Assistant Research Professor of Microbial Population Genomics

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Assistant Research Professor of Microbial Population Genomics

The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology in the College of Agricultural Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a 36-week, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Research Professor with expertise in population genomics, epidemiology, and evolution of bacterial plant pathogens. This position has 100% research responsibilities.

This is a term 3-year appointment with renewal dependent on performance and availability of funds.

The candidate will develop an externally funded research program focusing on utilizing whole genome sequences and other molecular tools to investigate the population dynamics and evolutionary processes that lead to the development of epidemics of plant pathogenic bacteria. The ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university is required. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with faculty from across the College and University including the One Health Microbiome Center.

Please submit: a Cover Letter, a complete CV, a Research Statement, and the names and contact information for three references. Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging in research, teaching and professional service activities should be provided either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement. For more information about the position, please contact Timothy McNellis (twm4@psu.edu), Chair of the Search Committee or Maria del Mar Jimenez-Gasco (mxj22@psu.edu), Interim Head of the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Ecology, Biology, Microbiology or a related field is required. Applicants should provide evidence of strong potential for conducting and publishing innovative research, competitiveness for external research funding, excellence in communication with diverse populations, and keen interest and skills to mentor and advise students.

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Selection Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated on their potential for publishing high impact work, obtaining extramural funding, excellence in instruction, and collaboration in research and instruction within and outside the Department.

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