Assistant Professor – Plant Physiology Department of Biological Sciences Mississippi State University The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Plant Physiology. We seek a candidate who will complement existing strengths and allow for new collaborations in the department and across Mississippi State University. 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. Successful candidates are expected to develop an externally funded research program, direct graduate students, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to the service mission of the department. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2016, contingent on availability of funds. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant area of Biology or Botany, post-doctoral experience, evidence of sustained scholarly productivity, and evidence of teaching competence. We welcome applicants interested in molecular, cellular, or organismal plant physiology.
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. Campus research infrastructure includes remote sensing and GIS expertise in the Geosystems Research Institute (http://www.gri.msstate.edu/), computing resources, proteomics and genomics equipment at the Institute for Genomics, Biocomputing & Biotechnology (http://www.igbb.msstate.edu/), computing resources and computational and statistical expertise at the Center for Computational Sciences (http://www.ccs.msstate.edu/), Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE, NIH), and microscopy and imaging through the Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies (http://www.i2at.msstate.edu/). 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. Additional details on the department 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. Please indicate in the subject line Assistant Professor – Plant Physiology. Applicants are also required to complete the Personal Data Information Form associated with this position at https://www.jobs.msstate.edu (position 9382). Screening of applications will begin January 15, 2016 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.
