The Division of Biology at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in the 2010/2011 academic year. We seek an outstanding individual who will establish a vigorous, extramurally funded research program within the area of pathogen-host interactions, specifically involving the study of viruses or eukaryotic parasites that infect humans and/or animals. Please note that candidates working exclusively with prokaryotic organisms should apply to a separate position that is currently being advertised in the Division of Biology. Our areas of interest are broad and include molecular or genomic research on animal or human pathogens and pathogen-host or pathogen-vector interactions, including immunity or the evolution of such associations. The successful candidate will complement existing strengths in infectious disease research on campus, and will also contribute to graduate and undergraduate instruction in the Division of Biology. A Ph.D. or equivalent and post-doctoral training are required. The position includes a competitive salary and start-up package. The Division of Biology features a diverse, collegial, and interactive faculty who collectively bring in over $10 million per year in extramural research funding, and includes a research and graduate training program in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, as well as research initiatives in Functional Genomics, Ecological Genomics, and Arthropod Genomics, among others. K-State is a major research university with excellent research facilities, including the newly constructed Biosecurity Research Institute, a state-of-the-art BSL3 building located on the main campus. K-State is situated in Manhattan, a pleasant college town of roughly 50,000 people in the rolling Flint Hills region of northeast Kansas.
Application Instructions (please read carefully):
Applications must include the following items formatted as a single PDF document:
1) Comprehensive curriculum vitae
2) Statement of research interests
3) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests
4) Up to three representative publications may be included at the end of the PDF document (optional).
In addition:
Three letters of reference must be sent directly by their authors (electronic versions preferred)
The entire application (with the exception of the reference letters) should be submitted by email as a single PDF document to biology@ksu.edu. In the subject line of the email, please enter the following: Last Name, First Name, faculty search. Reference letters should be sent directly by their authors to biology@ksu.edu.
Please note that multiple files or files in other formats, such as Microsoft Word, will not be accepted and will be returned to the applicant for conversion to a single PDF document.
Questions about the position can be directed to:
Dr. Rollie Clem
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
rclem@ksu.edu
Tel: 785-532-3172
Review of applications will begin November 30, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. KSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Criminal background checks are required for all employees.
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