IBC
Employment Opportunities
Assistant Professor/Assistant
Scientist or Associate Professor/Associate Scientist
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Institute of Biological Chemistry
Washington State University
TITLE:
Assistant Professor/Assistant Scientist or Associate
Professor/Associate Scientist (25% Academic Programs, 75% Agricultural
Research Center) in Plant Biology (Search No. 4758).
LOCATION: Pullman,
Washington
Washington State University
(WSU) is a comprehensive land-grant research institution co-located
in Pullman and Spokane, with additional campuses in the Tri-Cities
(Richland, Pasco and Kennewick) and Vancouver. There are ten colleges and a graduate
school. More than 18,600 undergraduate and graduate students
are served by the Pullman campus. WSU offers some 245 fields
of study including more than 150 majors plus many minors, options
and certificate programs. Bachelor’s degrees
are available in all major areas, with master’s and doctoral
degrees available in most. The University is one of the largest
residential universities in the West. Pullman offers a friendly,
small-town living environment. To learn more about the Pullman
community, visit: http://www.pullmanchamber.com. The
university’s web page (www.wsu.edu)
offers information about WSU and the surrounding area.
LINE OF
RESPONSIBILITY:
This position reports
administratively to the Director of the Institute of Biological
Chemistry.
GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create a dynamic, well-funded
program in a fundamental area of modern plant science with particular
emphasis on studying plant biology using innovative approaches
that incorporate biochemistry/biophysics, structural biology,
or systems biology. The candidate is expected to rapidly develop
a highly competitive research program and contribute substantially
to the missions of the Institute of Biological Chemistry and
College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences.
General responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain a vigorous research
program supported by extramural funding.
- Train graduate students.
- Participate in teaching graduate courses
in the area of modern plant biology.
- Work effectively with individuals and groups
with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies
in a global environment.
- Participate in committee service at the department,
college, and/or university level.
- The successful applicant will be expected
to conduct an approved program of research consistent with the
missions of the WSU Agricultural Research Center.
RANK/SALARY:
Full-time,
tenure track position; 9-month appointment, as Assistant Professor/Assistant
Scientist or Associate Professor/Associate Scientist. Competitive
salary commensurate with qualifications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Ph.D. or equivalent.
- One year postdoctoral
experience by start date.
Desired
for Assistant Professor:
- Evidence of quality
and quantity of research accomplished in a fundamental area of
modern plant science.
- Expertise in
using biochemical, biophysical and structural biology approaches
to investigate biological problems.
- Coherent research
plan that incorporates biochemical, biophysical and structural
biology approaches to investigate important questions in plant
science.
- Excellent oral and written
communication skills.
Additional
Qualifications Desired for Associate Professor:
- Record of mentoring
skills in training students, postdocs and others.
- Demonstration
of ability to establish an independent research program. Evidence
can include publications and grant support.
- Demonstration
of emerging national and international reputation as a leader
in area of research (publications, presentations, review panels,
etc.).
BEGIN DATE:
2008
APPLICATION
PROCESS:
Screening
of application materials will begin on September 15, 2007. Send
curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a description
of future research plans as a PDF file to millerhm@wsu.edu.
In addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of reference,
preferably as PDF files, to be sent to:
Dr.
Michael L. Kahn
Search
Committee Chair
Institute
of Biological Chemistry
Washington
State University
P.O.
Box 646340, Pullman
WA
99164-6340
Phone:
509-335-8383
Fax
509-335-7643
email: millerhm@wsu.edu
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STATE UNIVERSITY IS
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other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons
age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
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new employees must show employment eligibility verification
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accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education
and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request
disability accommodation in the application process, contact
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