Tenure Track Position/Tri-Cities Campus
School of Molecular Biosciences
Washington State University
 
The School of Molecular Biosciences at Washington State University is conducting a national search to fill a tenure track applied microbiology position (full time, nine months) at the Assistant Professor level for the Tri-Cities campus.  The position is available as early as August 16, 2010.
 
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in microbiology or in a closely related field at the time of hire.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and should have a background that will allow broad participation in the teaching program.  Expected research contributions in applied microbiology are summarized below.
 
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a rigorous, collaborative, research program in microbiology with special emphasis on applications to bioproducts.  We are interested in candidates who can enhance research capability in one or more of the following areas: (1) participation of microorganisms in the production of bioproducts or biofuels, (2) effects of microorganisms on fermentation processes, (3) application of microbiological knowledge to applied problems in bioproduct production, including enology and related areas.  This position is expected to engage with industry, governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to find, develop and promote innovative and effective technologies as appropriate. The successful candidate will develop research products through cross- and inter-disciplinary research, development, and application. The successful applicant is expected to develop an extramurally funded, independent research program and collaborate closely with other appropriate faculty.  The candidate is also expected to mentor graduate students. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Ph.D. in microbiology or closely related field at the time of hire.
Ability to develop and teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses in biology and microbiology.
Technical expertise in applied microbiology.
 
Preferred:
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Record of research productivity and potential for obtaining extramural support.
Demonstrated ability to develop new processes and systems needed for collaborative and applied research.
Strong computer programming skills.
Skills in project management.
Demonstrated ability  to work with multi-disciplinary and team research.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Tri-Cities campus of Washington State University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 30 fields. The campus is located on the Columbia River in south-central Washington and serves the mid-Columbia region including Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco.  With over 1600 Ph.D scientists, engineers, and scholars, the Tri-Cities is the locus of advanced technological and scientific research at PNNL and a range of science and engineering firms at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.  The Center for Bioproducts and Bioenergy is a world class research center housed in the Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory key to research collaborations with PNNL.  The Tri-Cities is at the center of the Washington wine industry and houses the Director of the state-wide viticulture and enology program, cooperative with WSU Pullman and the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) in Prosser.  Significant resources and opportunities for collaboration are also available with scientists with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).
 
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a complete curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Bonnie Bates or:
 
Applied Microbiology Search
c/o Bonnie Bates
Washington State University Tri-Cities
2710 University Drive
Richland, WA  99354
 
Additional information is available for position #5272 at www.wsujobs.com.  Consideration of applicants will begin January 19, 2010.
 
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