Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology and Tree Genetics

Teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct an extramurally funded research program in the specialized area of molecular biology and tree genetics. Service responsibilities include interaction with constituents, as well as participation in departmental, college, and university activities.

Mississippi State University

Starkville, MS

Deadline: 2005/06/01

Mississippi State University

Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology and Tree Genetics

Department of Forestry

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in forest tree genetics with an emphasis in molecular biology. At least one degree must be from an accredited professional forestry program.  Candidates who are ABD will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct an extramurally funded research program in the specialized area of molecular biology and tree genetics. Service responsibilities include interaction with constituents, as well as participation in departmental, college, and university activities.

Rank and salary: Assistant Professor, tenure-track, full-time, 12-month appointment. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Forestry: The Department of Forestry is one of three departments in the College of Forest Resources and the Mississippi Forest and Wildlife Research Center, a separately funded stage agency. Departmental activities include undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, service, and extension programs in forestry and natural resources. The department=s facilities on the Mississippi State University campus are supplemented by the John W. Starr Memorial Forest, an 8,200-acre research forest. Opportunities also exist for cooperative relationships with other departments in the university, agencies of the federal and state governments, nongovernment organizations, and companies in the forest products industry.

Application deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found.  Screening will begin on June 1, 2005, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application procedure: Applications must be made on the Mississippi State University Employment opportunities website via the link www.jobs.msstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=171148. Also send a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, a brief statement of research and teaching interests and career goals, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Dr. Emily B. Schultz, Chair, Search and Screening Committee, Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University, Box 9681, Mississippi State, MS 39762; telephone: 662-325-2697; fax: 662-325-8726, e-mail: eschultz@cfr.msstate.edu.

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