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Assistant Research ProfessorJob no: 508481
Position type: Full-Time 9-Month
Department: 182000 - Department of Comparative Bio Scien
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Faculty
Position Open Date: Oct 28 2024

Position Function:

We invite applications for the Assistant Research Professor position in Parasitology (9-month appointment; non-tenure track) at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to join our dynamic faculty and contribute to cutting-edge biomedical and veterinary science through innovative research.

Salary Grade: UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization:

Parasitology

Anticipated Appointment Date:

November 2024.

Tenure Track Status:

N/A.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Job description: The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with expertise in parasitology and strong potential for obtaining extramural funding and teaching professional and graduate parasitology courses. This position effort assignment will tentatively be 75% research, 20% teaching, and 5% service. Opportunities exist for the successful applicant to engage in One Health initiatives at the college and university levels, including the development of graduate courses in this area

Key responsibilities include:

Research: Conduct innovative, independent, and collaborative research in parasitology. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program to understand parasites and their interaction with the host and environment with practical applications to animal or human health.

Apply for research grants and other funding opportunities to support research activities and provide summer salary support. The candidate must secure research funding from various sources, including government agencies, private foundations, and industry partners.

Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present them at national and international conferences. The candidate must maintain an active publication record and contribute to the scientific community.

Teaching: The candidate will engage in teaching responsibilities in both professional and graduate programs, developing and delivering course material in related fields. Additionally, the candidate will have the potential to mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, guiding them in their academic and research projects.

Service, collaboration, and engagement: The candidate will engage in departmental, college, and university service activities and collaborate with other faculty members and researchers within and outside the institution. Participation in interdisciplinary research projects is encouraged. The candidate should also engage in outreach activities to promote the understanding of parasitology in veterinary or biomedical science to the broader community.

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph. D. Parasitology, Veterinary Medical Sciences, or a closely related field.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

N/A.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated track record of independent research.
Demonstrated potential to secure research funding.
Strong and impactful publication record.
Experience in teaching and mentoring.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:

We encourage qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. To be considered, please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 3-page research and a one-page teaching interests, and contact information for three references. Please direct your questions regarding this position to Dr. Trey Howell at ". @msstate. edu" using a subject line "Parasitologist Position. "

Screening Date:

November 11, 2024, until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U. S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) #-# or . @hrm. msstate. edu.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) #-# or . @hrm. msstate. edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.

Advertised: Oct 28 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

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