Assistant Professor of Toxicology
9- month, Tenure Track, 75% Research, 25% Teaching
We are seeking a collaborative and innovative scientist who investigates
ecotoxicology,
environmental toxicology, evolution of resistance, toxicological effects on
beneficial or
other non-target arthropods (lethal and sublethal effects), and/or molecular,
physiological,
or chemical mechanisms of toxicity and detoxification. Research interests can
include
emerging environmental contaminants or toxicology of insect-resistant crops.
The
candidate is expected to develop an independent research program with external
funding.
In addition to conducting research, other responsibilities include teaching an
undergraduate course, developing a graduate course in the candidate’s specialty
area, and
advising graduate students. The successful candidate will be an active
participant in the
department, the college, and may participate in the Center for Chemical
Ecology, the
Environmental and Natural Resource Institute, Institute of Ecology, Center for
Pollinator
Research, Center for Molecular Toxicology and Carcinogenesis, Center for
Watershed
Stewardship, and the Intercollege Graduate Programs in Ecology, and Molecular
Cellular
and Integrative Biosciences.
Location will be in the Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural
Sciences, The
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in toxicology, entomology, ecology, biology, chemistry or
a related
scientific discipline with demonstrated accomplishments in research relevant to
the job
description. Expertise may include chemistry, insect physiology, molecular
biology and/or
regulatory policy. The candidate should have peer-reviewed publications,
demonstrated
skill in securing grants or strong potential to secure extramural funding, and
evidence of
interdisciplinary collaborations. Ph.D. must be complete at time of appointment.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An excellent
benefits
package and a competitive startup package will be provided. Review of
applications will
begin March 30, 2017 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Starting date-
August 1, 2017 or as negotiated. Applications must include a letter of interest
that
describes research, teaching, and any undergraduate/graduate mentoring
experience,
along with a CV and the names of three references who may be contacted for
letters of
recommendation. Inquiries are welcome and can be addressed to Gary Felton
(gw...@psu.edu) or Kelli Hoover, Professor of Entomology and Chair of the
Search
Committee (kx...@psu.edu).
Applicants must apply online https://psu.jobs/job/69492
