Faculty Positions in Genetics
Department of Genetics
North Carolina State University
The Department of Genetics at North Carolina State University invites
applications at the assistant professor level for two tenure-track
faculty positions in genetics. Successful candidates will establish
research programs that complement existing departmental research
strengths in quantitative, evolutionary and developmental genetics.
Preference will be given to applicants with research expertise in
population genetics, systems genetics or epigenetics. Applicants should
have a PhD or equivalent, be broadly trained with at least two years of
productive post-doctoral research experience, embrace interdisciplinary
research and have a commitment to student training. New faculty members
are expected to develop and maintain vibrant, extramurally-supported
research programs and contribute to departmental teaching. A
competitive salary and startup package will be provided to ensure a
successful research program.
Faculty in the Department of Genetics
(http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/genetics/)
are engaged in basic genetic research using model organisms. The
department has strong graduate and post-doc programs and will be home
to a new undergraduate major in genetics starting in 2009. NCSU has
outstanding facilities and programs for plant
(http://www.ncsu.edu/phytotron/) and animal
(http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/brf/) research, genomics
(http://gsl.cals.ncsu.edu/) and bioinformatics
(http://bioinformatics.ncsu.edu/).
To apply go to jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=82501, and
provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and
teaching interests, and arrange to have at least three letters of
recommendation sent to Faculty Search Chair, Department of Genetics,
Box 7614, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7614
(genetics@ncsu.edu). Candidates should attach representative preprints
or reprints to the application.
Review of applications will begin January 6,
2009 and continue until the positions are filled. We welcome the
opportunity to work with candidates to identify suitable employment
opportunities for spouses or partners.
NCSU is an AA/EO employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability. In its
commitment to diversity and equity, NC State University seeks
applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. NC
State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. ADA
Accommodations:
please call 919-515-5727.