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 and allow for new collaborations in the department and across Mississippi State University. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a start date of August 16, 2014. Successful candidates are expected to develop an externally funded research program, direct graduate students, and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to the service mission of the department. 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. Candidates with expertise in microbial symbioses, microbiomes, or community structure and function are strongly encouraged to apply. * * Mississippi State University is a comprehensive land-grant university that serves more than 20,000 students. The university is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a “very high research activity” university, placing it among the nation’s leading major research universities. 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, USDA, and USGS, as well as numerous private foundations. * * 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. Research space in Harned Hall was recently renovated providing modern facilities for cutting-edge research. Campus research infrastructure includes supercomputing resources, statistical expertise, proteomics, genomics, microscopy and imaging instrumentation, and geospatial technology throughout numerous centers and institutes. Additional details on research facilities, faculty expertise, and potential for collaborations across campus are available at http://www.biology.msstate.edu. * * To apply, submit a CV, statement of research expertise and goals (2-page maximum), a statement of teaching interests and competency (2-page maximum), three letters of reference, and reprints of up to 3 publications. These materials should be submitted to applica...@biology.msstate.edu. Applicants should also complete the Personal Data Information Form associated with this position at https://www.jobs.msstate.edu (PARF/position 7551). Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. * * MSU is an AA/EOE.
