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Assistant Professor

Employer
Mississippi State University
Location
Mississippi State University, Mississippi (US)
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
Dec 8, 2021

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Assistant Professor Position

Department of Biological Sciences

Mississippi State University

The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position in Organismal Biology.

We seek biologist whose research addresses fundamental questions in ecology, evolution, or behavior in any taxa. Applicants should complement existing strengths in the department. We encourage applicants with bold new perspectives and "outside the box" approaches to hypothesis-based research and teaching, particularly those with a strong quantitative framework.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program, teach courses for the undergraduate and graduate programs (M.S. and Ph.D.), 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, 2022. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant area of Biology, with post-doctoral experience, evidence of sustained scholarly productivity, and evidence of teaching competence. Applications from members of groups that are typically under-represented in science are strongly encouraged.

The Department of Biological Sciences provides in-house research infrastructure including new imaging and high performance computing resources. Core facilities within the department also include the Mississippi State University herbarium (MISSA), a BSL-2 AALAC animal care facility, a forest reserve, and common-use molecular and imaging facilities.

Mississippi State University is a comprehensive R1 land-grant university that serves more than 22,000 students. The Department of Biological Sciences offers degrees at the B.S. (Biological Sciences, Medical Technology, and Microbiology), M.S., and Ph.D. (Biological Sciences, Computational Biology) levels. Faculty in the department have diverse research interests in bioinformatics, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, microbiology, and systematics, and are funded by the NIH, NSF, DARPA, USDA, and DOJ, as well as numerous state and private organizations. Campus research infrastructure includes numerous centers and institutes through which Biology faculty have collaborated (www.research.msstate.edu/centersinstitutes), in addition to collaborations with faculty in all of the university’s eight colleges. The MSU herbarium is part of a campus-wide museums and galleries group (www.museums.msstate.edu), and we are situated within a short drive of more than 120,000 acres of state and federal natural areas, with abundant opportunities for research and recreation.

Applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu (search job 503311 under Careers tab). Attach (in a single pdf file) a cover letter, a CV, a statement of research expertise and goals (2-page maximum), a statement of teaching interests and competency (2-page maximum), a statement of your contributions, commitment, and action plan for promoting inclusivity (2-page maximum), contact information for three references, and reprints of up to three publications. Screening of applications will begin December 03, 2021.

As required by Executive Order 14042, If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination or apply for and receive a University-approved exemption before beginning employment with the University.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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 an inclusive community that reflects the diversity of our student population.

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