- Assistant Professor Mississippi State
- Mississippi State University in Mississippi State, MS, United States
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
Position Function:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State
University (MSU) invites applicants for multiple 9-month,
tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. We seek candidates
studying fundamental questions in any area of molecular, cellular,
or developmental biology within any system.
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 a
BSL-2 AALAC-accredited animal care facility, a forest reserve, and
common-use molecular and imaging facilities. The department also
houses the Mississippi State University herbarium (MISSA), which is
part of a campus-wide museums and galleries group ( www.museums.msstate.edu ).
The department offers B.S. (Biological Sciences, Medical
Technology, and Microbiology), M.S., and Ph.D. (Biological
Sciences, Computational Biology) degrees. Faculty in the department
have diverse research interests in bioinformatics, cell biology,
developmental biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics,
microbiology, and systematics, and have been recently funded by a
variety of agencies including NIH, NSF (including four current
CAREER awards), DOE, DARPA, USDA, USDT, and DOJ, as well as state
and private organizations. Biology faculty interact with other
campus research centers and institutes ( www.research.msstate.edu/centers-institutes)
and have ongoing collaborations involving all eight of the
university’s colleges.
Mississippi State University is a comprehensive Carnegie R1 “Very
High Research Activity” campus and a top-100 university by research
expenditure. The campus is situated in a small, inclusive community
boasting an exceptional standard of living ( https://starkville.org ). Within a
short drive of Starkville are more than 120,000 acres of state and
federal natural areas, with abundant opportunities for research and
recreation. This includes the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National
Wildlife Refuge ( https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sam-d-hamilton-noxubee)
, and the Tombigbee National Forest. We are Mississippi’s
land-grant institution and principal research university with an
enrollment of 23,000 students.
Salary Grade : UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary
ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2025
Tenure Track Status:
Tenure-Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Successful candidates are expected to establish an externally
funded research program and contribute to the service mission of
the department. Faculty are also expected to teach one course each
semester in support of the undergraduate and graduate curricula
(M.S. and Ph.D.). Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant
Professor (tenure-track) with an anticipated start date of August
16, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant field and
evidence of sustained productivity and teaching competence.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Eukaryotic Microbiology, Bacteriology, or Virology
• Mechanisms of Host-Pathogen Interactions or Immunology
• Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Physiology
• Neurobiology
• Molecular Genetics
We further encourage applicants who are passionate scholars
conducting hypothesis-driven research, especially those involving
interdisciplinary and collaborative initiatives. We are also
interested in candidates with research programs that combine wet
lab with computational or quantitative approaches. Members of
groups that are typically under-represented in science are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Instructions for Applying:
Applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu
for position 508409 and upload the following:
• a cover letter synthesizing your experience and interest in the
position.
• a CV
• a statement of research expertise and goals (3-page
maximum).
• a statement of teaching interests and competency (2-page
maximum).
• contact information for three references.
• reprints of up to three publications.
Your research and teaching statements should include descriptions
of your action plan for mentoring undergraduate and graduate
students, and your contributions and commitment to service of the
broader community.
Screening of applications for all positions will begin December 2,
2024.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age,
sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender
identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status
protected by applicable 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.
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disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to
apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please
contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu .
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