Job ID: 176477017
Job date: 2017-04-28
End Date:
Company : St. Cloud State University Country : Role : Other
Job date: 2017-04-28
End Date:
Company : St. Cloud State University Country : Role : Other
Job Description:
This position is a 9-month position (renewable up to 3 years), non-tenure position with responsibilities focused on research at St. Cloud State University. We are looking for candidates to lead the effort on comparative metagenomics/metatranscriptomics analysis of microbial communities. Initially, the successful candidate research will focus on the establishment and evolution of the microbial community of an anaerobic digester under different nutrients and environmental conditions. Responsibilities: -The successful candidate will deploy innovative computational approaches to understand the ecological establishment and evolution of microbial communities. -The person selected will have the opportunity to work independently and to build an extramurally-funded student-oriented research program on microbial communities' dynamics. This program should enhance and complement existing programs in the department and college. -Candidates will be expected to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research. -Activities will include experimental execution, data collection, and manuscript and grant preparation. -Diversity and inclusion are academic imperatives and thus are university goals. Candidate should have a commitment to fostering an environment that is welcoming of all groups.
Additional Info:
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Date of appointment: September 2017 through October 2019 Vacancies at SCSU are contingent on university budgets and funding. St. Cloud State University is located on the scenic banks of the Mississippi River 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul in the rapidly-growing metropolitan area of St. Cloud. St. Cloud State understands the incredible impact college years have on students and their future. Faculty and staff collaborate to offer relevant and rigorous academic programs in a supportive environment that values active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability and global and cultural understanding. Date of appointment: September 1, 2017 (negotiable) Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu *Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/documents/IFO_09_11_Contract.pdf Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/stcloudstate/default.cfm Application Review begins immediately. For best consideration, apply by July 10th position is open until filled. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include the following: · Cover Letter · Resume/Curriculum Vitae · Contact information for three (3) current, professional references · Copies of Transcript(s) (undergraduate/graduate/PhD); if advanced to finalist, official transcripts will be required. Contact Information: Ryan C. Fink, Search Committee Chair Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Phone: 320-308-3047 E-mail: RCFink@stcloudstate.edu[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
This position is a 9-month position (renewable up to 3 years), non-tenure position with responsibilities focused on research at St. Cloud State University. We are looking for candidates to lead the effort on comparative metagenomics/metatranscriptomics analysis of microbial communities. Initially, the successful candidate research will focus on the establishment and evolution of the microbial community of an anaerobic digester under different nutrients and environmental conditions. Responsibilities: -The successful candidate will deploy innovative computational approaches to understand the ecological establishment and evolution of microbial communities. -The person selected will have the opportunity to work independently and to build an extramurally-funded student-oriented research program on microbial communities' dynamics. This program should enhance and complement existing programs in the department and college. -Candidates will be expected to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research. -Activities will include experimental execution, data collection, and manuscript and grant preparation. -Diversity and inclusion are academic imperatives and thus are university goals. Candidate should have a commitment to fostering an environment that is welcoming of all groups.
Qualifications and experience:
Required: · Ph.D. in Biology, Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related fields. · Evidence of experience with complex biological systems. · Evidence of demonstrated scholarly activity. · Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds. Preferred: · Experience with shell scripting and familiarity with programming (Python, Perl, C++, R). · Familiarity and expertise in microbial physiology and ecology · Experience with some molecular biology techniques (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and transformation) · Experience with managing research teams of undergraduate students · Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in researchRequeriments :
Skills :
- Biology
- Microbial Biology
- molecular biology
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- Shell scripting
- Teaching
Areas :
Additional Info:
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Date of appointment: September 2017 through October 2019 Vacancies at SCSU are contingent on university budgets and funding. St. Cloud State University is located on the scenic banks of the Mississippi River 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul in the rapidly-growing metropolitan area of St. Cloud. St. Cloud State understands the incredible impact college years have on students and their future. Faculty and staff collaborate to offer relevant and rigorous academic programs in a supportive environment that values active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability and global and cultural understanding. Date of appointment: September 1, 2017 (negotiable) Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu *Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/documents/IFO_09_11_Contract.pdf Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/stcloudstate/default.cfm Application Review begins immediately. For best consideration, apply by July 10th position is open until filled. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include the following: · Cover Letter · Resume/Curriculum Vitae · Contact information for three (3) current, professional references · Copies of Transcript(s) (undergraduate/graduate/PhD); if advanced to finalist, official transcripts will be required. Contact Information: Ryan C. Fink, Search Committee Chair Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Phone: 320-308-3047 E-mail: RCFink@stcloudstate.edu[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]