Assistant Professor-Tenure System - Functional Genomics

Position Summary

The Department of Integrative Biology at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applicants for the position of Tenure System Assistant Professor in Functional Genomics. We are seeking applicants who apply stateoftheart experimental techniques in traditional or nontraditional animal model systems to understand the genetic mechanisms of genotypetophenotype interactions genome function developmental or physiological evolution comparative animal evolution adaptation and/or biodiversity. Computational and theoretical approaches are welcomed when combined with experimental validation. The successful applicant will be an investigator with a proven record of research accomplishments in the targeted areas and the ability to build an extramurally funded independent research program in Functional Genomics. While the particular research focus within Functional Genomics is open preference will be given to applicants that can contribute to MSU IBIOs strengths in comparative studies of biodiversity across evolutionary and ecological scales. The future faculty member will contribute to undergraduate and/or graduate teaching according to candidate strengths and participate in undergraduate graduate and postdoctoral training. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the highly interactive diverse and collaborative MSU Department of Integrative Biology (MSU IBIO; faculty will strengthen the core mission of the MSU IBIO Department to advance understanding of the function stability resilience and adaptation of complex biological systems via research teaching and service. We use cuttingedge tools to address important questions about genetics genomics development physiology behavior ecology and evolution in a wide array of species and model systems over temporal and spatial scales. The departmentincludes more than 30 faculty members and strong graduate and undergraduate programs. Manyfaculty membersare also affiliatedwith theMSU Ecology Evolution and Behavior Program the MSU BioMolecular Science Program and numerous other crosscollege units and interdisciplinary graduate programs. MSU IBIOis committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace that enriches our learning environment and innovative research and seek colleagues driven by the same motivation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate equivalent degree in biology or a related field in the life sciences

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biology or a related field in the life sciences
• At least one year of postdoctoral experience
• Demonstration of expertise in animal functional genomics
• Strong record of research productivity including lead author publications in peerreviewed journals
• Clear plan to build an independent competitive and externally funded research program in animal functional genomics
• Clear knowledge of and interest in dimensions of diversity that result from different lived experiences such as ethnic socioeconomic racial gender sexual orientation disability and cultures

Desired Qualifications

• Prior stageappropriate external funding support such as research fellowships and grants
• Experience with undergraduate research training and mentorship
• Evidence of instructional experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Prior contributions to initiatives fostering diversity equity and inclusions in research and/or teaching

Required Application Materials

Interested applicants should submit a single PDF file with required application materials to the MSU Applicant Page (MAP) for faculty positions (online at . The single concatenated PDF document will include the following documents each labeled with the appropriate title:

1. A Cover Letter that frames the application in context of this ad and the IBIO Department at Michigan State University.

2. A Curriculum Vitae listing publications awarded and pending grant proposals and/or fellowships contributed or invited presentations and talks teaching and mentoring experiences leadership positions contributions to the academic community and public outreach efforts. Other professional information may also be included as the applicant sees fit.

3. A 3page Research Statement highlighting the relevance of the research research accomplishments and future plans for independent research and funding.

4. A 1page Teaching and Mentoring Statement including experiences goals and plans to address these goals.

5. Contact information (name address email and phone) for three individuals who can provide reference letters.

Successful applicants are expected to summarize their contributions to diversity equity and inclusion throughout the application materials outlined above.

Special Instructions

Questions can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair Ingo Braasch at .

Review of Applications Begins On

11/27/2024

MSU Statement

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