Many DOB faculty work at the
interface between genomics, ecology, and bioinformatics. Resources
available to our faculty include a high-performance computing cluster
(beocat.ksu.edu), a bioinformatics center (bioinformatics.k-state.edu),
an integrated genomics facility (ksre.k-state.edu/igenomics), and the
Konza Prairie Biological Station (kpbs.konza.k-state.edu).
Kansas State University is located in the city of Manhattan
(cityofmhk.com), a vibrant college community of about 50,000 located in
the scenic Flint Hills of northeastern Kansas, about 2 hours from Kansas
City. Local recreational opportunities include a large lake/park system,
diverse outdoor activities, and a rich program in the performing arts.
Manhattan is the regional center for education, health care, commerce,
entertainment and communications.
Applications must be submitted electronically at
http://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/502951. Applicants should submit
a cover letter, description of research and teaching interests, a
curriculum vita, and names and contact information for three references.
Questions or requests for additional information can be directed to Ari
Jumpponen (a...@ksu.edu). Review of applications will begin February 28,
2018, and continue until the position is filled. Please note, the target
start date for this position is August 1, 2019. KSU is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks diversity
among its employees.
