[ECOLOG-L] Assistant professor of Microbiology
Reminder that the Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Microbiology (open to any field of microbiology). Review begins November 1, 2017. Details are pasted below, or are available at: https://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/464562/assistant-professor-of-biological-sciences-mircobiology/ The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Microbiology. We seek a candidate who will complement existing strengths in microbial pathogenesis and microbial ecology. Additional microbial research strengths also exist in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the College of Veterinary Medicine, providing resources for new collaborations. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of August 16, 2018. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, direct graduate students, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the department mission: http://www.biology.msstate.edu/about/mission/. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant area of Biology or Microbiology, post-doctoral experience, evidence of sustained scholarly productivity, and evidence of teaching competence. Mississippi State University is a comprehensive land-grant university that serves more than 21,000 students. Faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences have diverse research interests in bioinformatics, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, and systematics and are funded by the NIH, NSF and DOJ, as well as numerous private foundations. Research space in Harned Hall has been recently renovated, providing modern facilities for cutting-edge research. Campus research infrastructure includes supercomputing resources, and proteomics and genomics instrumentation at the Institute for Genomics, Biocomputing & Biotechnology, computing resources and statistical expertise at the Center for Computational Sciences, microscopy and imaging through the Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies and geospatial technology through the Geosystems Research Institute. A Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE, NIH) was also recently established on campus. The Biological Sciences department offers degrees at the B.S. (Biological Sciences, Medical Technology, and Microbiology), M.S. (Biological Sciences thesis and non-thesis) and Ph.D. (Biological Sciences) levels. Additional details on faculty expertise and collaborations across campus are available through the people link. Applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu (search job #495817 under Careers tab). Attach (in one pdf file) a cover letter, a CV, statement of research expertise and goals (2-page maximum), a statement of teaching interests and competency (2-page maximum), contact information for three references and reprints of up to 3 publications. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Microbiology Opening at George Washington University
The Department of Biological Sciences at The George Washington University (GWU) invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Microbiology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are searching for a candidate whose research interests complement our diverse research programs spanning evolution, ecology, systematics, and molecular and cellular biology. Our faculty are employing non-mammalian systems to study microbial diversity and the roles of microbiomes in cognition, immunity, diversification, trophic mutualisms, habitat transitions, and carbon cycling [http://biology.columbian.gwu.edu]. We define microbiomes as microbial communities (i.e., viruses, bacteria, archaea, and microbial eukaryotes, including fungi and protists), their genes and gene products. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will include an introductory undergraduate course in Microbiology and a second course in the candidate’s area of expertise. Office and laboratory space will be located in the GWU Science and Engineering Hall that opened in January 2015 [http://seh.gwu.edu/about-science-and-engineering-hall]. Our location in Washington, DC offers superior undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities through access to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, the National Zoo, and a consortium of DC-area universities, as well as the recently created Computational Biology Institute at GWU. Required Qualifications: A completed PhD and postdoctoral training in an appropriate discipline, and research accomplishments as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in high quality journals. In addition to lab-based microbiology techniques, the applicant should have experience in applying bioinformatic and/or computational approaches to the management, analysis, and integration of complex datasets. Applicant should be working on microbiome interactions (i.e., with other microbes, hosts, and/or environments). Application Procedure: To be considered, please complete an online faculty application at the following URL [http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/46791]. Upload a cover letter that describes your interest in and qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae including a full list of publications; brief research and teaching statements; three recent publications, as well as the names and contact information of three referees. Only long-list candidates will be required to submit final letters of recommendation from their referees. Only complete applications can be considered. Review of applications will begin on 20 November, 2017 and continue until the position is filled, pending final budgetary approval. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening. Questions should be directed to Dr. Amy Zanne, Search Committee Chair, via email at aza...@gwu.edu. The George Washington University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Environmental Microbiology
Cluster hires to build a BREATHE group (Bridging Regional Ecology and Aerosolized Toxins to understand Health Effects): Assistant Professor level. The University of California at Riverside (UCR) is implementing a major expansion of our faculty and investing in state-of-the-art research facilities to support their work. This expansion will build critical mass in 34 vital and emerging fields of scholarship, foster truly cross- disciplinary work, and further diversify the faculty at one of America’s most diverse research universities. We encourage applications from scholars committed to excellence and seeking to help define the research university for the next generation. For more information about our hiring initiative or to submit an application, please visit clusterhiring.ucr.edu or academicpersonnel.ucr.edu This announcement aims to fill up to five positions to help establish and build the BREATHE research group (Bridging Regional Ecology and Aerosolized Toxins to understand Health Effects) in interdisciplinary areas bringing together research in air quality, pulmonary biology and health, and public policy. Growth in research areas associated with this cluster will complement the impending move of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to the UCR campus. The placement of each successful candidate may be in departments in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) such as Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, and Biology; the School of Medicine (SOM) including the Division of Biomedical Sciences and Division of Clinical Sciences; the Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) such as Chemical and Environmental Engineering; the School of Public Policy; and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS), such as History, depending on the preferences of the candidate and interested host departments. Candidates are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program in one or more areas related to air quality, lung function and health, and policy, as well as demonstrate an interest in building and working with interdisciplinary research teams. All candidates must have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field and be strongly committed to both undergraduate and graduate teaching. