Assistant Professor in Diagnostics and Bioinformatics
Assistant Professor in Diagnostics and Bioinformatics
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Position Title:
Assistant Professor in Diagnostics and BioinformaticsAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Plant Pathology Entomology and Microbiology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenuretrack faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the broad area of diagnostics and bioinformatics related to seed science. We seek candidates whose research will lead to the development of stateoftheart diagnostic tools that facilitate the detection of seedborne pathogens with particular emphasis on viruses bacteria and fungi. Candidates are expected to possess expertise in the development and implementation of computational pipelines that underlie and support advanced diagnostic approaches including those that utilize high throughput sequencing. The position is 65 research 30 teaching and 5 service. The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded highimpact research program and actively train graduate students. They will be expected to develop a teaching program that engages students in the broad areas of plant diseases diagnostics and bioinformatics while also participating in service to the university.
ISU has extensive shared facilities for biological research including omics technologies for genetics genomics and microbiome studies and highperformance computing. The collaborative environment is enhanced by interdisciplinary and disciplinary graduate majors that promote crossfertilization within labs. The successful candidate will have an office and laboratory in the Seed Science Building which houses the Seed Science Center. The Seed Science Center is a globally recognized hub of excellence in seed testing research education systems and international programs. It is a leader in developing science to inform policy to benefit the world seed trade. The Center is home to the Seed Lab one of the largest public testing laboratories in the U.S. that has provided accurate and professional seed testing services to growers and the seed industry for more than 130 years. The Department of Plant Pathology Entomology and Microbiology serves as home to the ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic has access to numerous field research facilities and administers a vibrant and experiential undergraduate microbiology program. Faculty have strengths in extension teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning and research across the full spectrum from fundamental to applied.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology Plant Science or a closely related field.
Experience in novel approaches for the diagnosis of seedborne pathogens.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of strong potential for conducting innovative research with diagnostics and bioinformatics that includes the manipulation of high throughput sequencing data.
Evidence of a strong publication record in internationallyrecognized journals
Evidence of strong potential for research mentoring
Evidence of strong potential for collaborative research
Evidence of strong potential for securing extramural funding
Evidence of strong potential for evidencebased innovative teaching
Department Unit/Website: Start Date:August 16 2025 To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. The application should include: 1. Cover Letter describing the qualifications for the position 2 pages max); 2. Curriculum Vitae; 3. Research Statement detailing experience and future plans 3 pages max); 4. Teaching Statement detailing philosophy experience and future plans 2 pages max); 5. Representative publications (max of 3 publications as pdf files); 6. Names and contact information for three references. (References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate) For guaranteed consideration applications should be received by March 16 2025. Questions regarding this position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee Steven Whitham or the Chair of the Department of Plant Pathology Entomology and Microbiology Steven Harris .Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing programOriginal Posting Date:
December 12 2024Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R16091
Employment Type
Full-Time
