Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Genetics
Employer: Florida State University
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Salary: 9 Month Salaried
Posted: October 30, 2023
Discipline: Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics
Position Type: Full Time
Organization Type: Academia
Job Type: Faculty
The Department of Biological Science at Florida State University (http://www.bio.fsu.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in the broadly defined area of Genetics. Candidates who take a molecular or genetics-based approach to study fundamental or innovative questions in developmental biology, mechanisms of disease, or cell biology, using any animal, plant, tissue, or cellular systems will be considered. Successful candidates are expected to establish a productive and extramurally funded research program, such as major NIH or NSF grant funding, and to contribute to undergraduate teaching in genetics, developmental, or cell biology, and graduate education by supervising PhD students. A doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate is required, along with a demonstrated record of achievement in research. Postdoctoral training in the field of specialization is preferred.
The Department: The Department of Biological Science is a diverse and interactive group with more than 40 tenure-track faculty members with expertise in developmental genetics, epigenetics, chromosome biology, neuroscience, evolution, conservation biology, structural biology, and virology. The Department is committed to the success of our faculty with engaged mentoring and significant resources. Researchers have access to excellent and fully staffed departmental and university research facilities that include an imaging facility with a Titan Krios electron microscope, confocal imaging, light sheet microscopy, molecular cloning and hybridoma facilities, flow cytometry and mass spectrometry facilities, and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The department also maintains BSL2 labs, greenhouses, field sites, and vivaria. The department has three concurrent searches in Genetics, Computational Genomics, and Evolution.
The University: One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity.
Job Location: Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, situated in the Big Bend region, renowned for its diverse and undeveloped habitats. The city and university feature an excellent quality of life with proximity to several state and national parks, accessible rivers, a National Wildlife Refuge, and the pristine beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, along with a rich program of performing arts, athletic events, and year-round outdoor activities.
How to Apply: Submit your application at https://www.jobs.fsu.edu (JOB ID 56384). Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 2-3 page research statement that briefly summarizes your significant research accomplishments and describes your future research plans, and a 2-3 page teaching, mentoring, and service statement that describes prior experiences and future plans. Include the names and email contact information for 3-4 reference letters as instructed in the application portal. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2023, and applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Prof. Hong-Guo Yu: genetics.search@bio.fsu.edu.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Evolutionary Biology
Employer: Florida State University
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Salary: 9 Month Salaried
Posted: November 1, 2023
Discipline: Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biology, Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology
Position Type: Full Time
Organization Type: Academia
Job Type: Faculty
The Florida State University Department of Biological Science invites outstanding applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the broad area of Evolutionary Biology at the Assistant Professor level. We seek a creative and interactive individual working in any area of evolutionary biology, including but not limited to evolutionary genomics, evolutionary theory, phylogenetics, macroevolution, quantitative genetics, population genetics, evolutionary ecology, phenotypic evolution, and the evolution of behavior.
Successful candidates are expected to establish an innovative, extramurally-funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, engage in meaningful service, and enhance existing strengths in our Ecology and Evolution research group. A PhD is required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Anticipated start date is August 2024. More information about the E&E group and department can be found at https://www.bio.fsu.edu/ee/. Questions about the position may be sent to Prof. Emily DuVal at evolution@bio.fsu.edu.
The Department: The Florida State University Department of Biological Science (https://www.bio.fsu.edu) is an integrated group of over 55 faculty in the areas of Ecology and Evolution, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Neuroscience, dedicated to excellence in research and teaching. The broad research interests of our faculty link deep natural history with modern quantitative and molecular techniques. The Department has a strong track record of supporting faculty success through engaged formal mentoring, fostering collegiality, and encouraging collaborations within and across departments. We are an unusually interactive and collegial group, and seek to hire individuals who will support our vibrant and open intellectual community. FSU is an R1 institution currently ranked 23rd among public universities in the US. Researchers have access to excellent core resources, including a state-of-the-art analytical laboratory; DNA sequencing, molecular cloning, and NGS library facilities; an imaging center; as well as access to the Coastal and Marine Laboratory and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Additional resources include facilities for functional genomics, proteomics, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, and computing clusters for bioinformatics. For information about Florida State University’s Department of Biological Science, visit our website at https://www.bio.fsu.edu.
Job Location: The university is located in Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida, which is situated in the Big Bend region of the state, an area with diverse and relatively undeveloped habitats. Tallahassee hosts a rich program in the performing arts and athletic events and is close to several state parks, rivers, a National Wildlife Refuge, the largest national forest in Florida, and the pristine beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The Big Bend region is a biological diversity hotspot and provides ample access to research sites and outdoor recreational opportunities.
How to Apply: Submit your application at https://www.jobs.fsu.edu (JOB ID 56385). Review of applications will begin on Nov 27, 2023. The application materials are:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement 2-3 pages addressing current and proposed research plans
- Teaching and Mentoring statement: 1-2 pages addressing past experiences and future plans
- Service statement: 1-2 pages addressing experience and philosophy of service to the department, university, discipline, and the broader community
Include the names and contact information for three references as instructed in the application portal. Letter writers will only be contacted for short-listed applicants.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Computational Genomics
Employer: Florida State University
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Salary: 9 Month Salaried
Posted: November 1, 2023
Discipline: Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biology, Developmental Biology, Computational Genomics
Position Type: Full Time
Organization Type: Academia
Job Type: Faculty
The Department of Biological Science at Florida State University (https://www.bio.fsu.edu) invites applications at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level in the broadly defined area of Computational Genomics.
We are seeking candidates who develop and apply innovative computational genomics approaches to drive biological discoveries at the cellular or molecular level. Applicants using multi-omics, big data analytics, dry or wet lab research, systems biology, or AI are encouraged to apply. Questions about this position should be directed to Prof. Hank W. Bass: comp.gen@bio.fsu.edu. The department is growing with additional faculty searches in genetics/development and evolutionary biology.
Candidates are expected to join the Cell and Molecular Biology graduate faculty area in Biological Science, establish a productive and extramurally funded research program, and contribute to undergraduate teaching and graduate training. A doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate is required along with a demonstrated record of achievement in research. Postdoctoral training in the field of specialization is preferred. Review of applications, complete with letters of reference, will begin on November 15, 2023, and applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
The Department: The Department of Biological Science is an academically diverse and highly interactive group with more than 40 tenure-track faculty members with expertise in genetics, epigenetics, genomics, chromosome biology, development, neuroscience, ecology, evolution, conservation biology, structural biology, and virology. The Department has a strong track record of supporting faculty success through engaged formal mentoring, fostering collegiality, and encouraging collaborations within and across departments. Researchers have access to excellent and fully staffed departmental and university core facilities supporting genomics, high-performance computing, molecular cloning and NGS library services, high-throughput sequencing, cryo-EM, confocal and light sheet microscopy, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, and the National High Magnetic Field laboratory. The department also maintains BSL2 labs, greenhouses, field sites, and vivaria.
Job Location: Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, situated in the Big Bend region, renowned for its diverse and undeveloped habitats. The city and university feature an excellent quality of life with proximity to state and national parks, accessible rivers, a National Wildlife Refuge, and the pristine beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, along with a rich program of performing arts, athletic events, and year-round outdoor activities.
How to Apply: Submit your application at https://www.jobs.fsu.edu (JOB ID 56379). Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3-page research statement summarizing your significant research accomplishments and future research plans, 1-2 page teaching and mentoring statement, and 1-2 page service statement. Include the names and email contact information for 3-4 reference letters as instructed in the application portal so that letter writers can directly upload their confidential letters in time for the application review.