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty in the School of Medicine, College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE- CERT), School of Public Policy, and the Center for Conservation Biology, and strengthen our initiative to develop an extramurally funded research center in air quality, health, and policy. Successful candidates must also have clear potential or demonstrated ability to work successfully with and benefit a diverse student body. The next four positions to be filled in the BREATHE cluster will be in the areas of (1) Environmental Microbiology, (2) Environmental or Medical History, (3) Mammalian Pulmonary physiology, and (4) Pulmonary or mucosal immunology at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidates will have the ability to teach coursework and have expertise in the relevant areas. In addition, they will play a central role in helping assemble the cohort of affiliated researchers across the campus. This announcement solicits applications for these positions; applicants must indicate which of the four positions they are applying to: (1) Environmental Microbiology - experience working in natural systems, and in soil and/or air microbial ecology. A range of expertise between bacterial, archaeal, and fungal organisms, is preferred, including aeromicrobiology, and organisms with airborne spores (e.g., Coccidioides, Aspergilli, Pseudomonas, Clostridium, etc.). In addition, the environmental microbiologist should have experience working with plant-microbe interactions relevant to invasive plants. (2) Environmental or Medical History – history of science, medicine, and/or the environment, with preference for individuals interested in the connections among environment and health, and public policy, employing a mix of disciplinary approaches from such fields as environmental history, history of medicine, history of science, medical geography or historical geography. (3) Mammalian pulmonary physiology - research focus can be on, but is not limited to, lung physiology, including comparative, ecological or evolutionary approaches, exercise physiology, as well as clinical topics such as infectious lung diseases, lung microbiome, chronic lung disease, asthma, or related diseases. (4) Pulmonary or mucosal immunology - pulmonary inflammation or immunity, lung microbiome, chronic lung disease, asthma, or related diseases, with priority on research that also assesses the impact of inhaled particulates and pollutants, as well as other environmental, cultural or related factors. The University of
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Environmental Microbiology
Assistant Professor/Environmental Microbiology, Department of Biology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN Tenure-track faculty position available August 17, 2012. Responsibilities: teach laboratory based introductory biology, introductory microbiology, and an advanced course related to candidate’s research focus; support the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in environmental science program; integrate research focus into that of the existing program; advance research opportunities of undergraduate and graduate students into current issues in environmental microbiology (for example, bioremediation, biofuels, algal ecology, environmental genomics, sustainability, etc.). Minimum qualifications: earned doctorate in a biological science by November 1, 2012; effective written and oral communication skills; commitment to excellence in teaching; competency in current approaches in environmental biology. Preferred qualifications: evidence of scholarly activity such as post- doctoral experience, publications, and grantsmanship; established research agenda which complements existing departmental concentrations; demonstrated teaching ability. In Word or PDF format, send as attachments cover letter, curriculum vitae, documentation of scholarly activity and teaching ability (e.g., student and peer review evaluation summaries), copies of transcripts, and the names and contact information for five persons who can provide professional recommendations upon request to: Dr. Kemuel Badger, Chairperson Department of Biology at kbad...@bsu.edu To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by March 14, 2012. Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. 046073
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor, Aquatic Microbiology/Microbial Ecology, Baylor Univ.
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Biology: Aquatic Microbial Ecology or Aquatic Microbiology QUALIFICATIONS: The Department of Biology and the Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research (CRASR) are pleased to accept applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the areas of aquatic microbial ecology or aquatic microbiology. We are seeking candidates who use molecular techniques to study the ecology of microorganisms and their relationship to the environment and/or human health. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have a strong track record in research and scholarship. The successful candidate will have his/her tenure line in the Department of Biology but will also be expected to contribute strongly to the interdisciplinary research within CRASR. A strong record of publishing and the potential or record for securing external funds is essential. Additional information regarding the Department of Biology and CRASR and our current research areas is available at http://www.baylor.edu/biology and http://www.baylor.edu/CRASR. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will develop a vibrant, independent and externally-funded research program with a record of refereed publications in high quality journals. The applicant will be expected to participate in mentoring and supporting graduate students. Baylor offers the Ph.D. and Master's in Biology as well as interdisciplinary Ph.D. degrees through The Institute of Ecological, Earth and Environmental Sciences programs (TIE3S) and Institute of Biomedical Studies (BMS). Teaching is expected at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Courses to be taught will be adapted to the individual hired, but could include introductory courses for majors, microbiology, bacteriology, microbial ecology or more specialized courses in area of expertise. RANK AND SALARY: Tenure-track Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2011 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete application materials must be submitted by November 15, 2011. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, submit application letter, CV, three representative publications, statements of research interest and plans, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, transcript of terminal degree and contact information for three references to: Dr. Ryan S. King Department of Biology Baylor University One Bear Place #97388 Waco, Texas 76798-7388 Phone: (254) 710-2911 Materials also may be submitted electronically as a single, merged PDF file to: ryan_s_k...@baylor.edu.
