Michigan State University
Positions in Genome-Enabled Plant Systems Biology
As part of an initiative in Systems Biology, the Department of Plant Biology at Michigan State University seeks to fill a faculty position in genome-enabled plant systems biology. We are seeking an individual who will address fundamental biological questions in plants and/or in related model systems. Applications from individuals who generate and integrate complex or heterogeneous data from metabolomic, proteomic, and genomic studies or build models of metabolic or regulatory networks are especially encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous independent research program supported by extramural funding. We are particularly interested in recruiting a colleague who will participate in collaborative interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate may have a joint appointment with another suitable department and will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in their area of expertise.
This faculty position is a tenure track, academic year appointment at the Assistant Professor level. An appointment at the Associate Professor level will be considered for exceptional candidates. Applicants must have a PhD and postdoctoral research experience is highly desirable. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a summary of research accomplishments and future research objectives, a brief description of teaching philosophy/ goals and three letters of reference. Application materials should be sent electronically to PLBSYS@msu.edu. Information about the Department of Plant Biology can be found at http://www.plantbiology.msu.edu. The review of applications will begin September 7, 2007 and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Questions regarding this position may be sent to Yair Shachar-Hill (yairhill@msu.edu).
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Faculty Position in Plant Functional Ecology
The Department of Plant Biology at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an individual who investigates the ecological significance of physiological, morphological, and/or developmental traits. We are particularly interested in applicants who employ phylogenetic and/or molecular genetic methods. This position complements a number of recent hires in ecology, evolution, population genetics, developmental biology, and bioinformatics at MSU. The successful applicant will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, participate in the graduate program in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior (www.msu.edu/eebb), and maintain an externally funded research program. Applicants must have a Ph.D., and postdoctoral research experience is desirable. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a summary of research accomplishments and future research objectives, a brief description of teaching philosophy and goals, and three letters of reference. Information about the Department of Plant Biology can be found at http://www.plantbiology.msu.edu. The review of applications will begin November 30, 2007 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application materials should be sent electronically to plbeco@msu.edu. Questions regarding this position may be sent to Douglas Schemske (schem@msu.edu).
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Positions in Bioinformatics
in Plant Genomics Laboratory
Multiple bioinformatics positions are
available in the laboratory of C. R. Buell in the Department of Plant
Biology at Michigan State University (http://www.plantbiology.msu
and bioinformatics in plant and plant pathogen genomes. Current projects
include funded projects involving annotation of the rice genome (http://rice.tigr.org), sequencing and annotation of the potato genome
(http://www.tigr.org/tdb/sol/>), and genomics of plant pathogens (http://cpgr.tigr.org). See a select list of publications from
the Buell lab for more information on the laboratory accomplishments
and activities.
Staff hired for these positions will
be responsible for a wide range of bioinformatics and software development
tasks. Required bioinformatics knowledge and skills include knowledge
of the algorithms and tools of genome annotation, sequence alignment,
and comparative genomics. These positions require the ability to evaluate
new bioinformatics tools and to optimize performance of existing ones.
Knowledge of bioinformatics, genomics, genetics, and molecular biology
required.
The position is also responsible for
a range of data handling tasks such a creating and maintaining analysis
pipelines and quality checking the results, parsing and formatting data
from various sources, converting data formats, ensuring scalability
of pipelines on large data sets in a distributed computing environment,
using NCBI and other online bioinformatics databanks. Other software
development tasks include creation of web sites, dynamic web pages and
tools,and maintaining existing programs and pipelines.
Required Skills:
Platforms: Experience with UNIX
or a UNIX-like platform (Linux, Mac OS X, Solaris, AIX)
Bioinformatics Programs: BLAST,
HMMER, Sequence editing and assembly software.
Programming Languages: Strong
knowledge of at least one scripting language (Perl, Python, Ruby),
Experience with C, C++, or Java.
Web Development: PHP or CGI programming.
HTML, CSS, Javascript.
Databases: SQL, Experience with
a RDBMS such as MySQL, Postgres, Sybase, or Oracle.
Biological Knowledge: Biochemistry,
Bioinformatics, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology
Communication Skills: Ability
to present project data (orally and written). Ability to contribute
to project meetings.
Other Skills: Ability to work
in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to multi-task as required.
Ability to read scientific literature
pertinent to job. Mentoring of other staff required.
Degree Requirements: B. S. or
M. S. in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or related field;
relevant experience preferred.
Application Information:
Send electronically (PDF format) a resume
or curriculum vitae that includes education, experience, and relevant
skills to: C. Robin Buell, Associate Professor, Michigan State University,
Department of Plant Biology,166 Plant Biology, East Lansing MI 48824-1312,
Email: buell@msu.edu
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
